News Archive for 08/08/02

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reQall, simple reminder software for the iPhone

08/02, 1:30pm

reQall reminder software

reQall has released the first memory aid created specifically for the iPhone and iPod touch. reQall is based on research into memory protheses from MIT's Media Lab, and allows users to add reminders simply by speaking things. Voice reminders are then instantly converted into text and delivered back to users at the appropriate time. reQall can remind users in various ways, such as in a text message ,instant message, email or calendar alerts. reQall has been built to recognize certain keywords so that it knows what to do with different messages. If a user says "buy" reQall will take that message and add it to a shopping list, if a date is said, reQall adds the date right into the calendar. reQall also lets users take pictures and store them for remembering things that may be hard to describe.

Tap Tap Revenge to hit 1 million installs

08/02, 1:00pm

Tap Tap million installs

Tap Tap Revenge, a rhythm-based game released for the iPhone and iPod touch through the App Store is expected to hit the 1 million installs milestone this weekend. This will only be the second application to reach the milestone, the first being Facebook. This milestone shows how quickly some applications have been able to grow in Apple's App Store. Tapulous CEO Bart Decrem estimates that there is a total install base of around 5-6 million iPhones and iPod touches running the 2.0 firmware. If Tap Tap Revenge reaches 1 million downloads it will mean that it is installed on around 20 percent of all devices.

Sans Digital introduces simple RAID storage solution

08/02, 12:10pm

Sans Digital adds TS2UT

Sans Digital has introduced a new direct attached storage enclosure, the TowerRAID TS2UT. The TS2UT is a tray-less, 2-bay storage tower with RAID capabilities. The tray-less feature is designed for fast installation and access of hard drives: each hard drive can easily be installed or removed by opening the front plate handle. A turn-lock located at the front of each handle allows the drives to be secured without the need of screws or other tools. In addition to easy hard drive access, the TS2UT offers users four different RAID modes, FAST (RAID 0), SAFE (RAID 1), JBOD (individual drive access), and BID (spanning). The different RAID modes are selectable by a switch located on the front panel.

Deliver2Mac adds Jack Keane to download catalogue

08/02, 11:25am

Jack Keane download

Deliver2Mac, the dedicated Mac download hub for games and applications has announced that Runesoft's Jack Keane has been added to its digital download catalogue. Jack Keane takes players on a journey across the mysterious Tooth Island, ruled by Doctor T. The island is plagued with man-eating plants that Doctor T has been creating, Jack must survive the dangers of the island and find out what Doctor T's evil plans are. The game features 15 different locations each that has many different sub-locations within. Players will also be presented with over 250 different objects that can be used, combined or exchanged. Jack Keane features rich graphics that include dynamic lighting and other full screen effects.