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Google Now for Android updated to keep cards loaded when you lose service

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by on May 2, 2014 at 5:34 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Google, Mobile

Google today updated Google Search for Android with a very useful Google Now improvement: cards will now stay loaded even when you lose service. You can download the new version now directly from Google Play. Instead of merely complaining that there’s no internet connection, Google Now will merely say “Content was last updated x hours ago” followed by your cards. This tweak will be particularly useful for those who commute on the subway or in general often find themselves without cellular service. It’s frankly surprising this needed to be added as a feature and wasn’t there from the start. See…

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Finally: You can open and process Raw images in your browser

May02
by on May 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

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What would you say if someone told you that it was possible to open and edit a Raw image directly in a Web browser—no plugins required? Awesome springs to mind. TopTechPhoto, the outfit behind pics.io, a cloud-based storage, collaboration, syncing, and photo utility service, is hosting an open demonstration of its new technology called Raw.pics.io. This online utility processes Raw images in the browser. It works with Canon and Nikon cameras only, as well as Adobe’s DNG digital negative format. You can test it on your own CR2 and NEF files without login. Just go to the Website and drag your Raw image onto the icon…

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Finally: You can open and process Raw images in your browser

May02
by on May 2, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web

Screen Shot 2014-05-01 at 12.12.20 AM
What would you say if someone told you that it was possible to open and edit a Raw image directly in a Web browser—no plugins required? Awesome springs to mind. TopTechPhoto, the outfit behind pics.io, a cloud-based storage, collaboration, syncing, and photo utility service, is hosting an open demonstration of its new technology called Raw.pics.io. This online utility processes Raw images in the browser. It works with Canon and Nikon cameras only, as well as Adobe’s DNG digital negative format. You can test it on your own CR2 and NEF files without login. Just go to the Website and drag your Raw image onto the icon…

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Hold on to your Titans, Xbox Live is down for Xbox One

May02
by on May 2, 2014 at 4:48 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

It’s Friday and you want to unwind after a grueling work week with some Titanfall. But wait, Xbox Live isn’t working right now. Noooooo. We're aware of the Xbox One Live interruption & working to restore services. Please follow this page for updates http://t.co/99xfLNeme4 ^DS — Xbox Support (1-5) (@XboxSupport) May 2, 2014 There is currently an issue with Xbox Live and the Xbox One. As of 11:22:10 AM CST Xbox One users are having trouble signing into the service. Microsoft says that it is working on the issue and will provide an update at  11:52:10 AM. Update: As of 2:36:19 PM CST,…

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Meet Mujjo’s latest line of luxurious leather sleeves for iPhone, iPad and Mac

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by on May 2, 2014 at 4:37 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Gadgets, Insider, Product Reviews

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Netherlands-based Mujjo has carved a sizable niche for itself in recent times, as a purveyor of classy, premium (AKA not-cheap) gadget accessories. We’ve previously looked at Mujjo’s range of slick felt and leather cases for iPhones, iPads and Macs, though the company is also know for its mobile-centric touchscreen gloves. Mujjo has recently released two new lines of sleeves – the Low-Key Collection and Understated Collection, the former arriving in black, the latter in tan. We managed to get our hands on one of the Understated sleeves for the iPad mini, to see what it’s all about. As with its…

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