News Archive for 09/05/18

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iPhone apps: Pickin' Stix, iFlash Touch, Bed Bugs

05/18, 4:20pm

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Pickin' Stix ($1) is a adaptation of the classic Pick-Up-Sticks game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The game is played by using the touch screen to chose sticks from a pile. Players score points by grabbing sticks from the top of a pile and lose points for choosing ones that are underneath others. The game also includes a timer so players can see how quickly they can reach their top score.

Macs, iPods face disintegrating third quarter

05/18, 3:45pm

Mac decline to continue

Apple may be facing a second consecutive quarter of decline in Mac sales as gauged year-over-year, Piper Jaffray's Gene Munster suggests. The analyst cites new statistics from NPD Group, which show that April shipments fell 1.8 percent versus the same period in 2008. Although not as harsh as the 5 to 10 percent initially called for by Piper, the drop could foretell substantial problems with the rest of Q3, using assumptions about sales behavior in May and June.

Ultimate Ears intros UE 4 Pro custom earphones

05/18, 12:10pm

Ultimate Ears UE 4 Pro

Ultimate Ears on Monday rolled out a custom-fit, in-canal earphone set positioned as a more economical option for those who still want personalized sound. The UE 4 Pro requires the use of a custom ear mold from an audiologist but has significantly less internal features than the UE 5 Pros that have normally been the only option. The difference drops the price by $200 and puts the UE 4 Pro into the price range of audiophiles as well as amateur musicians.