 Written by Kevin Diep |
The Potential of 3D Apps  (1 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5)  Loading ... |
The concept of 3D media is not a new phenomenon. The idea has been around for decades and has been utilized in movies and video games for years. But why is it still a widely-appealing, highly marketable concept? It’s because 3D brings whatever we’re seeing or interacting with closer to the way we perceive reality. And although “3D” games and movies are visual deceptions, they bring the media closer to the world which we, the users, are actually a part of. Until recently, 3D media has been limited to the silver screen and expensive gaming platforms. The iPhone and the relatively new iPad provide new and unexplored ways of using 3D technology. Never before have users had the opportunity for so much 3D interaction. Both platforms give users direct visual and manual access to something that before had been at a distance to them. This is also new for developers who need to make their 3D apps as intuitive and appealing as 2D apps. Because these are uncharted waters for both users and developers, the future of 3D apps is uncertain. But since this form of display is so interesting, it’s worth speculating about the path that such apps will follow.
 Written by Sungtae Park |
YELP! on iPhone… (6 votes, average: 3.83 out of 5) Loading ... |
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Wander into an unfamiliar town or a district; you might not know where to find those. Yelp, however, is now on iPhone. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Sizing Up FIFA 2010 Apps (2 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ...Editor’s rating:
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With the string of surprising results in this year’s World Cup, soccer fans in their anxiety are sure to want to keep track of their favorite teams. Of course, there are several apps for the iPhone already available in the app store (along with a couple we’ve already reviewed). But which app is the right one? Read the rest of this entry » |
 Reviewed by Allison Wahl |
Amping Up Online ShoppingPosted in Lifestyle on 22 Jun 2010
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Designer clothes, fancy gadgets, and deluxe treatments were once reserved for the outlandishly wealthy. However, websites have begun to offer such luxuries at extremely discounted prices, making them more accessible to cost-conscious consumers. Two of the most popular services to do so are GILT and Rue La La. Of course, they have also made their way to the iPad and iPhone, making high-end online shopping easy anywhere and for anyone.
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Augmented Reality: Going Beyond What’s Really TherePosted in Education, Entertainment, Games, Lifestyle, Miscellaneous, Navigation, Photography, Reference, Social Networking, Travel, Utilities on 21 Jun 2010
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Simple were the times when reality was exactly as we saw it. Now, apps are introducing augmented experiences to what’s right in front of our face. By utilizing the iPhone camera, many apps enable you to see things that aren’t immediately there, be it stores and restaurants in the nearby areas, information about your surroundings, or explosions of cars you see that you don’t particularly like. These “augmented reality” apps show what’s there in conjunction with what’s not, and could very well be the future of how we perceive reality, by enhancing it with information, fabrications, suggestions, others’ feedback, and advertisements. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
Eco App of the Week: Green Meter (3 votes, average: 4.00 out of 5) Loading ... |
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Fuel efficiency is an increasingly important issue, not only for our environment, but for our economy as well. Green Meter is an app that is specifically designed to address these concerns by computing your vehicle’s power and fuel usage as you drive, in order to evaluate how your driving is impacting the environment as well as your pocket. Read the rest of this entry » |
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Written by Allison Wahl |
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Unless you live in places like southern California, the weather is something you constantly need to check and be prepared for. Even now, in the Summer, you never know when it will be blisteringly hot, horribly humid, or damp and windy. Luckily, there are some weather apps that can help you gather a more accurate daily outlook so that there won’t be many surprises (unless you like getting caught in thunderstorms). These apps are “what’s hot”: Read the rest of this entry » |
