A new JVC iPod's speaker system features a unique wraparound design, Dolby Virtual Surround, and a dock that like most docks holds an iPod vertically for music listening, but also can cradle it horizontally, ideal for widescreen viewing of video. The new JVC XS-SR3 surround dock is a sleek, glossy black speaker tube with a curved design that allows the iPod to nestle between the speakers. The iPod holder rotates for viewing video in widescreen mode and comes with four clips to hold selected iPod models. The speakers' powerful neodymium magnets ensure clean, crisp sound, while Dolby Virtual Surround creates the illusion of a wider sound field when viewing video content. Power output is five watts and the system features two audio inputs, one analog and one digital optical. A remote control is included. In addition to its function as an iPod speaker dock, the XS-SR3 can also be used as computer speaker system. The JVC XS-SR3 is available this month for $149.95.

With the new Belkin Bluetooth Music Receiver, you can wirelessly enjoy the music from your iPhone or iPod touch through your home stereo system. It frees you up from being tied down to docks and wires, and puts total control of your device in your hand so you can change tracks without ever getting up from your couch. Connect the receiver to your home stereo system with the included cables, and then easily pair your device to the Receiver wirelessly to listen to, share, and control your music from up to 33 feet away. The Bluetooth Music Receiver uses Bluetooth v2.0 to give you reliable, high-quality sound. The Bluetooth Music Receiver can remember up to six paired devices. Now available in the US March 2010 in Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia Bluetooth Music Receiver (F8Z492) – US: $49.99 Features Bluetooth v2.0 with EDR for superior performance Transmits up to 33 ft. away Includes 3.5mm-to-RCA and 3.5mm-to-3.5mm cables Compatible with all devices enabled with A2DP stereo Bluetooth, including: iPhone 3GS, 3G, and first generation iPod touch 2nd generation

Sharp Corporation has expanded its current range of mini component systems to include the powerful CD-DH790NH which boasts iPod and USB terminals. Delivering a powerful 200W total RMS output of clear, quality sound, the CD- DH790NH mini system with USB and iPod terminals features a top docking iPod connection to play and charge most iPods and video-out for streaming video and photo files from all iPods with video capability. The system includes USB host which allows for easy connection and streaming of MP3 and WMA files from USB storage devices, and a single cassette deck. The front audio input offers instant connection to other audio equipment. Excellent audio reproduction from this mini system is enhanced due to a powerful 100W per channel digital amplifier, combined with a five-mode pre-programmed equaliser and inbuilt X-BASS system. The two-way speakers deliver clear and good quality audio perfect for enjoyment in a cosy living area, bedroom or home office. The CD-DH790NH is environmentally friendly with only 0.4W power consumption in stand-by mode. The unit also includes an AM/FM tuner with 40-station preset memory and an alarm/sleep function clock. A full function remote control ensures easy adjustment and music source selection from the comfort of ...

EA Mobile today announced the availability of Need for Speed SHIFT on the App StoreSM. Specifically engineered for iPhone and iPod touch, this aggressive, high RPM game is back to invigorate screens with adrenaline pumping driving simulations, pixel perfect cars and a range of pro circuits from around the world. The Need for Speed SHIFT app allows players to enjoy an engine roaring multiplayer experience using innovative Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, and includes brand new features guaranteed to provide the most exciting racing experience on the iPhone and iPod Touch. “Need for Speed SHIFT brings the power and thrill of high-performance racing to iPhones and iPod touches everywhere” “Need for Speed SHIFT brings the power and thrill of high-performance racing to iPhones and iPod touches everywhere,” said Travis Boatman, VP of Worldwide Studios at EA Mobile. “The game delivers the full throttle racing and drifting that players have come to expect from the Need for Speed series, while offering intuitive controls, deep customization options and incredibly realistic graphics, optimized for 3GS devices.” Racers can hop into the driver’s seat in 20 of the fastest, hottest, most powerful cars in the world in Need for Speed SHIFT, and compete on stretches of asphalt in ...

iPhone fitness application developer Abvio announced Runmeter 2.0, the most comprehensive running application for the iPhone 3G/3GS. Runmeter turns your phone into a powerful GPS stopwatch, giving runners feedback to run faster and increase endurance. Runmeter 2.0 is the first iPhone application to offer built-in Twitter text-to-speech, so runners can hear Twitter replies from their coaches, friends and family during training. “Runmeter 2.0 is the first running app that you can control and use while your iPhone is sleeping and secure in your pocket or armband” “Runmeter is very easy to use, and it has more power than any other application and sports watch I’ve tried. I've logged over 250 miles using Runmeter," said George Ayoub, a runner and Runmeter user. It also is the first iPhone application with the ability to start or stop the application from Apple’s earphone remote, and the first iPhone fitness application to allow direct Google Maps sharing via email or Twitter. Runners can now easily share running routes with friends, coaches, running partners and their entire community of Twitter followers. And, unlike many GPS-based applications, Runmeter 2.0 is battery-friendly -- runners can train for up to six hours without recharging or using a battery extender. “Runmeter 2.0 is ...

