Version 1.1.1 of Comcast’s xfinity iPad app just dropped and the quick App update enables instant streaming over WiFi. I just gave it a go and, while the selection is not as big as Nexflix’s offerings, there’s a lot to watch on it – particularly for those who subscribe to premium channels. There’s a ton of stuff from HBO and Showtime available.
The streams I tried out (Top Gear and Cop Out) looked great. It’s nice to get something for nothing extra. Two kudos for Comcast.
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Twelve South’s popular BookArc will soon be available for the second gen. MacBook Air. The BookArc for Air is a desktop, upright stand built like the 
I got my hands on the little Orbitix Sphero for a few minutes and if you like remote control toys and have an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch this is a really cool toy for the home, office or just about anywhere. Using the iPhone to control the Sphero is quite easy. Basically, using a finger or thumb to control the interface on the Apple device is all there is to it and off it goes via Bluetooth. There is a boost button also to give a burst of speed when needed. 
Apple’s jumping on the Black Friday bandwagon by offers $101 off of the iMac, MacBook Pro and 13-inch MacBook Air, along with discounts on the iPod and iPad. The discounts are good for today only.
Apple iOS 4.2 is up for download and it’s free. Simply connect your iPad, iPhone, or iPod to your Mac or PC and follow the prompts in iTunes. Apple says there are over 100 new features brought over to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay, and AirPrint.
Vogel’s, a quality manufacturer of quality A/V mounting solutions has recently launched an iPad mounting system that mounts the iPad on walls, in the car, has a useful tabletop stand, makes a durable cover for travel and is just plain cool.
