Stories by Gary Ng

Macleans Is Against Government Using Twitter

In a recent opinion article for Macleans magazine (found here), the editors of the magazine came out against the government of Canada challenging the CRTC's decision to implement Usage Based Billing. Since Macleans is owned by Rogers Communications, it really isn't a surprise that they would write an article supporting UBB, since their parent company...

How to Stream AVI Videos from Mac to Apple TV2 via XBMC

Do you own the latest Apple TV? If you're not aware, an untethered jailbreak was released a while back with greenpois0n. That jailbreak was soon ported over to PwnageTool and sn0wbreeze. The following will be a step by step tutorial on how to jailbreak your Apple TV2, install XBMC (a complete media centre solution), and...

How to Install XBMC for iOS on your iPhone

If you're an existing user of XBMC (formerly XBOX Media Centre), you'll be happy to know that it has been ported over to iOS, for jailbroken iPhones (and iPads). XBMC allows for a world of possibilities on your iPhone. The XBMC team ported an iOS version just yesterday, and is compatible with all A4 iOS...

Sn0wbreeze 2.2.1 Download Available: Fixes iBooks

Sn0wbreeze for Windows users has been updated to 2.2.1 by iH8sn0w. This latest release fixes the iBooks issue, and includes drag and drop for firmware files, plus fixes iREB issues for the iPhone 3G on "Waiting for iBSS". It will also jailbreak iOS 4.2.6 for Verizon iPhone users. How is sn0wbreeze different from greenpois0n? Sn0wbreeze is...

iPhone Tip: Send a call directly to voicemail

One of those "Wow, I didn't know such a simple option existed!" tips, at least for me anyway. Send an incoming call directly to voicemail by quickly double-clicking the top power button. I tried it and - unsurprisingly - works like a charm! A great option when you're in a meeting and realized that you...

[Update] CBC News Releases New App

Yesterday, CBC News unveiled a new website redesign and along with it came a new app for the iPhone and iPad!  I'm a huge fan of CBC News so I am glad they're joining many of their fellow news agencies in Canada with an app. The app contains a special edition of The National made specifically...

Geohot Asks Fans for Donations to Help Fight Sony in Court

George Hotz, known as "geohot," is a legend when it comes to hacking. His most popular tools released include purplera1n, blackra1n, and limera1n. He was the first to unlock the original iPhone. He is seen as an "iPhone god" by many around the world. But this time around he's in some major legal trouble with...

The iPhone Podcast Episode 27 Now in iTunes

Another week, and another podcast!  Justin Luey and I discuss the latest iOS (iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV) news on another incredible Episode 27 of The iPhone Podcast. This segment focused on the latest iPhone Nano rumours, and we also break down some of the must-have app for your iPhone. You don't want to miss the...

CRTC Declares: Netflix is Not an Online Broadcaster

Speculation was abound a few days ago that Netflix Canada would be slapped with broadcast fees. The argument was that TV broadcasters pay local content production fees and that it is unfair that Netflix doesn't. Here is a very interesting follow up to this story. CRTC Declares Netflix is Not a Broadcaster CRTC chairman Konrad...

Next Streetcar – iPhone App

A fresh, new app from the aptly named "The App Boutique" for my peeps in Toronto: Next Streetcar. While I personally don't ride the Red Rocket, I know many iPhone riders that do (well...one anyway!) and this app will definitely come in handy. Using the built-in GPS, the app finds your closest TTC streetcar stop...

IntoNow iPhone App is Shazam for Television

IntoNow is one of the coolest apps I've run into so far. It's been making noise for a while now as the "Shazam for television". If you're familiar with how Shazam works, then you know what I'm talking about. IntoNow will identify live TV (from the last five years) and provide you with immediate information...

A Must-Have for Hockey Fans: TSN Mobile TradeCentre Edition

The NHL trade deadline is approaching soon--February 28th to be exact. What's the best way to keep track of trades in real time? Download TSN's TradeCentre Edition. This app covers all of the breaking trades you want to hear about and includes Push Notifications so you get them in real time, before your friends do....