Dexim intros multi-device DWP005 MHub dock
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Apple approves previously rejected NIN Access app
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iPhone apps: inTouch, Holiday Countdown, Mercury
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Apple mulls concept of iTunes kiosks
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Zune Getting Exclusive Animated Series
Thursday, May 7th, 2009 114 viewsZune has been working towards getting exclusive TV-like content for the marketplace for a few months now and a few days ago a press release announced the first of these series: a animated series called City Council 3050 AD. The series will be produced by the Seattle-based company Worktank and the show will only be available on the Zune. “City Council 3050 AD,” an original comedy conceived by Worktank, is based on local government C-SPAN channels that broadcast the mundane proceedings of city business. The show, set in the future, uses this dry backdrop to offer humor and absurdity, taking modern local and national political issues and recasting them in the future. If Microsoft can get more of this going for their Zune, that might be a reason for people to seriously consider the device as a media device. There’s also the Zune HD rumours going around and if they turn out to be true it’s another sign that the Zune is far from dead. Hit the link below for a video preview of City Council 3050 AD. [ Press Release ]
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Art.Suono intros stylish wireless audio transmitter
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 157 viewsDavid Wiener Ventures has, as part of its David Weiner Collection, introduced on Wednesday the Art.Suono . The iPod speaker dock and its transmitter are made of machined aircraft-grade aluminum and feature carbon fiber accents as well as fine detailing and finishes that gives it an industrial look. The transmitter can also accommodate a computer source, CD player, satellite radio or any other MP3 player via its auxiliary input jack. It uses 2.4GHz wireless technology to then send the signal to compatible wireless speakers, while also utilizing the Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum technique for a strong, drop-out-free connection that aims to maintain signal quality. Art.Suono is comprised of a 5lb transmitter and a compact receiver that can be hidden out of sight which houses proprietary DWC-APHEX circuitry that restores the depth of compressed music files and improves bass. The transmitter can be hooked up to two receivers so it could send signals to more than one music system in a home or office. The receiver has a large Engine Start power button, Shift input switch, a concealed input jack and LED indicators in addition to the large, machined aluminum volume dial. David Wiener Ventures has not announced a price or release date for the Art.Suono. Filed under : iPod , gadgets , audio Other story tags : David Wiener Collection Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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iPhone apps: Top Gun, Land of the Lost, Bloons
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 175 viewsTopGun ($2) is a flight combat game that puts players in the cockpit of either a F-22 Raptor or a B-2 Spirt Stealth Bomber. The game includes 10 different levels that span across varying environments including an ocean, a desert and a city. The game features some of the original tracks form the movie including the hit “Danger Zone” and includes several medals and achievements to be won. Land of the Lost: Crystal Adventure (free) is an action/puzzle game where players have to help Rick Marshall escape the Sleestak temple. In order to progress through the 25 levels players must push blocks, build bridges and avoid obstacles including the Sleestaks. To gain higher scores players have to plan their moves carefully so that they can collect more of the crystals hidden around the levels. The game also includes photos, videos and sound bytes from the upcoming Land of the Lost movie starring Wil Ferrell. Bloons ($1) is a port of the popular web browser game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Players take on the role of a dart throwing monkey whose goal is to pop as many balloons as possible. The game features all of the bloons featured in the original game including ice bloons, bomb bloons, and tack bloons along with all of the original levels. Players will also find some bonus content that can be unlocking by mastering 50 brand new levels. Alarm System ($2) uses the accelerometer in the iPhone and iPod touch to detect movement and trigger an alarm. Users can set the sensitivity of the alarm which can help prevent the alarm triggering from a minor movement. Users can also select the sound the alarm will make when triggered and set it to play once or loop until deactivated. The application can also be set to call a specified number when the alarm is triggered. PS Tips+ ($2) is a tool for learning all of the shortcuts offered in Adobe Photoshop CS4. The application contains shortcuts for both the Mac and Windows version and includes a search function for finding specific shortcuts. PS Tips+ also has a random function that displays a random shortcut and an index that can be used for scrolling though a list of all shortcuts within the database. Filed under : iPhone apps Other story tags : App Store Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Twittelator Pro 2.2 adds automatic sending of tweets
