News Archive for 09/02/12

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Samsung introduces U5 DoReMi MP3 player

02/12, 4:05pm

Samsung U5 coming soon

Samsung has recently released photos of its latest entry-level portable digital music player, the U5 or DoReMi. It replaces the U4 launched last summer and has the same USB key form factor. Track and status information is displayed on a four-line OLED display and there is a built-in FM radio tuner. Users will be able to use the player as a voice recorder or FM recorder. The player will come in 2GB, 4GB or 8GB capacities and its battery life is rated at 18 hours.

Ultrasone debuts Edition 8 audiophile headphones

02/12, 3:20pm

Ultrasone Edition 8

Ultrasone has debuted the Edition 8, the latest addition to its series of headphones geared for audiophiles. The closed headphones feature a 40mm titanium-plated driver and a neodymium magnet that provide a frequency range of 6 Hz to 42 kHz and a sound pressure level of 96 dB. The interior ear-cups are lined with Ethiopian sheepskin, while the outer cups are plated in Ruthenium. Both the standard 1.2m cord and the 4m extension are built with oxygen-free copper cable and gold plated plugs.

First Look: Arcade Maniak, iPhone game

02/12, 12:20pm

First Look Arcade Maniak

The iPhone -- and the iPod touch -- are fast becoming popular handheld gaming platforms. Most of the available games put more emphasis on eye-hand coordination, but a few, like Arcade Maniak, are more intellectual challenges that require thinking instead of raw reaction time.

iPod touch outpacing iPhone in Wi-Fi Internet access

02/12, 10:40am

iPod touch Wi-Fi trends

The iPod touch is becoming increasingly important next to the iPhone, at least in terms of mobile Wi-Fi access, according to AdMob. The advertising firm claims that access from the Touch grew faster than that from the iPhone in January, and now represents 40 percent of Wi-Fi requests from Apple handhelds. As recently as September, when the second-generation Touch was launched, usage was just 20 percent.

iPhone apps: Mafia: R&R, NoteMaster, Fliparoni

02/12, 10:15am

Tip Calculator, Pinball

Mafia: Respect and Retaliation (free) is a role playing game that puts players in the world of the mob where they must work their way up through the hierarchy with the ultimate goal of becoming the don. Players can complete jobs to earn money and respect and as their respect grows they can recruit others into their mob. They can then equip their mob with various weapons and vehicles and begin expanding further by building things like restaurants, bars and casinos.