Welcome to My Blog

Logic Pros Review: TE’s latest pocket-sized drum machine w/ Mac integration

by | Apr 9, 2017 |

Teenage Engineering has introduced some of the most interesting and downright unique products to the music production world over the past few years. The OP-1 portable synth and all its oddities, along with the company’s line of miniature Pocket-Operator instruments are anything but ordinary.

After expanding the Pocket Operator line with with the wacky Robot, Office and Arcade units, TE unveiled its most powerful calculator-sized synth to date with the PO-32 Tonic. We got our first good look at the new drum machine back at NAMM in January and since then we have had a chance to go hands on with the Tonic to see what new tricks it has up its sleeves… more…

Filed under: Apple

EduTech: Earn real-life rewards for not using your phone during class with Pocket Points

by | Apr 9, 2017 |

EduTech is a 9to5Mac weekly series that focuses on technology’s application in education, lower and higher level, both for productivity and enjoyment. If you have suggestions for topics or specific questions you’d like to see answered, feel free to let me know. Catch up on past installments here. 

One of the hardest thing about the rise in prevalence of technology in education is staying focused during class. It can be incredibly distracting to have your phone right there with you during class, especially when it may be a lecture that’s not the most exciting thing.

That’s where Pocket Points comes in: an app that allows you to earn real-life rewards for not using your phone during class…

more…

Filed under: Apple

Eversign makes legally binding digital signatures online and in-person easy on your iPhone, iPad and Mac

by | Apr 9, 2017 |

Eversign packs in everything you need for legally binding digital signatures, offering an all-in-one suite for creating and managing documents like contracts, NDAs, approvals, legal forms and anything else that needs a signature. Collaborate and invite other team members and associates, and get them to sign remotely or in-person with support for iPhone, iPad, Mac and all your other devices.

Need an in-person signature? Eversign lets you sign directly from an iPhone, iPad, or other mobile device screen, and allows adding signatures by drawing with a finger or mouse, typing, or uploading from any device. With nicely built web apps for both desktop and mobile, the service is entirely cross compatible for a seamless experience with no downloads for anyone involved in the signing process. Here’s how it works:

more…

Filed under: Apple

Logic Pros: What’s new in iOS & Mac music production this week

by | Apr 8, 2017 |

This is the place to catch up on all the biggest product announcements, hardware, apps, synths, Logic/GarageBand instruments and so much more in the world of iOS/Mac music production. This week, Musikmesse 2017 in Frankfurt kicked off with a new flagship synth from Waldorf and Arturia’s all-in-one KeyLab Essential MIDI keyboard controllers for Mac/iOS. We also saw the release of one of the most powerful iOS music apps on the the market with Audiobus 3.

For more details and to see what a $20,000 custom-made synth looks like, head below for all of this week’s top iOS & Mac music production news: more…

Filed under: Apple

Become Tech Savvy: How to pick the best wireless carrier

by | Apr 8, 2017 |

First time checking out this series? You’ll get the most value by starting at the beginning, however you can also use the series overview if you’d like to go buffet style.

Note for regular readers, the already tech savvy, and IT professionals: this series is designed as a resource you can share with those you are helping or for those looking to become tech savvy on their own.

Choosing the best wireless carrier for your needs can be an overwhelming and challenging task. Between the carriers battling with commercials and marketing, fine print, plans always changing, limited-time offers, and a shift away from smartphone subsidies you can spend a lot of time sorting it all out.

In today’s article we’re going to take a look at deconstructing the complicated nature of the wireless carrier world and providing concrete steps you can use to make sure you’re getting the best service at the best price for your needs. Skip to the ‘Do This’ section at the bottom if you want to get right to next steps.

more…

Filed under: Apple

Facebook Tests Live Split-screen Broadcasts: This Week in Social Media

by | Apr 8, 2017 |

Welcome to our weekly edition of what’s hot in social media news. To help you stay up to date with social media, here are some of the news items that caught our attention. What’s New This Week Facebook Tests Native Split-screen, Two-person Live Broadcasts: This week, Social Media Examiner staff reported that Facebook appears to […]

This post Facebook Tests Live Split-screen Broadcasts: This Week in Social Media first appeared on .
– Your Guide to the Social Media Jungle

from http://ift.tt/2nViDWK
via socialmediaexaminer

Report: Apple’s high-end iPhone 8 could be delayed due to OLED and 3D sensing tech

by | Apr 7, 2017 |

Following a report earlier this week claiming that the launch of Apple’s next-generation iPhone may be pushed to October or November, another report today adds more weight to a possible delay for the device versus the usual early to mid September launch dates of previous generations.

The report from Drexel Hamilton analyst Brian White (via CNBC), claims that Apple’s expected high-end 5.8-inch model in the new iPhone 8 could be delayed beyond September due to difficulties related to the 3D sensing technology rumored to debut on the device:

more…

Filed under: Apple