Three games I want to see on the iPhone now

Now that Apple has shown the world its plans for the future of the iPhone, I can't help but wonder what kind of games will be available on the device. And although EA showed off the wildly anticipated Spore, here's a quick list of some other titles that I hope will populate Apple's App store in June.

1. Sonic the Hedgehog

Who can forget that cuddly Sega character from years ago? Not only did the blue hedgehog enjoy moving quickly through levels, he offered a unique style of gameplay that made playing the title both fun and interesting. In a perfect world, the game would offer the kind of graphics we all loved from the Genesis days and use the iPhone's accelerometer to move the spiked one left and right, while the Home button would be used to jump. Reasonable price: £2.50

2. Super Mario Bros.

Call it cliche, but wouldn't it be great if you could jump through tubes and save Princess Peach on an iPhone? Of course, not every Mario title would be best. If you ask me, the only way to make the franchise popular on Apple's device is to bring back the old days of Mario ugliness and let me jump with the Home button while I move the plumber with the accelerometer. Reasonable price: £2.50

3. Pong

I know what you're thinking: "Pong? Are you crazy? Pong?" Yes. Pong. What if I said two-player Pong using the iPhone's accelerometer over a Wi-Fi connection? I'll bet that changes your tune. Here's my vision: you and a friend both own iPhones and decide Pong is the game for you (which it is). Upon downloading it, you establish a connection with each other via Wi-Fi and use the iPhone's accelerometer to move your paddles. Can you say, mega-hit? Reasonable price: £25 (come on, you know it would be great)

Source: http://www.tech.co.uk/home-entertainment/gaming/news/three-games-i-want-to-see-on-the-iphone?articleid=656725953

Lighting GT : First UK’s Electric Sportscar for 2008

Finally, lighting car company has released the first UK’s electric sportscar, the Ligtning GT. The focus point of this sportscar is not the top speed, but rather its electric power that will deliver 700+ HP from its wheel-mounted electric motors charged by just your home electric plugs. There is no price tag yet, hopefully we can see this car in a realistic version instead of just rendering. With virtually no polluting emissions, this energy-efficient car uses clean technology and will have the ultimate green rating.

Source: http://www.tuvie.com/lighting-gt-first-uks-electric-sportscar-for-2008

Novitec Rosso Ferrari F430 Race

Not content with its previous 656hp twin-supercharged F430, German tuner and Ferrari specialist Novitec Rosso has now upgraded the car to ‘Race’ spec. Power is up by an additional 51hp, giving it an Enzo-beating 707hp and decimating the standard F430 which makes do with just 490hp.

At the heart of the new tuning kit is a twin-supercharger engine with boost pressure increased to 0.48bar. Modifications to the previous kit include new turbine vanes and bigger water-cooled intercoolers. The V8 engine is further fitted with an entirely new heat-insulated intake manifold with larger ports and high-performance air filters, and a special air duct in the underfloor routes cooling air to the engine.

The injection system is fitted with larger injection nozzles. On the exhaust side, low-pressure sport catalysts work in conjunction with a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with electronically controlled flap ensure optimal gas evacuation. Weight saving mods include the addition of lightweight carbon-fiber piping and a new carbon hood.

The end result is a peak output of 707hp at 8,350rpm and 712Nm of torque at 6,300rpm. The sprint from rest to 100km/h is shortened by half a second to 3.5 seconds. After just 10.5 seconds the car reaches 200km/h. The 300km/h barrier is shattered after 29.9 seconds. In combination with longer gear ratios available upon request the top speed grows from 315 km/h to 348 km/h.

Complimenting the engine upgrade is a number of changes including modifications to the aerodynamics, tires, suspension and brakes. The body gets a new front spoiler, rocker panels and a custom rear diffuser. Upon customer request a rear wing can be added as well. Black-tinted taillights and lateral turn signals complete the tuned look. Pricing for the new kit starts at €51,260.

Source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/novitec-rosso-ferrari-f430-race/

New Pagani ‘C9′ supercar due next year

Pagani may not have had anything new for this year’s Geneva Motor Show but that doesn’t mean the Italian supercar manufacturer isn’t planning anything new for the coming year. Latest reports claim a brand new model will be launched next year and a new factory will be opened to boost output necessary to build cars for a worldwide market.

Production of the current Zonda supercar is expected to end within the next 12 months because its AMG-prepped 7.3L V12 will no longer be available, reports AutoWeek. The new model, codenamed C9, will instead replace the Zonda next year and will feature a new V8 engine. According to the source, the new car will be unveiled at next year’s Geneva Motor Show.

Pagani is also expected to be moving to a new production facility, which reportedly will allow it to lift production to around 60 cars per year from the current 16. The new C9 model will also be homologated for new markets, which means it could also be sold in the U.S. and Japan.