With the national unemployment rate in double digits and talk about layoffs and the economic crisis dominating newscasts and dinner tables everywhere, it's no secret that today's employees and job-seekers are more stressed, discouraged, and drained than ever. To help people find work and career fulfillment in these tough economic times, Stephen Covey, author of the best-seller, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and Jennifer Colosimo, chief learning officer at Franklin Covey Co., have launched the Great Career iPhone application, which was developed in partnership by FranklinCovey and Signal Patterns. Buy the Great Career iPhone application at iTunes for $9.99: http://bit.ly/GreatCareer The Great Career iPhone app marks the first time FranklinCovey has brought its career building ideas to the mobile platform. The iPhone application is a companion to Stephen Covey and Jennifer Colosimo's newly released book, Great Work, Great Career: How to Create Your Ultimate Job and Make an Extraordinary Contribution. Users of the Great Career iPhone app can benefit from a wealth of in-depth, rich media content, combined with specific career-building exercises and other resources — all accessible and easy-to-follow right on the iPhone from anywhere. Stephen Covey, co-founder of FranklinCovey, said, “Now more than ever, it's critical for people to believe that ...

Namco Networks today announced the release of the highly anticipated racing game Ridge Racer Accelerated for iPhone and iPod touch. In this newest installment in the Ridge Racer series, the drifting continues as players use the accelerometer to control the car while racing through the track. Drifting allows the player to gain an advantage on the competition by not only blazing around corners faster, but charging up more nitrous which can then be unleashed. Ridge Racer Accelerated features 2 exciting courses (plus unlockable reverse-course play!) and 18 exotic cars with additional downloadable tracks and cars available at the Online Shop. An ability to paint the cars allows for customization. Future updates will include over 40 courses and 60 cars, access to the users iTunes library and Bluetooth multiplayer.

Handmark announced the availability of Funkyball Worlds for iPhone and iPod touch on the App Store. Funkyball Worlds is a groovy physics-based platform game in which players guide a realistically weighted Funkyball across platforms using a combination of accelerometer and multi-touch controls to roll, slide and jump through different worlds. “Funkyball Worlds is a fun, yet challenging platform game that successfully takes advantage of the unique device functionality and complements our existing catalogue of quality games in the App Store,” said Jason Ford, VP of Games for Handmark. “We’re pleased to support Gamelion in bringing this great new game to iPhone and iPod touch users.” In Funkyball Worlds players explore three worlds, each with multiple levels and varied challenges, traversing the platforms against the clock. Players must avoid hazards like mines and lasers, and use collectables such as ball launchers to complete each level. Funkyball Worlds also features an ambient music soundtrack created by Poland’s DJ Zombie, or allows players to play the music from their iPod in the background. The Funkyball Worlds App is available for an introductory price of $0.99 from the App Store on iPhone and iPod touch or at http://www.itunes.com/appstore.

MobiAppLab has released a fun, new ‘Magic 8-ball’ style iPhone app called The Advisor. The Advisor is perfect for anyone who enjoyed the movie or book “The Secret,” or believes in the power of the Law of Attraction (LOA). The Advisor offers advice for any situation and provides teachings about the Law of Attraction that fans of “The Secret” will appreciate. The Advisor Many people have a difficult time making decisions. Whether those decisions are small or large, consulting The Advisor can be a great way to break the normal pattern of anxiety or procrastination. The Advisor, which can be consulted with a quick shake of the iPhone, can bring the wisdom of the Law of Attraction directly to anyone with an iPhone. Fans of "The Secret" or anyone who believes in the Law of Attraction or who wants to learn more about the LOA will want to download this iPhone app. The app is designed to help break old approaches to dealing with issues and learn to look at problems from the perspective of the Law of Attraction. The more the iPhone app is used, the more the user will be in alignment with the Law of Attraction. The Advisor can be used for ...

<img src="http://www.desinformado.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-rally-app.jpg" alt="volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-rally-app" title="volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-rally-app" width="600" height="388" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10808" /> From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple’s online store today. Under the name of ‘Volkswagen Rally mobile – 2010 Dakar’, the application is now available free of charge. Before and during the Dakar Rally, it will send news, results, videos and background information directly to the user’s display. iPhone users will be kept up to speed about the Dakar programme of the five factory-prepared and factory-fielded Race Touareg vehicles from Volkswagen, receiving exciting insights into the rally world of Volkswagen Motorsport. The Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer will contest the off-road classic that leads through Argentina and Chile – running twice across the Andes as well as through the gruelling Atacama desert and the legendary pampas – from 2 to 16 January 2010 as the title defender. <img src="http://www.desinformado.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-app.jpg" alt="volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-app" title="volkswagen-iPhone-dakar-app" width="600" height="400" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-10809" /> ‘Volkswagen has always stood for innovations in motorsport,’ explains Volkswagen Motorsport Director, Kris Nissen. ‘At the last Dakar Rally, we were the first automobile manufacturer to win the event with diesel power and ...

