The life-ruiningly fun game is now available at the Apple store and those who are fond of Homer and his family can now get to play the game for free. Yes for free!

Gamers can now access Springfield and take a look at never-before-seen scenes in Springfield. Fans say that it is about time that there is a Simpsons game for Apple users and as I write this update, many are now accessing iTunes to get a hold of Tapped Out.

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Ray Displays Pico Projector

One of my favorite accessories for my iPod and iPhone is my Pico Projector from Ray Displays. Pico or Pocket projectors are super practical devices that allow you to project at 60″ image from your iPhone, iPod or other portable media device.

The Ray Displays Pico Projector is multi-talented, whether it is a presentation from your iPhone or a movie from your iPod, the Ray Displays Pico is about the size of a large cell phone and is equipped with an LED light source. The Pico projects at at full 640×480 VGA resolution which is higher than comparable 3M and Optoma models.

The Ray Pico Projector has a battery that lasts about 2 to 3 hours, which is long enough to watch a movie or give multiple presentations. The Pico comes with cables to allow you to connect with your iPod and any equipment with composite video output and stereo audio output using RCA plugs. Also, the Pico comes with a very useful small tripod that screws into the bottom of the projector, very cool. I love products that come with bonus extras like this.

I give the Ray Displays Pico Projector four out of five stars.

Here is a list of my top 10 FREE iPod Touch Games and Apps

10.  iBowl- You can’t beat bowling for free…not the best game out there but it is a nice free game that is good for wasting a few minutes.

9.  Tap Tap Revenge 2- If you are fan of the Guitar Hero franchise this is a chip off the old block. Basically the same thing, but with 40 beats to tap to.

8.  Pac-Man lite- Classic arcade warm fuzzy feelings…for free. Who doesn’t like Pac-man? You can’t beat it.

7.  Jelly Car-One of the best games, hands down! Jelly Car will give you hours of fun and yup, you guessed it…it’s free.

6.  Bank of America mobile banking- I use this app everyday, I think that online banking apps on our phones will replace keeping a check register. Although I still think it is a good idea to keep a check register because I don’t fully trust computers because of movies like The Matrix and I, Robot.

5.  F Stream-Great alternative to Pandora…free streaming radio

4.  Trace- Draw lines to get a stick figure to the goal…it doesn’t sound like much but it is addicting.

3.  Sportacular-This is a great app to get up to date sports scores…great when you are out to dinner with your girlfriend or wife.

2.  Maze Finger-great graphics and addicting. You need to follow the maze with your finger and get to the goal. Once again sounds simple but it is addicting.

1. Words with friends-This game is not only a fun way to make your friends feel dumb because you know big words but it also improves your vocabulary.

I hope you liked my list but if you have any games that you like, leave me some comments!

iPod touch Protection

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The iPod touch is a great device. A pocket computer, media center and gaming device all rolled into a neat package. Although the iPod has the capability to do almost any function, the one area that it lacks is toughness. The wide, 3.5 inch screen in extremely vulnerable to scratches, dings and messy fingerprints. I would highly recommend using some sort of screen protection as well as an outer case to prevent against damage. Most people will drop their device at one point or another so why not have a little insurance. I have even seen cases where the oil and grease on people’s fingertips messing up the iPod’s screen digitizer. Below I have made a few recommendations on some cases that I have owned in the past and have had good results with.

1. SwitchEasy Rebel Touch- This case will run you about 28 dollars but provides great shock protection against unexpected drops. I also like the Switcheasy cases because they come with 2 screen guards and a microfiber cloth to keep your screen clean. For my money these are my favorite cases because the softer silicon case paired with the stiff plastic “ribs” gives the case rigidity without scratching the iPod like other plastic cases. Also, they just look really cool with the contrasting colors.
2. Speck Hard Candy-I have to say for the 35 dollars this case is a little pricey but I really like the design on the hard candy. I really like the waxstick white case. They are really durable and have a nice cushy inside with a tough outside… I guess like hard candy.
3. Contour Hardskin- This case is more of a simplistic design and I just went with a solid black cover. The cool part about these is that you get a hard case that is not going to scratch your chrome. I really like the smooth, matte finish, too.

I would reccommend purchasing a case along with your iPod just so you can get the Touch right into protection out of the box. Think of it this way, you wouldn’t drive your car without insurance so why risk having no protection on your iPod?

iPod Touch Timeline:

iPod Touch

Launched: September 5, 2007

iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-ever Wi-Fi iPod.

iPod Touch 2G

Launched: September 9, 2008

iPod touch (2nd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi.

iPod Touch 3G

Launched: September 9, 2009

iPod touch (3rd generation) features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen multi-touch display and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive. You can browse the web with Safari and watch YouTube videos with Wi-Fi.

iPod touch 3G Features:

Improved Performance

The third generation iPod touch — available in 32GB and 64GB models — is up to 50 percent faster than the previous-generation iPod touch. So apps launch faster and web pages load in a fraction of the time.

