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A blogger with a passion for applications, gadgets, new technologies, and everything new in this ever-changing technological world. Contact me via Twitter: @PG_Roberto

Yale School of Medicine Gives iPad 2s to its Students

By | August 26, 2011 | No comment yet
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One of the main trends driven by Apple’s iPad has been associated with people starting to use the tablet more and more to read their favorite previously paper-made products. Earlier this year we mentioned how a survey study conducted by OnCampus Research, showed that college students from 19 campuses nationwide were showing their willingness to use e-books rather than traditional textbooks.

Prestigious, Yale University, has certainly taken note of that. The private Ivy League university has given iPads to all its medical students. As Yale’s Daily News describes it – “Yale School of Medicine students’ backpacks just got a whole lot lighter.”

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Miramax’s Facebook App Lets You Stream Movies On iPad

By | August 23, 2011 | 1 comment
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Facebook continues its aggressive move towards video content streaming. Although watching movies on Facebook isn’t a new topic for many, the social network company has inked a partnership with Miramax that will bring Facebook users one of the largest streaming movie catalogs.

The Miramax eXperience app is now live (beta) on Facebook and now offers 20 titles for rent in the U.S. and 10 in the U.K. and Turkey. Better yet, the new Miramax rentals can be watched on your iPad.

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Logitech and Scosche Unveil Two New Portable Speakers for iPad

By | August 19, 2011 | No comment yet
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Looking for ways to freely enjoy your iPad everywhere you go? We have some good news for you.

Two new speakers have been announced. Logitech has announced its Tablet Speaker for iPad, and Scosche has unveiled its new boomCan portable speaker. Check out the speakers after the break because these two accessories are the perfect way to share with your friends and extend your tablet experience no matter where you go!

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Animation Desk for iPad – Promo Code Giveaway

By | August 16, 2011 | No comment yet
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Animation desk

Update: Lucky winners have been selected – @ellemmeff, @jomonto, @ascolletti, @Mamashay59, @csc110, @lazybum0921, @mounteden, @crichton007, @DarraghBrowne

For most of us, the art of animation is a magical mystery. If you want to experience the real circumstance of being an animator now, then you must try an animation application on your iPad.

Today’s promo code giveaway features the great animation iPad application from Kdan Mobile, Animation Desk for iPad. This application transforms you into an animator by providing an environment for you to draw and create animations directly on your tablet in a workspace not unlike those used by professionals.

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IBM PC Designer Agrees With Apple’s iPad Effect

By | August 11, 2011 | 3 comments
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We’ve seen numerous analyst reports talking about how the iPad has cannibalized the existing PC and notebook market. Even Apple’s COO, Tim Cook, acknowledged during the company’s last earnings conference the effect of the iPad on the company’s own products.

Based on recent reports it seems that PCs will take on a supporting role to other electronics, such as the iPad, Android tablets, smartphones and connected TVs. One of IBM’s original PC lead engineers seems to agree with the “post-PC” era by admitting his primary computer is now a tablet.

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Apple, Exxon Competing for Most Valuable Company Crown

By | August 9, 2011 | 2 comments
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Stock markets fluctuate constantly, of course the current economy will make it even more volatile. Apple and Exxon seem to be following the same trend these days. In recent weeks, both companies have been competing for the most valuable public company in the world (as measured by market capitalization).

Today, for a brief moment, Apple’s market value passed ExxonMobil. Apple reached $341.55 billion in valuation, while ExxonMobil was valued at $341.42 billion.

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DirecTV Ponders Hulu Acquisition, iPad DVR Content This Year

By | August 8, 2011 | 1 comment
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Just a few weeks ago, we were kicking around the idea on whether Apple should spend some its cash ($76.2 billion) to acquire Hulu. Apple has done well with its iTunes service, but the company faces some strong competition, which forces them to look for new ways to strengthen its iTunes content business.

However, there are other strong suitors looking for an online content provider like Hulu. Enter DirecTV, who could potentially bid for the online video company.

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Rdio Goes iPad With Native App

By | August 4, 2011 | No comment yet
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Rdio’s streaming service has only been around for a year, but the company has managed to launch an iPad native-app before the highly acclaimed service, Spotify.

The new iPad app features a simple, but beautiful user interface that is easy to use and navigate, and it also comes with a catalog of more than 10 million songs to choose from, including stream on-demand. However, Rdio’s app is already showing signs of what could happen when developers and content providers use iTunes for subscription payments.

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Verizon Releases Discount Promotion for Phone and Tablets

By | August 1, 2011 | No comment yet
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Update: Verizon has released a new URL for the direct promotions. Check details after the break.

Recognizing that the tablet market has become more crowded than New York City at rush hour, Verizon today announced their new month-long promotion to entice consumers to buy their next tablet.

Apple has dominated the market with the iPad and iPad 2. Amazon’s upcoming Android tablet will be competing with the Nook Color, and the company will later aim directly at the iPad. RIM and Samsung are also forcing their way in. No surprises, when we see Verizon wanting a part of every tablet out there.

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Cocoon Launches Two iPad Bags In Time for Back-to-School

By | July 29, 2011 | 1 comment
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Back-to-school shopping has begun for many folks already. Many stores around you are gearing up to handle the back-to-school rush.

If you’re a student or one of your kids will be going to college this year, Cocoon Innovations just released some stylish bags that fit both an iPad 2 and MacBook/MacBook Pro.

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