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I’m not one for posting links to other sites, especially those rumour sites but this one is worth a read. Intel was lined up to be Apple’s sole supplier of chips and then dropped the ball in a way that makes IBM not trademarking the PC seem almost forgivable.
Continue reading → How Intel lost the mobile chip business to Apple’s Ax ARM Application Processors
Remember when Android users rejoiced and poured scorned that a lowly iPhone couldn’t display flash. Remember that Steve Jobs penned his his famous “Thoughts on Flash”. Hell I’ve even posted an article on how to reduce flash CPU usage by up to 50% just by right clicking on any video.
The reason why cpu usage drops so dramatically with a simple right click is down to Flash pretty much scanning for the mouse and mouse interaction. By bringing up a different menu to focus on, part of the mac OS, cpu usage dies. Go on, fire up activity monitor and try for yourself.
Jobs famously said that Flash was too battery hungry, too unreliable, too insecure, too slow, and too closed to be a wise platform for the mobile-first developers of then-tomorrow. And people scoffed at the time.
But who’s laughing now?
Today, Google announced that YouTube is finally ditching Flash for HTML5 video by default.
“Other content providers like Netflix and Vimeo, as well as companies like Microsoft and Apple have embraced HTML5 and been key contributors to its success,”
said Google, pointing out the obvious: Flash content has been on the decline for years. Even Microsoft have pretty much pulled the Plug on their own version of flash.. Well ok not flash but a medium for delivering video content with DRM before Adobe realised their offering was in it’s final death throws.
There will be a cost somewhere down the line as HTML 5 content is dealt with server side not user side.
Now that video has been conquered with a universal format how about we start working on another universal format other than word documents posted online for job applications.
At least we’re hopefully going to start seeing the end of the dreaded “your version of flash is out of date” or translated “whoops another bug’s been discovered, update now for your own sake”
Complement your personal computer with the Edifier Prisma Encore. This stylish and modern looking speaker set features a 40W subwoofer, 2 x 12W satellite speakers, touch-sensitive volume and playback controls; and a remote control. It connects via the auxiliary input or Bluetooth for your mp3 player and smartphone.
Available in gloss white or gloss black, this model combines a stunning design with quality sound
Main Features:
For simple wired connection to most PCs, laptops and TVs. Bluetooth enables wireless linking to select Apple® iPod® and iPhone® models, MP3 players and other devices.
40W subwoofer and 12W per satellite. Provides high-quality sound to complement your games, music, videos and other media.
With 3″ midrange units and 3/4″ silk-dome tweeters deliver crisp, accurate tones. The subwoofer features a down-firing 5″ driver and UV gloss coating, projecting deep, robust bass.
Located on top of the subwoofer this enables simple one-touch operation. The touch-sensitive controls let you easily make sonic adjustments.
Allows you to make changes to the listening level and select an audio source from a comfortable distance. Uses an included CR2025 lithium-button battery.
The Prisma Encore is available at £129.99 inc
About Edifier® International:
Edifier® International is a global leader in the production of innovative speaker systems that are solely manufactured by Edifier Technologies Ltd. Edifier International is a internationally recognized for the high quality sound, design and the easy to use, affordable products. Edifier International has been awarded by several internationally recognized awards for a range of products for both engineering and design excellence.
For more information please visit: www.edifier-international.com
It gets even more interesting today in the Netflix vs People who want to watch decent programming that isn’t available in their own country. Reports would have you believe that Netflix is said to have cracked down on illicit video streamers from abroad.
Continue reading → Busted – Netflix’s Rumoured VPN crackdown. It’s Rubbish
Top Gear season 22 could mean the start of a new radical shift by the BBC to stop piracy, well at least for Top Gear, something which Jeremy Clarkson has alluded to a few times. Season 22 of Top Gear will be simulcast around the world when the new series premiers 26th January, 8PM GMT
Continue reading → Top Gear Season 22 To Be Simulcast WorldWide To Beat Piracy.
A couple of weeks ago Netflix changed it’s Android offering of Netflix to hard encode it’s own DNS settings. This mean that even if you used UnoTelly or HideIPVPN to access content that;s not available in your country it would no longer work. Today UNOTelly have made a statement.
Continue reading → UnoTelly, It’ll Still Work With Netflix Over VPN
According to an article posted at the Telegraph, britains top banks are in negotiations to bring Apple pay to the uk in the first part of 2015.
Continue reading → Apple Pay Coming To UK in First Half of 2015
A new policy in the iTunes store, somewhat hidden away, has revealed a new policy that allows up to 14 days for users to cancel their purchases.
Today is not a good day to be an Android user, well at least if you use Netflix alongside UnoTelly, HideIPVPN or any other service that let\s you watch region restricted content on your device.
Continue reading → Using A VPN or DNS Service To View Netflix. You Might Have Problems Soon.
Bluetooth headphones that sound half decent seem to be something of a holy grail. After the shambolic performance of the 100 quid Jabra units that’s put me off wireless headphones for life. However these SPBeat9 Wireless Bluetooth headphones look ok.
Continue reading → $24 Active Wrap SPBEAT9 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review
At the end of every year, Apple releases a list of the best iPhone apps and although known for being incredibly selective, some of the best of 2014 apps have received a fair panning within the app reviews.
Continue reading → Apples Best Apps Of 2014. Some Odd Choices Given The Feedback.
Apple has tighted up it’s guidelines for iPhone cases for those case manufacturers who want to be able to boast MFI (made for iphone) licensing. It’s good news for those of us who like to look after our prized possessions.
Continue reading → Apple iPhone Cases To Protect Phones From 1 Meter Drops In New Guidelines
There haven’t been many podcasts that I’ve listened back to straight away but Colt Cobbana’s interview with ex WWE Legend CM Punk made me do just that. Right after the first listen I went straight back to the start for another listen.
Continue reading → A PodCast Must Listen : CM Punk On AOW. Why He Left WWE and Wrestling
This time we managed to fix chromecast and airplay for all you who were waiting patiently for it, and a treat for all of you who might have bought one during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.
Believe it or not this little part of the internet has now been going for 3 years and for the most I’ve been happy with the format and style of our news and review but there’s one thing that’s alwys irked me. The lack of comments.