Wednesday, September 2, 2009 - Page 2
Software

µTorrent iPhone App Rejected, Heads Over To Cydia

µMonitor is a little iPhone app that lets you remotely control µTorrent back at your computer. But like Transmission’s Drivetrain app, it’s been banned by Apple on anti-piracy grounds. Usefully, however, Jailbreakers can still pick it up via Cydia.


Cameras

Sony Brings Its New DSLR Alpha Trio To Australia

Gizmodo AU

Sony’s just announced local details for its new trio of DSLRs – the A500, A550 and A850. There are megapixels and full frame sensors flying everywhere.


Computing

Microsoft And Intel Promise Better Battery Life In Windows 7

At an event in San Francisco yesterday, the Wintel-twosome claimed that Intel’s upcoming processors, and Windows 7′s improved power management, will provide longer battery life, and better performance in certain programs.


Sony Plans To Introduce 3D LCD Television By End Of 2010

The Wall Street Journal reports that Sony is planning to introduce a 3D LCD TV by the end of 2010. Sony’s been in a bit of a slump lately, and a push to 3D would certainly provide some excitement.


Livespeakr Is Like A Transformer iPod Dock

Gizmodo AU

In some statistics I just made up, there are at least as many iPod docks available today as there are different breeds of dog in the world. But none of them twist and contort like the Livespeakr.


Cameras

Panasonic Lumix GF1 Improves Marginally On The Olympus E-P1

As leaked, Panasonic’s third Micro Four Thirds camera, the GF1, matches the small size of the Olympus E-P1 while adding a built-in flash and some great new lenses.


Software

HealthMap App Will Tell You How Diseased Your Neighborhood Is

Ever wondered if someone in your neighbourhood has a case of Swine Flu, African Horse Sickness, Chicken Pox, or other infectious diseases? Today’s your lucky day: The HealthMap app will show you up-to-date reports and even send push alerts.


Gadgets

Remainders – Things We Didn’t Post

Oh My God, They Took Our Gmail!…Actual-Size Gundam To Face Actual-Size Typhoons…A Mouse Trap For Depressed Mice Who See Death as an Inevitability So Why Fight It?


News

Win! One Of 10 Copies Of Stargate SG-1 Children of the Gods: The Final Cut

Gizmodo AU

Have you entered our Stargate DVD competition yet? Why the hell not?


Software

Apple Approves Vonage Mobile VoIP App

Did our ranting and the FCC investigation have an effect on Apple’s app approval process? First they approved Spotify’s video streaming app, now they’ve approved Vonage’s Mobile VoIP app? How about revisiting the Google Voice app while Apple’s feeling nice?