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      Bouncing Around the Web

      June 10, 2009 /

      In case you missed it, here’s what’s Bouncing Around the Web:

      Microsoft BingBing has more market share than Yahoo? You have to be freaking kidding me. Yahoo has been around for ages, has name recognition, and what I thought was a strong base of users. Apparently none of that matters when Microsoft starts advertising its new search engine. Do you think the execs at yahoo are kicking themselves for not accepting the $44.6 billion dollar bid back in 2008? You bet your ass they are.

      Via: The Gadget Blog

      VW lovers and mini-van enthusiasts rejoice! The VW Routan is going to come with built in Wi-Fi. With a starting price of $29 per month, I imagine it will be an easy sell. Of course, this is just the start of things to come. Everything is going to be its own Wi-Fi hot spot in the future. But for now, having kids just to buy a Routan will not only keep Brooke Shields happy, but also the gadgeteers in the family.

      Via: ubergizmo

      I don’t even know what to say about the new Reebok Vector O Bat. First, is this thing street legal? Because if you ask any young pitcher what’s missing in baseball, I’m sure his first reaction would be to have the baseball coming even faster at his head when it comes off the bat. My prediction? Pain.

      Via: OhGizmo

      Computers, microsoft, News

      Mophie’s iPhone Battery Gets Extra Life With 3GS

      June 10, 2009 /

      Mophie's Juice Pack AirApple’s new iPhone didn’t get the aesthetic overhaul some people were looking for, which is a big win for third party manufacturers. Forget clearance prices; accessories like the Juice Pack Air carry over seamlessly, and in the case of Mophie’s gadget, actually improve.

      According to Mophie, the Juice Pack Air, a combination protective case and battery life extender, nearly doubles the battery life of an iPhone 3GS. The company cites the following specs for their battery:

      * Standby Time: Up to 270 hours
      * Talk Time: Up to 4.5 hours (3G) Up to 10 hours (2G)
      * Internet Use: Up to 4.5 hours (3G) Up to 8 Hours (Wi-Fi)
      * Audio Playback: Up to 27 hours
      * Video Playback: Up to 9 hours

      For $80 the Juice Pack Air is tough to beat. You can have one in purple, black, or white.

      Apple, iPhone

      Palm Hopes to Win Customers With More Apps

      June 9, 2009 /

      Palm Pre App Catalog.It’s no secret that much of the iPhone’s success comes from its development community. There are other great touchscreen smartphones out there, but none with application support behind the iPhone.

      That’s no secret to Palm, either, and they’re hoping to offer similar support (albeit on a much smaller scale) to win some customers to the Pre. At launch the Pre sold some 50,000 phones and saw 150,000+ apps downloaded in that first weekend. That’s a solid start, but it won’t be long before Pre owners will want more.

      Developers released some new Pre apps yesterday, in the midst of the Apple mayhem. The new titles included LikeMe, a restaurant/entertainment recommendation and rating service, and a sports news app for baseball fans. The Pre catalog is still smaller than tiny (like fewer than 50), but the catalog is still in beta, and only a few developers have the kit. As soon as it goes public, I’m sure you’ll see a more rapid influx of applications. Palm should make that happen soon – there’s sure to be a big rush of developers hoping to lure iPhone 3GS customers in the coming weeks.

      Apple, Apps, Computers, Gaming, iPhone, Mobile, Websites

      Can Natal Support 5 years of “Maxed Out” Development?

      June 9, 2009 /

      In a recent interview with Official Xbox Magazine, Electronic Arts Senior VP Patrick Soderlund said his company has “maxed out the 360.” As a major developer for the 360 platform, EA hitting the development ceiling could be an issue, particularly considering Microsoft’s 10-year plan for the 360.

      The news isn’t all bad for Microsoft. Soderlund said he’s been very impressed with the 360, but that he would have a headache if he were running Sony. It’s unclear exactly what that means, though he’s probably referring to developer support for both platforms. Plenty of folks have mentioned the ass-chapping support coming from Sony. Soderlund told OXM that EA has yet to max out the PS3.

      If the 360 is already getting maxed by developers, what’s in store for the next 5 years? Obviously we have Natal to look forward to in 2010, but can motion control keep the console alive into 2015? Obviously Natal has the potential to win a non-gaming consumer base, but what about the Halo demographic? What of the competitive gamers? Will they be looking at the same graphics 5 years from now? If so, is that all bad?

      Several genres have relied heavily on graphical improvements to keep people interested (FPS comes immediately to mind). Graphical stasis could give developers a chance to focus more energy on gameplay, which is a great thing for gamers in any genre.

      Gaming, microsoft

      iPhone 3G[S] Guided Tour

      June 8, 2009 /

      iPhone Guided Tour

      Click through to watch Nelson give us a guided tour of the iPhone 3G[S]. Though it’s a little lengthy, it gives a good overview of several of the new iPhone features as well as general OS 3.0 features.

      Apple calls it a Guided Tour, but it plays like guided meditation. Is it me, or does it feel like while you’re watching this you are getting your chakras in line and about to release all the negative energy from within you. Breath deeply, relax, and release all the tension in your body…

      Apple, iPhone, Mobile

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