Will you be wearing technology in a year or two? We don’t know, but it seems increasingly likely, so we have a pair of articles about the possibilities. Jeff Porten leads off by investigating Google’s restrictions on its Glass eyewear — and the possible ramifications. Closer to home, some of Apple’s recent actions have squeezed the iWatch rumor bellows, and Josh Centers puts the pieces together to analyze what Tim Cook might be thinking. In a sad turn of events, computer pioneer Douglas Engelbart has passed away, but be sure to watch his Mother of All Demos to see the genesis of modern computing unfold before your eyes. Returning to the present, Adam Engst reviews RocketDocs, which encapsulates Google Docs in a native Mac app, and Josh Centers examines ReadKit, the only Mac-native RSS syncing client remaining after the death of Google Reader. In our latest edition of FunBITS, we take a look at the classic iOS app Star Walk — a great option for summer night fun. Finally, we’ve published Chapter 3 of Jeff Carlson’s in-progress “Take Control of Your Digital Photos” for TidBITS members — take a look to learn how to pick the best photo-management app for your needs. Notable software releases this week include Twitter 2.3, Keyboard Maestro 6.1, LaunchBar 5.5.2, Mailplane 3.0.1, CloudPull 2.4.2, and Security Update 2013-003 for Mountain Lion, Lion, and Snow Leopard.
For those frustrated by iPhoto or still looking for a photo-management application in which to store digital photos, Jeff Carlson turns his attention in “Take Control of Your Digital Photos” to the essential features any such app should have, and how the main contenders meet his criteria.
Douglas Engelbart, who invented the computer mouse, among much else, has passed away at the age of 88. It’s hard to imagine what the world of technology would be like without his contributions.
The social restrictions and cues surrounding Google Glass have yet to evolve, but Jeff Porten has discovered that they won’t be evolving in a vacuum, since the Glass Terms of Sale give Google an unprecedented level of technological and legal control over how Glass is used.
Those who use Google Docs regularly should check out the site-specific browser — or, rather, app-specific browser — RocketDocs, which breaks Google Docs out into a standalone Mac app.
Looking beyond the rumors, a variety of facts support the claim that Apple is making a watch. Josh Centers presents the evidence and speculates on what we might expect an iWatch do.
ReadKit offers all of your online content in one place, along with plenty of bugs. Josh Centers explains why ReadKit is great, in spite of its current flaws.
If you’re in need of some family fun this summer, the classic iOS app Star Walk is a great way to enjoy a starry night.
Notable software releases this week include Twitter 2.3, Keyboard Maestro 6.1, LaunchBar 5.5.2, Mailplane 3.0.1, CloudPull 2.4.2, and Security Update 2013-003 for Mountain Lion, Lion, and Snow Leopard.
The dog days of summer roll on and so do our ExtraBITS. Apple’s Back to School sale is going on now, and it’s a great opportunity for teachers and students to save on Apple hardware. America’s Independence Day has come and gone, but if your neighborhood is like ours, the fireworks just won’t stop — we have a guide to take the best possible photographs of them. Finally, we highlight designer Christa Mrgan’s incisive critique of iOS 7.