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Mediunic gets a major update for macOS Sierra

Mediunic gets a major update for macOS Sierra

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | , |

Guilherme Rambo has announced Mediunic 1.2, an update to his Medium Client developed exclusively for macOS. The new version is ready for macOS Sierra.

Mediunic is a simple app that allows users to read Medium stories on a clean, distraction-free interface. With version 1.2, users can now enjoy the same experience when writing on Medium, since the app now supports writing stories as well.

Mediunic 1.2 costs $1.99 and requires macOS 10.11 or later. It’s available worldwide exclusively through the Mac App Store (http://tinyurl.com/hdvs2d3).

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Openwave Mobility launches SmartidM

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | , |

Openwave Mobility has launched SmartidM for mobile operators to effectively manage their subscribers’ data, and launch new services. SmartidM is part of the company’s Subscriber Data Management (SDM) portfolio of products. Use cases for SmartidM include centralized ID management for fraud prevention, delivering BingeOn type services and introducing micropayments that require collaboration between mobile operators and OTTs.
 

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Nearly half of U.S. consumers look forward to driverless cars

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | , |

As the race for self-driving cars accelerates, new data shows that 43% of U.S. consumers would buy or ride in autonomous vehicles (AV) if they were broadly available today, according to the survey released today by Altman Vilandrie & Company (http://www.altvil.com). However, the survey reveals widespread concerns about the safety of self-driving cars: 64% of consumers say they would not buy an AV because they believe AVs are dangerous.

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Kool Tools: Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt

Kool Tools: Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt

Posted by | Sep 21, 2016 | , |

The $229 Schlage Sense Smart Deadbolt (www.schlarge.com) has opened possibilities for homeowners to enjoy the convenience of a connected home through its Apple HomeKit compatibility. An update to the Schlage Sense app is now available in the Apple App Store, which allows the Schlage Sense lock to work in tandem with iOS 10’s new Home app.

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Monotype debuts FontExplorer X

Monotype debuts FontExplorer X

Posted by | Sep 20, 2016 | , |

Monotype has announced the availability of FontExplorer X Pro 6, the latest version of its popular font management software. Among other new features, it now includes the ability to apply more classifications to fonts for better organization and easier searching, as well as the ability to test fonts and edit website text in a web preview mode, helping customers quickly find and use the right font for their project.

New features in FontExplorer X Pro 6 include:

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