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This is What Happens When Your Dad is a Tech Geek

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Minecraft Hue Project

Today’s generation of kids is in a prime position to be the recipients of their parent’s obsession with computer technology. When I was a kid, home computers were only just starting to hit the market. My brother immediately figured out how to hack into Activision’s “Ghostbusters” PC game, however, my dad stayed as far away from the digital monster as he could for as long as he could. Today, tech geeks have had 30 years to tinker with their desktop toys, so it is no wonder that mobile developer Jim Rutherford created the Minecraft Hue Project for his son.

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PayPal Launches Credit Card Reader App for iPad

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Only a little more than a decade ago, PayPal launched as an Internet payment program. At the time, no one wanted to give their credit card information over the Net out of fear of security issues. PayPal was able to earn user trust and quickly became the most prolific service on the Web. The company recently announced the launch of their credit card reader app, PayPal Here for iPad.

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Twitter Buys We Are Hunted, Will Release Music App for iOS

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According to CNET, Twitter purchased the Australian music discovery site We are Hunted sometime at the end of 2012, though an official announcement of the acquisition has yet to be made. Twitter will release its own, branded music discovery app for iOS, called Twitter Music, which is not to be confused with the popular Twitter account @TwitterMusic.

The new app is said to feature a silver play button sporting Twitter’s blue bird logo, and could be available to users as soon as the end of the month.

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Is This a Patent Design for the New iPad?

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New iPad Patent

It is the middle of March and we still have not heard any rumors of a special event held by Apple. No tech writers have received vague invitations to the California Theater. Frankly, I’m getting antsy. Just when I was starting to think that Apple didn’t have any plans to launch a newly designed fifth-generation iPad, Patently Apple made my day by discovering an unassuming patent for an iPad that looks completely different than the current model.

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PadGadget’s Sound Stage: Musaic Box HD Combines Puzzle Challenges With Music History

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Welcome back to PadGadget’s weekly music column. One of our favorite things to talk about is ways the iPad can help you become a better musician. Last week, we explored the innovative augmented sheet music app from Weezic.

This week, we have an app that is not just for musicians. In fact, Musaic Box HD is more of a game than a music app. However, it incorporates music history throughout, so we think it fits perfectly with Sound Stage.

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G5 is Back With Another Fun Hidden Objects Game in Abyss: the Wraiths of Eden HD – iPad App Review

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Abyss LogoG5 Entertainment has been making some fantastic Hidden Objects games since the company first started showing up in the App Store. Every new release seems to be an improvement on the last and Abyss: the Wraiths of Eden HD does not disappoint. They’ve moved out of basic Hidden Object games and into something much deeper and more challenging.

Players start by learning about the disappearance of Robert Marceau, and how his fiancé is on a mission to find him. He was last seen underwater in a diving expedition to investigate the lost city of Eden.

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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 12 iPad Apps on Sale

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PadGadget Daily App Deal – 12 iPad Apps on Sale For today’s Daily Deal we’ve found 12 great apps to add to your iPad collection.  We have 7 productivity / entertainment apps and 5 game apps in today’s bundle.

We used our PadGadget Apps Tracker to find these great deals and we’ll continue to look for the best app deals as they pop-up. Some of these apps are up to 90% off, a couple are even free, so be sure to check them out because they are on sale for a limited time.

Check out all the sale apps after the break »

Realtree Teams Up With OtterBox To Create Nearly Indestructible iPad Case

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Otterbox RealTreeAccessory maker OtterBox recently launched a new rugged iPad case in collaboration with Realtree that will safeguard your tablet like a boss. The Defender Series for the iPad 2 and third and fourth-generation iPad will give you the protection you need without being too bulky or “extreme” looking.

The Realtree Camo case features three layers of protection. It features a built-in screen protector and also includes a durable shield that doubles as a stand so you can display your iPad while watching movies, playing games, and even typing.

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Celebrate Albert Einstein’s Birthday with These iPad Apps

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einsteinfeatAlbert Einstein was born on March 14, 1879. Today marks what would have been his 134th birthday. Sure there are a lot of different ways to celebrate Einstein’s legacy, but we hope you will take a moment to remember this remarkable scientist by checking out an Einstein-themed iPad app or two.

This Einstein-themed list will teach readers of all ages a little more about the scientist who is almost as well known for his big hair as he is for his big ideas.

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Someone Accidentally Let the Cat Out of the Bag, Google Now is Coming to iOS

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Google Now on iPhone and iPad

Google Now is a personal assistant that is a big hit for Android users. It is a lot like Siri, mixed with Passbook and Google Maps. It appears that the service is about to launch for iOS as an integrated feature in the Google Search app. According to CultofMac, a promotional video was allegedly posted to Google’s official YouTube video and subsequently pulled off. Read More »

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