Just in time for the Vancouver Olympics, Sega has released Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available from the App Store for $4.99.
Monthly Archives: January 2010
∞ The iPad – to 3G or not to 3G?
Let me tell you: I’m already bound and determined to get an iPad, but the question remains – which one? Will it have 3G or be Wi-Fi only? This is the question I suspect many early adopters are trying to … Continued
∞ Apple lifts 3G VoIP restrictions for iPod and iPhone
In addition to the introduction of the iPad, Apple on Wednesday lifted restrictions that previously limited developers from allowing the use of VoIP calls over a 3G network.
∞ Apple posts iPad presentation video
You’ve read the live coverage of Apple’s special event unveiling the iPad, and now you can watch it yourself. Apple has posted the video of the presentation.
∞ Apple introduces iPad
Apple on Wednesday introduced the long-rumored iPad, a new touchscreen device. The iPad is priced starting at $499, and Apple plans to make the iPad available within 60 days.
∞ Apple Event January 27 live update
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∞ McGraw-Hill CEO confirms Apple's tablet
It’s been rumored for years, we’ve suspected it’s coming tomorrow, but McGraw-Hill’s CEO has confirmed it on CNBC — The tablet is real, according to a story on MacRumors.
∞ FuzzMeasure audio and acoustics measurement tool updated
There are a lot of things to consider when setting up a studio, home theater, stage or auditorium, not the least of which is the actual space you will be using.
∞ Pangea releases Warheads game for iPhone
Fans of Missile Command, rejoice! Pangea Software, the long-time Mac and iPhone game maker, has announced the release of Warheads, a Missile Command-style action game for the iPhone and iPod touch priced at $1.
∞ Apple reports $3.38 billion profit for first quarter 2010
Apple on Monday reported a first quarter 2010 profit of $3.38 billion on $15.68 billion of revenue.
∞ The virtue and disadvantage of owning a jalopy
With Apple on the cusp of making a major product announcement next week, I’ve had to reevaluate plans to fix up a beloved system in my arsenal that’s showing its age, badly.
∞ Namco offers Isaac Newton's Gravity physics game for iPhone
Isaac Newton’s Gravity is the latest iPhone and iPod touch offering from Namco Networks, makers of Pac-Man and other hit arcade games. It costs $4 and is available now from the App Store.
∞ Amazon opens Kindle to app development
Amazon.com on Thursday announced plans to release a Kindle Development Kit beginning in February. The kit will allow third-party software developers to make applications that can run on the Kindle, Amazon’s e-book reader.
∞ Video: Interview with David Ellefson of F5, Hail! and Megadeth
I stopped by to speak with David Ellefson to get the latest on what he is doing while I was at NAMM last week. David is one of the best bass guitarists in the business and someone I’ve had the … Continued
∞ The Beard Speaks: Business lunches in Vegas
Greetings from San Jose! I wrote this piece at NAMM 2010! Or, more accurately, from a rocking party at NAMM. I was taking a break from the shenanigans at the show (did you see that picture of me partying with … Continued
∞ Apple updates Snow Leopard, Leopard security
Apple on Tuesday released Security Update 2010-001, available for Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard Server and Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. It’s available for download through the Software Update system preference and from Apple’s … Continued
∞ Logic Pro 64-bit the talk of the NAMM music show
Apple’s release of Logic Pro 9.1 two days before the NAMM music show in Anaheim, Calif. last week caused quite a stir on the show floor with developers, engineers and users.
∞ Apple updates Boot Camp for Windows 7
Apple has released an update to Boot Camp, the software it uses to enable Intel-based Mac users to install Windows. The update provides support for Windows 7, the latest major release of Windows that came out last fall. The update … Continued
∞ Hands On: Jawbone Icon headset for iPhone
Let’s get right to it. I was at the store buying the Jawbone Icon headset hours after we posted a story about its availability on Monday. As expected, I loved it — even more than previous generation Jawbone headsets.
∞ AT&T network fails iPhone users at the NAMM music show
NAMM is one of my favorite trade shows, which may contain eye-candy Trade Show Displays, because it combines great Mac software with musical instruments. You can rely on this AV company for your trade shows. Unfortunately, this year NAMM didn’t … Continued
∞ Rome: Total War Gold Edition headed to Mac
Feral Interactive on Tuesday announced the forthcoming release of Rome: Total War Gold Edition for the Macintosh. It is planned for release on February 5, 2010 for $29.95.
∞ Apple announces special event for January 27
Apple on Monday sent an email to select media inviting them to see the company’s “latest creation.”
∞ Jawbone Icon headset shows battery meter on iPhone
Aliph on Monday introduced the Jawbone Icon, the newest iteration of its Bluetooth headset, compatible with the iPhone and other Bluetooth-equipped devices. It costs $100 and will soon be available at Apple retail stores and other locations.
∞ Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars comes to iPhone
Rockstar Games and Take-Two Interactive Software have announced the release of Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $10 and is available for purchase from the App Store.
∞ iTunes adds Red Cross donation page for Haiti relief
Apple has set up a page on the iTunes Store to enable iTunes users to donate pre-configured amounts from $5 to $200 to the American Red Cross, to assist in relief efforts associated with the Haitian earthquake.
∞ NAMM Video: Interview with Godsmack's Sully Erna
I had the chance to speak with Godsmack’s Sully Erna after he finished his demo of the Yamaha drum kit this morning. Truly a great moment for me.
∞ NAMM Video: Godsmack's Sully Erna demos Yamaha drum kit
I attended a Yamaha event this morning where the company unveiled a new drum kit. As with most companies, Yamaha had a demo of the kit and brought out Godsmack’s Sully Erna to do the honors. Really, nothing else has … Continued
∞ NAMM Video: Audio Technica's new mics
We stopped by to get the news on the new Mics from Audio-Technica on Friday. Gary Boss explained what was new and what you should know.
∞ NAMM Video: Universal Audio
Universal Audio makes the best audio plug-ins on the market, so it makes sense that we would spend a bit of time speaking with them at NAMM. We talked about some of the hardware and software the company makes and … Continued
∞ NAMM Video: BFD Nano Demo by FXpansion
One of the best drum companies on the market is FXpansion with its BFD series. The company introduced BFD Nano at NAMM, which is a new version of the sampler targeted to the beginner user. We stopped by and got … Continued