Netflix Wednesday rolled out a much-needed update to its in-browser video player. It features a revamped control bar, the ability to browse other episodes during playback, and informative text overlays.
Despite earlier reports that the Mac App Store would disallow apps offering global hotkey shortcuts, Macworld confirms that the store will continue to welcome such apps.
Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark have raised prices on some of their inks--in many instances, faster than the rate of inflation. HP's prices also seem to inch upward when the company releases new models.
Developers of the Zombies, Run! game for iPhone say they were able to distribute 3000 copies of the app to backers who had paid for its development through the Kickstarter "crowd funding" site, despite Apple's rules limiting developers to 50 promo codes for a single iOS app.
Outdated encryption standards and the inherent vulnerabilities of the baseband processor found on modern smartphones are creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security.
Environmental activists want Apple to clean up its cloud act, Cupertino wants to silence Siri complainers, and a noted screenwriter gets ready to put words in Steve Jobs's mouth.
Speaking at an investors conference, the CFO of Verizon Wireless said that current subscribers who've held onto unlimited data plans will need to switch to a shared data plan in the future if they want to upgrade to a new device.
Google Docs has unveiled a new 'research tool' meant to help writers streamline their browser-based research, making it easier for them to find and cite the information they need while composing text.
The MacBook Pro may be going under the knife, plenty of pubs are spooning up DigiTimes's swill, and one security firm suggests you fork over for its software.
LightSquared, the startup that planned a nationwide wholesale mobile network only to be shot down by regulators because of GPS interference concerns, is declaring bankruptcy.
For the second time in eight months, Yahoo is without a permanent CEO. The latest development is bringing more trouble for a company struggling to regain its stature in the industry.
Apple recently told MobileMe customers that they will be able to continue to access mac.com and me.com email accounts, even if they don't upgrade to iCloud.
Apple has changed the "iPad Wi-Fi + 4G" to the "iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular" after regulators cracked down on its U.S.-only capability to connect to high-speed LTE networks.
Facebook intends to make further changes to its privacy policy in order to respond to an audit by the Irish government, but privacy advocates called the move an inadequate attempt to quell privacy concerns prior to Facebook's planned initial public offering.
Macworld wants to make your life better. To that end, then, here are a few links to stories we ran this past week that might just simplify or otherwise improve your life.
The rumored update to Maps in iOS 6 will apparently be so cool that it will cause you to spontaneously burst into flames. Elsewhere, Foxconn's CEO has never met a can of beans he couldn't spill, and Apple and Samsung's squabbling continues apace.
Thanks in large part to the iPhone 4S being available from multiple carriers, nearly one in three smartphones sold in Japan last fiscal year was an iPhone.
In this week's roundup of new iPhone cases, we see products created specifically with the environment in mind, as well as the usual assortment of suspects.
The California assembly passed a bill on Thursday that prevents employers from demanding job applicants' passwords for accounts on Facebook or other social networking sites.
Apple's pouring money into factories in China, but isn't quite as thrilled to hand cash over in a settlement. Elsewhere, the iPhone demonstrates an anti-killer feature.
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Apple is greener than Kermit the Frog, Robbie Bach is cuddlier than Mr. Snuffleupagus, but John Boehner just reminds me of Bert.
Netflix Wednesday rolled out a much-needed update to its in-browser video player. It features a revamped control bar, the ability to browse other episodes during playback, and informative text overlays.
Despite earlier reports that the Mac App Store would disallow apps offering global hotkey shortcuts, Macworld confirms that the store will continue to welcome such apps.
The hackers in charge of the Flashback botnet managed to generate $14,000 from their click fraud campaign, but have not been paid.
Comcast is suspending its 250 GB per month data cap while it searches for a better way to manage its network usage.
Epson, Kodak, and Lexmark have raised prices on some of their inks--in many instances, faster than the rate of inflation. HP's prices also seem to inch upward when the company releases new models.