<img src="http://trendynetnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/single-Malts-Matcher-Food.jpg" alt="single-Malts-Matcher-Food" title="single-Malts-Matcher-Food" width="600" height="314" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-379" /> Choosing a Single Malt Scotch Whisky for yourself can be intimidating. There's so much choice but not much clear information. And the head-scratching really starts when you want to buy the perfect Single Malt for someone else - perhaps as a generous seasonal gift. Where do you begin? You want your gift to be appreciated. You want it to show you’ve taken trouble to choose the right bottle. Above all you want it to delight, not disappoint. But how do we know what our relatives, friends or colleagues really enjoy and value? Now there's a way out of this maze just in time to make our Christmas [New Year] [holiday] gift-buying a bit easier. Malt Matcher is a new tool that cuts through the mystifying array of brands, regions, flavours and age statements that often face the Single Malt Scotch Whisky buyer. The Malt Matcher allows you to easily match a Single Malt to the individual tastes of your family, friends or colleagues. It means you can choose the right Single Malt with far greater confidence and, at the same time, demonstrate just how much thought you've put into it. Available online at www.maltmatcher.com  or ...

<img src="http://trendynetnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/wheremark-augmented-reality-app.jpg" alt="wheremark-augmented-reality-app" title="wheremark-augmented-reality-app" width="600" height="310" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-375" /> WhereMark is a practical application designed to enhance the way users experience their environment in everyday situations. WhereMark will find users their next meal, get them to the nearest subway, lead them to a museum and remember where their cars are parked. Users can even create their own augmented reality by  saving wheremarks that will help them remember a new nightspot or a favorite place in the park. The Visor displays wheremarks floating over reality; simply tap the wheremark for more details, such as address or phone number. WhereMark is a quick reference tool that will allow users to explore and learn with Wikipedia entries and local search. Explore the surroundings and augment reality by category: Bar, Dining, Museum, Landmark, Subway, Bus, and Train.  Users can also search the area using keywords, like books or coffee, and then call or get directions right from the app. When the perfect wheremark is found, search results can be saved right to the phone. <code><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y4MfQ8xehME&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y4MfQ8xehME&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object></code> As a travel companion, WhereMark will get users going to the nearest subway, bus or train. Access a ...

Speck unveiled the never before seen case design for the iPhone 3G, the Fitted. Fitted, provides the opportunity for iPhone owners to show off their own signature style and personality. “Fitted was designed with one thought in mind: How can we make the case as appealing as the phone?” said Bryan Hynecek, Lead Designer at Speck. “In the design of Fitted, our team asked how we could really make a fashion statement with a case and make it as elegant as any other personal style choice. Why wouldn’t people shop for cases like they would for a watch, shoes or some other fashion accessory? With Fitted, we’re giving iPhone users that opportunity.” Available in a stylish assortment of original fabrics, patterns and colors, the Fitted case series brings an authentic, custom apparel look to the iPhone 3G. The case’s form-fitting, two-piece snap together design creates a personalized and tailored appearance that, combined with its interior soft-touch polycarbonate hard-shell lining, offers real protection from the bumps and scrapes of everyday activities. The Fitted feels soft to the touch, while also offering custom-fit contours and openings that allow complete access to all controls and ports. Fitted is the perfect way to ...

When Foothills Regional Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Mike Anderson recently arrived at the scene of a car accident and found a person unconscious, he assessed the patient's condition and realizing he had little patient information, activated an iPhone to obtain necessary health data on the person's allergies and current medications. Since April, the Calgary Rural Primary Care Network (PCN) has conducted a pilot project using iPhones and unique software to provide secure access to patient data to physicians and other health providers outside of health facilities. At the Foothills Family Medical Centre, Dr. Tim Dowdall and the nine other family physicians volunteered to pilot and manage the iPhone initiative funded by the Primary Care Network. The iPhones have been modified to increase security of patient data with protocols that exceed those of banking machines and other secure networks. Also, even if an iPhone is lost or misplaced somewhere, no patient information resides in the phone. As well, a Patient Impact Assessment, a standard security review done by the Primary Care Network when new health technology was introduced, validates the company's security safeguards. The iPhones are linked with a state of the art software program that allows physicians and other designated health providers to pull information ...

Pacific Timesheet announced it is first to market with iPhone support in its project timesheet software. The company's customers can use now this feature to better track project and job time while on the road or working in the field. The features also allow for detailed project reporting directly from the iPhone. Pacific Timesheet CEO Pat Conrad stated, "A major challenge for our customers has been tracking and reporting projects on the go. Project time-sheets for iPhone will now be a management tool ensuring project teams are not stretched too thin and project forecasts are on schedule." A major challenge for our customers has been tracking and reporting projects on the go. Project time-sheets for iPhone will now be a management tool ensuring project teams are not stretched too thin and project forecasts are on schedule. Pacific Timesheet iPhone edition allows employees to track project time, comments and other attributes at any project level. A rules engine validates project time-sheet hours upon submission, ensuring that project overtime rules are followed and data entry is accurate. For any time period, management can identify project, phase or task overtime by employee or group. Bulk time entry allows field managers and construction foremen to enter ...