Posts from June, 2009

  • 16
    Jun    6

    Background Streaming Radio for iPhone 3.0
    16th June 2009
    Posted in iPhone
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    With the launch of iPhone 3.0 there are those of us out there doing our best to find all the features that are not yet known. I have been keeping one to myself for a few weeks and now its time to share it with all.

    Apple has announced the ability to do HTTP streaming of video. Little did you know this also includes audio. With this feature added to the iPhone I have figured out how to listen to many of my favorite radio stations in the background. That’s right, background streaming audio!

    Here is a step-by-step guide on how to listen to nearly any radio station in the world:

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  • 12
    Jun    0

    Real Racing by Firemint: The Ultimate iPhone Racing Game
    12th June 2009
    Posted in Games, iPhone

    While there are a number of racing games available for iPhone, Firemint, creators of Flight Control have introduced a new game, Real Racing [iTunes]. This racing game is the most realistic I have seen to date. Best of all the online community (cloudcell.com) makes it a constant challenge to be the best. Live online tournaments, tracking of best times, trophies, and championship stats, and sharing of race replays via YouTube make it more fun than ever to race on the iPhone.

    Below is an actual video of a time trial I actually raced. Being that this was one of my best times the video was automatically uploaded to YouTube to share with the world. Enjoy.

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  • 1
    Jun    0

    Dave Matthews Band: Live on Hulu
    1st June 2009
    Posted in Music
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    Tonight, June 1 at 9:00PM the Dave Matthews Band will broadcast a live concert on Hulu. Best of all you can watch live right here on mattraskin.com. Don’t forget their new album, Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King is set for launch tomorrow. [iTunes]

    UPDATE 6/2/09: You can now watch the entire concert right here on mattraskin.com. Enjoy.