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Are you looking for a way to extend the battery life of your MacBook Air? QuickerTek might have the solution. QuickerTek is rolling out a new product called Apple Juicz, which will charge your MacBook Air through thin-film solar cells in as little as five hours.

Since Apple Juicz extends the MacBook Air’s battery life, you won’t have to worry about running out of power while you are working on your projects. There is an LED status indicator that lets you know what is going on. Also included is a modified MacBook Air MagSafe charger (which uses military-spec parts) that provides a more powerful charge—and yes, it will still work with the stock MacBook Air.

Details after the break.

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If you haven’t already heard by now, the App store is here. I immediately downloaded the iTunes update, but when I logged into iTunes, I still couldn’t access the App store.

What was going on? After a few moments of panic, I realized the answer was actually very simple; I needed to update my iTunes preferences.

Learn how after the break.

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Following in the footsteps of Electronic Arts, Ubisoft has signed a deal with Trangaming to wrap their titles in Cider and port them to the Mac. The news has already received mixed reviews. The list of Cider games for the Mac is underwhelming, and it really hasn’t proven itself when it comes to Mac games.

When I heard the news, I was excited. Ubisoft has a lot of game titles that I would love to play on my Mac: Prince of Persia, Assassins Creed, Far Cry 2, and Beyond Good and Evil (which is currently in the pre-development stage.

My initial excitement took an unexpected nosedive when I logged onto the Transgaming website. Find out why after the break.

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Fans of the Diablo series have finally gotten their wish; Diablo III is under development. Blizzard confirmed this at the Blizzard Worldwide Invitational yesterday in Paris, France.

According to Mike Morhaime, CEO and co-founder of Blizzard Entertainment, Blizzard has wanted to expand the Diablo series for a long time. Mike said, “We know that players for many years [have been waiting for] a return of the series, so we are very excited to share this announcement with all of you here in Paris and the whole world today.”

Dungeon crawling after the break.

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The much anticipated animated movie from PIXAR, WALL*E, arrived at movie theaters today. I wanted to read the reactions that early viewers had of the movie, so I checked a few websites. What I found was fascinating. Naturally, the movie received rave reviews; that wasn’t the surprising part. What’s interesting is the fact that there are Apple references scattered throughout the movie.

See what people found after the break.

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Have you ever wished you could create your own cookbook using the same software you use to create your delicious cooking recipes? I have, and now I can. Mariner Software has released MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0. This application allows you to keep track of your recipes and wine collection in one convenient application. But what I really like is the fact that “create your own cookbook” feature.

I love cooking, so naturally I downloaded the software to my 17” MacBook Pro. I’ve used many recipe applications in the past, and it’s similar to a few of them I have used. MacGourmet Deluxe allows you to whip up your own recipes, edit them, share them with your friends and family, and post them on the web. Free recipes are also included with this application. If you’re a meal planner, MacGourmet has you covered. Not only do you have the option of creating your own meal plans, you also are able to integrate them with iCal.

More features after the break.

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What would you do if all mankind left earth and you were left behind? You’ll find out as you follow Wall*E, the robot, through some exciting adventures.

Disney/Pixar have announced they will be releasing the game Wall*E over the next few months. In the game, you will be able to follow Wall*E along with EVE, a sleek search robot, along numerous escapades. The action is intense, and you don’t know what lies ahead, so be prepared to fly, shoot, and dodge other robots on your numerous adventures.You’ll be traveling from the wastelands of Earth to the axiom space cruiser.

More on the game and movie after the break.

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People looking to purchase one of the hottest phones available won’t have to long to wait. With the numerous features added, 3G network, third party applications (and let’s not forget the price drop), the iPhone 3G will be on the top on many shopping lists this summer.

There are numerous features available for the iPhone, and many users would prefer not having to open a user manual or search forums to find the answers to their questions. Wouldn’t it be great if you had an instructor to guide you through almost every aspect of the iPhone? It’s About Time Productions has released a software application that lets you learn all about the iPhone. Instead of relying on a manual to learn the numerous iPhone functions, you learn by using a virtual iPhone. How is this accomplished? You click on the appropriate button and learn. Your virtual instructor, Saied, will guide you through each click.

Almost every aspect of the iPhone is covered in this application. There are over three hours of teaching available, and Saied will guide you through each application step by step. Once you’ve completed a lesson, you will receive a gold star. Still not grasping an application that Saied covered? No problem; click on “Watch Saied” and you can repeat it until you are ready to try it out on your own iPhone.

It’s About Time to Learn iPhone is available for the Mac and the PC for $29.95. There’s also a demo version for those who like to try before they buy. I downloaded it and was instantly taken to the virtual iPhone. Since it is a trial, the selections you have are limited, but I found it extremely informative and would definitely purchase this application if I wasn’t on Verizon.

Although I enjoy playing video games, I really don’t get a chance to play them as much as I would like. Priorities such as family, work, and life in general always get in the way. But when I have a chance for some personal time, one of my luxuries is to completely immerse myself in a game. I normally play FPS on my Xbox 360 (Gears of War, Bioshock, and Mass Effect are some of my favorites) and occasionally I’ll play them on my 17” MacBook Pro. I recently heard about a new Mac gaming portal, as TransGaming has recently launched GameTree.

There are a lot of Windows based PC gaming websites online, and now GameTree Online is planning to offer similar features for Mac users. We already have Mac gaming websites that offer similar services, but I’m always happy to see more. Mac gamers will have the chance to download Mac games and write reviews about them. Also, Mac gamers will have the chance to check up on the latest gaming news and participate in a variety of promotional activities.

Details after the break.

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Well, well, what do you know? Don’t tell me the guy who plays a PC actually uses a Mac in real life? Say it isn’t so! Yes, it’s true, John Hodgman has been outed. He recently came clean about his devotion to Apple. The New York Daily News caught up with him at the Johnny Walker Blue bottle engraving party and John had this to say, “I play a PC only on television. I’ve used Macs since 1984.” When I was a kid, I talked my dad into getting the very first Mac and I’ve been loyal to the brand ever since.”

I definitely enjoy my Mac, too, but for some reason I never saw John as a Mac guy, perhaps because of the character he plays in the commercials. How silly of me.

Apple has been receiving a lot of attention lately, which isn’t surprising; it is an innovative company that provides excellent products. Read past the break if you’re curious to see what has been causing businesses to focus attention on Apple.

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