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 113 viewsStone Design has released an update to its higher-end Twitter client, Twittelator Pro 2.2 . The newest version offers offline tweeting features, with the automatic queuing and sending of tweets and the ability to auto-save and restore any number of drafts. Users now have the option to disable landscape mode when tweeting, and to double-tap the shrink button to undo shortening. With the automatic send function, any unsent messages will be automatically delivered when a connection is restored or the app is restarted. Users can further swap accounts in the middle of creating a message, and choose between five image-hosting services: YFrog, Pikchur, TwitPic, Moby and TwitGoo. Each photo in a reply also shows the conversation thread. The update is free to download for current Twittelator Pro users. People new to the software can buy it at the App Store for $5. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , iPhone apps Other story tags : iPod touch , Twitter Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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First Look: Bento app leverages iPhone features
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 125 viewsWith its tiny keyboard, the iPhone might not seem like the best platform for building a database. But FileMaker says it has found a way to exploit the iPhone’s interface, multi-touch gestures and Wi-Fi capabilities to make Bento for the iPhone as useful as its desktop counterpart. The result is an app that has many, but not all of the capabilities of its full-sized sibling. Users of Bento 2 for Mac will recognize the basic elements of the database, which was first introduced last year as a consumer-level alternative to FileMaker Pro. The iPhone app comes with the same 25 templates as the desktop version, including ones for event planning, time billing, recipes and home inventory. iPhone contacts are loaded into the app automatically, but unlike the Bento 2 desktop client, iCal events and tasks are not supported. Since FileMaker is owned by Apple, it’s no surprise that the mobile Bento interface borrows from other apps included by default on an iPhone. Users will recognize several multi-touch tropes, such as the slot machine-style scroll wheels from Calendar, used to select dates. There is a touch of iTunes as well, in the form of Cover Flow-style menus. The app also makes use of touch-dialing commands. Bento for the iPhone works with or without the desktop version, but the ability to sync with Bento 2 allows users to enter long strings of data on their Macs instead of using the more cumbersome iPhone keypad. Syncing also extends the reach of the desktop software, since iPhones can be used to take pictures or enter data in the field. Some data can be synced to the iPhone to view, but not edited. This includes calculation fields, certain related records fields, and movie or sound files under 10MB in size. Some types of Bento content do not work at all with the app, including iCal material, file list fields, automatic counter fields, message list fields and smart collections. FileMaker mentions that the app includes an “iTunes-style search field,” but it does not sport an Advanced Find feature, like the desktop version. The company has released an updated version of Bento 2 to support mobile sync. If you’ve ever synced an Apple TV with iTunes, you already know what’s involved in the sync process. Users enter a code number supplied by the phone, after which a small icon appears when the device is connected, along with a control panel that allows users to select which libraries to sync. Sync works through Wi-Fi, but ironically, not through the iPhone’s USB sync cable. Based on a number of tests with different kinds of data, the transfer process generally takes just a few seconds. Larger files can of course bog down speed. The iPhone’s built-in camera allows users to take photos and immediately add them to a database; alternately, existing images can be uploaded. The feature is especially useful for the home inventory template, which creates a photo database of a user’s valuables for insurance purposes. There are some competing iPhone database apps including DDH Software’s HanDBase and Facdatum’s StoreIt , but FileMaker claims that Bento is the only app with a full desktop counterpart. The company adds that the upcoming iPhone 3.0 firmware could bring new features, such as support for cut and paste and audio notes. Bento for iPhone is available at the App Store for $5. Bento 2.0v4 for Mac requires OS X 10.5.4 or higher, and costs $50. Filed under : iPod , iPhone , iPhone apps Other story tags : iPod touch , First Look , FileMaker , database Original source: feeds.macnn.com , delivered by rss-farm.ru
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Featured Podcast: gdgt weekly
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 128 viewsPeter Rojas and Ryan Block, also known as the guys behind Engadget and Gizmodo, are currently working on a new website at www.gdgt.com . Instead of having a website with a podcast, these guys now have a podcast with a website in progress. The podcast is a weekly gadget show featuring the two talking about the latest news and happenings in the gadget world. Each show is roughly an hour, available in MP3 and AAC as well as dedicated iTunes and Zune Marketplace links. While a lot of people argue that Engadget and Gizmodo has lost their mojo in the later years, I urge people not to let that affect how you look at this podcast and the new site. These two know what they are talking about and personally I like the gdgt podcast a lot better than the Engadget one which I’ve featured on here before. It’s a great show and well worth a listen.
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