Staples again offers the True Designs Mesh Manager's Chair in Black, model no. 17830-CC, for $149.99. With free shipping, that's $90 off and tied with our mention from February as the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include an eagle 5-star base design, center tilt, built-in lumbar support and headrest, and more. Deal ends May 14.

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Karen Butler maintains that after being heavily sedated she awoke speaking with a thick British accent. Can it be true?

He showed a clip from a local news station that equated the portrayal of homosexuality on 'Glee' to product placement. "You throw a soda in a movie and within a few seconds everybody in the theater is thirsty for that particular brand," the woman in the clip said.

London is unprepared for a terrorist attack on the 2012 Olympics because of a chronic shortage of air ambulance crews and other fast response teams, Lady Justice Hallett warned in her report into the July 7, 2005 terrorist attacks.

Joystick Division looks at gamers' reactions to the PSN hack and outage.

Here’s a headline you don’t see too often: “Rubber Chicken Turned NASA Mission Mascot Embarks on a Flight to Space.” Seriously, this is a true story.

New data from comScore for this past March has pointed to Apple nearly passing RIM in smartphone market share for the US. Shipping 18.65 million iPhones helped Apple gain half a point since December to hit 25.5 percent share in its home country.

Trash talking and sports go together like apples and pie. They are synonymous like chicken and dumplings. They mix beautifully like peanut butter and jelly!

The Long Island Serial Killer may one day take his place alongside the Gacys and the Bundys. Or he may be all but forgotten like these poor lunatics.

Looks like Skype is in play, again. Unlike last time, both the suitors have good business reasons. Between Google and Facebook, the social networking giant makes perfect sense. We actually suggested this deal six months ago. Question is: why does Skype want to sell?

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There have been plenty of excellent retro platformers released for iOS over the years, and the upcoming 1-Bit Ninja is one that has really caught my attention. Developer Ben Hopkins and his studio Kode80 wanted to create a platforming game that was an homage to the Game & Watch and Game Boy platformers of his [...]

Noel Llopis of Snappy Touch and Miguel Friginal of Mystery Coconut Games have teamed up on an upcoming project called Casey’s Contraptions, a colorful physics-based puzzle game. 8-year old Casey must build crazy Rube Goldberg-like contraptions in order to solve the more than 70 levels in the game. Solving puzzles will unlock over 30 different [...]

As happy as it makes me to see how far the iOS platform has come in adapting to more traditional gaming tropes, there’s really nothing I love more than coming across a game that utilizes controls and mechanics that feel completely organic to the touch screen. Such is the case of Foodies [99¢], the first [...]

They say the best things in life are free, and that's especially true if you enjoy comic books and you've also downloaded the latest offering from Squeenix. Imaginary Range [Free] is a graphic novel/game published by Square Enix, and developed by H.A.N.D., known for Final Fantasy: Chocobo Tales on the Nintendo DS. Imaginary Range isn't [...]

Pulse: Volume One [$4.99] is a new iPad-exclusive game by Cipher Prime, the developers who created the award-winning Auditorium [Free]. Like Auditorium, Pulse is a simple and elegant music game. This time around, Cipher Prime has moved away from puzzles and into the rhythm game genre. Pulse is an immersive experience right from the start. [...]

One of the strongest entries in an overcrowded castle defense genre is Liv Games’ Legendary Wars [Free]. We reviewed Legendary Wars back when it launched during Macworld in January, and found it to be highly enjoyable due to the variety of gameplay types, interesting upgradeable abilities, and wonderful artwork. Liv Games didn’t stop there, either, [...]

Word of an Apple deal with Nuance may have gained momentum early Saturday as hints have emerged that a deal is underway. Rather than the previously dismissed buyout, Apple would forge an agreement to bring Nuance's voice recognition system into iOS, most likely iOS 5. While options were open, TechCrunch understood that the determination of Nuance chief Paul Ricci and a high valuation dependent on licenses were likely deterrents to buying Nuance outright....

A few days ago, we reported on Macworld's benchmark results for the new Sandy Bridge-equipped iMacs. Macworld found them to be, on average, about 16 percent faster in the Speedmark 6.5 test than the previous generation. Now Primate Labs has put together a report detailing the iMac's speed increases based on user-submitted Geekbench 2 results.

