Steve Jobs wanted to reinvent iPhone photography, says book
The iPhone 4S boasted several improvements in its camera, but the late Steve Jobs was reportedly looking to refine cell phone photography even further, says a new book about Apple.
Weather: Storm sets Denver snowfall records
Georgetown holds the state and U.S. record for a 24-hour storm total By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — The early February upslope storm that pounded the Front Range set several snowfall records, including the all-time maximum 24-hour total, with 12.5 inches at Denver International Airport on Feb. 3. Visit this National Weather Service storm summary [...]
Today’s Scuttlebot: Steve Jobs’s Photo Plan, Piracy and Public Outrage
Here are the interesting things that the tech reporters and editors for The New York Times found on the Web on Tuesday. Find more Scuttlebot items here .
Kia Optima Earns Kiplinger's Personal Finance 2012 Best New Car Value Award
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 7, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognized by the editors at Kiplinger's Personal Finance as a 2012 Best New Car Value, the Kia Optima has been ranked "Best in Class" in the $25,000-$30,000 ...
Colorado: BLM to scale back oil shale leasing
Under a court settlement, the agency will revisit oil shale and tar sands plans across the West; draft study available for comment here. By Summit Voice SUMMIT COUNTY — Potential oil shale development in Colorado could be scaled back for the foreseeble future, as the Bureau of Land Management last week proposed cutting the acreage [...]
Apple and Lytro Camera: A Match Made in High-Tech Heaven?
Late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs reportedly met with Ren Ng, the inventor of the revolutionary Lytro Camera, shortly before his death. Could a marriage between the two high-tech companies work?
Lytro in the iPhone, not so fast
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Lytro’s Revolutionary Camera Tech Got Steve Jobs’ Attention
Lytro, an upcoming camera that can snap photos instantly without even having to focus, reportedly intrigued Steve Jobs so much that he met with the camera's creator to discuss working with Apple.
Apple Takes Aim at Education With iBooks 2 and Textbook Publishing Tools
Having already done their part to shake up several industries, Apple officially unveiled what the company hopes is the next phase in textbooks. Starting today, iBooks 2 will be available in the iTunes App Store. The update will provide access to Apple's new breed of interactive textbooks, which are aimed at high school students and will cost $14.99 each. To help populate the store, the company ...