Sling Media to Demonstrate SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone and Slingbox HD Streaming on the Mac at Macworld

January 7, 2009 -- Sling Media is demonstrating a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone being developed for the iTunes store at this year’s Macworld. Sling Media will deliver a version of SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone to Apple for certification in Q1.

Sling Media is also unveiling a prototype of the new SlingPlayer for Mac HD which allows Slingbox PRO-HD users to stream HD content to their Mac desktop or laptop computer. The new SlingPlayer for Mac HD is a web-based version of the SlingPlayer software that will be accessible from Sling.com, Sling Media’s recently launched video entertainment web site. Sling Media can be found in two locations at this year’s Macworld: The Mac Developer Pavilion- South Hall, #1438 (next to Apple) and the Digital Media and Multimedia Pavilion: North Hall #3526-Q. Read more

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Eye-Fi iPhone App to be Unveiled at Macworld 2009

by Joe Stewart on Mon, 2009-01-05 15:05

Known for creating the first wireless memory card for digital cameras, this iPhone application is a natural extension for Eye-Fi.

iPhone users can send photos to their computer or upload to one of 25 online photo sharing or social networking sites. Photos can also be automatically tagged with location information (geotag).

The application will be shown at Macworld, January 6-9, 2009. To learn more about this application or receive an email when it is available, go to www.eye.fi/macworld.

Eye-Fi Goes Beyond the Digital Camera with New iPhone Application

January 5, 2009 – Eye-Fi Inc., makers of the world's first wireless memory card for digital cameras, today announced it is developing a new iPhone application that will allow Eye-Fi card owners to send photos taken on an iPhone directly to their computer and the Web. The application will be previewed at Macworld in San Francisco, January 6-9, in booth #3315 in the North Hall.

The new application will let users aggregate all of their photos – from both an iPhone and a digital camera - into organized folders on a computer and to one of 25 online photo sharing and social networking Web sites. iPhone users who own an Eye-Fi card can download the free application from Apple's App Store upon release.

"Whether you're snapping pictures on-the-go with an iPhone or capturing life's important moments with a digital camera, Eye-Fi will offer one easy way to manage and share all your photos – without docking a gadget or fussing with software,” said Jef Holove, CEO for Eye-Fi. "We are solving another real-world frustration for anyone who takes photos with both devices.” Read more

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Understanding Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch

As Apple continues to update its products it's no wonder that the iPod and the iPhone continue to headline around the tech world. With the release of the iPhone and the iPod Touch options where communication and portable media were concerned changed forever. With the recent updates to both the iPod line and the 3G iPhone, understanding both the features and fallbacks of each device becomes more important when it comes down to purchasing. The iPod Touch and the iPhone make look the same, but they're not.

Differences in Price

To start with the basics, there is always price. The iPhone comes in two models (with two color choices) 8GB and 16GB in either white or black. The 8GB sells for about $199 and the 16GB for $399. The real pricing trick comes with the obviously required AT&T service plan (that can usually go from $60 or above). As of right now there is no way around a two-year contract with AT&T. Read more

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HP Introduces Free Photo Printing Application on Apple App Store

December 23, 2008 -- HP today announced HP iPrint Photo, a free application available on the Apple App store that gives iPhone and iPod touch customers the ability to easily print photos anytime, anywhere.

HP iPrint Photo is the first photo printing application of its kind and allows for quick and easy wireless printing of 4 x 6-inch photos from an iPhone or iPod touch to most HP inkjet printers connected to a local Wi-Fi network. The application is fully compatible with Apple’s Bonjour technology and uses the innovative Multi-Touch interface for the easiest and fastest wireless iPhone or iPod touch print experience.

“Today’s news demonstrates how HP is enabling customers to turn special moments captured on the go into high-quality photos,” said Vyomesh Joshi, executive vice president, Imaging and Printing Group, HP. “More than any other company in the world, HP has re-imagined, re-engineered and re-invented the power of printing with exciting new technologies that address real customer needs.” Read more

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myPower Leather Sleeve Extends Battery for the iPhone

by jeff on Fri, 2008-12-12 12:59

Have you noticed that your iPhone battery does not last as long as it did when you first started using the device? This is a direct result of your fascination with all of those applications from iTunes. The battery that Apple is using for the iPhone is quite powerful, but like all batteries – they need charging. This is where Tekkeon found a solution with the myPower for the iPhone. This innovative iPhone battery also acts as a dock enabling users to automatically sync and charge the device. I like the myPower because you can use the USB 2.0 cables you have to charge your iPhone.

The myPower has an MSRP of $69.95 and you can place your order now on the Tekkeon Web site, www.tekkeon.com.

Pro iPhone Monitors - the Ultimate Ears TripleFi 10vi

by Joe Stewart on Thu, 2008-12-11 00:30

Ultimate Ears has been known for their personal monitor earphones that are custom fitted by taking an impression mold of the ear. This attention to detail follows to their universal fit products too. Instead of using a single driver for all frequencies, the TripleFi has a design more like larger speaker systems - three drivers and a crossover to split up the frequency distribution.

The TripleFi 10vi is designed for use with the iPhone or Blackberry with a 1/8" (3.5mm). It has a in-line microphone and button to make phone calls. The button also is used to pause and play music or video. The cable is almost 4ft unlike some shorter ones seen lately. It comes with small, medium, and large silicone ear tips, foam tips, 1/4-inch adapter, extender cable and a metal carrying case. They also include an attenuator to use when connecting to unfamiliar sources like on airplanes.

As you can expect from Ultimate Ears, the TripleFi 10vi are pricey at $419.99. But, hey order from Ultimate Ears and you get a tshirt too.

eStarling Makes Sharing Memories Easy with ImpactV

by jeff on Tue, 2008-12-09 16:05

Why do we take so many pictures? Because we don't have a video camera, right? eStarling now has a WiFi digital picture frame that supports video! Yes, you might say, “Why, that’s a television!” Well … not really. You can shoot a video with your cell phone, and immediately upload that video to the eStarling ImpactV for your friends or family to share the memory. This company has even developed an iPhone App that enables your iPhone to easily upload content to the ImpactV.

The quality of the video and pictures on the frame is great. You can even send YouTube videos, movie trailers, news clips, music videos, etc. Any video with a maximum of four (4) minutes in length can be sent to this device. I am sure your creative minds can find a way to integrate this into your life. Here is the link to the company site, www.estarling.com. The MSRP for the 8-inch ImpactV is $199.

Palringo Handheld Text, Voice, and Picture Instant Messaging

by Joe Stewart on Sat, 2008-11-08 05:05

Palringo is available for Windows and Mac (currently in testing) but its niche seems to be when used on a mobile handset like an iPhone or Blackberry.

For your existing contacts it supports Google Talk, AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, Windows Live!, etc. but also adds a dedicated Palringo account. This Palringo service has easy to add or join Groups providing office and small business users a convenient way to communicate.

A feature that might prove useful is voice and picture instant messages. Send a quick voice message to a co-worker.

Beejive has a somewhat similar IM client and Fring competes on the iPhone. Read more

Sonos iPhone Controller is a Free Application

by jeff on Sat, 2008-11-01 00:30

Sonos has mastered the wireless music experience with their ZonePlayers, and there really is an experience of enjoying your music collection with this product. Now, for all of those iPhone owners out there with Sonos systems you must grab this application. What you receive with this Sonos Controller for the iPhone is another remote control. Sure, the Sonos remote is amazing in itself, but so is your iPhone. Your iPod touch and 3G iPhone will bring the music nirvana together.