Iron Man 3 Trailer Is Ridiculously Amazing

The first Iron Man 3 trailer is here! And if the movie is half as good as this, you will be cheering in the movie theater with Avengers-level joy. Just look at Ben Kingsley playing The Mandarin, Tony Stark's next nemesis and a classic supervillain in the Marvel universe. It's a sight to behold. More »

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Dropbox for iOS removes the photo resolution cap, stretches out to iPhone 5 size

Dropbox for iOS removes the photo resolution cap, stretches out to iPhone 5 size

As much of a boon as Dropbox has been for iOS users, it's been held back for shutterbugs wanting a one-for-one translation of their images. Any cloud photos saved for posterity were shrunk to iPhone 4S size and largely negated the point of a local copy. No more: an update to the app removes the resolution ceiling and shows whatever the iPad, iPhone or iPod can handle. While it still compresses the final image, all the basic nuances should remain intact. There's a treat in store for those who want to see more of their files inside of the Dropbox app, too, with iPhone 5 support putting to work those 112,640 pixels of extra screen real estate. Just don't expect to use Dropbox as a mobile viewer for your Hasselblad photos and you'll likely be happy.

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Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look

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While not a game per se, I found Mitoza intriguing enough to spend quite some time with it. You start off with a seed, and are then presented with two choices: you can either click a flower pot, or click a cute little birdie.

If you click the flower pot, a flower pot appears and the seed is planted inside. You're then presented with two further choices -- a water can or a bottle of fertilizer. Each choice you make causes your creation to morph, and presents you with two other choices.

There's no winning or losing, really. Each "game" usually lasts around four or five choices, at which point the plant/animal dies in some creative (but not too gruesome) way. At this point you instantly start over with a new seed.

The graphics are captivating; the whole thing has a cinematic feel to it, with a bit of artificial camera shake added for style.

All in all, it's a fun, peaceful way to spend a few minutes, and it might even make you think a little bit while you're at it.

Mitoza is a fun, freaky Web toy with an artistic look originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Personal Activity Monitor tracks time you spend using desktop apps

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Up until a couple of years ago, I used to turn to RescueTime to figure out how I spend my time online. Then it got too complex, and I stopped using it. Personal Activity Monitor is like a vastly dumbed-down version of RescueTime, and I mean that as a compliment. It's free and bare-bones -- all it does is track what applications you're using and for how long.

A big drawback at this point is that it doesn't integrate with Web browsers to help you analyze how you spend your time on the Web. Still, if your work doesn't require constant Web app use, knowing how long you've used a browser overall might be enough to help you manage your time.

This is far from the only application in this space -- alternatives such as Slife and Chrometa are full-featured and impressive -- but PAM is good option for those who want a nice, simple tracker.

Personal Activity Monitor tracks time you spend using desktop apps originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 05 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows 8 now available to OEMs via Microsoft Connect

windows 8Select Microsoft Connect partners -- major players like HP -- have been given their first taste of Windows 8. According to various sources, the build string currently sits at 7971.0.110324-1900, which is the third milestone build of the successor to Windows 7.

So far, there haven't been many details revealed about Windows 8. An actual System Restore -- which is being referred to as History Vault -- has been reported, and the feature will allow users and administrators to completely roll back a system to a previous state. A factory reset option is also said to be included.

We've also seen Windows Live integration taking shape on the desktop. It's believed that you'll be able to log in to Windows 8 using your Windows Live credentials, not just a traditional offline Windows username and password.

All that's left now is for a leaked Windows 8 build to show up on a torrent site. Feel free to tip us if you see that happen.

Windows 8 now available to OEMs via Microsoft Connect originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ARM posts healthy Q3 profits: up 22 percent thanks to smart TVs and other growing markets

ARM posts healthy Q3 profits up 22 percent thanks to smart TVs and other new markets

British chip designer ARM has just revealed its accounts for Q3 2012 and they show a familiar pattern: namely, a double-digit rise in both revenue (up 20 percent to £144.6 million, or around $230 million) and pre-tax earnings (up 22 percent to £68.1 million). According to Reuters, the company is attributing its latest bout of success to making "further inroads" into growing markets like smart TVs and microcontrollers. Of course, all of this is stands in stark contrast to the traditional x86 PC world, where giants like Intel and AMD have been struggling with weak demand.

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Atlas by Collins for iPhone and iPad review

Atlas by Collins is an iPhone and iPad app and evolving data visualization tool that represents worldwide information on a section of themed globes with over 200,000 places you can discover and explore. Atlas is not only a great learning tool for individuals, but can also be used in a classroom environment or for giving presentations.

