[読んだ] MightyMintyBoost - DIY Solar iPhone/iPod Touch Charger - ecoINSITE - Elevating Green IT [太陽光でiPhone/iPod touchを充電]

MightyMintyBoost Solar iPhone and iPod Touch Charger
As the MightyMintyBoost guide points out, if every one of the 30 million iPod Touch/iPhones that Apple sold "was fully charged every day (averaging the battery capacity) via solar power instead of fossil fuel power we would save approximately 50.644gWh of energy, roughly equivalent to 75,965,625 lbs. of CO2 in the atmosphere per year.

写真の左にある物体が充電器ってこと?

[読んだ] Next-gen iPod touch already showing up in usage logs - Ars Technica [第3世代 iPod touch]

Next-gen iPod touch already showing up in usage logs

In fact, Pinch Media's app analytics spotted references to the iPhone 3GS earlier this year when apps began reporting running from a device called "iPhone2,1." In this case, the original iPhone is known as "iPhone1,1" and the iPhone 3G as "iPhone1,2"—meaning that Apple considered the iPhone 3G to be more of a minor revision, and the iPhone 3GS to be a more substantial hardware change.

Since Apple has traditionally released new iPods in September over the last few years, there's little reason to think we won't see new iPod touch models revealed at that time. Given that fact, it's no surprise that Pinch Media first spotted "iPod3,1" in late April and has seen the frequency increase significantly since late May.

これまで通り9月に新しいiPod製品の発表があるのではないかといいつつも、そのスペックの噂についてはあまり深入りしてないですね。

[読んだ] Can I use Bluetooth with an iPod Touch for Skype? | Technology | guardian.co.uk

Is it possible to get a Bluetooth headset to use with an iPod Touch so I can use Skype wirelessly?
Tim

No. Bluetooth can be enabled on a second-generation iPod Touch by installing Apple's iPhone 3.0 Software Update for iPod Touch. This supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) for transmitting audio, but not HSP (Headset Profile). In sum, you can use it with Bluetooth stereo headphones but not with a headset (microphone and earpiece). Apple has a table.

まだワイヤレスでSkypeできる環境じゃないんですね。
Bluetoothの関連製品を買う時は事前によく調べた方がいいということですね。

[気になるアプリ] App Shopper: iAssociate Lite (Games) [無料]


iAssociate is a word association game, where the goal of the game is to guess which words, or phrases, are associated to the other words in the game. Every word is associated to at least two other words, and the associations are meant to be things that you come to think of upon hearing the word.

For example, you might start off a level with for instance "Apple" which would show up with four different associations, Fruit, Banana, iPhone and iPod Touch. These associations would of course be hidden initially, so they would show up as "----- (5)", "------ (6)", "------ (6)" and "---- ----- (4+5)". When you would correctly reveal one of these associations then that word would in turn lead to other new words, Banana might for instance lead to Monkey, Banana Split, etc.

The game features multiple levels of varying difficulty, starting off easy with a small level centered on the word Blue, and then leading into larger levels, such as a theme level with lots of comics and cartoons associations and one that'll lead you from playing cards all the way to the moon and back.

Your progress in the game is scored according to how many words you have guessed correctly, or if you have words that you have revealed partially you'll also get points for those. By collecting enough points you'll unlock more levels.

Besides unlocking new levels with your points you can also keep track of how you are doing against all other players by submitting your scores online, this will show you your current rank in every level against all other players.

The gameplay in iAssociate is simple and intuitive, simply just click on a word to enter your guess. If the word is correct it will be revealed, or if any of the starting characters are correct, then those will be revealed so that you'll have a chance of guessing what it is based on those.

To speed up play you can enter your words by clicking on a word which you have already guessed correctly. If you do that then your guess will be matched against every word associated from that one.

word-guessingのゲーム。
語の関係性から推理していくみたいですね。

[気になるアプリ] App Shopper: Africa (Music) [アフリカの大地に抱かれて眠れるアプリ?]


 

★★APP STORE'S ONE YEAR BIRTHDAY SALE!★★

✔ Heal your mind and body with Healing sounds from Mother Africa.

Music therapy is a new form of non-verbal communication where people can now express themselves, even when words are or seem impossible.

So sit back and allow the music to speak for you. Positive and uplifting tones and rhythms.

Research shows that people who don't relax regularly tend to put on weight, have a greater propensity for depression and have more relational issues.

"A primary cause of disease is emotional stress and negative attitudes." (McClellan 1988: 109).

Avoid Stress and relax with Music Healing: Africa...

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The Africa App contains beautiful African style music and imagery to draw you into an instant state of relaxation. Guaranteed!

