iPad Transforms Napa Winery’s Production Process

Great winemaking is both art and science. For Christian Gastón Palmaz, iPad has eased the efforts of both, and transformed production of the fine wine Palmaz Vineyards is known for. Before a single grape is harvested, Palmaz depends on iPad to manage the 600-acre vineyard owned and operated by his family in Napa, California. He uses the Field Assets app to gather data on soil hydration, nutrient profiles, leaf moisture content, and...

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Dish Explorer for iPad can now recommend shows and turn on your TV

If you own one of Dish’s Hopper DVRs and have ever been stumped as to what to watch next, you’ll want to grab the latest version of Dish Explorer for the iPad. The new app now recommends shows based on your viewing habits; watch a lot of crime dramas and Dish may suggest the others you’ve missed. The update also introduces direct control over the TV’s power and volume, so you won’t have to go hunting for...

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iPad Can Be Another Pair of Eyes in Operating Room

The iPad app, which is moving through clinical evaluations, provides comprehensive access to three-dimensional surgical data. The app uses augmented reality to overlay complex vascular systems during operations. This reveals liver perfusion patterns that are invisible to the human eye, giving greater insight into the exact location of certain blood vessels. The app also shows local blood flow territories and assesses potential risks...

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Catch Pokémon on Netflix starting March 1st

Look, we get it. You’ve got a fever, and the only prescription is more Pokémon. We’ve all heard it before. Thankfully, this time there’s a solution: a heap of Pokémon content is coming to all Netflix territories on March 1st. That’s, “the classic first season of the television series, Pokémon: Indigo League, the fan-favorite Pokémon: Black & White season, and two feature length Pokémon movies...

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App Store Sales Top $10 Billion in 2013

CUPERTINO, California―January 7, 2014―Apple® today announced that customers spent over $10 billion on the App Store℠ in 2013, including over $1 billion in December alone. App Store customers downloaded almost three billion apps in December making it the most successful month in App Store history. Apple’s incredible developers have now earned $15 billion on the App Store.“We’d like to thank our customers for making 2013 the best year...

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