You are Astrian, a rugged rebel hero trying to save your world from a corrupt leader. Of course, then you meet said leader’s pretty daughter Lysty, convince her of your purpose, and embark on a journey across the land of Algoad in search of powerful Varsh stones. Read the original post by Sarah Jacobsson
Month: December 2010
First Looks: SwitchEasy Duo for iPhone 4
Our interest in sleeve-style cases for iPods and iPhones remains at an all-time low, but SwitchEasy’s new Duo for iPhone 4 ($30) is at least a little different from the pack — a brown, black, or white “real leather” design that allows you to insert the iPhone 4 into either its top or bottom, with…
Student caught using marker arrested by teacher (AHN)
(AHN) – An Oklahoma teacher last Friday arrested a student for being in possession of a permanent marker. Apparently the 13-year-old Roosevelt Middle School student violated a little known city ordinance which prohibits the possession of a permanent marker in certain circumstances. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks
Apple, BlackBerry Smartphones Get Mobile Banking Apps
Royal Bank of Canada customers can be the first Canadians to enjoy banking on the go. The RBC has released a mobile banking app for Apple iPhones, iPad and the iPod Touch, as well as BlackBerry devices. – The Royal Bank of Canada has become that countrys first bank to launch a mobile banking application…
News: ArtStudio for iPad adds select tool, gradient fill
Lucky Clan has released an update to ArtStudio, its drawing and painting application for the iPad. ArtStudio 3.0 adds a new select tool that allows users to select portions of their drawing using shapes, colors or magic wand. Users can then perform a range of actions on the selected area including inverse, border, contract, expand,…
TabletStander for Apple iPad / Laptops with $2 HHI credit for $15 + $3 s&h
HandHeldItems.com offers the TableStander for Apple iPad / Laptops in Black (pictured) or White bundled with a $2 HHI store credit for $19.99. Coupon code “tabletstander” slices it to $14.99. With $2.85 for shipping, it’s $9 less than the lowest total price we could find for a similar item elsewhere. It supports Apple iPad and…
Skype not working for you? You’re not alone
Skype, the most popular VoIP (Voice over IP) service on the planet, has been down for many users for almost a day now. Users either can’t log into Skype or if they can, when they try to place a Skype call they’re told they’re offline. It’s the same if you’re on the desktop or using…
News: Path adds Video Moments
Path has released an update to its personal photo sharing app for the iPhone and iPod touch introducing the ability to share videos on the Path network in addition to photos. Released in November, Path is designed to create a more personal social network by allowing users to easily share photos among a limited group…
AirPlay Hacking: Streaming to Linux and Windows, DVD Streaming, and More
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve covered Erica Sadun’s efforts at extending AirPlay video streaming functionality with AirPlayer, which allows users to stream content from iOS devices to Macs, and AirFlick, which offers the ability to stream vide… Read the original post by MarketWatch
Altec Lansing Orbit Portable MP3 Speaker for $17 + free shipping
Amazon.com offers the Altec Lansing Orbit Portable MP3 Speaker, model no. iM-237, for $16.99 with free shipping. That’s $3 under our mention from a year ago and the lowest total price we could find today by $5. This speaker is compatible with MP3 players (including the iPod), CD players, and laptops. It offers up to…
Skype continues to recover from huge outage; supernodes explained
As expected more details are emerging about Skype’s outage on Wednesday. The company said in a pair of Thursday blog posts that 10 million users are online and increasing. The software issues at fault has been identified, but the company warned that some features may not work reliably, as yet. Read the original post by…
Samsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV w/WiFi adapter for $689 + free shipping
BuyDig.com offers the Samsung 40″ 120Hz 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LN40C650, bundled with the Samsung 802.11n LinkStick Wireless LAN USB 2.0 Adapter, model no. WIS09ABGN, for $797. During checkout, it falls to $689. With free shipping, that’s $22 under our November mention of this bundle and the lowest total price we could…
The iPhone 4 cake is not a lie!
What could be better than a fabulous iPhone 4? An iPhone 4 made of Dark Chocolate Cake with Dark Belgian Chocolate Truffle filling, big enough to serve 30 people (or 10 TiPb writers!). These delicious delectables are crafted by Larissa Volnitskaia of cakes.keyartstudio.com and rumor has it iPhones and even iPads are hot commodities on…
Reeder adds features amidst controversy with rival MobileRSS
Reeder for iPad, a popular RSS reader for the tablet device, debuted a major upgrade Wednesday — even as its creator went public with his feud against a competing application. Read the original post by Joel Mathis
Chicago Election Commission clears way for Rahm Emanuel’s mayoral run (AHN)
(AHN) – Rahm Emanuel cleared a hurdle to run as a candidate for mayor Thursday when the Chicago Election Commissioners unanimously voted to strike down challenges to his residency. Read the original post by iPhoneHacks