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May 7, 2004 |
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Take out your Aggression
This week's news |
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PRODUCT REVIEW
Take out your Aggression on your Palm
By James Booth
Are you the leader of an evil organization with aspirations of world domination? [Yes. Oh, so yes. --Ed.] Do inept henchmen and allegedly British super spies continually thwart your plans? BLiT Games is here to help, with Aggression for the Palm.
Aggression, from BLiT Games (see http://www.blitgames.com/), is a Palm clone of Risk, the popular board game of strategy and world conquest. Choose your countries, mass your armies, and conquer your neighbors until you rule the world or are yourself defeated.
Pre-war jitters
Your purpose in Aggression is, of course, to conquer the world. The world is divided into six continents comprised of 42 territories. With each player having their own color, the map of the world game screen strongly resembles the original Risk board.
When you start a new game, you'll enter the game setup that will allow you to choose the player colors and decide which will be human and which will be computer opponents. The computer opponents can be Neutral participants, who are merely defensive players, or enemy foes with Beginner, Medium, or Advanced AI.
The Setup screen also allows you to choose a Random Start and Quick Populate that make the start faster and more random, which will make for a more challenging game. You can also set limits on some game aspects, such as the number of Undos allowed and the maximum number of men in a territory. Figure A shows the game's Setup screen.
FIGURE A
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The Setup screen allows you to choose enemies and set options. Click picture for a larger image.
If you want to take over the world, tap here first and read the rest of James' review.
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COMPUTING UNPLUGGED NEWS CENTER
This week's news
Want to get the very latest mobile and wireless news? The Computing Unplugged News Center is updated every day with news of product releases, industry info, tips, techniques, and pointers to great mobile and wireless resources on the Web. Here's this week's news:
Nanobots take first steps
US chemists have designed the world's first two-footed molecular robot and taken it for a stroll in a lab dish. The robot's legs, which measure just 10 billionths of a meter, are the first nanoscale device to be capable of bipedal movement.
Electrolux Trilobite robotic vac
The Trilobite, from Electrolux, works via acoustic radar to work out the perimeter of the room you plan to hoover. Once it's worked it out, it then calculates the optimum time to cover the room.
New Excel worm
A new mass-mailer known as W32/Famus tries to look like a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file. W32/Famus-A is a mass mailing worm for the Windows platform that copies itself to the system folder as the file PentagonSecret.xls.exe, where the second extension is several white space characters after the first, in an attempt to disguise itself as a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet file.
Volume Logic top in iPOD accessories
Octiv announced that Volume Logic, the first audio digital re-mastering plug-in for the Apple iTunes player has won numerous awards, including the 4 ½ mice award from Macworld Magazine, April 2004; Top 10 iPod Accessories Award from Pen Computing Magazine, March 2004; and the 4 Cows Rating from Tucows, April 2004.
Photo wallpaper for Verizon
dotPhoto and Verizon Wireless announced the launch of dotPhoto’s new wallpaper application on Get It Now, Verizon Wireless’ virtual store. MyWallpaper offers subscribers the ability to customize their camera phone screen with their choice of over 400 unique and beautiful professional photos.
JAVOSkin For T-Mobile MDA II
JAVOedge has announced the upcoming release of a JAVOSkin case for the T-Mobile MDA II mobile device. The JAVOSkin is currently available for the Palm Tungsten E.
Bluetooth entering mainstream
Although Bluetooth-enabled devices haven't quite entered the true mainstream yet, they are poised to take that next step. At least, that is the opinion of market research firm In-Stat/MDR. It predicts that shipments of Bluetooth-enabled devices will experience a 60% compound annual growth rate between 2003 and 2008.
Patent ruling extended
SanDisk announced that in its case involving Ritek and Pretec Electronics, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted defendant Pretec's motion for summary judgment of non-infringement on the same ground that summary judgment was previously granted for defendant Ritek Corporation in October 2003. The District Court's grant of summary judgment merely extends the effect of the Court's October 2003 order to Pretec CompactFlash memory cards.
New Cruzer Titanium software
SanDisk announced that it is enhancing its Cruzer Titanium USB portable flash drive with two software programs that allow users to carry their Microsoft Outlook information, access and edit it from other Microsoft Windows-based personal computers, and efficiently back up their files from any source. The programs were designed exclusively for SanDisk and are available only on Cruzer Titanium USB flash drives.
TealAgent version 2.00
TealPoint Software announced the release of TealAgent version 2.00 for Palm OS handhelds. A conduit for news, movie times, stock quotes, driving directions, restaurant listings, web pages, file downloads, and more, TealAgent fetches and formats web-based content for offline viewing on your handheld.
