Tamar Weinberg



November 18, 2009

Review: StarTech 4-Port StarView Dual DVI USB KVM Switch
If you're like me, you like using multiple computers at any given time, but you don't want to have one monitor (or two) per computer in addition to separate keyboards and mice. I'm a Windows user who wants to take advantage of using both Mac and Linux without extraneous ... more


November 10, 2009

Is the Wolfram|Alpha App Really Worth $50?
Wolfram|Alpha, the computational knowledge engine, has recently launched a mobile counterpart in the Apple store. Much to the typical iPhone/iPod touch users' surprise, though, the app was launched at $49.99. Some have claimed that the app itself is overpriced, especially in light of the fact that ... more


November 9, 2009

iCurfew Makes Parents Sleep at Night
iCurfew is a great $0.99 iPhone application for parents who want to be "in the know" about their children's whereabouts. In short, the app works by determining the user's location via GPS and then letting them send this information to their parents (up to three recipients can ... more


October 30, 2009

Zombieland is Surprisingly Enjoyable
I didn't have high expectations for the first iPhone game I played that was based on a new movie in theatres. Zombieland is a free app that actually does build momentum for the flick - though it's good for all zombie lovers alike. In each level, you're ... more


October 29, 2009

Comics Lets You View Comics on the iPhone/iPod Touch
I used to think of comics as something limited to printed paper. The iPhone has changed that mindset. Comics, a free app by comixology, lets you read dozens of free comics from the palm of your hand, with the option of buying a full-print version later. ... more


October 28, 2009

We’re Going to Help Find the Next Biggest iPhone App
Macgasm is happy to announce that we're media partners for the App Star Awards, a competition intended to reward brilliant upcoming iPhone/iPod touch applications. If you have an up-and-coming iPhone or iPod touch application that you'd be submitting to the App Store in due time, hold off. ... more



Run Run Sheep: 100 Levels of Puzzle Play!
Run Run Sheep ($0.99) is one of those games you hate to love and love to hate -- but it's all a good thing with the challenges brought forth with this game. Run Run Sheep is not your typical puzzle game. You're a shepherd, if you will, with a ... more


October 27, 2009

To-Do List Helps You Organize
To-Do List ($2.99) is a simple easy to use organizer for any possible task you need to get done. You can create categories (Work, Personal are in the system by default) and then assign tasks to do for each. Tasks are assigned to "to do," "to call," ... more


October 26, 2009

Tap & Track Aids with Weight Loss
Earlier, we reviewed the excellent protein-tracking app, Muscle Gainer. From the people who brought you that excellent app, nanobitsoftware.com, we'll now take a look at Tap & Track ($2.99), an app that's similar in function but perhaps more useful for those looking to diet or keep ... more



Glyph is an Exciting Puzzle Game
I've fallen in love with Glyph ($4.99), a puzzle game that's out of this world. The main game (Quest Mode), you need to save the dying world of Kuros by restoring ancient glyphs that are hidden under several levels of stones. You do this by removing ... more


October 23, 2009

Labyrinth Will Amaze You
Labyrinth ($2.99) is an amazing collection of playable mazes for the those who love a challenge. You may have seen labyrinths as a kid, but today's labyrinth is in the palm of your hand, thanks to Codify AB and Illusion Labs. In the former and current versions ... more



Read Your Web Pages Offline with Instapaper Pro
Instapaper Pro ($4.99) is the answer to the biggest lacking feature on the iPod touch, as it offers offline viewing for your favorite online documents. Simply register an account with instapaper.com, use the bookmarklet to add items, and once it syncs with the iPhone/iPod touch app, you're ... more