Developers of the Zombies, Run! game for iPhone say they were able to distribute 3000 copies of the app to backers who had paid for its development through the Kickstarter "crowd funding" site, despite Apple's rules limiting developers to 50 promo codes for a single iOS app.
Outdated encryption standards and the inherent vulnerabilities of the baseband processor found on modern smartphones are creating a dangerous vulnerability in smartphone security.
More than 100 million folks signed up for Google+ but is anyone posting anything?
Speaking at an investors conference, the CFO of Verizon Wireless said that current subscribers who've held onto unlimited data plans will need to switch to a shared data plan in the future if they want to upgrade to a new device.
Google Docs has unveiled a new 'research tool' meant to help writers streamline their browser-based research, making it easier for them to find and cite the information they need while composing text.
U.S. Customs is holding up imports of HTC's One X and Evo 4G LTE Android phones because of HTC's ongoing legal battle with Apple.
Google will begin in the next few days to incorporate the "knowledge graph" it has been building for two years into its search results.
Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Google released Chrome 19, patched 20 vulnerabilities in the browser, and doled out $16,500 in bug bounties and rewards to independent researchers.
The evidence has been mounting for a Maps overhaul in iOS 6. Dan Moren runs down a list of features that would be nice to see.
After a brief dip in late 2011, the Apple iPad has firmly reasserted its position as the dominant player in the tablet market.
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index has found, unsurprisingly, that people really like their iPhones.
The team behind Perian, the plays-anything video component for QuickTime, will cease development for the plug-in after one final release.
Twitter says it will begin delivering a weekly email digest to highlight for users the tweets they are most likely to be interested in.
Can Google Drive make inroads with iOS developers? And with cloud-based services proliferating, how can developers choose among them?
Apple on Monday released a pair of security updates aimed to help folks who are still running Mac OS X 10.5.8.
Gamers around the world are getting ready to mouse-click the night away with the midnight launch of Diablo III.
LightSquared, the startup that planned a nationwide wholesale mobile network only to be shot down by regulators because of GPS interference concerns, is declaring bankruptcy.
Show off your digital artistry skills for a chance to win some great prizes from Scosche.
After disastrous year, company winning back hearts, minds, and eyeballs.
For the second time in eight months, Yahoo is without a permanent CEO. The latest development is bringing more trouble for a company struggling to regain its stature in the industry.
Intel on Monday announced faster and more power-efficient Xeon server processors, including the low-power E3 chip that has 3D transistors.
Apple recently told MobileMe customers that they will be able to continue to access mac.com and me.com email accounts, even if they don't upgrade to iCloud.
Apple has changed the "iPad Wi-Fi + 4G" to the "iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular" after regulators cracked down on its U.S.-only capability to connect to high-speed LTE networks.
Facebook intends to make further changes to its privacy policy in order to respond to an audit by the Irish government, but privacy advocates called the move an inadequate attempt to quell privacy concerns prior to Facebook's planned initial public offering.
Macworld wants to make your life better. To that end, then, here are a few links to stories we ran this past week that might just simplify or otherwise improve your life.
Thanks in large part to the iPhone 4S being available from multiple carriers, nearly one in three smartphones sold in Japan last fiscal year was an iPhone.
This week’s roundup of apps brings us big updates to some of our old favorites, as well as new ways to speak, travel, and take photos.
In this week's roundup of new iPhone cases, we see products created specifically with the environment in mind, as well as the usual assortment of suspects.
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a probe of Facebook's proposed acquisition of Instagram that could delay the closing of the deal.
Adobe's complete slate of creative applications is now on sale for download, in boxes, via subscription, and in the cloud.
Microsoft's Bing is about to get a major overhaul, with a new sidebar that shows information from Facebook and other social networks.
Apple on Thursday released a minor update to the software for second- and third-generation Apple TVs, with one enhancement and a number of bug fixes.