News Archive for 09/12/02

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USBfever ships USB hub/dock, powered speaker/dock combos

12/02, 6:45pm

USB hub is deactivated during iPod syncing

USBfever has launched two new products for the iPhone and iPod; a 3-Port USB Hub with a sync connector, and the iSponge Docking Entertainment System. The USB accessory is essentially an iPod docking cable spliced by a USB hub. The 30-pin docking connector supports both Data HotSync and charging functions for all iPhones and iPod touches, along with the iPod classic and 4th- or 5th-generation iPod nanos. The USB hub is deactivated while the cable is used for syncing an Apple device.

Creative shows ZiiSound speaker range for iPods, more

12/02, 5:15pm

Creative outs ZiiSound speakers docks

At the Zii Summit in Singapore on Tuesday, Creative showed off a new range of iPod speaker docks branded as ZiiSound. Despite the name, the speakers will not have Creative's Zii stemcell processor integrated into them. The ZiiSound D5 iPod dock sports a wireless iPod connector and sends the audio to the actual speakers using Bluetooth.

Presselite intros Twitter 360 app for iPhone 3GS

12/02, 5:15pm

Twitter 360 displays friend locations via map

Presselite has introduced Twitter 360, an app for the iPhone 3GS that enables users to visualize their Twitter friends at nearby locations. The app utilizes GPS navigation technology and an Augmented Reality function to display user locations based on where their last tweet was posted. After selecting a tweet, a blue arrow will display the direction and distance to the tweet location. The distance is updated in real-time as users walk around.

Chronos releases NoteLife for iPhone

12/02, 4:45pm

Syncs with SOHO Notes on Mac

Chronos has released a new note creation and management app for the iPhone and iPod touch, NoteLife. The program stores everything from images and audio to PDF files, and provides three different navigation modes: List, Flow and Page. Users can e-mail notes to friends, create a series of multimedia notes using built-in audio and video recorders, and secure material with 256-bit AES encryption. When storing files, users can add tags and create an unlimited number of folders and subfolders.

Shaun White Snowboarding Origins coming to iPhone

12/02, 4:15pm

To follow after Wii version

Ubisoft in collaboration with Advanced Mobile Applications has announced Shaun White Snowboarding Origins for the iPhone. The game exploits both 3D graphics and touch controls, taking players to destinations around the world including Chile, Japan, Spain and the USA. Players can choose from four different characters to snowboard with, each with their own unique control, trick or speed specialties.

Mirror's Edge to come to iPhone, iPod touch in January

12/02, 1:10pm

Adopts new mechanics for handheld limitations

EA is preparing an iPhone version of Mirror's Edge, the publisher has announced. Developed by DICE, the game was originally released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 in November of last year, with a Windows version following in January. The title centers around Faith Connors, an illegal courier who becomes embroiled in Orwellian city politics. Faith travels by rooftop, using parkour and martial arts to navigate obstacles.

RedEye turns iPhone into remote control; hands-on

12/02, 10:50am

RedEye bridges Wi-Fi to IR in home theaters

ThinkFlood today formally unveiled RedEye, a unique adapter that turns an iPhone or iPod touch into a remote for a home theater. It bridges Wi-Fi to infrared and uses a custom iPhone app (free, App Store) to steer the device using premade infrared codes. Much like a Logitech Harmony remote, the app not only has an onscreen remote interface but can be programmed to automatically perform multiple tasks for a particular activity, such as turning on the TV, switching inputs and ejecting the tray on a Blu-ray player to load a new movie.