We’ve got a few cool things in this edition of the week’s best iPad apps, including a competitive eating game, 180-degree videos and more.
National Parks by National Geographic: Doesn’t matter if it’s Glacier, Yellowstone, Zion or Yosemite — National Parks are awesome. This app, which just launched for the iPad, is an interactive guide to the most-visited national parks in the US. It can help you plan a trip or just give you a glimpse of a world unknown to you. Free.[clear]
Condition One: Have you ever wondered what’s happening outside of the shot in a video? This is a really wonderful gyroscopic app that lets you explore the clip and look at footage from different perspectives. With simple swipes and taps, you can watch full-motion video at 180 degrees, panning and zooming as you please. Free. [clear]
Major League Eating: This game is for anyone who’s ever dreamed of going head-to-head in a hot dog gorging contest with Eater X or Takeru Kobayashi. You don’t even have to bring your appetite. $0.99. [clear]