Go to sleep and wake up with fresh new sounds and music from The Africa App...

Enjoy!

NOTE: Tap the "i" info button for the sleep timer and wake up alarm to wake up to soothing music or energetic African rhythms. You choose from a great catalogue of tracks and settings. Also enjoy beautiful African imagery! Just tap the "i" button for your options.

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☆ Features
★ 22 Beautiful Peaces Included
★ Sleep Timer Fades Music so you can fall asleep with African Beautiful Music
★ "Wake Up" Alarm Timer so you can wake up to African music instead of an annoying alarm
★ Tap "Visual Escape" to be drawn into Beautiful African Scenes and imagery
★ Simple Interface, Just Tap to Start and Tap to Stop

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Reviewers of our Music Healing Series Say...

"Profoundly Soothing" - Kaliwind
"I Really Recommend" - Touchka
"I've never written a review b4 but this is BEAUTIFUL..." - BG82
"Wonderful" - Sames5
"Best Relax & Sleep Music" - Ally
"Love This App" - brwnsuga21
"Aural Massage" - Dakota Bill
"iLike" - Christopher Keith
"I Really Like It" - Shen411
"Soothing" - Sarahem11
"Super" - jake3
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*A music Healing African c.d. starts at 14.99 USD, for just a few songs. Here, you get more than 2 full c.d.'s of beautiful music + Imagery + sleep/wake software for only 4.99 USD.

✔ This App Has to be Seen and Heard in action so buy Now and enjoy!

いわゆるヒーリングミュージックのコレクションにタイマー/アラーム機能がついたアプリっぽいですね。

[気になるアプリ] App Shopper: SoundPad (Music) [今なら無料]


*** FREE FOR A SHORT TIME **

Play music - anywhere, anytime.

Move your finger left/right to change the tone pitch, and up/down to change the volume.

Shake your device to switch between different sounds.

Turns your iPhone into an addictive musical instrument. SoundPad is simple to use and has been made for music enthusiasts, suitable for children and adults as well.

TIPS:

① Connect the sound output of your iPhone/iPod touch to the mic/line input of your mixer or recorder (male-male audio jack cable required).

② Connect it in the same way to your Mac and setup as a real instrument in GarageBand to use all the effects and techniques there. You can even create music for the iPod or ring tones that way.

③ If you want to mix your own sounds check out our App "Synthesizer"

説明を読むとテルミンを想像してしまいますが、そんな感じなんですかねぇ?

[読んだ] FPN-TED.comは、最高レベルの英語学習コンテンツでは? [iPhone/iPod touchアプリもあり!]

TEDは、世界の超一流の人物が、年に1回集まり、開かれるカンファレンスです。

その講演ビデオが、ネット上に無料で公開されているのですが、この動画が、「英語学習の教材としての要件を確保」しながら、「2009年の今、話を聞くべき人物の、話を聞くべきアイデア」を紹介しているという二つの要素を高い次元で両立させています。

これが、いろんな意味で「最高」レベルの英語学習コンテンツのように思えてきました。「話す人物」も最高レベル。「話される内容」も最高レベル。講演後のスピーチに対する「取り扱い」も・・・。

面白そうなのでiPod touchに落としていつでもどこでもTED.comで英語学習できないか調べました。

そしたら、ありましたTEDアプリ。でもサンプル画像を見るかぎりではWi-Fi環境でないと視聴できないかも。

Webサイトでは動画をiTunesに落とすリンクがあるので、オフラインで観たい場合はそちらからダウンロードするのがよさそうですね。

[読んだ] iPhoneに雑誌を有料配信 電通などスタート、年内に30社50誌 - ITmedia News

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電通は7月8日、電子化した雑誌コンテンツを携帯電話などに配信する「MAGASTORE」(マガストア)を今夏に開始すると発表した。まずiPhoneアプリとしてスタートし、順次一般の携帯電話やPC、ゲーム機などに拡大する計画。約20社から約30誌の参加が決まっており、年内に約30社・50誌以上に拡大する見込みという。

コンテンツ配信技術開発を手がけるヤッパと提携し、同社の基盤技術を活用して展開する。専用ビューアーアプリをダウンロードし、電子雑誌を購入する仕組み。アプリは115円だが、無料版も配布。雑誌コンテンツは雑誌によって異なり、115〜600円程度。

出版業界が立ち行かなくなってきてる現状を考えると、電子雑誌への取り組みは当然とも思えます。
でも、もはや紙媒体でも「雑誌」という形態に疑問が呈されてる中でどれほどのインパクトを打ち出せるか、見守っていきたいですね。