StyleTap’s Palm OS emulator officially coming to iPhone and iPod touch
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
In a move of unsurprising proportions, StyleTap announced today that it will be bringing its Palm OS emulator to the iPhone and iPod touch… officially. This basically means that every one of those precious Palm apps you couldn’t live without will now be easily accessible via Apple’s devices, thus seriously threatening the argument for keeping your Treo 600. Gregory Sokoloff, CEO of the company, stated that the response to a video posted in February of a demo version of the software convinced them to take the plunge. Palm, now might be a good time to stun us with your new OS.
Nokia Releases Firmware Update For N95 8GB
May 31, 2008
Just after Nokia released their v20 firmware for the Nokia N95 NAM, they’ve released another v20 firmware for the N95 8GB NAM users out there. After delays and hiccups, it’s finally here. So users can start backing up their phone data and get ready to update the firmware.
Having stated that, for all the speed benefits of the new firmware, Nokia really should sort out their issues with updating the firmware. The updating process should be a short 10 minute job, not a 4-hour lecture.
Video: Resident Evil 5, zombies, death and blood
May 31, 2008
Thanks to Capcom and GameTrailers, there’s a brand spanking new “Captivate” Resident Evil 5 trailer that’s guaranteed to give you a satisfying dose of zombie killing and virus exposure. The RE5 trailer (viewable above) also shows plenty of in-game action, beautiful, gorgeous in-game action where, at one point, we swear we counted twenty-seven zombies on the screen at once. And a few infected dogs. There’s also a chick, man.
The iPhone Patent: Steven P. Jobs, Inventor
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Cell Phones, iPhone
The US Patent and Trademark Office has revealed a mammoth document that can only be described as The iPhone Patent, a 371-page spectacular that covers Apple’s handheld multi-touch UI paradigm in excruciating detail. Many of the mocked-up screen shots depicted in the paperwork are dead ringers for screens that we’re well acquainted with in the production phone, while others represent ideas that either haven’t completed cooking or eventually found their way into the Cupertino circular file (follow the break for a picture of a home screen with dedicated “Blog” and dictionary apps, for instance).
The application also mentions “modules” for video conferencing, GPS, and other currently non-existent (though widely expected) functionality. And in case there’s any doubt over who was responsible for this compendium of legalese, industrial design, and technical diagrams, one only need look at the header of page 1: “Jobs et al.” Yep, Steve himself wasn’t the least bit shy about taking credit atop an entire column of company A-listers for inventing the iPhone’s trademark user interface, which we’re guessing came about from a mix of equal parts truth, ego, and ass-kissing from the legal department down the hall. Seriously though, if you’re Scott Forstall down there at number two on the Inventors list, what are you going to do — go boardroom showdown all John Sculley-style [Via Cellpassion]
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Griffin PowerDock 2 Charges iPhones and iPods Two-At-a-Time
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Audio/Video, iPod, iPhone
In case you’re not swimming in Apple gear just yet (wait ’til the children come…), Griffin Technology has just released a more modest solution to charging “just” a pair of iPhones / iPods or one of each. The two-port PowerDock 2 features a pair of universal docks and a collection of dock inserts to ensure that nearly every iPod (and the iPhone) can get a seat at the table. It’s available as we talk for $49.95.
[Source: Apple Store via PopGadget]
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Toyota’s Night Vision Dashboard Can ID Pedestrians
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Vehicle Tech
What’s more, the system also takes things to Terminator-like levels with a pedestrian recognition system, although that apparently only works at speeds below 60 kilometers per hour (the company states it’s also working on a means of recognizing bicycles and animals). No word on exactly what sort of premium all that’ll demand, but Toyota admits it’ll be “several times more costly than the existing meters.” [Source: Tech On!]
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Fancy new Fracture site announces October release date
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Sony PlayStation 3, Microsoft Xbox 360, Action
LucasArts has updated the official website for their terrain-deforming third-person shooter Fracture. Now featuring a wide array of videos and other content, the site also proudly claims an October release date for the anticipated title.
The website offers videos demonstrating the range of terrain-deforming weapons, convincing us even more that Fracture is the true spiritual successor to the classic Personal computer game Scorched Earth. LucasArts has also launched a community wiki for the game, presumably because the constantly changing landscape of the wiki echoes the constantly changing landscape of the– nevermind.
Ubisoft attacks your summer with EndWar beta, register this day!
May 31, 2008
Filed under: News
Tipsters are going mad! Mad we tell ya! This day Ubisoft has been shooting off emails to registered users inviting them to register for a chance to beta test Tom Clancy’s EndWar. The Xbox 360 exclusive open beta is scheduled to run for three weeks between June and July and allow users to the real-time strategy game on the web in 1v1 or 2v2 matches across three multiplayer maps.
Registration is now open for the open beta and Ubisoft reminds registrants that this is an actual beta and bugs are probably going to occur. Oh and remember kids, you need an Xbox Live Gold account, at least 3GB of free hard drive space (a bag full-o-memory cards won’t do!) and a pocket full of hopes and dreams to get into the beta that’s sure to fill up fast. If you are lucky enough to be selected for the beta you’ll be notified by Ubisoft at a later time.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Inazip Boosts Restaurants Mobile Marketing
May 31, 2008
Inazip.com is currently offering affordable and easy-to-use mobile marketing software that helps businesses increase campaign response and effectiveness.
They are mostly providing mobile marketing solutions to restaurants. This software grants restaurants to send VIP offers to their clients, letting them use their phones as a notification tool to let them know when their table is ready, or even check how long more they’ve to wait until the table is ready.
One of their clients said “We sent 431 people a text message on Tuesday, January 29th and had a total sales day of $3,500.00. The week before, our sales were only $1,500 for the day. Unbelievable!!!”
Honda Targeting Dog Lovers
May 31, 2008
Filed under: Car Tech
Since the dawn of marketing, companies have been targeting niche audiences to sell more products. Soccer moms, gamers, environmentalists, hipsters — all have found themselves in the crosshairs of some company’s marketing campaign or research and development team.
Now, Honda is trying to mine a burgeoning section of the populace in : dog lovers. The company has been aggressively courting canine aficionados with a website dedicated to finding the most dog-friendly Honda car and allowing customers to test drive vehicles with their four-legged friends. Honda also unveiled the W.O.W. concept automobile a few years back with detachable, easy-to-clean seats, wooden floors, and a pop-up puppy crate in the back. In addition, the automaker launched the Freed minivan, which is low enough to the ground to let even small, arthritic dogs climb in.
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