Stories By Grant Holzhauer

Tomorrow is the big day. Everyone is expecting a new Apple TV. In fact, the excitement is palpable. This is somewhat strange, given that enthusiasm for the device has been limited to the truly diehard Apple fans in the past. Is the excitement justified? No one can say yet, but we're all eager to see how the iPad and other iDevices fit into Apple's grand scheme.

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For the first time in a long time, I'm taking a lengthy vacation. And by vacation, I don't mean a sight-seeing extravaganza that will leave me breathless and worn-out by the time I return. I'm retreating up to a cabin on a lake in Canada: just me, my wife, and the iPad. Here's how I've prepared my little tablet for the big trip.

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That's the day when Apple will hold yet another big press conference event to unload a slew of new information on us. Check after the break to find out a compilation of the latest rumors and what we think will happen.

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A new report from Bloomberg is saying that Apple will soon start renting television shows from a number of major networks for the low price of $.99. This is down from multi-dollar rentals that have been commonplace for awhile on iTunes. But even at a buck a show, is this going to be enough to make you ditch your cable subscription?

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First ABC, then Netflix, then Hulu, and soon HBO. The powers that be are quickly adopting the iPad as the new go-to device for your daily dose of television. If rumors hold true, Apple will unveil the new AppleTV next month, further expanding your TV options while simultaneously integrating the iPad, both as a remote and perhaps an alternate screen. TV, as you know it, is drastically changing.

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The iPad, despite strong launch window sales, is still struggling to find its niche. "Okay, I bought an iPad. Now what do I do with it?" Apparently "whatever you want" is too vague. It's also untrue. The device does have limitations--potentially severe ones if you haven't done your homework (more on that after the break). These limitations usually favor the iPad is a device built for consumption. But what about creation?

A friend, for instance, is trying to sell her iPad because she bought it for her online classes, several of which require Flash for presentations and activities. The...

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Buzz around the web is that Apple is developing a new, smaller iPad. One with a 7-inch screen, to be exact. This information comes from supposedly reliable sources. Well, I'm not buying it. This is why.

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Apparently a sneaky block of code buried in iOS 4 may provide crucial hints about the future of Apple and Verizon and a new iPad. Granted, these are the rumors that just won't die, but that doesn't mean they aren't true; it just means they may take awhile to become true. After all, it took a decade for the iPad rumors to produce an actual device. So, what of this new Verizon rumor and a new iPad?

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When game designer Peter Molyneux first unveiled the game Fable, he had lofty goals in mind. As the game was about you controlling a hero as a fable unfolds, with plenty of personal freedom mixed in, one of these goals was to record your deeds and travels in such a way that at the end, you could read about your exploits in the form of a book. That never happened, obviously. Leave it to Apple to pick up where he left off.

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A security flaw in iOS was recently discovered that allowed users to jailbreak their devices without having to install any software or rely on another computer. In fact, the jailbreak, found at jailbreakme.com could do so directly from the web. Apple has finally responded with a patch.

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Are you passionate about the iPad? Do you eat, sleep, and dream about the iPad? Have you got the writing chops to share that passion with the rest of the world? Then perhaps you'd like to join the Padvance team. Inquire within.

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What Flipboard did for social media, Discover is attempting to do for Wikipedia. The iPad is designed for casual reading, built to be a digital replacement for the magazine. With Wikipedia's seemingly endless supply of content, Discover's redressing might reinvigorate your interest in the online encyclopedia.

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A recent study found that Apple has jumped to third place (from seventh) in manufacturers of portable computers, thanks largely in part to the success of the iPad. Great news, right? Well, at least if you believe that the iPad constitutes a computer. You might be surprised that some do not share this belief. Here's why they are wrong.

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Mosaics as a form of art can be breathtaking. Turn that into a game, and you have a clear winner on your hands. Put it on the iPad, and you have something truly noteworthy. We've got a code for just such a game, Pixelogic for iPad. Don't hesitate to enter for a chance to win!

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There's been a lot of talk about jailbreaking your iDevices in the media as of late. In fact, there is currently a way to jailbreak an iOS device using Mobile Safari. Could it get any easier? Although we're sure Apple will fix the problem sooner rather than later, the ease with which you can accomplish this task is almost begging you to do it. The question remains, though: should you?

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We have the winners for our latest contest. Find out who won, as well as what early first-person shooters got people into the genre, all after the break.

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Amazon unveiled its latest Kindle today. Should we be surprised that it's still not as good as Amazon's own Kindle software running on the iPad? Probably not. With a lower price point and a better machine, how does it stack up against the iPad?

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Social media is everywhere. You can't go more than a minute surfing the web without finding a link to add something to your RSS feed, Digging an article you like, or checking your Facebook or Twitter feeds. Many apps have tried to combine all these into a single interface, but most have failed to truly captivate. Enter Flipboard: You've never seen anything like it, and a few launch hiccups aside, it's a breakthrough application.

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The contest is over, and a winner has been randomly selected. Find out who won the match between wizards and machines (and a copy of the game) after the break.

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We recently talked about the possibilities of 3D imagery on the iPad. While we may one day in the future have our minds collectively blown by breakthrough apps, that hasn't stopped some really smart people from achieving similar results today. We take a look at the latest example.

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