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Skateboard Tricks Ultra Slow Motion

Check out this awesome video we came across showing skateboarders doing tricks in ultra slow motion. 1,000 frames per second to be exact!

Apple Unveil iOS 6

Electronics mainstay Apple is primed to launch iOS 6, the most recent update to its renowned operating system. The team at Cupertino has reportedly made around 200 changes including alterations to the way Siri functions with the phone. Not only did she get smarter in terms of restaurant, sports and movie times, but Siri is also set to be introduced to the iPad. Furthermore, an integration of Facebook into the operating system itself will be seen as with Twitter for iOS 5. A new “Do Not Disturb” setting has been added also, as well as the ability to send pre-made text messages and set location-based reminder notifications. Modifications to FaceTime were also made; cellular networks will now be able to support the function. Some details are offered below:

Maps App – iOS 6 includes an all new Maps app with vector-based map elements that make graphics and text smooth, and panning, tilting and zooming incredibly fluid. New turn-by-turn navigation guides you to your destination with spoken directions, and the amazing Flyover feature has photo-realistic interactive 3D views. Real-time traffic information keeps you updated on how long it will take to get to your destination and offers alternate time-saving routes if traffic conditions change significantly. Additionally, local search includes information for over 100 million businesses with info cards that offer Yelp ratings, reviews, available deals and photos.

Siri – now available for the new iPad as well as iPhone 4S, includes language support for English, French, German and Japanese, and adds support for Spanish, Italian, Korean, Mandarin and Cantonese. Siri is optimized for use in 15 countries and helps you get even more done with just your voice, whether it’s finding the latest sports scores or making restaurant reservations. You also can ask Siri to update your status on Facebook, post to Twitter or launch an app. Additionally, Siri takes hands-free functionality even further with a new Eyes Free mode, enabling you to interact with your iPhone using nothing more than your voice.

Built-in Facebook – Built-in Facebook integration is the best ever in a mobile device, allowing you to sign in once and post from Notification Center, Siri and Facebook-enabled apps, including Photos, Safari and Maps. Your Facebook friends’ information is kept up to date across all your iOS devices, automatically updating details in Contacts when they change, and scheduling events and birthdays in your Calendar. You can also “Like” content directly from the App Store™ and iTunes® and see what your friends recommend.

Shared Photo Streams – With more than 125 million users already enjoying iCloud, iOS 6 introduces new ways to share photos with friends and family using Shared Photo Streams. Simply select the photos you want to share, pick which friends you want to receive the album, and the Shared Photo Stream album is instantly available on their iOS devices, iPhoto® and Aperture® on their Mac®, via the web or even through Apple TV®. You and your friends can leave comments on or “Like” any photo in a shared album.

Passbook App – The new Passbook app is the simplest way to get all your passes in one place, such as boarding passes and baseball tickets. Passbook lets you scan your iPhone or iPod touch to use a coupon, get into a concert or check into your hotel. Passbook automatically displays your passes on your Lock Screen based on a specific time or location, so when you walk into your favorite coffee shop your loyalty card appears and you can scan it to buy a coffee or check your balance. Passbook can even alert you to last minute gate changes or flight delays at the airport.

Guided Access – Building on Apple’s commitment to provide innovative solutions for education and accessibility, iOS 6 introduces Guided Access. This new feature allows a parent, teacher or administrator to disable hardware buttons to lock an iOS device into a single app, especially useful for test taking or helping someone with a disability stay focused on learning. Guided Access also includes the ability to confine touch input to certain parts of the screen.

Source: Hypebeast

Apple Announce New Macbook Pro

The latest word from Apple sees the tech giant unveiling the next-generation of MacBook Pro notebooks. Some key specs include a Retina display with 2880 x 1800 resolution, casing that measures just 0.71-inch thin and weighs 4.46 pounds. With a promised seven hours of battery life or 30 days standby the laptop looks to debut a new, thinner MagSafe connector and a new fan that’s said to be 'nearly imperceptible' to the user. Check out the video below and let us know what you think...

Source: Hypebeast

Video Game Movie Posters by Ron Guyatt

As video games seem to become more and more high tech and almost film like, Toronto-based freelance graphic designer Ron Guyatt has created this series of brilliant video game inspired artwork in the style of movie posters. Check them out below and let us know which is your favourite?

Source: High Snobiety

For more video game inspired movie posters head HERE. 

Win a Trip to Mexico with Will Ferrell's New Movie Casa De Mi Padre

TOPMAN GENERATION recently interviewed director Matt Piedmont about his fantastic new comedy Casa De Mi Padre featuring the hilarious Will Ferrell. Read the full article HERE.

You can also get your hands on a fantastic trip to Mexico and a £150 Topman gift card HERE! 

Kanye West's New Movie

The debut of Kanye West's new film Cruel Summer at this years Cannes Film Festival was screened in a extremely unique way - a pyramid consisting of 200 seats and 7-screens surrounding the audience for an immersing experience like no other!

Check out the image below and keep your eyes peeled for the public release of the movie, and its soundtrack, featuring Kanye and his G.O.O.D. Music artists.

Source: Hypebeast 

Facebook Camera vs Instagram

Have you seen the new Facebook Camera app? The new app simply called ‘Camera’ is aimed at making Facebook photos faster and easier. It also enables you to post multiple photos in one shot, too, making for more efficient photo sharing. Check it out below...

Furthermore Gizmodo recently compared the new app against Instagram and you can see the results HERE.

Anchorman Returns and So Does Bond

We already can't wait for the return Anchorman...

and the next Bond movie - Skyfall...

Which are you most looking forward to seeing?

Superheroes in Old War Photos by Agan Harahap

Had there been superheroes in the past, would the outcome of important history events been different? World Wars and nations threatening each other could have been prevented had there been a superhero present. And of course superheroes cannot be present unless there are villains. Take a look at the photos as Agan Harahap has seamlessly edited some classic images...

For more photos head HERE.

Apple to Release 7-inch iPad in October?

As the rumors continue, today we came across new information that Apple may actually release a 7-inch version of the its popular iPad in October. Apparently the new smaller version will be identical to its current version, feature a Retina display, and will be priced aggresively low to leave no space for competitors. Check it out below...

Source: High Snobiety

Would you buy one?