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Swift among the 10 most popular programming languages

Apple’s Swift is now among the 10 most popular programming languages, according to the Tiobe Index (http://www.tiobe.com/), which measures the popularity of programming languages on a monthly basis. It’s the first time it’s made the list. About three years ago Apple announced that it would replace its “ancient” native mobile app development language Objective-C by its newborn language called Swift.

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Innovation Project 2017 welcomes ‘iPod Godfather’ Tony Fadell

Tony Fadell — the founder and former CEO of Nest, creator of the Nest learning thermostat and one of the creators of the iPod and iPhone — will challenge Innovation Project 2017 (http://www.innovationproject.com) delegates, to think differently about the potential that “connected devices” and “internet of things” offer to payments and commerce innovators.

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Kool Tools: Bluetooth Vertical Turntable

Pyle USA’s Bluetooth Vertical Turntable is an old school turntable that combines the classical styling of the retro phonograph with today’s high quality manufacturing and wireless music streaming to play music from any Bluetooth enabled device.

The vintage design offers a nostalgic blast from the past. Housed in a handmade wooden stand, the Bluetooth Vertical Turntable has three-speed turntable compatibility at 33, 45 and 78 RPM. It’s paired with built-in stereo speaker.

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Large format printer shipments up narrowly in Q4 2016

New data from the IDC research group (www.idc.com) found that large format printer (LFP) shipments and revenue grew by more than 4% year over year in 2016.

“The mix of printers continues to change as the technology and the needs of end users evolve,” said Tim Greene, research director, Hardcopy Solutions at IDC. “The need to invest in the latest technology, to expand their business, to improve their bottom line, and even just to remain competitive is one of the defining characteristics of the large format digital printing market.”

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PDF Expert for macOS revved to version 2.2

Readdle has updated its PDF Expert app (https://pdfexpert.com) for macOS to version 2.2. The upgrade sports a redesigned user interface, better search features, and more.

PDF Expert lets you read, annotate and edit PDFs, change text and images, fill forms, and sign contracts. A demo is avaiable for download. Registration is $59.99

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