According to Primate Labs, the new Sandy Bridge iMacs are up to 25 percent faster than their Lynnfield predecessors. 25 percent isn't earth-shattering, but it's a nice bump for the newest models. When Primate Labs pitted the Sandy Bridge iMacs against the two-generations-old Wolfdale Core 2 Duo iMacs, however, the newest iMacs ran a whopping 70 percent faster. Time for an upgrade, Core 2 Duo iMac owners?

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There's a big problem with Skype on the Mac: and no, it's not its ugly UI (although that is a big problem). As noted by Mashable's (and former TUAW blogger) Christina Warren, the latest version of Skype for Mac has an unpatched security flaw that that allows a person to gain remote access to another's machine simply by sending a Skype message. The flaw was discovered last month thanks to the work of researcher Gordon Maddern from the firm Pure Hacking.

Maddern contacted Skype, who was reportedly already aware of the vulnerability and working on a fix. They then issued a hotfix for the security hole in a minor update (Skype for Mac version 5.1.0.922) on April 14th. However, responding to the issue in an official blog post today the Skype for Mac team said, "As there were no reports of this vulnerability being exploited in the wild, we did not prompt our users to install this update, as there is another update in the pipeline that will be sent out early next week."

What's that mean to you as a Skype for Mac user? The cat's out of the bag, and if someone who has the skills to take advantage of the flaw now knows about it, Skype for Mac users who have not updated to version 5.1.0.922 are theoretically at risk. Don't wait for the automatic update to Skype next week. Be sure and download the April 14th update right now by clicking here, or simply run Skype on your Mac and choose Skype > Check for Updates.

Now about that UI...

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TechCrunch is reporting that Apple is in the process of some sort of deal with Nuance Communications, one of the leading companies in the field of speech recognition. Many readers may be familiar with Nuance's Dragon NaturallySpeaking software, however the Dragon speech engine is also licensed and used in a number of apps for Windows, OS X, iOS, and Android.

What could the deal be? The most obvious choice is an acquisition, but as TC points out, it would cost Apple at least US$6 billion to buy the company. Apple's got the cash, but even for them that would be quite a purchase. TechCrunch thinks it's most likely the two companies are entering into some sort of partnership "that will be vital to both companies and could shape the future of iOS."

Speech recognition has been rumored to be a big part of the future of iOS. Last year, Apple bought another speech recognition company, Siri, which itself is powered by Nuance technology. Perhaps with the release of iOS 5 we'll be talking to our phones more than using them to talk to people.

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After a security researcher publicized a vulnerability in the Mac version of Skype, the company revealed plans to release a public fix next week. A new rumor suggests that Chinese video site Youku is in talks with Apple to swap out the pre-installed YouTube app for its app on iPhones sold in China. Also, Apple is reportedly negotiating an "expansive licensing agreement" with voice recognition company Nuance.

A new report claims that publishing giant Condé Nast will begin offering in-app subscriptions for Apple's iPad as early as next week.

Bad news continue to come for the Playstation users. Sony has announced via its official PlayStation blog that the PlayStation Network services which went down in late April , won’t be restored this week as promised earlier. Based on the statement given by Patrick Seybold, the head PR representative of Sony Playstation, the gaming giants

Australian mobile phone carrier Optus is the second wireless services provider in the country set to make the Motorola XOOM tablet PC available for its customers in the near future. The device is expected to become available for purchase in the country on the airwaves of Telstra on May 24th, and should be exclusive to this carrier fo...

Security researchers warn that cyber criminals who use black hat SEO techniques to distribute scareware, have changed their focus from traditional Web search results to image ones.Black hat SEO is a very successful method of leading users to malicious websites by inserting malicious links into search results for popular keywords....

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Mallow Technologies has released ConvertX 1.1 for iOS. ConvertX is a unit converter covering 684 units in 44 categories including currencies. It features a powerful search option to search any unit or category that needs conversion. Frequently used units can be added to favorites for quick access any time. Units and Categories can be switched on or off. Many users use a particular conversion very often. ConvertX has made it convenient for them too.

Chicago based Intersog Mobile has announced the recent release of Messenger Map for iPhone and Messenger Map for iPad. This useful app allows users to share their personal Google Maps and directions with their friends and family, all while on-the-go. Socially savvy navigators can share where they are going and information how to get there with the click of a button via email, Facebook, or Twitter. It's a perfect app for anyone planning a group rendezvous or even a family reunion.

