Wolfenstein 3D is not a Free iPhone Game

Get ready to kick some Nazi butt -- on your iPhoneWhen it comes to the gaming industry, few names are as loved or revered as John Carmack. Mr. Carmack launched ID games, literally hand-coding most of the original Wolfenstein 3D and Doom games. The optimizations he fathered in the Quake and Doom series set a high bar for engines to come. Thus when Mr. Carmack announced he was working on a new game for the iPhone, the gaming community naturally took note.Now that game has been released at last,...

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Rumors: A new, better iPhone 3.0 this summer?

They can’t tell us “where or who, but [someone] pretty high up at AT&T’s food chain” decided to spill the beans on the next iPhone, which is, wait for the big shock…better, faster, stronger, complete with more hand gestures. Okay, I added that last part, but it’s true. So, here are the unaltered details straight from the source:New iPhone announcement around mid-June (duh)New iPhone will be faster and have a more seamless experience unmatched by any device (could be just talking about 3.0, but...

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Rumor: Video coming to next gen iPhone this year

Today appears to be rumor day over at Cupertino, folks. If we'd known ahead of time, we would have done a roundup at the end of the day. AppleInsider has a source that's reporting that at least one of Apple's upcoming iPhones will feature video recording.The information comes from a person "extremely reliable" when it comes to predicting Apple's hardware changes, which is why it's ended up on the front page, added to the fact that they mentioned "at least one upcoming iPhone". The new iPhone is...

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Apple files biometric patent report, shows jailbroken iPhone

Apple is rather well known for filing a lot of patents, most of which have yet to go anywhere. However, this one seems rather interesting. AppleInsider is reporting a new filing that shows a biometric scanner that would allow users to use their iPhone or iPod touch much more securely, without it being a hindrance.Not only could this technology be built into Apple's iPhone or iPod touch, but it could also be used to further secure a customer's MacBook, or other device of the like. It would recognize...

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Danica Patrick Bikini Free iPhone Wallpaper

Get a Free iPhone! Yes, that is correct! Stay away from the hassles of earning enough to pay for it for you can get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Free! Interested? Then find out how to get a Free iPho...

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Report: iPhone 3rd Gen Details Revealed

A new iPhone is on its way according to reportsOne general expectation in the tech community is that Apple will release a new iPhone sometime in 2009. After two years of consecutive hardware releases, people would likely be more surprised if Apple didn't release a new phone this year. Still, Apple and its U.S. service provider AT&T have remained coy about upcoming hardware updates. The iPhone OS v3.0 preview came with not a hardware mention to be seen, after the last two OS updates accompanied...

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Trio of Lawsuits Allege iPhone Built on Foundation of Infringement

Apple is slammed with three separate patent claimsGoogle's CEO Eric Schmidt once famously said, "We get sued every day." If Apple, known for pursuing a bit of litigation of its own, plans on continuing to make the iPhone, it might consider adopting such a motto.While Apple's iPhone is a veritable commercial success, it has been a thorny legal challenge for Apple. From users angry about its controlling tactics, to intellectual property holders suing over the phone's features the iPhone has not...

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SAL pocket video camera won't mind if you mistake it for a FlipAs Pure Digital's Flip cameras have amply demonstrated, there's plenty of folks looking for nothing more than a dead simple digital video camera, and it looks like Japan's Amadana is now looking to peel off a bit of that user base with its new SAL pocket camera. Somewhat notably, this one will let you connect it directly to another SAL camera to transfer videos without a computer, but it's otherwise a bit on the lackluster side, with...

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6 Must Have Free iPhone Apps

One of the coolest things about the iPhone and the iPod Touch are all the great apps available through the app store, many of which are absolutely free. These apps turn the iPhone into more than just a phone and the iPod Touch into more than just a music player. If you just got your iPhone or iPod Touch, you might be a little dazzled on the sheer number of choices available to you. Obviously, you are going to want the Google app and the Facebook app, but what else? Here's a few 'must have' web...

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Apple stores now selling contract-free iPhone 3G without a contract

Apple retail stores as of Thursday are selling unrestricted quantities of the iPhone 3G at the full, non-subsidized price of $599 for the 8GB version and $699 for the 16GB models.The move follows AT&T's plans to sell one phone per customer at the full price for existing customers of its service. In Apple's case however, there is no limit on the number of phones a buyer can purchase, and no need to have an existing AT&T contract.Activation can completed by the customer at home through iTunes.While...

