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Solar Technology Gives iPhone the Much Needed Power Boost

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USA Solar and Digital Communications Technologies LLC, aka Muzatch, gives the iPhone its much needed battery power boost, by developing the world’s most powerful and smallest (9.8 oz) solar power station specifically for the Apple iPhone series as well as the new Smartphone, iPod and Nano. "With the need to move towards a more energy … Read more

Mobility Digest Review: X2 Snowboarding –iPhone Game

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Even though the Winter Olympics are over you can still become a virtual Shaun White with today reviewed iPhone game – X2 Snowboarding. This digital snowboarding game comes from X2 games and combines impressive game play with graphics are on par with those found on PSP games.

At its core it is a cel-shaded arcade racing game which takes advantage of Apple’s built-in accelerometer to make controlling your snowboarder simple and realistic. Controls are intuitive especially if using the tilt controls. There is also a swipe option to guide your snowboarder if you prefer a more analog style of control.

Game play modes include freestyle, racing and trick based events based in six different world locales.

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Cell Phones for a Unix-head, part 1

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*** Warning: I rip quite a few companies a new one in this blog post, due to this post’s content, I recommend that no one reads it ****

I’ll be honest, I hate telephones.  I cannot begin to express my loathing of speaking on the telephone and immediate disdain for anyone wishing to speak via phone for a non-critical issue requiring response when IM, Text, and email are perfectly available.  In-person meetings are even worse, but that’s another story.

By trade, I’m a server administrator and software engineer, and I’m a big time UNIX-head.  The core philosophy of “Keep it simple, stupid” seems to run counter to everything mobile in nature, especially smartphones.  But alas, I need something that will sync to an Exchange server (multiple actually, albeit I could be wishing for a gravy-train never come there), and preferably link up against my Astaro ISG at home.

Unfortunately the iPhone fits the bill.  None of the Androids work 3G on AT&T’s network (thank you guys, can’t tell you how much I appreciate you idiots deciding to pull an Apple and be the only kid on the block with a puke-green turtleneck), and I’m tired of Windows Mobile.  This leaves Blackberries, which get canceled out by the insane costs involved (and the fact that the Enterprise Server at work is for managers only), and the iPhone.

Fortunately, I can use the iPhone to link up against my Astaro box, it has an SSH client, and every little app on planet earth that every idiot who thinks he can half-program made in order to get rich quick only to realize reality late one night before grabbing a bottle of booze and going back to web design.

There’s more so keep reading after the break!

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The Krusell Top Ten Phones For January 2010

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Krusell is a Swedish manufacturer of carrying cases for portable electronics, Krusell, releases its "Top 10"-list for January 2010. The list is based on number of pieces of model specific mobile and smart phone cases ordered from Krusell during January 2010. Krusell’s list is unique due to the fact that it reflects the sales of … Read more

Sam Kinison "Scream Board" iPhone/iPod Application

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I know Sam Kinison was pretty rough around the edges, but the majority of what he did was pretty funny. I especially enjoyed him as Professor Turguson in Back To School. Of course another great comedian Rodney Dangerfield who starred in Back To School is also lost to us. But now you can hear Sam Kinison’s comedy once more on your iPhone and iPod with a great new Application from Mill Creek Entertainment.

“Sam Kinison Scream Board” users will be able to create audio montages of classic Kinison quips by selecting various clips from the app’s soundboard interface.  Hold down any of the buttons to view a hilarious video clip from Kinison’s live stage performances.  As an added bonus, this application includes a timer feature to pull the ultimate prank on your unsuspecting friends.  Just select a clip, set the delay and wait patiently for them to be startled by one of Kinison’s rants!  Want more Kinison?  This app will link you directly to the complete, uncut Sam Kinison comedy specials, which you can preview then purchase directly within the iTunes store!

The video below is from Back to School and is one of my favorite moments from Sam Kinison. It is not part of the app, but i thought some of you might enjoy it like I did. There is some harsh language, so be warned.

So back to the point of this article, sorry I got side tracked. The Sam Kinison "Scream Board" iPhone/iPod Application can be downloaded for free from the Apple iTunes Store.

Check out the press release from MILL CREEK ENTERTAINMENT after the break

 

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RED BOX IPHONE APP SAVES MONEY – WITH JUST A CLICK

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I just got some advanced PR about a cool new app for your iPhone, this isn’t going to be announced until Monday, but hey… if you can keep a secret so can I !!  Anyway, it’ gives you free promo codes for free DVD rentals with Red Box! That’s not a bad deal, 99cents for the app and who knows how many free DVDs you can get!!

If I had an iPhone I’ve be all over this one!

Neese Products (www.neeseproducts.com), creators of tools and products that improve everyday household life, today launched their newest innovation, a handy iPhone application (app) that serves up money-saving promo codes for the popular Redbox video rental self-service kiosks found nationwide. Priced at just 99 cents, the easy-to-use app provides the latest promo codes for obtaining free DVD rentals at participating kiosks. Codes are updated twice daily and also feature a ranking system to ensure the validity and usefulness of each promo offered. The app allows users to quickly rate the successful use of each code, further improving the quality of those offered. This app pays for itself after one successful use.

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Telus & Bell to jump on iPhone bandwagon!

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So they finally did it, Canada’s second and third largest telecom companies (Rogers being first), Bell and Telus, hereafter so cleverly called Bellus, will be selling the iPhone starting sometime next month. They’ve decided to team up and take on the bully Rogers who’s had exclusive rights to selling the iPhone for over a year. According … Read more