Gives the necessary leap Menus.es mobile applications for IOS and Android

Posted: March 28th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: ,

Earlier this year we talk about Menus.es, a website designed to find restaurants in any region of interest. Given the importance of geolocation in such a service, it was strange the lack of proper mobile version, but fortunately those responsible have remedied that aspect.

For this purpose, has released an application for IOS and has renovated the existing Android , where you can access your user profile, get coupons and redeem them in the establishments concerned. Listings and chips restaurants, and other advanced search options pocket complete this solution.

The two applications Menus.es are free and have an attractive interface. Perfect partners for when we roam the streets, either in our city or in an unfamiliar place, with the aim of finding a place to fill the stomach.


Pinterest updated its service usage conditions

Posted: March 27th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: , ,

Although the normal user the often overlooked, conditions of service of any program or web service is a very important part because they are the ones that put the foundations of how users can use the service and legally shielded the company from face to misuse by users.

One of the surprises of the past months has been Pinterest growth, growth that has surprised even themselves responsible for the service. Because of this growth have been forced to update their conditions of service, clarifying many points that were unclear or escaping to not appear in them. Here are the changes:

Removed the right Pinterest the right to sell any content that you social network, as in the words of Pinterest “was never in his idea of selling content”
It is forbidden to upload content that promotes violence against self and certain masturbatory sexual content source.
They have launched new tools to claim authorship of images uploaded to the network and trademark violations.
They have added new provisions that open the way for future Pinboards API and private, although neither of these features are available.
These new conditions for using the service will take effect on April 6 and can be reviewed thoroughly through this website , so if you are an advanced user of the network, from here we recommend that you re-read the conditions if there may be some point to harm you on your way to use Pinterest.


Logitech ConferenceCam, on sale in May

Posted: March 26th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Gadgets | Tags: , , ,

Logitech gives us a new product for one of the sectors where best moves, web cameras , in this case with a professional domestic destination, but equally interesting for everyone.

The Logitech BCC950, better known as ConferenceCam, features a built-in speaker in the base, and have the ability to target the address pointed to by the camera, zoom, with a remote control.

The maximum quality ConferenceCam can record format is 1080p at 30 frames per second, with Carl Zeiss optics, and connects via USB to Mac or PC, with support for software like Skype or Microsoft Lync.

The device will appear on the market in May, priced at $ 250 for the U.S. case, we are awaiting information on our territory. We leave you with a video so you may know better:


Test Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in a Nokia N9

Posted: March 24th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Technology | Tags: ,

Replacing the original OS on Nokia devices is not new. For years we have users seeing quite “hands” in the work to hack their devices successfully tested systems such as Ubuntu or Android.

Today we bring you one of these new changes with Android, and it is quite remarkable to be a fresh-alpha: This is “Project Mayhem”, a mod that will lead the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the Nokia N9.

Launched by NITD roid boys, Project Mayhem alpha runs on Android 4.0.3, and runs all the basic capabilities of the system, quite smooth as well, as you can see in the video.

The best of this amendment is that any user can install and try it from now on your Nokia N9, taking into account the potential risks associated with a modification of this style.

I commented that what works for now on the amendment:

Dual boot OS (Dual Boot)
The screen: touch capabilities, screen lock, brightness, rotation (accelerometer).
The calls work fine.
The device’s hardware buttons work perfectly, including helmets.
Audio playback works perfectly.
The videos play perfectly.
Youtube videos are played, but with some jumps.
Connectivity: Bluetooth and USB (including commands ADB) work perfectly. You can charge the battery, but do not indicate anything on the screen.
Can rootear.


Adobe releases beta of Photoshop CS6

Posted: March 23rd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Software | Tags: , ,

Adobe has just released the public beta version of its image editing software Photoshop CS6. The program and the installation approximately 1.7 gigabyte file, which is also available as a download from us (see below), does include a new user interface and the first opportunity to videos to edit.

From photographers to videographers today it is not a very long way: An attitude or a click on your phone or digicam takes you to the video function. In this circumstance now responded Adobe and has the latest Photoshop issue (first time) donated a function for video editing. In the new video mode promises to Adobe, that he possesses all the essential features you need for video editing: A variety of video and audio tracks, options to adjust the colors and lighting, and Photoshop-typically a whole bunch of filters and effects.

Introduction to Photoshop CS6 ( HD version )

The most obvious change is of course the new user interface, the “lights out” along the lines of is Adobe has updated the interface and it is mainly made ​​darker. This is the focus of the user will be more on the image you are editing, the darker controls are so distracted less. At the “core competence” of Photoshop, so the photo editing is Adobe, of course, tinkering strong and as introduced some new features. Particularly interesting is the tool “content-aware Move”: this allows objects to be cut and moved, the background corrected go without saying , of course, this is only a very brief look at what’s new beta of Photoshop CS6, an introduction and overview of all There are new features on the ‘ Adobe-side ‘, the alternative was extensive preview of colleagues from’ The Verge ‘is recommended.


