L5 Technology is using this week’s CES trade show in Las Vegas to debut the L5 Remote, a $50 accessory (paired with a free application) that turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a universal remote control. It’s coming in … Continued
∞ Ford to add iTunes tagging to new cars
Ford announced Tuesday that select vehicles in its 2010 lineup will feature HD Radio, a technology that enables users to “tag” song they listen to for later purchase on iTunes.
∞ Aspyr ships Civilization IV: Colonization for Mac
Aspyr Media has announced the release of Civilization IV: Colonization for the Mac, a new standalone game based on the popular real-time strategy game series. It costs $40.
∞ Need for Speed Shift released for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts on Friday announced the release of Need for Speed Shift on the iPhone and iPod touch. The $10 game is available for purchase from the App Store.
∞ Newer offers USB video display adapter
Newer Technology on Thursday announced its USB Video Display Adapter. The device adds the ability to connect an external video display to a Mac using a USB 2.0 interface instead of a video port. It costs $96.
∞ Ridge Racer makes iPhone debut
Namco Networks has released Ridge Racer Accelerated for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s currently available for purchase from the App Store for $2.99, which Namco calls an “opening celebration price.”
∞ Dragon Age: Origins headed to Mac this month
BioWare and TransGaming have announced plans to release a Macintosh version of Dragon Age: Origins on Dec. 21, 2009. It’s coming in Standard and Digital Deluxe versions for $50 and $65 respectively.
∞ Apple acknowledges, apologizes for iMac shipping delays
Apple has acknowledged delays in shipping its newest iMac models in a recent report posted on Cnet.
∞ Classic videodisc game Dragon's Lair comes to iPhone
Electronic Arts’ latest game release for the iPhone and iPod touch is Dragon’s Lair, the classic coin-op arcade game. It costs $4.99.
∞ Macs dominate October U.S. retail sales
Market research firm NPD Group reports that Apple took the top spots in U.S. desktop and laptop retail sales categories for the month of October. Apple’s refreshed iMac line and its laptop computers occupied top spots. The news comes by … Continued
∞ Mac Pros refreshed with Quad-Core 3.3GHz model
Apple has quietly introduced a new option for its high-end desktop computer, the Mac Pro, offering the system with a single 3.3GHz Quad-Core Intel microprocessor. The new option is available for $3,699 – $1,200 more than the base price of … Continued
∞ App makes understanding game ratings a breeze
Shopping for video games this holiday season? The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) is helping parents make better buying decisions with a free app for your iPhone or iPod touch.
∞ Namco brings Ace Combat games to iPhone, iPod touch
Namco Networks on Thursday released Ace Combat Xi: Skies of Incursion, the first iteration of their popular aircraft dogfighting game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It’s available for download from the App Store for $4.99.
∞ Super Monkey Ball 2 released for iPhone and iPod touch
Sega’s beloved Super Monkey Ball franchise is back, with a sequel now available for the iPhone and iPod touch. Super Monkey Ball 2 is available for download from the App Store and costs $10.
∞ Thirty must-have games for the iPhone and iPod touch
The iPhone and iPod touch both make great handheld gaming systems. The iPhone 3GS and latest-generation iPod touch sport some under-the-hood improvements that make games load faster and perform better than before. Here’s a roundup of thirty games that will … Continued
∞ The Grinch makes an iPhone appearance
Dr. Seuss’ beloved book How the Grinch Stole Christmas has been turned into a TV special and feature-length movie, and now it makes its iPhone and iPod touch debut, thanks to the work of Oceanhouse Media. The company has released … Continued
∞ EA releases Monopoly for iPhone and iPod touch
Electronic Arts (EA) has released an adaptation of the original Monopoly board game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Hands on: Virgin Mobile Broadband2Go
Virgin Mobile has recently added Mac compatibility to their Broadband2Go device, available without a contract for $99. I decided to try the device out to see how it holds up on my new MacBook – a late 2009 2.26GHz model … Continued
∞ Star Wars: Trench Run game released for iPhone
THQ has released Star Wars: Trench Run, a new game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $4.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Call of Duty: World at War Zombies shambles onto iPhone
Activision announced Monday the release of Call of Duty: World at War Zombies, a new 3D action game for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $9.99 and is available for download from the App Store.
∞ Virgin Mobile offers Mobile Broadband for Mac users
Still waiting for AT&T Wireless to get its tethering act together for the iPhone? Virgin Mobile may have an affordable alternative in the form of its Mobile Broadband2Go service. It’s now available for Mac users, and doesn’t require a two-year … Continued
∞ EA releases Auditorium game for iPhone
Electronic Arts (EA) on Friday released Auditorium for the iPhone and iPod touch. It costs $2.99, though a free “Lite” version is also available.
∞ Rogue Amoeba drops iPhone development, cites App Store approval process
Veteran Mac software developers Rogue Amoeba also dabble in the iPhone OS space – at least they have until now. The company’s CEO has joined the slowly growing ranks of iPhone OS developers who are spurning the platform unless Apple … Continued
∞ Mini DisplayPort recognized as VESA standard
The Video Electronics Standard Organization (VESA) earlier this week issued its Mini DisplayPort standard, officially bringing the interface used extensively by Apple into the mainstream.
∞ Apple emphasizes size, quantity in new Upper West Side store
New York City residents in the vicinity of the Upper West Side get their own Apple Store on Saturday, Nov. 14th when Apple’s newest retail location opens at 1981 Broadway (at 67th Street). There are a few surprises in store … Continued
∞ Safari 4.0.4 improves JavaScript performance
Apple on Wednesday released an update to its Safari Web browser, bringing it to version 4.0.4. You can download the update through the Software Update system preference. It’s also available for download through Apple’s downloads Web site.
∞ Hands on: 2.26GHz Mac mini
I’ve been using Apple’s newest Mac mini for the past week or so and found it to be an eminently practical desktop computer that’s a solid value for the money. It’s not as sexy as the new iMac that Jim … Continued
∞ OWC drops Mac tablet price $500, lessens conversion price too
Other World Computing (OWC) on Tuesday announced a significant price reduction on the Axiotron Modbook, the only Mac-based tablet computer. You can now pick one up starting at $1599, $500 less than before. If you have a MacBook you’d like … Continued
∞ Downsizing: Going from a 17-inch MacBook Pro to a 13-inch MacBook
I have been a big fan of Apple’s heaviest laptop iron for years. Since the PowerBook G4 days, I’ve been willing to forgo convenience for power and have carried a 17-inch laptop wherever I go. But circumstances change, and with … Continued
∞ Apple updates Snow Leopard Server to 10.6.2
Apple has posted Mac OS X Server 10.6.2 , available for download from Apple’s Web site or through the Software Update system preference. It has been released concurrently with Mac OS X 10.6.2.