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The store is down… and back up

The Apple Store is down again. And we are, once again, glued to our monitors, constantly refreshing the display.

Is the Apple Store nothing but a giant, international Skinner Box? Maybe store outages have nothing to do with WebObjects and everything to do with operant conditioning? What do you think? Is Apple trying to take over your mind? Is this a grand evil conspiracy?

Let us know in the comments.

Hmmm. Suddenly we’re craving cookies. You?

Update: After roughly an hour of downtime, the store is back up with no obvious changes. Apple was probably just doing some maintenance, possibly related to their new “Compare Macs” option.

TUAWThe store is down… and back up originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Etsy Find: Mmmmmmmm iPhone

Just in time for the weekend, here’s an awesome vinyl sticker for the back of your iPhone that has Homer Simpson taking a bite out of your favorite brand’s logo. It’s made by Etsy user apjam, and while I’m sure it’s not quite, you know, … legal, it is a pretty funny way to play with the logo design back there. If it sprinkles your donut (so to speak), you can pick one up for under US$5 (assuming they go back on sale at some point).

I usually like stickers for the back of MacBooks — they always look pretty good and stay out of the way. But an iPhone sticker? I guess it looks OK, but I toss my iPhone around far too much to leave a sticker untouched back there. I guess if it was held on well and I was careful, it would be alright, but I don’t know if the visual gag would be worth all of the scratches and scrapes. Have you put one of these on your iPhone?

[via Neatorama]

TUAWEtsy Find: Mmmmmmmm iPhone originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 19:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Some sites still selling third-party Apple accessories

Ok, ok, it’s not exactly news that there is Apple gear being sold on the Internet. But given that popular electronic accessory retailer Monoprice recently decided to stop selling Apple accessories, you might be looking for a new place to buy your cords and hookups. That’s right — TUAW contacted Monoprice the other day after a few readers reported that they couldn’t buy iPhone and iPod-related gear, and Monoprice confirmed that it has “decided to suspend offering these products as part of our business plan. We will let you know if and when we resume selling these products. Truly sorry for any inconvenience it may cause you.”

Bummer. Fortunately, we also received word earlier this week that competitor Cable Wholesale is selling unofficial Apple gear, and their prices look to be competitive if not at least equal to the cheap costs that led us to Monoprice in the first place. Even if you don’t want to buy from them, but still need an AV cable or a car charger without paying through the nose for official products, there are still sites online selling what you need.

TUAWSome sites still selling third-party Apple accessories originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPort: Wall-mounted home automation for iPad

I have already seen the iPad used in home automation — Savant is using an iPad app to hook up to some of their home automation systems, using Apple’s tablet to control the TV, a whole entertainment system, or even do some remote control of house lights or HVAC, or even monitor cameras remotely with a video feed. And here’s another system that does the same type of thing: iPort is a home automation system centered around an iPad, providing an in-wall port where the iPad can both charge and work as a multi-use touchscreen control. On its own, it’s basically just a wall-mounted dock, but in conjunction with a home automation system, the iPort turns the iPad into a touchscreen-based interface for the home.

Prices on these things are always weird — because most high-end home automation systems are sold as solutions rather than products, they tend to run into the “if you have to ask how much it is, you can’t afford it” range. But I give the iPort folks a call, and they told me that while each dealer has their own setup and pricing, the recommended price is around $500.

Some of you may scoff, sure — $500 is a bit steep for what’s essentially a port with a frame around it. But like Savant told me when I saw their products, the iPad is actually a revolution in this industry. For what the same-sized touchscreen interface with similar functionality would have cost a few years ago, sticking an iPad in a wall and building an app to control an automation system is actually a bargain.

[via Macsimum News]

TUAWiPort: Wall-mounted home automation for iPad originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone app enables augmented driving, at your own risk

Let me preface this post by saying that I’m an old fuddy duddy.

imaGinyze (US$2.99) is an iPhone app that provides an augmented reality Heads Up Display (HUD) for drivers on the road. When mounted to a windshield, it monitors incoming video information and produces overlays for roads, traffic, signs and more. An electronic voice announces lane changes, your proximity to other vehicles and other such distracting information.

I’ve been using alternative car- and lane-detection hardware units for decades, but they’re called my eyes. Perhaps there’s an obvious application for this app that I’m missing (smarter cars, enhanced night driving or what have you), and if so, please fill me in. But for now, I can’t help but think it’d be a distraction while driving, and a dangerous one at that.

Even Luke understands — sometimes you just have to put the hardware away and use the Force.

[Via Gizmag]

TUAWiPhone app enables augmented driving, at your own risk originally appeared on The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW) on Fri, 20 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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