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Play.com’s Sim Free iPhone Explained

No doubt, like me, you’ve been reading about the deal that Play.com have been offering regarding sim free iPhones. There were a number of factors that people were concerned with, such as: Where was the stock coming from?Is it all legit?Perhaps the biggest - Would the iPhones be covered by Apple’s warranty should things go pear? Play stresses that these aren’t ‘unlocked’ but totally new and sim free - so totally available to use on all networks and not unlocked from a certain network. All the devices...

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Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24th

Panasonic DMC-GH1 Micro Four Thirds shooter with 1080p video landing April 24thWhile we patiently wait for the Micro Four Thirds format DMC-GH1 with 1080p video to pop for purchase, we have to feed on whatever retail crumbs we can grub off Panasonic. As usual, our Japanese camera overlords will have first dibs on this ¥150,000 (less than $1,500 when it arrives Stateside) bundle that includes a 14-140mm lens starting April 24th. Think about it; we've gone from zero to four HD-capable video DSLRs...

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Free iPhone Vector User Interface Elements

Whether it is a web application or an iPhone application, creating the visual output in an image editing software first and creating it in code next is a common development process.Mercury Intermedia is presenting a huge set of vector iPhone user interface elements to make the design process much easier.The set consists:buttons, grid viewsnotification windowssystem menuskeyboard & more..P.S. It is created with Adobe Illustrator (.AI).Read the whole article @ Web Resources DepotGet a Free iPhone!...

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Kodak Zx1 unboxing and impressions

Kodak Zx1 unboxing and impressionsWhile videophiles might shudder to think it, Pure Digital's crappy Flip, the little YouTubecam that could, has changed a lot about how a lot of folks approach video capture -- $590 million worth of change, according to Cisco. Kodak jumped into the market last year with one of the earliest HD models, the $179 Zi6. Now they've followed up with the Zx1, a $149 'rugged' camera for, um, ruggedness. They're aiming the camera at outdoor types, but with a smaller form factor,...

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Kodak EasyShare Z980 unboxing and impressions

Kodak EasyShare Z980 unboxing and impressionsWhile Kodak's new Zx1 might be a tad more exciting, Kodak is also keeping at the EasyShare thing with its new Z980 zoomer. We've gotten to spend some time with the camera, and while we appreciate the price, the size and the endless zoom, we're overall none too impressed. Check out our full impressions after the break.Continue reading Kodak EasyShare Z980 unboxing and impressions(Via Engadge...

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Panasonic's DMC-TZ7 reviewed, offers great quality stills and vids

Panasonic's DMC-TZ7 reviewed, offers great quality stills and vidsThis is a great time to be shopping for a high-end pocketable digital camera -- assuming you're the sort who doesn't get overwhelmed when faced with plenty of options. With recent offerings like Fuji's F200EXR, Ricoh's CX1, and Casio's EC-FX100, it's a busy market, and now the arrival of Panasonic's DMC-TZ7 makes it even more so. Reviewed by Photography Blog, the 10 megapixel cam was found to offer great image quality at both ends...

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iPhone 3.0 Wish List: Accessory-Powered Apps We Want

Forget copy-and-paste. The real seed of innovation planted in the upcoming iPhone 3.0 upgrade is the OS's ability to interact with special accessories via Bluetooth and the dock connector.Here's why you should care: There are endless possibilities for app-accessory combos — so many, in fact, that we're going out on a limb and coining a phrase to describe the field: dongleware.Here's a good example from Apple's recent iPhone 3.0 event: an insulin meter that communicates with a diabetes application...

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Canon's EOS Digital Rebel T1i gets hands-on preview

Canon's EOS Digital Rebel T1i gets hands-on previewIt's early on, we know, but the EOS Digital Rebel T1i is already shaping up to be a winner. Merely hours after its official unveiling, the shutterbugs over at Imaging-Resource have put together a remarkably thorough hands-on preview that takes you through practically every feature offered on the new DSLR. One area of importance was the movie mode; we quickly noticed that Canon deliberately failed to mention the word 'autofocus' when referencing...

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New Canon EOS 500D

New Canon EOS 500DAfter we posted the Canon EOS 500D rumor last week, many were curious what the camera looks like. So today as promised, here’s the new Canon EOS 500D also dubbed as the Rebel T1i.‘We are witnessing the emergence of a new phase in digital imaging history, as high-resolution still images and HD video can now both be produced in a hand-held device, for under $1,000. This is truly a great time to be involved in digital imaging as the advent of online communities are helping usher in...

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Ricoh's CX1 camera gets reviewedThe kids at Photography Blog have finally got their hands on that Ricoh CX1 that won our respect not too long ago, and they've been cool enough to post a review online. The camera, the reviewer said, begins where the ol' R10 left off, throwing features like multi-pattern auto white balance, multi-target auto focus, and 4fps continuous shooting speed into the mix, making this 'the best Ricoh point-and-shoot yet.' That said, it can't all be groovy -- the review goes...

