aTV Flash (black) for Apple TV 2G Now Available

by tomek on December 2, 2010 on AppleTvHacks

Fire Core has finally released the first beta version of aTV Flash (black) for the Apple TV 2G. It gives you a web browser with HTML5 support (not all HTML5 sites are supported yet), a Plex client that lets you stream nearly any kind of video from Plex Server running on your Mac, Last.fm access and some info on demand (current weather and news feeds). Fire Core promises to enable additional media formats such as AVI, MP4, MKV, DVD files and to support media streaming from most NAS devices (including Airport Extreme and Time Capsule) in the near future. You don’t need to be worry about the original Apple TV features, they will all remain fully operational.

The new aTV Flash is compatible with the 4.0 Apple TV software only. The new 4.1 software requires a few adjustments and the company plans to have compatible version available soon.

Note: before installing aTV Flash (black) your atv will need to be jailbroken!

Currently the software is for Mac only. Windows compatible version is expected to be available within the next few days.

For the current users aTV Flash is available as a free upgrade.
(Some instructions from the developer: After logging into your account you will have an extra download link for aTV Flash (black). Your normal aTV Flash license and download links will remain unchanged. Additionally any available renewal specials can also be found in your account.)

For the new users the software is available at the discounted price of $19.95 during the beta (pre-order) phase. Once the final version is ready for release the price will return to the normal level of $29.95.

The original aTV Flash is also being reduced to $USD39.95.

An iPhone Case That Opens Beer Bottles Too

9 January 2011 8:00 AM on Gizmodo

I’m surprised I never thought about this before. The iBottle iPhone case combines two of the modern man’s most used tools—his phone and a bottle opener—in one. This way, you’ll always know where your phone is when you drink.

It’s 20 bucks at baronbob for the iPhone 3G/3GS version. The iPhone 4 version is available for pre-order (for the same price) and coming this month. Hope that glass back can take the stress! [baronbob]

Cool USB Desk Mic

10 January 2011 7:00 AM on Gizmodo

Simple. A bit retro. Something I could see a future Conan O’Brien or David Letterman-style talk show host having on their virtual desk as they interview OK Go about the video they just shot on the Moon. The Meteor Mic:

Made by the microphone-happy Samson, the Meteor Mic is powered by USB, requires no drivers and as technabob notes has a headphone input for monitoring your work. What can I say? I’m a sucker for new things that look old (have fun with that one in the comments).

Available in April for $US99. [technabob]

Angry Birds Free now available on the Mac App Store

Angry Birds has now released a free version on the Mac App Store for those who want to try it out. A word of warning though you will get addicted and want the full version 🙂

Here are the differences:

– 12 LEVELS NOT AVAILABLE IN THE FULL GAME
– 4 MINI EPISODES
– GAME CENTER SUPPORT
– LEADERBOARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS

You can find Angry Birds HD Free in the App Store now.