Pictured above is a rendering for Pagani’s most recent model, the still yet to be launched race-track Zonda R. The car will feature a 750hp V12 and will be produced in a limited run of just ten cars.

Source: http://www.motorauthority.com/news/supercars/new-pagani-supercar-due-next-year/

Another Touchscreen Phone But Wait, This One Has A Surprise!

Check out this concept mobile phone called the Mooon+. One too many “o’s” in there but I appreciate the clean design. It’s got that big gorgeous touchscreen, sleek design, sexy metal accents, and a digital camera. So what’s the big deal right? The mouth piece detaches and turns into a bluetooth headset. Ooh snap, I love it!

Text from the designer: an innovative communication device which has separable bluetooth headset equipped, and also able to attach the headset to the phone when it’s not in use, simultaneously charging itself.


Source: http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/03/06/another-touchscreen-phone-but-wait-this-one-has-a-surprise/

HTC Shift UMPC Now Available in the US

It took damn near forever, but the HTC Shift—the UMPC that was supposed to change your mind about UMPCs has finally hit store shelves in the states. To refresh your memory, the features include an 800 Mhz processor, Vista Business, 1GB RAM, a 40GB HD, Quad-Band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, HSDPA/UMTS, WiFi and Bluetooth. Unfortunately, it will cost you more than many conventional laptops at $1629.99.


Source: http://gizmodo.com/364946/htc-shift-umpc-now-available-in-the-us

PosiMotion's G-Fi: another WiFi GPS accessory for the iPhone

Although we just saw the Nav N Go / Gomite prototype demonstrated yesterday, a company called PosiMotion claims that it has the "world's first wireless GPS" accessory for the iPhone. To prove it, they've launched a two-page website. Fishing for some of that iFund dough are we boys? Anyway, according to the site the G-Fi WiFi GPS receiver will support the iPhone and iPod touch and is expected to ship this summer. Really though, how much confidence will VCs have in an upstart still running on the ol' Cingular network?


Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/07/posimotions-g-fi-another-wifi-gps-accessory-for-the-iphone/

Tata boss backs Jaguar F-Type

There have been plenty of rumors circulating about Jaguar planning a new lightweight sports car to rival the likes of the Porsche 911 but until now we haven’t had any substantial evidence that officials were even contemplating the car. Speaking at this week’s Geneva Motor Show, Tata Group Chairman Ratan Tata said he would be “delighted” to have the new sports car in Jaguar’s future lineup.

When further questioned about the car, Tata said he had a “strong view about it,” which leaves little doubt as to whether the car will be given the green light. Ford, which is expected to announce Tata as the official new owner of Jaguar and Land Rover any week now, recently invited Tata management for a presentation concerning future models for both of the British marques. Tata said that he would back all of the future model programs, reports AutoWeek. “What we see, we like and the technologies are very impressive,” he said.

Some of the other rumored cars include coupe and cabrio versions of the new XF saloon, a reskinned XJ flagship and possibly an XK-based sports sedan.

Land Rover, meanwhile, is expected to introduce aluminum construction for its next-generation Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models as well as launch a production version of the LRX Concept.

Source: http://www.motorauthority.com/cars/jaguar/tata-boss-backs-jaguar-f-type/

Samsung Adds a Little Elegance With The PAVV 650 LCD TV

Panasonic has added more TVs to their PAVV line, this time three high-end LCDs at 40, 46 and 52 inches. Incorporating a new LCD panel, dubbed "crystal rose", the TVs have slim-bezel cases with touches of red which at least makes them a dash more elegant than the usual run-of-the-mill black boxes. Samsung have also upped the eco-friendliness by avoiding volatile organic compounds in the design. The screens are 120Hz, full HD and use the Digital Natural Engine technology. They'll be available in Korea at first, then worldwide by the end of April, for between $3,375 and $6,120.


Source: http://gizmodo.com/364495/samsung-adds-a-little-elegance-with-the-pavv-650-lcd-tv

Nav N Go's iGO My Way 8 GPS -- iPhone, iPod touch edition

Here we go, the first honest to goodness GPS solution for the iPhone. Having already brought the solution to the PSP, Nav N Go have now worked their iGo My Way 8 magic into Apple's touchscreen devices. The prototype on display at CeBIT supports turn by turn directions and location finding via a WiFi key or fob. The WiFi key receives the GPS data and retransmits over WiFi while the fob offers the option to directly attach the unit to the iPhone or iPod Touch's docking port. Expect to hear more about these official 3rd party apps during our coverage of Apple's SDK launch event later today.

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2008/03/06/video-nav-n-gos-igo-my-way-8-gps-iphone-ipod-touch-edition/