Voice control:  Say and Play

Voice Control knows the music in your iPod touch. Want to hear something specific? All you have to do is ask. For instance, say “Play artist Bob Dylan,” and iPod touch does just that. Ask what song is playing and hear iPod touch answer. Tell it to play your favorite album, artist, or playlist. Speak simple commands such as “shuffle”, “next song”, and “pause.”

Speak into the Mic

The new 32GB and 64GB iPod touch signature white Apple Earphones come equipped with a Remote and Mic. So you can reap the benefits (and the fun) of Voice Control even when your iPod touch is tucked in your pocket or bag. To activate Voice Control using the headphones, just press and hold the center area of the remote.

Performance and Graphics

The new 32GB and 64GB iPod touch models feature improved performance and support for OpenGL ES Version 2.0, which lets developers create games with superior graphics. So games launch noticeably faster, and you experience richer, more lifelike textures and detail.

Music

The improved Genius feature allows you to have iPod touch play more songs like the one you’re listening to. Simply sync your iPod touch to your iTunes and Genius searches your iTunes library for songs that sound great together for your own personal Genius Mixes.

• 1,750 songs
• 10 hours of video
• 10,000 photos
• Up to 30 hours of music playback
• Up to 6 hours of video playback
• iPod touch 3.1 software
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Nike + iPod support built in
• Built-in speaker
• Earphones

• 7,000 songs
• 40 hours of video
• 40,000 photos
• Voice Control
• Up to 30 hours of music playback
• Up to 6 hours of video playback
• iPod touch 3.1 software
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Nike + iPod support built in
• Built-in speaker
• Earphones with Remote and Mic

• 14,000 songs
• 80 hours of video
• 90,000 photos
• Voice Control
• Up to 30 hours of music playback
• Up to 6 hours of video playback
• iPod touch 3.1 software
• Wi-Fi
• Bluetooth
• Nike + iPod support built in
• Built-in speaker
• Earphones with Remote and Mic

Most of what you do online with a computer can easily be done on iPod touch. Built-in Wi-Fi means you can check your favorite blogs, write an email with a photo attached, or find out how to get to that new restaurant. When you think about it, iPod touch is a computer in your pocket. How handy is that?

Mail

Email on iPod touch looks and works just like email on your computer. And it works with the email accounts you already have.

View Messages and Attachments

iPod touch supports rich HTML email, so images and photos appear alongside text. And you see email attachments in their original formats, not stripped-down versions. Rotate, zoom, and pan in more than a dozen standard file and image formats, including PDF; Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and iWork.

Access All Your Accounts

Access your email from popular providers — including MobileMe, Google Gmail, Microsoft Exchange, Yahoo! Mail, and AOL — and most industry-standard IMAP and POP mail systems.

Compose Instantly

iPod touch recognizes email addresses in different applications. If you run across an email address on a web page or a map listing, for example, just tap it and iPod touch opens a new message and addresses it for you.

TypeSmart

With its built-in dictionary,* the intelligent iPod touch keyboard predicts and corrects words as you type, making it fast and easy to write email. And when you rotate iPod touch on its side, the keyboard instantly switches from portrait to landscape for larger keys and more room to type.

Search Your Inbox

No need to scroll through message after message in your inbox looking for the right one. A quick downward flick brings up a search field that lets you find email by sender, recipient, subject, or all headers.

Games for iPod touch are made to take advantage of its built-in technologies such as the accelerometer, Multi-Touch, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth wireless technology. The result is truly immersive game-play — whether you’re playing alone or with others in multiplayer mode. And with an App Store that offers thousands of games ready to download and play, the fun of iPod touch never ends.

Accelerometer

The accelerometer inside iPod touch detects when you rotate iPod touch from portrait to landscape, then automatically changes what you see onscreen. But the beauty of the accelerometer comes into play when you’re actually in play. For instance, in racing games where your entire iPod touch becomes the steering wheel. Or balance games, such as Topple.

Multi-Touch

What sets iPod touch apart from traditional handheld gaming devices is its revolutionary Multi-Touch interface. It means you’re not just playing a game; you’re interacting with the game. Turn your fingers into an expert skateboarder. Test your reflexes as you’re challenged to tap through the beats of a song. You can even transform iPod touch into a musical instrument such as a drum set or a guitar. It’s all thanks to the brilliance of Multi-Touch technology.Apple iPod touch 3G