Smart motorcyle helmet cushions you from concussion

Smart motorcyle helmet cushions you from concussion - A new helmet from 6D Helmets aims to eliminate some of the most common brain injuries suffered by riders. [Read more]

(Via CNET News.com.)

iTunes 11 tips and tricks

iTunes 11 tips and tricks - iTunes 11 offers some significant tweaks to the program's interface, which may take some getting used to but in some instances can be reverted.

(Via CNET News.com.)

HP printer can act as Wi-Fi hot spot

HP printer can act as Wi-Fi hot spot - A new HP LaserJet Pro does double duty as a multifunction printer and a wireless hot spot.

(Via CNET News.com.)

Gmail for iOS updated with new look, Kindle app expands X-Ray feature

Gmail for iOS updated with new look, Kindle app expands X-Ray feature - Google on Tuesday released a major update to its Gmail iOS app, with a new look and several new features headlined by multiple-account support. Amazon also rolled out a new version of its Kindle app, which sports deeper integration of its touted X-Ray feature.

(Via AppleInsider.)

Apple iWork suite for both iOS and OS X updated

After a lengthy break since the last revision, Apple has updated its entire iWork suite of programs on both iOS and OS X. Pages, Numbers and Keynote for iOS are now at version 1.7, with improved compatibility with Microsoft Office and the counterpart iWork programs for Mac. The OS X version has been upgraded to version 9.3, adding support for iWork for iOS 1.7 ...

(Via MacNN | The Macintosh News Network.)

How to improve sound quality in iTunes

How to improve sound quality in iTunes - With a few preferences and equalizer changes you can greatly enhance the sound of your iTunes library [Read more]

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ActivePrint Pro: Printing from the road

ActivePrint Pro: Printing from the road -

ActivePrint (US$3.99) represents a new and intriguing entry into the AirPrint arena. In its natural state, Apple's AirPrint service allows you to wirelessly print documents from your iOS device to an AirPrint-enabled printer on the same network.

We at TUAW have long been big fans of Printopia, a utility that extends AirPrint to any standard printer, not just those with AirPrint capabilities. ActivePrint promises a way to move beyond local networks, so you can print from the road as well as at the office or home.

It works by hosting a Windows or OS X application on your desktop computer. You register the application by your email address (and opt out of promotional emails), and receive a PIN to use. On iOS, you add the address and PIN into the ActivePrint client and you're ready to start printing -- whether you're at home or halfway across the world.

Unlike Printopia and similar products like FingerPrint and handyPrint, which offer wireless printing from any iOS application, you do need to run a separate client on your iOS device. You export data from native apps over to the printing one. iOS's "Open in" system enables you to copy data for printing.

Although the app promotes Dropbox, SkyDrive and Box.net support, it basically tells you to download those clients, and use "Open in" to transfer data. A special "activeprint://" URL scheme lets you transfer web page addresses to the app but it's a bit frustrating to use. As you can see, the interface is pretty cluttered for what should be a simple utility ...

(Via The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW).)