Saying that Atlas is packed with information is understatement. Because of the sheer volume of information included, not all maps are initially downloaded when you install the app. Instead, you get to choose which maps you want and download them at your leisure. Just make sure you're connected to WiFi as these are not small downloads! The maps included with Atlas are the following:

  • Satellite map: A clear satellite image of the Earth from space down to street level
  • Physical maps: 3-D maps display physical features such as oceans, mountains and deserts
  • Political maps: Current states and territories, political and economic alliances, and historical maps showing the effects of exploration, colonialism and conflict
  • Environment: The impact of human life on the natural world, and how countries compare on environmental issues such as pollution and forest loss
  • Population: Statistics about the people who inhabit the world, including population trends, migration, and birth and death rates
  • Communications: How technology connects the world, including mobile coverage, Internet usage and number of telephone lines
  • Energy: The distribution of energy resources, and patterns in energy production and consumption

Each map is initially displayed as a globe and you can rotate around it and zoom into the areas you wish to learn more about. The points of interest on the globe are indicated by an icon. When you hover over a point of interest, the text field at the top of the screen will switch to its name. To learn more about the location, tap the information button and more info will pop up.

Most globes will be color coded to represent information that is unique to that map. For example, when looking at the population distribution map, the entire globe will be one of 10 colors and the scale is displayed at the bottom of the screen so you know what each color represents. Some globes may also include special points of interest that are unique to that map.

Unfortunately, Atlas does not let you in zoom in to the maps as far as I would've thought. If you zoom in too far, the map will convert to Apple Maps and the search bar will be replaced with "Search in unavailable in Apple Maps". The zoom threshhold isn't very close and greatly affects one's experience while using Atlas. For example, in California, the closest the map will let me zoom does not show any cities between San Jose and San Fransisco. The good news is that if you know the names of cities in this region, you can search for them and Atlas will find them.

Overall, the performance of Atlas is great. With such a large amount of information included with each map, one of the first things I was concerned about was scrolling, as laggy scrolling is a major pet-peeve of mine. That good news is that Atlas performs great -- mostly. If you scroll around and zoom in/out without giving Atlas enough time to start loading loading information on a point of interest, then scrolling is perfect. I tested this on the new iPad, the iPhone 5, and the iPod touch 5. All of them did great. However, if you pause on a point of interest and Atlas starts to load it (the little curser will start spinning) and start to scroll or zoom in/out before the loading has completed (typically less than 2 seconds), then the performance will begin to lag. This is annoying, but understandable. If you're aware of it, then you can take measures to avoid it so that your experience is ruined.

The good

  • Explore colour-coded world maps showing up-to-date information on topics from mobile phone coverage to energy resources and environmental threats around the world.
  • View mapping offline down to 1:2,000,000 scale, plus zoom-in on any location down to street level when online with Apple Maps
  • Explore satellite, physical and political maps at their most detailed and up-to-date.
  • Research in-depth country profiles for every nation on Earth.
  • Discover over 200,000 cities, towns and major natural landmarks instantly through search, even when offline.
  • Keep up-to-date with new data releases so you’re always in the know about changes to our world.
  • Switch seamlessly between iPhone and iPad without losing your place.
  • Coming soon: download globes on world economy, climate, global development, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and more.
  • iPod touch 5 offers the same performance when using Atlas as the iPhone 5 and iPad

The bad

  • Although it usually runs great, if you pause over a location for a minute and then try to move while it's loading the transition will not be smooth
  • If you zoom in to far, the map will switch to Apple Maps and a search field will be replaced with "search is unavailable in Apple maps". You don't have to zoom in that close for this to happen.

The bottom line

Atlas by Collins is an awesome geography app that is packed with information. Even as someone who is typically not interested in this type of information, I find Atlas to be intriging. For me, I like to look at the broad information to get a general idea about the map and exlaim things like "wow! I knew there were a lot of people in China, but I didn't realize there was that many!" Geograpy and social studies buffs will appreciate the other detailed information including both historical and current data.

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JuiceDefender Can Be a Battery Savior if You Have a Bit of Patience

Consider how far we have come as a communications-driven society since the days of the messenger pigeon and telegraph. It's about 150 years since the Pony Express rode in the West. From horses to microwave, one of life's mysteries is that battery technology is still dead-ending us. Portable power chemistry hasn't been conquered. An exhausted battery has got to be one of the most irritating facets of a life with a smartphone. It's annoyance factor is probably close to stunted cell signal -- or call from ex-spouse.

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Firefox begins testing Social API with Facebook Messenger, here's how you can take part

Firefox begins testing Social API, here's how you can take part

You live a fast-paced life, and you don't have time to stop your high-speed internet surfing just to check up on Suzie's latest Facebook update. Mozilla understands your plight, digital denizen, and its "Social API" is here to help -- Firefox browser users can beta test Facebook's Messenger functionality right this minute, should they be able to pause for long enough to get it set up. Thankfully, that setup isn't too strenuous, requiring little more than the latest beta version of the Firefox browser and an opt-in to the Social API program (via Facebook). Mozilla's promising more social service integration as the beta rolls on ("soon"), but for now you can more readily stay in touch with Suzie at least, right?

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