In 2011, Apple introduced AirDrop for OS X Lion , a feature that makes sharing a file between two Macs as easy as dragging and dropping it. Two and a half years later, we’re still waiting to see it on iOS. Could we finally get peer-to-peer iPhone and iPad sharing in iOS 7? Read more…
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Curious travellers rejoice: Wikipedia has launched an official Nearby page , which will provide you with articles based on location. Read more…
Google just announced a new interface for you Gmail based around customizable tabs. The goal? To you help manage your goliath of an inbox. It looks pretty incredible. Read more…
When Verizon updates its LTE network to use the AWS frequency in the coming months, the Galaxy S4 will be the first—and, for a while, only—phone to take advantage of the doubled internet speeds it offers. Read more…
A Congressional investigation found that Apple has avoided BILLIONS in taxes. Senator John McCain said, “Apple claims to be the largest U.S. corporate taxpayer, but by sheer size and scale, it is also among America’s largest tax avoiders.” [ NY Times ] Read more…
There are so many optical illusions that feature an object or picture that can be seen in two different ways. But have you ever seen an illusion that can be interpreted in three different ways? Read more…
The Smithsonian’s been a fan of 3D scanning and printing for some time , but now it’s decided to use lasers to preserve its entire collection for future generations. Read more…
From this week , ABC will become the first TV network to offer up live streams of its local programming to users of its Watch ABC app . Read more…
Microsoft has confirmed that “Windows Blue,” the code name for the next version of (or major update to) Windows, will arrive later this year. It’ll include changes based on feedback from the launch of Windows 8 (possibly the return of the Start Button), and requested by users. The Verge has the full story . Read more…