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iPhone eBooks and eReaders out Gun Games for First Time

by Jay Garrett on November 2, 2009

stanza_iphoneFor anyone thinking that reading a book on a small screen is a bad idea and the power of paper should never be overlooked then be prepared to rethink.

Whilst the Kindle, Sony Reader, Cool-er and even Alex are pretty certain of the future; Apple’s iPhone has stepped in with its own proof.

The obvious advantage with e-Books is portability – I am, at the moment, carrying around with me 15 titles. Which, even in paperback form, would way a considerable amount. Also, these books will not get dog-eared from being shoved in my man-bag!

The smartphone/web browser/gaming machine/iPod has gone and gone and added being a popular eBook reader according to a survey by San Francisco-based analysts Flurry to its achievements.

According to the report, there were more e-books or book-related programs launched on the app store in September than games.

This is the first time this has happened: From August 2008 to August 2009 gaming pwned the app store.

Flurry said that “The sharp rise in e-book activity on the iPhone indicates that Apple is positioned to take market share from the Amazon Kindle as it did from the Nintendo DS [with gaming]. Despite the smaller form factor of the display, we predict that the iPhone will be a significant player in the book category of the media and entertainment space.”

Personally I’ve just finished Metropolis and am now reading the Sookie Stackhouse novels via Stanza on mine – what are you reading on your iPhone and which reader do you use?

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MO:BEN – Lunchbox With Built In Heating

by Jay G on March 26, 2009

moben-portable-food-containerMO:BEN seems to be the ideal solution to the packed lunch problems.

I’ve worked in places where the microwave had its own microcosm of subspecies living inside it and the fridge resembled something from the Muppet Show as most things were covered in green fur so bringing in my own food from home was a bit of a hassle.

But in these times of the crunch, eating out every lunchtime is going to hurt the pocket.

Now, if there was a way of keeping my grub cool and, should I need it, heat up last night’s take-away how good would that be?

This insulated lunchbox should keep your food cool and, instead of facing the beasts in the microwave (or the queue to use it in my current job), to reheat your food you just plug the lunchbox in.

It even has a natty little compartment in the lid for its own cuttlery!

The inside compartments are all removable and dishwasher safe.

This design by Alex Cheong comes in several funky colours and all we have to to is wait for it to become reality.

via: Coolest Gadgets

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Speaker Buddies – Scared Kenny-like Kiddies

September 28, 2008 Click to read more →

Alex Underwood wanted to produce some speakers that are meant to capture child-like memories and emotions.
I think his councilor should take him to one-side as all I’m getting from looking into that Kenny-styled hood is fear and “I’m sorry – I wont do that again.  I promise…..!”
But there are some interesting design points other that [...]