News Archive for 09/06/15

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Pioneer intros four in-dash AVIC nav systems

06/15, 5:00pm

Pioneer outs 4 AVIC decks

Pioneer announced four new double-DIN in-car navigation and entertainment systems over the weekend, including the flagship AVIC-Z110BT which sports a 7-inch touchscreen with 1024x768 resolution that tilts out to reveal the optical drive slot. Behind that screen is 4GB of internal storage space, an optical drive capable of reading CDs and DVDs and Bluetooth functionality. There is also an optional MSN Direct tuner that gets traffic, weather and other information, though this service requires a subscription.

Gamesmith launches eight iPhone games

06/15, 3:55pm

Gamesmith iPhone titles

Gamesmith Studios has launched eight new iPhone games at App Store, promising that more should be revealed soon. The company's first offerings include Tic Tac Toe 3D for $2, and Tic Tac Toe Classic for free. Another $2 app is Indigo Ocho, a labyrinth-based 3D maze game that uses the iPhone's accelerometer -- like Tic Tac Toe, the app is also available in a free trial version.

JBL, Roxy team on iPhone/iPod earphones

06/15, 9:35am

JBL and Roxy Earphones

JBL today dipped into more fashionable gear with the formal launch of its Roxy Reference line of earphones. Both the in-ear Reference 230/250s (shown) and the over-ear Reference 430s come in dual tones of either blue and green or orange and pink and are meant for girls looking to customize their appearances while they listen. The in-ears produce about 50mW of power, with the 230 using a closed-back design and targeted at music players; the 250s use a semi open-back design and have an in-line mic and button to answer calls from iPhones or other supporting cellphones.

Wolfram launches Alpha web app for iPhone

06/15, 9:30am

WolframAlpha web app

Mathematics specialist Wolfram has launched a iPhone-formatted version of the WolframAlpha website. Identified as a "computational knowledge engine," the site lets users input simple or complex equations, or a variety of data-related queries, such as mortality rates or the distance to the next closest star. Where appropriate answers are accompanied by graphics, such as maps or charts.