Android App of the Week – 3D BioBall

So I’ve covered two practical money management apps for my first two reviews of 2012.

I think it’s time for a game, don’t you?

This one’s been around for a little while, but I just recently stumbled onto it, and it’s done a fairly decent job of killing my tablet’s battery life.

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Nintendo launches the Nintendo Network

Much like Microsoft and Sony, Nintendo has launched a network of its own – the Nintendo Network. This new portal offers players the ability to access downloadable content, purchasable content and interact with other members on their 3DS or upcoming Wii U. Apart from allowing users to purchase add-on content, the Nintendo Network will also offer users a number of services–such as competitions and communication between users, with a personal account system (compatible with the Nintendo Network) expected to replace the “friends code” system that was originally designed for the Wii.

cellCONTROL Keeps your Focus on the Road

In most places, texting and driving is simply against the law–and in the places it isn’t, it should be. Regardless of where you live, you can protect yourself from poor decision making with Scosche’s new cellCONTROL, disabling unsafe applications while you’re behind the wheel. The new system takes advantage of Bluetooth connectivity and prevents drivers from texting, sending email, and even making phone calls. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading

Rage HD for iOS updated to V2.0

The latest update for Rage HD for iOS has hit the App Store. The 2.0 update includes new melee combat, official support for iOS 5, and enables the in-app purchase of two new episodes, Kraken and Aqueduct.The new episodes are available for purchase for $.99 via the “Store” button on the RAGE HD main menu.

Battle your way through the hit of the wastelands, Mutant Bash TV, when you’re cast in the starring role of a post-apocalyptic game show. You’ll be stalked by hungry mutants while you scour pulse-pounding levels for ammo and cash pick-ups. Make a deal with J.K Stiles, the show’s menacing host, and see if you have what it takes to survive this carnage-filled carnival of death!

RAGE HD is available for download on iTunes for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch for $1.99.

Ballistic Gets Protecting your iPad 2

Ballistic has just announced its new Tough Jacket case for the iPad 2. Much like their famed iPhone cases, the new iPad case is designed with three layers to provide ultimate shock absorption and protection. First, with a silicone layer for shock absorption, followed by an impact resistant hard plastic, and capped off with a shock-absorbing polymer to offer even more protection–all for just $69.99. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading

VooMote Zapper Now More Accessible Than Ever

The VooMote Zapper is one of those handy iPhone accessories that turns your device into the universal remote of your dreams – and now it’s available via Apple.com, and will soon be available at Apple retail stores. Not only that, the Zapper will soon sport a cloud-based feature that will allow you to store your custom settings for seamless use across devices, as well as provide handy backup for when you need to restore those custom commands. Check the full release after the jump.

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Drinking and Driving – Bracketron has the Answers

No…not that kind of driving. Bracketron has released a new golfing accessory, the Smuggler. This insulated soft-sided cooler will hold up to six of your tastiest beverages and tuck them away discretely in your golf bag. Bracketron also has some other golf-related accessories, all designed to make your day away from the office that much more pleasurable. You can read more about them after the jump–and please putt responsibly.

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Keyboards Getting More and More Digital, iOS Friendly

Music and instruments are going more and more digital–case in point: the new MIDI Keyboard Controllers from Alesis. Even after the show, announcements keep coming out of NAMM including these new controllers that boast USB Midi Control. Dubbed as a “no-nonsense way to add expressive MIDI control to any production,” each new keyboard includes USB Midi compatible with Mac, PC and iOS devices via the Camera Connection Kit. Check the full lineup and release after the jump. +Continue Reading

Four New Apps to Help Do your Part in Alternative Fueling

Fighting the battle against rising fuel costs is something most everyone wishes they could help with; now, thanks to Iconosys, 4 new apps can provide some assistance and tools. The suite of new “Alternative Fuel” directory apps allows you to search for fuels such as ethanol and methanol, compressed natural gas, hydrogen and more -and helps you find what you need to get moving on doing your part to conserve. Check the full release after the jump. +Continue Reading

id and Bethesda Announce 2012 Quakecon dates

Bethesda and id Software have announce the dates for the annual Quakecon convention. Once again being held in the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas, TX, the event will take place from August 2nd to August 5th, and as before, attendance is completely free. Attendees will be able to get their hands on upcoming Bethesda and id titles and participate in the world’s largest BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) LAN party

For full details, check after the jump

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Juan and the Nokia Zip-Line Experiment

I spent most of CES hanging out with folks from Nokia Connects, and one of the activities we jumped on (literally) was a trek through Bootleg Canyon with BC Flightlines to do some zip line runs down a mountain.

As we’re a bunch of gadget bloggers, we had to turn it into a contest between man and machine…

Kinect and “Tiger Woods PGA TOUR 13″ Bring Your Swing Home

The latest instalment of EA Sports’ Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise is on its way to the Xbox 360 and Kinect, and is offering a completely new way for gamers to experience the joy of the links. Along with the ability to track more than 1,000 data points to accurately recreate your swing in-game, PGA Tour 13 also has what they call “See it, Say it” which allows players to say any commands that they see onscreen. We can’t wait to actually get our hands on a copy for a full review–but until then, check out the video below to see the game in action…