82% of Facebook pages published less than five updates per month

Posted: March 22nd, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Internet | Tags: ,

According to a study carried out Recommend.ly considering 1.7 million pages of Facebook, 82% of these sites update less than five times a month. While the sample is quite small (less than 5% of all pages on Facebook), yes that helps us get an idea of ​​how little we estimated these accounts updated on Facebook.

Nor is it any surprise, unfortunately, that among the pages that are updated less than those of local businesses. Many of these small businesses open their accounts with high expectations and without any planning, to be left semi-abandoned several days later. At the other extreme are the politicians and other personalities from the show, whose average is publication on 67 and 46 updates per month, respectively.


WoW: Mobile versions are not ruled out

Posted: March 21st, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Mobile | Tags: ,

The idea for a mobile WoW developer Blizzard already in it longer, but the implementation is proving to be difficult of course, since you have to optimize the game for touch screens. WoW-producer John Lagrave in an interview, but confirmed that there will be still plans for a mobile version of WoW.

In an interview with the gaming side of ‘ gamer € ‘said John Lagrave, senior producer at the online role-playing game World of Warcraft, WoW that a version for iPhone and iPad still be possible. But: “. It’s hard maybe we stumble upon a way to get WoW on your phone, maybe not, but we see the matter with certainty.”

World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria – Zone preview trailer: The Wandering Isle ( HD version )

We’ll publish anything but guaranteed, unless you’re confident in Blizzard of the quality of a mobile edition said Lagrave. “But it is interesting and the world moves even more toward these small devices.” Every game developer that the development of mobile versions prefer not even to be considered a fool, so Lagrave.

So far, the approach of Blizzard, according to the Producers is minimalist: it offers an app while on called World of Warcraft Armory Mobile, but these offer only basic functions such as the image of the character and profile of the equipment or the office to check their own auctions.


A new installment of The Humble Bundle comes to Android

Posted: March 20th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Mobile | Tags: ,

Almost a couple of months The Humble Bundle, one of the most popular indie game distribution, debuted on Android. The proposal was simple: pay what you want and you get to four games. Whether you were a euro or ten, you choose how you want to pay to developers.

After a first successful delivery, the organizers have decided to take five games platform (PC, Mac, Linux and Android) and it is you who will say the price. Again, a lot of quality titles in addition to letting us enjoy a few hours of fun we save a few euros.

This time the elect have been Canabalt, Zen Bound 2, Cogs and Avadon: The Black Fortress. The latter is only available for tablets, Android smartphones will not work. Also, if we pay more than average (as of this post the amount is 6.24 dollars) Swords & Soldiers also receive.

When you purchase the game or have the option to download games from the website or through an application. With the first edition there were those who had trouble downloading it is appreciated that an app to manage it. Indeed, except for Cogs the soundtrack is also included.

As they say to these offers: run fools. You still have thirteen days to make with it. The offer is very tasty because loose such Canabalt Google worth EUR 2.50 Play and the rest are not available in the app store. The selection is quite varied but if you are fans of games of skill will not be disappointed.


Nokia Creative Studio, live filters for mobile Lumia

Posted: March 19th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Mobile | Tags: ,

What we are proposing the redevelopment of Nokia is not the first time we see him, but welcome to Windows Phones from the Finnish company, being an application worked, quite complete, and free.

Nokia Creative Studio allows us to apply multiple effects to your images, but we can do while taking the snapshot. It is now available for Lumia 710, 800 and 900, through the section Nokia Collection.

The effects called Live Styles are different filters that play with the images (Sketch, Dreamy, Night vision, Cartoon, Colour, Silkscreen ..), and also the Face Warps, effects designed to transform faces (mouth Mega, Super chin , Pinocchio, Dween, Alien, Twister …).

Of course not closed to the filters are used only during a performance of the photos, we can also efectuarlos on images from our gallery.

Finally we got a pretty wide mode on Nokia Creative Studio.


Tempest!, Spectacular storm screensaver for OS X

Posted: March 18th, 2012 | Author: | Filed under: Software | Tags: , ,

One of those little gems of Mac App Store will love storms who like: This is Tempest!, A spectacular screensaver for OS X that displays moving images with sound real impressive storms throughout the world and in different landscapes.

The application is completely free only until tomorrow, Sunday March 18 (after cost € 0.99), so if you seek a change in your Mac, and I like thunderstorms, do not hesitate to install it. The developer also promises a very low CPU consumption, the right to know that the computer is still active.

The storms are customizable and can modify the parameters to make it more intense, more calm, change the amount of rain or lightning … A small window to nature on your Mac for those who miss the melancholy of the storms.