3G Versus 3GS Game Comparison: Slooooooow Load Times [Clips]
Here’s a quick look at the load times of the iPhone 3G versus the iPhone 3GS .
via: Kotaku
Wooden iPod Mini, Retro in More Ways Than One
June 24, 2009 by Bobbed
Filed under Tech Gadgets
The iPod Mini is an outdated model, so it’s only fitting that Jozaeh’s MP3 player is encased in the wood of a stately old Australian red cedar tree. Camphor Laurel comprises the click wheel, and brass plates and screws hold everything together
via: Mens Buying Guide Magazine – GearCrave
Despite Gaming Success, Apple Not Ready To Call iPhone A Game Platform [IPhone]
Despite the iPhone and iPod Touch ’s gaming successes Apple seems reluctant to embrace the idea of their devices as gaming platforms, instead focusing on the broader world of entertainment. “We’ve seen a tremendous connection between gaming and iPod Touch customers,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Product Marketing
via: Kotaku
Kotaku Originals: Bustin’ Makes Me Feel … [Original]
Sunday to Monday saw three separate references to Ray Parker Jr’s quasi-orgasmic catchphrase in the refrain of the Ghostbusters theme. Can I make it four in a week? Oh hell yes I can! This week’s roundup includes Bobby Kotick telling other people what to do with their business; Microsoft slapping down the Natal/”720″ rumors, and Stephen Totilo playing a big game of telephone with game development luminaries
via: Kotaku
iPhone: The Great White Hype? [Well Played]
The iPhone has been heralded as the second coming of mobile games.
via: Kotaku
Palm Responds To Apple’s Support Note
June 20, 2009 by reez
Filed under Tech Gadgets
By Chris Scott Barr While yesterday’s support note didn’t specifically call out the Palm Pre by name, it was pretty obvious what they were talking about. Well Palm was listening, so now they have posted a rebuttal, which is below: Palm’s media sync works with the current version of iTunes.
via: OhGizmo!
Flash Mob [Note]
To: Bash From: Crecente Re: Wait, Turkey’s Not In Europe?! I know I’ve mentioned it before, but I’m a big fan of Flash Mobs, they always make me grin.
via: Kotaku
Apple Gaming Console Makes Sense, Says Gameloft CEO [Apple]
It would make sense for Apple to expand their reach into gaming in light of the success of the iPhone and iPod Touch , Gameloft CEO Michell Guillemot told Kotaku today.
via: Kotaku
‘DVD Jon’ Mocks Apple … Big Time
June 12, 2009 by Bobbed
Filed under In The News
SAN FRANCISCO — Jon Lech Johansen, also known as “DVD Jon,” certainly knows how to rankle the establishment. As a teen, he cracked and published the code for breaking the content-scramble encryption system on DVDs
via: Threat Level
iPhone Install base vs Console Install Bases [IPhone]
Ever wonder why people will not shut up about iPhone gaming, even though the platform is yet to really hit its straps? This graph, showing the install base of the device compared to the install base of “real” gaming systems, explains it. Combining the iPhone and iPod Touch together, you can see that while the handhelds have a long way to go to match the same number of users as, say, the DS, they’re nipping at the PSP’s heels
via: Kotaku