Comcast Home Networking
Comcast announced the national launch of Comcast Home Networking, the home networking solution designed for the consumer who wants to experience all of the benefits of home networking, without needing to know technical jargon. Comcast Home Networking expands beyond simply sharing files and printers to a world that encompasses gaming, music, streaming video, and more.
IOGEAR notebook network card
IOGEAR's new Wireless-G Notebook Network Card's compact antenna board design appears to be almost invisible to laptop users when plugged into a PC's CardBus slot, freeing users from having to insert and remove the notebook network card each time they want to work wirelessly.
New ExpressCard compliance program
PCMCIA announced the details of a new compliance program for its high-performance, I/O ExpressCard standard for desktop and notebook computers. The program outlines the complete test requirements that give system and module manufacturers the right to display the ExpressCard logo, an energetic rabbit signifying mobility, fast performance and ease-of-use, on their compliant products.
Arcsoft DVD Slideshow
ArcSoft has launched ArcSoft DVD SlideShow, a DVD creation and presentation application for Windows. Users can create photo slide shows and combine them with existing video clips and PowerPoint presentations, then burn the project as a VCD or DVD movie, playable on a TV using most popular DVD players.
Unauthorized SMS messages
Siemens S55 cellular phones have a vulnerability that can cause the phone to send Short Message Service (SMS) protocol messages that the user doesn't intend. But first the user must be tricked into running malicious Java code to exploit the vulnerability.
mProve licensed by LG Electronics
Bitfone announced that LG Electronics has licensed Bitfone's mProve solution, which will enable LG to update the entire firmware image on mobile handsets over the air, with complete security and fault-tolerance.
palmOne CEO to present
palmOne announced that Todd Bradley, palmOne president and chief executive officer, will present at the JP Morgan Technology & Telecom Conference in San Francisco on Wednesday, May 5, at 10:30 a.m. PDT (1:30 p.m. EDT).
Corporate PDAs unprotected
A new PDA usage study reveals 31% of respondents store company-sensitive information on their PDAs, half of which operate without any sort of data protection. The survey also found that nearly one in four have had their PDA lost or stolen.
Fire-Fighting Robots
Israeli-designed and operated robots swept the 11th Annual International Fire Fighting Robot Contest this month, taking the three top prizes and six of the top ten places. Forty-five teams from seven different countries, including ten from Israel, took part in the competition, which was held at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.
Security for PDAs, Smartphones
Computer Sciences Corporation announced the adoption of a security system for corporate handheld mobile devices, provided by security firm Pointsec Mobile Technologies. In addition to using the Pointsec security for its own European staff, CSC will be selling the technology, which provides both secure authentication and encryption, to its customers.
palmOne loses CFO to SanDisk
palmOne announced that Judy Bruner, senior vice president and chief financial officer, will leave palmOne to become executive vice president, administration and chief financial officer of SanDisk Corporation.
Laser Keyboard for Palm OS
iBIZ announced the new Virtual Laser Keyboard manufactured by Enterprise Capital and powered by VKB's technology is now in stock and ready for shipping. iBIZ Technology is the first to launch this exciting new product in North America and will begin filling orders.
Fish Tycoon released
Fish Tycoon is a fish breeding sim where you breed and care for exotic fish in a true real-time aquarium. The game runs in true real-time, so that if your device is turned off or you exit the game, hours later small fish will have grown larger and new surprises await you.
Sanyo, Rayovac team up
Sanyo has agreed to work with Rayovac to develop rapid charging Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries.
Sasser worm spreading
The Sasser worm began to spread on Saturday, and unlike a virus does not travel through emails or attachments. Spreading by itself to any unprotected computer linked to the Internet, it attacks through a flaw in recent versions of Microsoft's Windows and causes the computer to shut down, then rebooting it, repeating the process several times, but appearing to do no lasting damage.
Sasser Removal Tool
In response to the spread of the Sasser worm, Microsoft has released this removal tool to rid your system of the nuisance.
eBay on the go with RIM
Abidia announced the release of Abidia Wireless version 2.5 for RIM BlackBerry. Abidia Wireless offers an auction experience that includes easy, on-the-go access to real-time information and visual images available from BlackBerry wireless handhelds.
Proporta Alu-Leather cases
The new Proporta Aluminum-Lined Leather Case features a new "Screen Saver" system, combining the classic styling of a traditional leather case with the rigid protection of aluminum. All cases also have individual cutouts providing the user with easy access to all the PDA's features including the synchronization port, infrared port, stylus, and stereo output, without sacrificing protection or usability.
