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Broadly considered a brand that inspires fervour and defines cool consumerism, Apple has become one of the biggest corporations in the world, fuelled by game-changing products that tap into modern desires. Its leader, Steve Jobs, was a long-haired college dropout with infinite ambition, and an inspirational perfectionist with a bully’s temper. A man of contradictions, he fused a Californian counterculture attitude and a mastery of the art of hype with explosive advances in computer technology.

Insiders including Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, the chairman who ousted Jobs from the company he founded, and Jobs’ chief of software, tell extraordinary stories of the rise, fall and rise again of Apple with Steve Jobs at its helm.

With Stephen Fry, world-wide web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee and branding guru Rita Clifton, Evan Davis decodes the formula that took Apple from suburban garage to global supremacy.

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What could be more appropriate from Bobby Digital, aka RZA, than his own app for the iPhone or iPad? RZA has gotten together with Charisma Apps to introduce RZA’s World, something that will give fans a glimpse into the world of the rapper/producer/actor/composer. RZA’s World is broken down into four chambers: Soundtrack to Your Life, in which RZA provides original beats and worldly advice; RZA’s Chess Chamber, which offers 3D gameplay (remember, a game of chess is like a sword fight); The Vault, where one can find archival content including two Bobby Digital films; and finally, What’s News — the latest news on the man himself. Click through for video of RZA discussing the features of his app, then head over to iTunes to purchase.  [via]

Bong, bong…

If you type a lot on your iPhone this can be a handy gadget. The Keyboard buddy by Boxwave has just gotten better, it now has backlit keys! You can now type easily with the new backlit feature, it allows easy viewing of the keys and buttons in the dark. The new version also features new key functions and a more intuitive layout. Available in jet black and winter white color. [via]

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Go back to the 80´s with this app for iPhone. AirCassette is an audio player that has an interface just like a cassette tape. The song information is on the tape label, while the tape spins in a realistic way. The application also allows you to save your favorite mixtapes. After you create some mixtapes, as they were called in the 80s, you can then post them on Facebook or send them via e-mail. You can also choose a number of different models of the nostalgic cassette. AirCassette is now available on the App Store for $1.99. It works with iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

Yesterday we loss one of, if not THE visionary, innovator, creator and great thinkers of modern times.  Steve Jobs succumbed to his illness of Pancreatic Cancer.

As a young student, you read about those that created history, invention and innovation, and you seemed so far removed from that era.  Steve Jobs changed the world with his mind, vision, leadership and testicular fortitude within the last 30 years – our era. 

So we take this time to salute the man who affected the world forever and his influence will spark the next era’s minds to make their mark on technology, as well as humanity.

iAdmire. iInspired. iSad.

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The Rover Spy Tank ($150) should do just enough to let you be the Ethan Hunt of your abode. Controlled by an app that works with your Apple iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch, the tank has a camera that streams live video and takes still photos, while a built-in microphone transmits sound back to you. It has a wireless range of up to 200 feet, plus infrared night vision for late night missions. [via]

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Makayama today introduces the ‘Movie Mount for iPad2‘, a unique piece of hardware which radically improves video capture with the iPad2. It turns the iPad2 into a complete studio. Use tele- and wide-angle lenses, attach microphones and lights. Use a tripod for professional pan- and tilt movements, and much more. Comes with a free app.

With the Movie Mount, iPad2 users get 10 new features for the device:

• Attached a tripod for stable shots, pan & tilt camera movements. Standard screwfitting.
• Use 37 mm conversion lenses, such as wide-angle and zoom*. Such as: US / EU
• Slide on-the-fly between the built-in lens and the conversion lens.
• Use shotgun microphones for better sound (requires splitter cable). Such as: US / EU
• Use an optical viewfinder to shoot in bright sunlight. Such as: US / EU
• Use a video light for better performance in low light. Such as: US / EU
• Easier iMovie editing, with a 9 degrees working angle.
• The mount allows your iPad to stand upright and be used as monitor.
• The free Movie Mount iPad app allows you to manually control video recording
• Fully compatible with Smart Cover.

BAPE New York and BAPE’s online store will be releasing the 1st camo iPad case and 1st camo wallet. The 1st camo iPad case features a lightweight case with a leather accent while the 1st camo wallet is a three-fold wallet with the same lightweight feel. Both items will be available shortly in three colourways.