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Canon Kiss X3 DSLR

Canon Kiss X3 DSLRThe new Canon EOS 500D (EOS Kiss X3) features a 15.1 Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor that is ideal for large detailed prints. The camera also offers a high ISO sensitivity up to 3200 which is expandable to 12800. The Canon EOS Kiss X3 will be available in April 2009 for around $800. [Akihaba...

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Pentax's 30 megapixel 645 Digital on track for 2010 release

Pentax's 30 megapixel 645 Digital on track for 2010 releaseGot an itch that only a 30 megapixel shooter can scratch? Not really kosher on anything offered up by Hassleblad? For those odd, eccentric souls who somehow managed to answer 'yes' to both of those inquiries, you'll be elated to know that Pentax's long awaited 645 Digital -- which was once rumored as canceled altogether -- is on track to be released next year. According to an update on the company's Japanese website, the device will boast...

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Pentax douses K-m in olive, K20D in titanium

Pentax douses K-m in olive, K20D in titaniumWe know, you're a firm believer that there's evidence of thaumaturgy splattered all over here, but believe it or not, all it takes to create a camera in a new color is powerful signature and a little paint. As Pentax has done so often in the past, it's pumping out new editions of old cameras with fresh hues. The latest duo to don new Springtime wardrobes is the K20D -- which is now outfitted in titanium -- and the K-m, which now sports an absolutely peculiar...

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Free iPhone Wallpaper: O'Rly

Get a Free iPhone! Yes, that is correct! Stay away from the hassles of earning enough to pay for it for you can get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Free! Interested? Then find out how to get a Free iPho...

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Best free iPhone games on the App Store

Candy LiteBy Slash Casual SoftwareType DemoWhat is it? It's a frantic, colourful symbol matcherCandy looks a lot like any matching puzzler, and to an extent it is. However, it's got a great combo system that'll get your heart pounding much more than your average symbol-slider game. You can carry on moving the tiles as combos are sparking-off elsewhere on the board, meaning that if you're quick enough you can rack-up truly massive chain reactions.Your aim in each level is to make the little candy...

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Sigma DP2 Pseudo-DSLR Available To Pre-order

Sigma DP2 Pseudo-DSLR Available To Pre-orderThe Sigma DP2 pseudo-DSLR camera is now available to pre-order at Amazon. This high-end compact digital camera is equipped with a 14 megapixel Foveon X3 direct image sensor, a 2.5-inch TFT color display, a ‘True’ image processing engine, a built-in flash and a 24.2mm (41mm equivalent) f/2.8 lens. The DP2 is capable to record images in RAW or the widely used JPEG in four resolution modes. It also offers five Exposure modes as well as three Metering modes....

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Spy Gadgets - Mr I Spy Digital Camera Binoculars

Spy Gadgets - Mr I Spy Digital Camera BinocularsHere’s a fun spy gadget for all the James Bond types out there, the Mr I Spy Digital Camera Binoculars.The Mr I Spy Digital Camera Binoculars aren’t like a normal pair of binoculars, as they have a built in digital camera that lets you take photos of what you are looking at.These fun camera binoculars are capable of taking pictures up to 1280 x 1024 resolution, and come with 16MB of built in memory, which is enough to hold about 40 to 50 photos.Here...

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GE E1250TW Digital Camera

GE E1250TW Digital CameraThe E1250TW is the latest digital camera from GE’s General Imaging. This 12-megapixel camera boasts a 3-inch touchscreen display, 5x optical zoom, 28mm wide angle and ISO up to 1600. Other interesting features include Face Detection, Smile Detection, Auto Scene Detection, electronic image stabilization, red-eye removal, Pan-capture Panorama and HDTV output. It comes with a variety of colors including black, grey, red and purple. Pricing and release dates are still unknown.(Via...

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Free iPhone? Why do we need to pay for ours?

Have you ever wonder why you pay so much for your iPhone? Well in Japan, it’s offered for free!Apple’s iPhone has wowed most of the globe — but not Japan, where the handset is selling so poorly it’s being offered for free.What’s wrong with the iPhone, from a Japanese perspective? Almost everything: the high monthly data plans that go with it, its paucity of features, the low-quality camera, the unfashionable design and the fact that it’s not Japanese.In an effort to boost business, Japanese carrier...

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Free iPhone Wallpaper: Jessica Simpson and Pink

Get a Free iPhone! Yes, that is correct! Stay away from the hassles of earning enough to pay for it for you can get it the simple way .... straight to your doorstep! Free! Interested? Then find out how to get a Free iPho...

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