GameDr destroys recreation of youth

Parents, I've found a device that you will love and your children will hate. Just don't tell them you heard it from me, I have my geek cred to look out for. It's an evil video game timer called the GameDr.

It attaches to the power plug on your kid's console via a combination lock. Then you can program the amount of time left until it kills the power, losing your child's progress, and making him or her resent you. It will give them 10- then 1-minute warnings, so that's something.

Sure, they'll get their homework done, but is the rage they'll feel toward you for all time really worth it? We don't think so. But for US$30, you're free to disagree.

Via Crave CNET | via Gizmodo

Sonic the Hedgehog spins on to iPhone

Get ready to buy Sonic the Hedgehog for the umpteenth time--the original Sega classic is now available on your iPhone, and for the measly price of US$5.99.

The complete first adventure of Hirokazu Yasuhara's blue-haired speedfreak plays surprisingly well on the iPhone and iPod touch. You only ever needed left, right, and jump controls, so that's all you're getting on the iPhone. And they come in the form of virtual onscreen buttons.
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Coming soon: Ultrasone Zino headphones

We tend to really like Ultrasone headphones, but for a lot of folks, they're just a little too pricey. Well, the Germany-based Ultrasone has realized it needs a more-portable--and affordable--pair of headphones that will appeal to iPod owners on the go.

Enter Ultrasone Zino, which features an on-the-ear, fold-up design and some snazzy chrome trim. The headphones are due to hit Amazon next month and will retail for a somewhat reasonable US$129.99.
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iWakeUp Clock Alarm for heavy sleepers

Film collectors may remember a 1941 movie titled I Wake Up Screaming, which more aptly describes Memorex's iWakeUp Clock Radio for the iPod (S$138 (US$99.63)) just out in Singapore. It's certainly devious in intent since the alarm volume will increase every 5 seconds till it reaches maximum volume, enough apparently to wake the dead along with heavy snoozers. If intent isn't sufficient, the iWakeUp features a dual alarm system for different schedules, as well as 2.75-inch speakers to make its point heard loud and clear.
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Read the fine print on Apple's back-to-school promo

To help with the economic crunch, Apple is offering a special promotion for students or staff members in education institutions in Singapore. According to the Cupertino's Web site, you can get a free iPod touch when you purchase any MacBook from its Apple Online Store for Education site.

However, someone at Apple should have grabbed the dictionary app from the iTunes store before putting up this ad. Here is a definition of "free" as according to Webster's online dictionary:
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