‘Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition’ Now Available for iPad [iOS Blog]
Baldur’s Gate II: Enhanced Edition, the sequel to the original Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition for iOS released in late 2012, can now be downloaded from the App Store.
The game, which has been made available thanks to a collaboration between Beamdog, and Atari, is a remake of Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn and the following expansion packs: Throne of Bhaal, Fist of the Fallen, Unbound, A Shadow’s Life, In Defense of the Wild, The Black Pits II: Gladiators of Thay, and Gallery of Heroes II.
“He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster… When you gaze long into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you…”
Kidnapped. Imprisoned. Tortured. The wizard Irenicus holds you captive in his stronghold, attempting to strip you of the powers that are your birthright.
Can you resist the evil within you, forge a legend of heroic proportions, and ultimately destroy the dark essence that haunts your dreams? Or will you embrace your monstrous nature, carve a swath of destruction across the realms, and ascend to godhood as the new Lord of Murder?
As with the original Baldur’s Gate for iOS, Baldur’s Gate II includes multiplayer functionality, remastered artwork, and interface improvements. Baldur’s Gate II has also been available from the Mac App Store since November.
Baldur’s Gate II can be downloaded from the App Store for $14.99. [Direct Link]
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Apple Updates WWDC App with Video Fix [iOS Blog]
Apple today updated its WWDC app, fixing an issue that prevented developers from being able to log in and watch videos from the June 2013 event.
According to reports on Twitter, some developers had been unable to use the app to view session videos following the security breach on Apple’s Developer Center that shut it down for an extended period of time in July 2013.
This release addresses an issue where developers were unable to log into the app to watch videos. Thank you for your bug reports and feedback.
Apple’s WWDC app was also used for the evasi0n iOS 7 jailbreak, and it is unclear if the new update also has something to do with that.
WWDC can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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CyanogenMod Installer comes to the Mac in beta form
Mac users no longer have to sit on the sidelines while their Windows-using friends install CyanogenMod with ease. Cyanogen has just released an OS X beta for its Installer app, making it trivial to flash your Android phone with a new ROM from the comfort of your MacBook. Just be sure to check out the compatibility list before you dive in — the beta won’t work with some Samsung devices. Provided that everything lines up, you can start downloading at the source link.
Filed under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile
Via: Droid-Life
Source: CyanogenMod (Google+)
Successor to the iconic Roland TR-808 drum machine teased in promo video
What you see here is a leaked image that claims to be the upcoming successor to the classic TR-808 drum machine from Roland. If you’re in need of a refresher, the unit debuted in 1980 and powered a truckload of iconic sounds over the past 30 years, including Marvin Gaye’s “Sexual Healing” and Afrika Bambaataa’s “Planet Rock.” Heck, it’s still getting plenty of use by musicians and producers today. In a video teaser discussing the heritage of the original device, Roland’s Atsushi Hoshiai notes that the outfit feels “it’s time to take the next step.” Near the end of the video, you’ll catch a glimpse of what appears to be the new drum machine — labeled the Aira — that matches up well with the snapshot. A green-rimmed black unit is flashed briefly and what’s shown of the button layout seems to match up with that image obtained by Attack Magazine.
Details are scarce at this point, but the big question is whether the Aira will be a brand-new digital version or a reissue that’s analog like the original. It’s also worth noting that Korg has gone analog with recent product launches, like the Volca synth series and MS-20 mini, so hopefully Roland will follow suit. We’re just days away from NAMM 2014, so the new unit may get a proper unveiling in Anaheim… if we’re lucky. The aforementioned video awaits just past the break, so you can have a look for yourself.
Filed under: Misc
Via: Attack Magazine
Source: YouTube
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:45PM ET
It’s Tuesday and time for the Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you’ll join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 8:45PM. Tonight we cover the news following CES, a wrap up of the storm, as well as a kick off of 2014. If you’ll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break — then do everything else you’ll need to do in order to be ready to participate in the live chat.
Aereo vs. TV networks case will be heard by the Supreme Court
Charter makes a $61 billion bid for Time Warner Cable, could be the first of many
CES 2014: HDTV & home theater roundup
Samsung: cheap OLED TVs won’t be ready for three to four years
iOS gets a Google Play Movies & TV streaming app, but it only works over WiFi
Sky’s AdSmart brings targeted advertising to your TV
BBC rolls out enhanced ‘Red Button’ features to major Smart TVs
DirecTV drops The Weather Channel, accuses it of loading up on reality TV
Michael Bay’s ‘Black Sails’ hits iTunes, Amazon and YouTube a week before TV premiere
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s ‘Cosmos’ reboot hits FOX on March 9th
Netflix plans season 3 of Lilyhammer, new show based on Marco Polo
Must See HDTV for the week of January 13th: Archer, Sherlock and The Square
Filed under: HD
Starbucks app stores log-in credentials, location info in plain text
If you’re concerned about someone getting their hands on your personal data, you’ll want to read on — this latest method’s an unlikely culprit. The Starbucks mobile-payment app is reportedly saving user data, including email addresses, passwords and even your GPS location in plain text. Theoretically, anyone with access to your phone (and a computer) can download your private data with less than an hour or work. Company executives confirmed the flaw to Computerworld, admitting that they’re aware of the issue.
