Third-party Twitter client Twitterrific is back on macOS

Posted on 10/10/2017 by Engadget RSS Feed

Twitterrific has been through quite a few iterations.The Iconfactory's first third-party Twitter client originally launched for Mac then languished (thanks in part to Twitter's user caps) while the company focused all its efforts on an iOS version. T...

This Stand Turns Your iPhone into a Classic Macintosh

Posted on 09/10/2017 by Paul Strauss

Are you a fan of the original Apple Macintosh? This smartphone stand can transform your modern day Apple device into a 1984 model Macintosh in a snap.

Elago’s M4 phone stand looks like a classic Mac, but it’s been stretched and distorted horizontally in order to accommodate the widescreen landscape orientation of today’s smartphones. The result is pretty goofy looking if you ask me, but it’s a bit more convincing if you connect a bluetooth keyboard to your phone. I suppose if you jailbreak your iPhone and run Mini vMac on it, that’s where the fun would really kick in.

The stand is made from scratch-free silicone, and has a slot in the side which can hold the iPhone 6, 6S, 7, and presumably the iPhone 8 as well. There’s also a larger version for iPhone Plus models. However the slot is pretty narrow, so you can’t have a case on your phone when you dock it.

The stand is available in classic off-white or black over on Amazon for $29.99(USD). The larger iPhone Plus model goes for $39.99.

Macinbot Classic: Think Different About Your Toy Collection

Posted on 31/07/2017 by Paul Strauss

Apple fanboys and fangirls, here’s a chance to own a miniature Macintosh computer for your office. Okay, so the Macinbot Classic isn’t exactly an officially-licensed bit of Apple memorabilia, but it is pretty nifty nonetheless.

This little dude was inspired by the original 1984 Macintosh and early ’90s Macintosh Classic computers, and is the perfect desktop companion. While I’d rather that he had the original smiley face icon on his screen, Macinbot Classic’s face looks more like he’s about to play a game of Pong. Still, he’s pretty adorable.

His arms and legs are detachable and held on with magnets, and he comes with ADB mouse and font suitcase accessories. The collectible measures 10 cm (~3.9″ tall), and is made from injection-molded ABS plastic.

Macinbot Classic is available for pre-order now from PlaySomeToys, and is selling for just $25(USD). The first orders are expected to start shipping in August.

[via The Awesomer]

Tech Hunters: Rediscovering the Macintosh

Posted on 30/05/2017 by Engadget RSS Feed

Apple may now be the world's biggest technology company, but in the eighties, its position wasn't so secure. The PC was market was small, albeit growing fast, and IBM's perceived dominance had Cupertino worried. Back then, computers were clunky and d...

Deal: Save 50% on DEVONthink Pro: The Elite Document Manager for Mac

Posted on 06/03/2017 by Paul Strauss

Are you drowning in documents and information? If you’re a Mac user, you should definitely check out DEVONthink Pro, which not only can backup and sync your important files, but automatically organizes them for you. If you do any sort of work where research and quickly finding information quickly, you definitely should consider it.

Artificial intelligence tech lets DEVONthink Pro file documents, making them easy to find and manage. The software lets you also view and edit documents in a variety of formats, and can automatically import up-to-date web documents via RSS feeds. All your documents are stored DEVONthink’s database, which can automatically be synced across your local network, via WebDAV, or Dropbox, and all data is fully encrypted. It also integrates with AppleScript and Automator so you can integrate your documents into other workflows.

DEVONthink Pro normally sells for $79.95(USD), but you can grab it for a limited time in the Technabob Shop for just $39.95.

Iconic NY store’s extensive Mac collection is up for auction

Posted on 18/08/2016 by Engadget RSS Feed

Tekserve, a landmark New York City Apple dealer and repair center for 29 years, closed this week and is auctioning off its huge collection of computers and other tech. The centerpiece is a 35-piece (mostly) Macintosh collection from its Mac Museum, w...

This Redditor stumbled upon a hidden porn game on an ’80s Mac

Posted on 08/07/2016 by Engadget RSS Feed

Think about the last time you bought something off of Craigslist. Was it a computer? Did you happen to find anything ancient and awesome on it? Most might shudder to think what could be procured from older tech these days, but one Redditor lucked out...

Macintosh Classic Turned from Trash to Trash Bin

Posted on 05/02/2016 by Lambert Varias

Redditor HaHaBird bought several Mac Classic shells at a surplus shop a decade ago. He never figured out what to do with them until recently, when he converted one into a trash bin.

The bin’s main feature is its screen, which swings inward like the door on a normal trash bin. But that’s not the computer’s original screen. HaHaBird heated a flat acrylic panel to soften it so it would conform to the Classic’s frame, and then attached hinges on the upper edge of the panel and the frame. So now if you throw money at the screen it will actually take it.

Check out HaHaBird’s build log below:

Classic Mac Trash Can

[via Geekwire via Reddit]

Deal: The Black Friday Mac Bundle

Posted on 20/11/2015 by Paul Strauss

We might be a week away from Black Friday, but that doesn’t mean you can’t start enjoying some great deals now. Take, for example, this bundle of great apps for Apple’s Mac OS X. For just $39.99, you’ll get over $500 worth of applications, including utilities, productivity and creative tools.

The package includes programs like AfterShot Pro 2 for editing and organizing large batches of images, BusyContacts for managing all of your contacts, Mixtape Pro for creating custom music remixes, and Drive Genius for keeping your hard drive in tip top shape. And that’s just a handful of the 10 apps included. The video and list below provide details of everything included:

So if you have a Mac, you owe it to yourself to grab this awesome deal. Head on over to the Technabob Shop now to grab it before it’s gone.

Wooden Macintosh 128K Replica: The Golden Apple

Posted on 09/11/2015 by Lambert Varias

While Love Hultén’s retro-futuristic wooden machines are inspired by past gadgets, they usually still end up being distinct and fresh. But for one of his recent projects, Love opted to make a straight up replica of a classic computer.

Love’s The Golden Apple is a life-size replica of Apple’s original Macintosh 128K. Inside the American walnut body is a Mac Mini, and a DVD drive resides in place of the floppy drive. Love also made a matching wooden wireless mouse and a wooden keyboard with gold-plated keycaps.