In the News: 2013-05-29

Written on:May 29, 2013
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Apple News: Apple hires former head of Environmental Protection Agency
Apple has long been criticized by environmental organizations for its lack of effort to reduce its carbon footprint. The criticism got so bad at one point, that Steve Jobs himself felt that it was necessary to address the topic via an open letter on Apple’s website. But things have changed a lot since Jobs’ infamous ‘A Greener Apple’ post. The company has taken several steps to become more environmentally-friendly, including constructing large solar farms, and apparently hiring the former administrator of the EPA.
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Technology News: An Insider’s View of the Myths and Truths of the 3-D Printing ‘Phenomenon’
From a major VC firm’s recent $30 million investment in the industrial-grade 3-D printing space to the news that Staples will become the first major U.S. retailer to sell consumer-friendly 3-D printers, it’s clear that 3-D printing has reached its inflection point. And perhaps its hype point, too.
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Programming News: The Next Level of Ruby Cryptography
At RubyConf in Denver, I gave a talk presenting krypt. This here shall be the first in a series of posts where I describe in more detail what krypt is all about, what it does and finally, why I believe it to be a good idea. I’d like to start this series with the obligatory introduction, describing what motivated the project, some of the fundamental design principles, and exactly why and how it deviates from other cryptography projects. I will also try to explain where krypt may be headed in the future and what you can finally expect from it, should you want to use it.
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Photography News: Make Great Photo Collages for Free on a Mac
I’m always game for free software. I’ll regularly jump over to the Mac App Store and see what’s topping the charts (especially the free charts). I came across Fotor recently, which offers two primary modes for working. … Verdict: You get more than what you pay for. If you’re looking for an easy to use photo editor or a way to add quick borders, this is a great choice. I see myself using the collage feature to make quick combo images for social media and blog posts. Recommend as easy to use and absolutely free.
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In the News: 2013-05-28

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Apple News: Grading Apple’s digital textbook technology Shortly after his world history students began a pilot program testing a digital textbook for the iPad, Ken Halla noticed something different: His students were actually reading their textbooks. “How crazy is that?” said Halla, a ninth-grade teacher at Hayfield Secondary School in Alexandria, Virginia. “To me, it’s really great when the kids get excited to read.” Read full story => Macworld Technology…

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In the News: 2013-05-27

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Apple News: Fahrensius Is An Ultra-Simple Weather App For Your Mac’s Menubar Farensius is a simple menubar app for your Mac which will let you know what the weather is doing outside, should you be too busy to turn your head and steal an unproductive glance through the nearest window. You get a little icon showing you the type of weather you’ll find beyond the confines of your office, and…

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In the News: 2013-05-26

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Apple News: Apple’s iOS 7 needs exclusive, distinctive features, not just a flat UI There’s intense interest blooming around reports that Apple plans to revamp the look of iOS 7 with a flatter appearance. But there’s more reason to believe that Apple is – or should be – focusing on features, not a radical new appearance. Read full story => AppleInsider Technology News: The Digital Crossover: How is Technology Changing…

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In the News: 2013-05-25

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Apple News: Best iPhone and iPad apps for professional photographers As a professional photographer, the iPhone and iPad can be excellent tools for your business. You are probably already aware that there’s a lot of great apps out there focused on editing photos, but if we’re being real, as a professional, you’re not going to use them. However there are many other great apps that can help compliment your business,…

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