News Archive for 08/08/06

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VBotAttack coming to App Store

08/06, 4:50pm

VBotAttack for iPod/iPhone

Mobile gaming factory Artificial Life has announced a new title for the iPhone and iPod touch, VBotAttack. Players take control of a VBot and attempt to defeat an enemy ruler, while also working to rescue a kidnapped lover. This is accomplished by destroying opposing robots, and solving various puzzles, through making tools and reprogramming VBot swarms to survive traps.

Plum Caddy tracks golf game on iPhone, iPod touch

08/06, 3:10pm

Plum Caddy aids golfers

Plum Amazing has announced its first application, Plum Caddy, for the iPhone and iPod touch. Plum Caddy is a mapping and scoring app for golfers. It tracks user-fed scores and locations for each hole, and on the iPhone 3G, can also track distances of shots via GPS. Records of past rounds are kept for historical reference, and a real-time scorecard in displayed in landscape mode.

iPods translate for US troops

08/06, 2:50pm

iPod as Army translator

The US military has found a new way for soldiers to use Apple's iPod. With the help of a new software product, VCommunicator Mobile, and a speaker that plugs into a headphone jack, soldiers are now able to use an iPod as a communication device. VCommunicator is filled with basic phrases in other languages that can help soldiers ask for "yes/no" answers, or directions. Soldiers are supplied with protective covers for the iPod and speaker, and velcro straps allowing both devices to be easily attached to an arm. Soldiers who spend long periods of times out in the field are also supplied with a solar charger.

Memorex rolls two budget iPod clock radios

08/06, 9:20am

Memorex iPod Clock Radios

Memorex hopes to push down the cost of iPod-aware clock radios today with two relative budget models. The iWakeUp is the range leader with a relatively streamlined look and the most advanced features, including dual alarms for weekdays versus weekends and a sound enhancer for its more powerful speakers. Like many iPod-ready radios, it can also set the alarms to trigger either the iPod itself, an AM or FM radio station, or a buzzer. The device is compatible with most all dockable iPods up to the iPod touch, though the company shows an iPhone in the dock and hints at possible support for at least Airplane Mode. The iWakeUp sells today for $70 in black and white versions.