NxtApp - iPhone Brain Gym - was featured in the "What's Hot" section of iTunes, in the Educational Games category. NxtApp exercises the brain while having lots of fun with numbers. It's a fun and addictive way to increase gamer's IQ, strengthen his/her insight, focus the scanning skills, improve pattern recognition and refresh years of math lessons. NxtApp features a scaling difficulty level that increases as the gamer progresses in this educational and addictive game.

Portland based TimeStream Software has announced Walt Disney World Guide 3.4, an update to its popular Notescast app for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new app showcases all of Walt Disney World Resort with over 300 pages of in-depth information and more than 750 high-quality original photos. It is a powerful trip-planning and in-park resource showcasing every park Attraction, Parades, Restaurants, Annual events, What's New, What's Coming, Hotels, Ticket Information, Author's Tips and more.

Paper Corn Media Inc has released the free version of the popular iPhone/iPad game Color Blaster 1.00. Color Blaster Free, an universal iOS application, offers first 15 levels of the full version for free. Color Blaster Game is a mix of simple everyday physics and unlimited fun. The game is easy to get started, but not too difficult to master once you figure out the tricks. The instantly addictive Color Blaster game starts with easy levels before getting into more complex stages.

Zevrix Solutions has announced BatchOutput 3.11.2, a maintenance update to its popular professional solution to automate printing, exporting and post-processing from Adobe InDesign. Developed originally for a major ad agency in Canada, BatchOutput offers output of multiple files, single pages output, link auto-update, PDF preflighting, variable file names, file delivery and other workflow automation solutions. The new update improves output of non-consecutive spreads and improves event logging.

Atlanta based Qoppa Software has announced PDF Automation Server 3 with enhancements for Word to PDF conversion, Word to images conversion, Word file printing, improved performance and memory management, user interface enhancements, and improved PDF preflight. This unique multi-platform workflow server product automates the receiving, processing, and routing of multiple types of files on all Java enabled server platforms.

iSimple, a leader in smartphone-to-vehicle integration kits and mobile device accessories, has announced the availability of new firmware for its popular GateWay car integration kit that makes available hundreds of new Honda and Acura vehicle applications. Essentially, the new firmware update allows the GateWay to connect to a Honda or Acura factory radio as a CD changer instead of a satellite tuner, making virtually every 2004 to 2011 Honda and Acura vehicle compatible with the GateWay.

Houdah Software has announced HoudahSpot 3.3, an update to their acclaimed Spotlight front-end for Mac OS X Leopard. With HoudahSpot, users may create detailed queries to pinpoint the exact file they want to get to. One of HoudahSpot's key features is its extensive customization. Users may set up templates for frequently performed searches and save queries for direct access to favorite files. Version 3.3 adds the option to hide the query pane, making more room to show the search results.

EUROCOMP has announced PocketCAS 2.9, an update to its award winning mathematics software for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. PocketCAS is a very advanced computer algebra system which turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a device capable of calculating complicated mathematical problems in just seconds. The main target group are scientists, mathematicians and students. Version 2.9 features several usability improvements, a refined tips system, and even easier to use for newcomers.

serious Skype 5 vulnerability (and patch); "MacDefender" type scams and browser window manipulation; possible LastPass breach

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One feature of the newest iMac line-up that Apple hasn’t mentioned and had to be discovered by Hardmac (through a reference in the iMac’s system information) is its improved WiFi, capable of reaching speeds up to an incredible 450 Mbps just like the 2011 MacBook Pro line-up that was introduced with the same capability.

The causes of this improvement are the new Airport card Apple has implemented in these new Macs and the installation of three antennas rather than the previous two, making it possible to simultaneously use three channels at 150 Mbps each.

In order to take advantage of this new improvement, you’ll need either the newest generation of the Airport Extreme or Time Capsule. You’ll also need to be connected in 802.11n mode on 5 GHz with the option of widened channels activated.

Actual speed will obviously vary due to a number of conditions, such as wireless reception, interference, and so on. Hardmac had been able to achieve speeds of approximately 22 MB/s between a 2011 MacBook Pro and a base station.

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