Palm OS Smartphones preferred
Although the Symbian OS is the leading smartphone operating system in Europe, the majority of smartphones sold in the U.S. run the Palm OS. Ed Hardy of Brighthand has more complete information.
palmOne Press
palmOne in combination with Peachpit publishing has established a new palmOne Press. palmOne Press is based on a novel approach to consumer publishing: compact and colorful books filled only with tips and techniques that require minimal reading.
New SDIO Cards
Pretec is demonstrating 7 new SDIO cards at a retail conference in California. Among the products is a WiFi SD and Bluetooth cards that will be compatible with the Palm OS.
Apacer portable CD burner
The Apacer Disc Steno CP-200 is a portable, battery-operated, multi-session Compact Disc recorder. Its main use is to transfer image files or other data from flash memory cards to CD-R or CD-R/W discs without a computer. Steve's Digicams has this review of the Apacer Disc Steno CP-200.
Four charged for spam
Federal authorities say they have filed the first criminal charges under the government's new "can spam" legislation. Officials at the Federal Trade Commission told U.S. postal investigators they had received more than 10,000 complaints about unwanted emails sent by the defendants.
MAGIX MP3 Maker
MAGIX has announced MAGIX MP3 Maker 2005 Deluxe, the newest version of MAGIX MP3 Maker, the all-in-one music manager for ripping, converting and organizing your music files onto CD and DVD. MP3 Maker 2005 Deluxe cleans and organizes, adds professional quality special effects, burns MP3 and audio files, and even prints CD labels and jewel inserts to create professional-quality CDs and DVDs for your personal use.
Telecom using handhelds
Black Hills FiberCom, a telecom, cable and Internet service provider in South Dakota, will use TDS Recon rugged handheld computers to improve service call accuracy and efficiency. Field service technicians will use the ultra-rugged handheld computers to manage time more efficiently, reduce paperwork and control inventory.
Palm OS virus protection
FB-4 software is designed to prevent virus intrusions and malicious code on Treo, Palm, Samsung, Kyocera smartphones and standard Palm handhelds. The software works as an independent device protection module, and as part of the FB-4 Softblocks TM System, an integrated approach to helping individuals and organizations of all types ensure safe, secure mobile device deployments.
Austria Internet access
InfinitePhone.Net is helping travelers on their way to Austria obtain remote internet access for their trip before they even pack their suitcase through the use of a product called Toll Free ISP. Toll Free ISP is a true global roaming internet access solution for people traveling to Austria and more than 100 additional countries.
Hellfire: Apache vs. Hind
Astraware and Pazzazz Games have released Hellfire: Apache vs. Hind for Palm and Pocket PC, a helicopter-based 3D arcade action game that puts you in the pilot's seat of a state of the art helicopter gunship on a worldwide tour of duty. Hellfire: Apache vs. Hind features realtime 3D rendered environments along with stunning pre-rendered helicopters and enemies across 16 unique missions which take place across a global battleground.
New Samsung laser printers
Samsung has introduced several new color and monochrome laser printers and multifunction products to meet the needs of home and business users.
Texas school goes laptop
Every fifth- and sixth-grader at Johnson Elementary will receive a $1,350 IBM ThinkPad computer loaded with digital versions of state-approved textbooks and 2,000 works of literature. If the experiment works, the program will be expanded to other grades.
FoodExpert-ID Array
The FoodExpert-ID microarray allows scientists to genetically identify the presence or absence of 33 different species of animals in any food product.
New Zire handhelds
palmOne announced two new color Zire handhelds, the Zire 72 handheld, with a built-in 1.2-megapixel camera and MP3 player, and the Zire 31 for value-conscious students, parents and seniors.
Bluetooth Print Adapters
IOGEAR has unveiled the Bluetooth USB Print Adapter and the Bluetooth USB/Parallel Combo Print Adapter, which will allow Bluetooth-enabled computers and PDAs to print wirelessly.
Wacom PenPartner
Wacom's PenPartner is a compact pen tablet that allows you to navigate Windows and make handwritten notes using a pressure-sensitive pen. Targeted primarily at laptop users, PenPartner offers an alternative way of inputting data compared to a regular mouse.
DVD double layer burning
Roxio has released a downloadable update to its Creator 7 suite that will immediately enable DVD Double Layer (DL) data burning capabilities and allow consumers to nearly double the amount of valuable personal data they can record to a single DVD +R DL disc.
Mobile blogs
Mobile phones with cameras onboard are popular and weblogs, or blogs, are gaining in popularity. Now the two have come together in moblogs, in which people post pictures, text and even video from their phone.
Worm attack on SSL vulnerability
Security experts on Tuesday said they are seeing evidence of what appears to be a worm exploiting the recently announced vulnerability in the Windows implementation of the Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocol.
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