iOS 6 beta 4 now available

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, Smartphones, Handhelds, Software,

Apple has just released iOS 6 beta 4 as an over-the-air download a few minutes ago. We knew something was up when one of our readers alerted us that the Software Update feature was failing with an odd error message, and within a few minutes, beta 4 became available. This release comes a little over a seven weeks after the initial iOS 6 beta that was released during WWDC 2012, just over five weeks since iOS beta 2 was made available, and three weeks since beta 3 first arrived. If you're on an iPhone 4S the download 282 MB in size, while the beta 4 update on the new iPad weighs in at 291 MB. Check Software Update in your settings app to grab it now!

Tweetbot for Mac brings multi-column layout to alpha 4

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Apple, PC / Laptop, Software,

Tweetbot for Mac has just been updated to Alpha 4 0.6.3, and with it comes a bunch of new features, the star of which is a multiple column layout that puts Tweetdeck to shame. Here's the changelog:

• Window snapping, multiple columns. Create new windows and snap them together for a multiple column layout
• Menu bar icon
• Notifications now show up for all accounts (OS X 10.8 only)
• Custom image/video/URL services now work
• Locations now work under OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion

You can download Tweetbot for Mac Alpha 4 now for free.

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Boeing unveils United 787 Dreamliner, gives us a tour of the new aircraft

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Product Reviews, Transportation,

Yesterday morning we let you know that we'd be spending some quality time with Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, the current talk of the aviation world. While All Nippon Airways in Japan took delivery of its Dreamliner last year, we've been waiting to find out which US-based carrier would be the first to have its livery emblazoned across the fuselage of Boeing's current flagship aircraft. As it turns out, that carrier is United Airlines.

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United’s first Boeing 787 Dreamliner interior in pictures

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Transportation,

We hit you with the exterior shots of the United Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and now we've got a bunch of images of the inside of the first US-based 787 airplane. We've got images of the cockpit, BusinessFirst class, Economy Plus, Economy, and even the meals and lavatories. Head on over to our United 787 Dreamliner interior gallery to get a look at how the company outfitted its new aircraft. Those multi-course meals look delish, no?

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The first US-based Boeing 787 Dreamliner in pictures (exterior)

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Transportation,

Yesterday we were given the opportunity to check out the first US-based Boeing 787 Dreamliner, purchased by United Airlines. We'll be giving you our full thoughts on the aircraft, but in the meantime, we put together a bunch of images showing off the plane. This one highlights the United 787 Dreamliner exterior. Being that this aircraft just rolled out from the factory, it looks fantastic and pristine. Stay tuned for a separate gallery of the interior of the plane, as well as our thoughts on the experience.

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We’re giving away a Nintendo 3DS XL!

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Handhelds, Video Games,

The Nintendo 3DS XL just launched in Japan, and it's set to come Stateside on August 19th alongside New Super Mario Bros. 2. Wanna be one of the first to get your hands on the new super-sized Nintendo 3D handheld? We've teamed up with TRENDOY!, the daily gadget newsletter to give away a Nintendo 3DS XL, worth $199, to one of our readers. All you need to do to enter is head on over to our TRENDOY! page and subscribe! We'll choose a winner of the Nintendo DS XL from our subscribers in a week. Good luck!

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NYC taxi driver returns over $13,000 in lost gadgets to forgetful owner

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Misc. Tech, Transportation,

Have you ever left anything in a cab? We know plenty who've lost iPhone and Android devices, tablets, laptops, and other expensive gadgetry, but Casey Neistat accidentally left over $13,000 in expensive technology in his taxi. After going through the frustrating process of filing reports with the taxi company, making calls, and getting a police report filed, he wondered if he'd get his stuff back at all. Seriously, how likely is it that you leave something expensive in a taxi and expect to get it back? Normally the item is found by another passenger, or the taxi driver himself, and then disappears for good. Not this time.

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We’re checking out United’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner today! What do you wanna know?

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Features, Transportation,

We're gonna be spending the morning checking out United's Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and we want to answer any questions that you have about the aircraft. United Airlines is the first US-based airline to purchase one of the new 787 Dreamliner airplanes, and we'll be getting a full tour at Paine Field, shooting pictures and videos along the way. Anything you wanna know? Be sure to leave your questions in the comments (or hit us on Twitter) and we'll be sure to get answers for you.

EDIT: And here you go:

• United Boeing 787 Dreamliner Exterior
• United Boeing 787 Dreamliner Interior
• United Boeing 787 Dreamliner hands-on tour

Amazon Instant Video now available for iPad

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Entertainment, iPad Apps, Video Apps, Free Apps,

Today Amazon has released its long-awaited Instant Video iPad app on Apple's App Store. If you're an Amazon Prime member, this means that you have access to the entire Prime Instant Video catalog, but anyone can access purchased content on-demand as well. We've been playing with it this morning, and it works just as you'd expect it to, with badges indicating which pieces of content are available for free to Prime members.

One nice bonus is that the app supports AirPlay, essentially bringing Amazon Instant Video to your Apple TV. Sure, it's not built-in like Netflix or the newly-added Hulu Plus, but it still allows you to enjoy Amazon's streaming catalog on your television if you own an Apple TV. You can download the free Amazon Instant Video app now.

Google Wallet now works with all credit and debit cards, adds remote wipe feature

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Smartphones, Google, Software,

In our opinion, the one big factor that limited the appeal of Google Wallet was the fact that it has only been compatible with CitiBank MasterCard. Not exactly something that the masses have in their wallets. Today, that changes, as Google has announced that Wallet is now compatible with all Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover debit and credit cards. That's progress!

Also added is a remote wipe feature that allows users to disable Google Wallet remotely, blocking usage of the app with that device and clearing off card and transaction data as well.

You can now use Google Wallet to pay at over 200,000 locations across the US. You can download the new update today from Google Play.

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