4 posts and columns on guides

Passport? Check. Sunscreen? Check. Interactive Frommer’s Guide for iPad? Check.

in Product News on May 1 at 12:04 pm PT

Now you can ditch the dead-tree guidebook on vacation, if you’re so inclined.
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Break Media Makes Another Gaming Move, Acquires FileFront Networks

in Media on February 11, 2010 at 8:00 am PT

Last month, dudecentric network Break Media announced plans to start developing its own lightweight Web games. FileFront comes at gaming from a different perspective–it works hand-in-hand with the big-budget videogames for the likes of the Xbox 360 and the PS3.

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Apple Apps Ahead

in News on April 20, 2009 at 3:01 am PT

Apple is about to remove the shackles from developers of applications for the iPhone. While iPhone users have mostly praised the steady stream of games, guides and other programs released thus far, many developers have been frustrated by their inability to do more, such as allow users to purchase digital content within an application.

Unigo.com Gives Everyone a Say About College Picks

in Personal Technology on February 18, 2009 at 6:02 pm PT

Walt takes a close look at a a new, free Web guide to colleges–and mostly likes what he sees. The information isn’t just words and numbers, but includes lots of photos, videos and student input for most schools.
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