Daniel Wood, a security researcher, first came upon the unencrypted information last year. He downloaded and re-tested an updated version the app, which Starbucks claims now includes “adequate security measures,” only to find that the same information is still easily accessible. A log file also includes GPS coordinates that are captured every time you search for a nearby Starbucks store. Of course, the global caffeinator’s mobile application isn’t free of other weaknesses, too — payments are processed by scanning an on-screen barcode, which can be reproduced and used to drain your account by anyone close enough to photograph your phone.
Source: Computerworld
Daily Roundup: FuelBand SE Silver Edition, privacy-focused Blackphone and more!
You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours — all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.
Facebook may launch a reader app
A report from Re/code says Facebook may be working on its own news aggregator called Paper. The app is apparently based off a failed News Feed project, but the social giant has yet to confirm any plans. Follow the link for details.
FuelBand SE Silver Edition hands-on
The FuelBand SE Silver is Nike’s latest addition to its fashion-centric Metaluxe Collection. Priced at $169, this fitness tracker may cost a bit more than its predecessors, but it’s got the bling to back it up. Click through for our hands-on.
Chrome data compression for iOS
Google Chrome is inviting iOS users to enable its new data compression feature, reducing data usage and improving security. Click through for more information.
Privacy-focused Blackphone
Spanish manufacturer Geeksphone says it’s working on a privacy-focused smartphone for release at MWC. The Android-based handset, called Blackphone, will utilize a “PrivatOS” skin to secure calls, texts and web browsing. Follow the link for details.
Filed under: Misc
Google Launches ‘Google Play Movies & TV’ App, iOS Chromecast Users Gain Alternative to iTunes
Google today released Google Play Movies & TV for iOS, allowing iPhone and iPad users to watch movies and TV shows that have been purchased on Google Play. In addition to providing a way for iOS users to stream Google Play content directly to their devices, the app is also a boon for Chromecast users, as it will let them stream movies and TV shows purchased from Google Play to the device.
Watch your favorite movies and shows instantly on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from wherever you are. Buy or rent movies by visiting Google Play Store on any computer and watch them from any device over Wi-Fi using the Google Play Movies & TV app.
Limited content for iOS users has been an issue for Chromecast since the device was first launched in July. Designed to compete with the Apple TV and Roku set top boxes, Chromecast users on iOS have been restricted to movie and TV content from apps like Netflix and YouTube that have implemented Chromecast support, while Android users have had prior access to movies and television shows from the Android version of Google Play Movies & TV. Other apps, like HBO GO and Hulu Plus have implemented Chromecast support since the device was launched, but it still lacked a comprehensive alternative to iTunes.
With the addition of Google Play Movies and TV to iOS, Chromecast users have a much larger library of content to access, which puts the device more on par with the Apple TV. The Apple TV has long had support for iTunes, which gives users the opportunity to purchase movies and television shows. Chromecast users, like iTunes users, can now access a service that provides a wide range of movie and TV show downloads.
iOS users cannot purchase content directly within the Google Play Movies and TV app due to Apple’s restrictions, so movies and and shows will need to be purchased on the Google Play Store on a computer before the content can be accessed within the iOS app to be streamed to a television.
As noted by Gizmodo, content sent to Chromecast from the Google Play Movies and TV app will be in full HD, but content viewed on an iPhone will be limited to standard definition. There are a few other drawbacks with the app as well — content can only be streamed over Wi-Fi and there is no option for offline viewing.
Google Play Movies & TV joins Google Play Books and Google Play Music as the third Google Play app available on iOS.
Google’s Chromecast can be purchased directly from Google for $35 and it is also available from a number of third party retailers like Amazon and Best Buy. Google Play Movies & TV can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
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Dodge NSA Surveillance with the Android Powered ‘Blackphone’
Humans are so dependent on technology to get through the day, some of us wonder how we were able to manage in the past. With that dependence though, we have sacrificed one crucial part of our lives. Privacy. Privacy is one of those things we claim we all want, yet we post our lives away on various social media platforms. But then there are many of us that try to be as private as possible, but in trying to do so, we still have to utilize the messaging tools that are made available to us to communicate with our fellow humans. Sadly, this means someone with certain powers at their disposal, can peak in on those private moments.
So in comes the Blackphone. A new Android powered device, that is set on keeping those NSA boys out of our business. The phone was developed by Silent Circle and Geeksphone, and it runs a version of Android called PrivatOS. The OS is specifically designed to hide our digital footprint, and the company claims that you can make calls, send messages, and transfer files, without anyone eves dropping in. The company plans on showing off more about the Blackphone at MWC in Barcelona this year.
If you want hear more about the new phone, check out the video below to hear the developers talk about what they are setting out to do with the phone.
Source: Droid-Life
Adafruit shows how to make your own touchscreen camera using Raspberry Pi (video)
Do you like the idea of building your own digital camera, but want something a little more sophisticated than Ikea’s cardboard cam? Adafruit will be happy to help you out. It has posted instructions for making a point-and-shoot using little more than a Raspberry Pi, its matching camera module and Adafruit’s PiTFT touchscreen. The resulting device won’t rival any modern point-and-shoot for quality, but it’s truly usable — you can even slap on a WiFi adapter to upload shots to Dropbox. Whatever your experience with DIY photography, you’ll find everything you need to know at the source link.
Filed under: Cameras
Via: Raspberry Pi
Source: Adafruit
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