Scared of flying? There's an app for that. Virgin Atlantic has created the Flying Without Fear Course app that reassures those who are afraid of airline travel. People scared of flying can now press a button on their iPhone to help them deal with their panic. The app will help people overcome fear from strange noises on a plane to fear of it losing control. The airline developed the app with Mental Workout, a company developing software to help people resolve issues and increase mental performance. The Flying Without Fear app also has an introduction by Branson, a video-based in-flight explanation of a flight, frequently asked questions, relaxation exercises and a

I guess when broadcast news starts reporting that iPhone Apps are addictive - you know that it must be a slow news day. I caught this in a cab on Taxi TV while heading downtown and it was probably one of the dumbest things I have watching in a long time. This 2 minute news blurb on how iPhone Apps are addictive. I honestly couldn't believe how staged this 'news' piece looked and how they could get some quack specialist to actually comment on such a topic. Then the media wants to know why they are slowly becoming irrelevant. Check out the

The CyberGlove II may not make a fashion statement but it sure would shame the Powerglove.  CyberGlove II is a wireless data glove that accurately captures the movement of a user's fingers and hand, and, in conjunction with the software, maps the movement to a graphical hand on the computer screen, allowing users to "reach in and manipulate" digital objects as if they were physical objects. The CyberGlove II is made of stretch fabric for comfort and a mesh so your hand can breathe. The 18-sensor CyberGlove II also has open fingertips allowing you to easily type and write. You won't find apps that works with this hand just in your average Best Buy. CyberGlove Systems offers virtual software that will bring the glove to life. Pricing is not publicly available so you will have to inquire if your interested.

Debuting today is mSpot Mobile Movies. This gives smartphone users the ability to stream full-length feature movies directly to their handsets.  The service is now available on all four major U.S. carriers and is supported by the iPhone, Blackberry, Palm, and Windows Mobile phones. Initially this service was only available to those using Sprint and Bell Mobility. "In order to access this service, consumers go to m.mSpot.com on their phone, and use a credit card to purchase individual movies for $4.99 each (with a 48 to 72 hour rental period on average), or subscribe to a monthly Movie Club membership at $9.99, $12.99 or $15.99 per month."

This week I met with Intel and Microsoft to discuss the upcoming Windows 7 launch. I've been testing out the latest release candidate for sometime now, and have been very impressed. Certainly, the new UI changes are spiffy, but what has impressed me most is how fast and responsive the OS feels - more so than my experiences with Vista, and even Windows XP. Granted, I am using a Core 2 Duo 3.06ghz system, which although already a year old, it is still considered to be a pretty fast processor. At the meeting, Intel told me that they have worked very closely with Microsoft so that Windows 7 could maximize the potential out of Intel's processors. Unlike in previous Windows Operating systems, Windows 7 truly knows how to utilize every single core in your system. There have been core kernel improvements made in Wind0ws 7 that increase the performance of apps running on multicore CPUs. Is this part of the reason why I've noticed that Windows 7 is snappier to use than Windows XP and Vista? Definitely.

We are half way through fashion week and what geeky fashionista wouldn't love to dress up their Windows Mobile phone. Diane von Furstenberg, Vera Wang, Isaac Mizrahi, Rock & Republic, and Ron Arad have each made their own designer theme for your smartphone. Each one has a custom palette and wallpaper that will work on any Windows Mobile running 6.5. Download them all for free on October 6th from the Windows Marketplace for Mobile.

Sadly, gadgets got a bad wrap this week when good equipment was used for bad deeds with that whole Erin Andrews incident. However that won't stop companies from coming out with more products aimed at tracking and invading people's privacy, which could be used in the wrong way. Now FlexiSPY has released their already controversial software for the iPhone 3G/3G S. Remotely read SMS, see call logs, listen in on phone calls, and track the location of a person with their built in GPS tracker software. You can even log emails and remotely control the targeted phone with SMS commands. The person ...

Another awesome gift for iPhone 3G and 3G S users is the launch of the NAVIGON iPhone GPS Navigation App called MobileNavigator iPhone for North America. With the release of this software - your iPhone has truly been converted to a full fledged GPS navigation system. Tom Tom and MIO must be shaking in their boots right about now. There are no subscription fees but it will cost you $99.99 for this App - probably one of the more pricier ones out there, but understandably so. However until August 15th it will be available for a promotional price of $69.99. iPhone users will be able to ...

I'm not sure if this is a completely genius App or completely stupid one. The iSamurai App for those who didn't know is a game that transforms your iPhone or iPod touch into a Wii like device over Wi-Fi that lets people cling and clang like if they were playing with real swords. With the latest update - iSamurai Bluetooth doesn't require you or a bud to be connected via Wi-Fi in order to play but connect over bluetooth. "Using the iPhone's new Bluetooth capabilities, developers can now make multiplayer games that don't need a Wi-Fi connection," said Robert Hogg, CEO and founder of Toy Kite Software. "And with iSamurai that means gamers can have a real life sword fight at the park, in line at the movies, or anywhere!"  I can already see the iPhones flying out of hands and dying a

Most Mac users own Microsoft Office, but most of us rarely break out of our normal routines to see what other tools Microsoft Office 2008 has to offer, other than the usual make a Word document, Excel spreadsheet or Powerpoint presentation. It turns out that Microsoft Office also offers a world of organizational capabilities. The Mactopia web site has a new video up with Peter Walsh, where he shows Office users how to utilize Office as a "digital organizational hub". This is worth checking out if you're looking to get the most for your money out of your Office for Mac purchase.

What better way to celebrate Hello Kitty's 35th Anniversary then with an iPhone /iPod Touch App. Recently released are three new apps for all the Hello Kitty fans to love. The first App is the Hello Kitty Anniversary App which will countdown to when she turns 35 on November 1st 2009, profiles her friends, updates you on the latest Hello Kitty News, and offers a commemorative movie 'Hello Kitty Colors".  The best part - this App is free!  If you want to shell out $2.99 then there is the iHello Kitty Tokyo App and Hello Kitty Camera. The iHello App will let you dress Hello Kitty up in what's hip in Japanese culture. Does Gothic or Harajuku Hello Kitty sound

If you're planning on traveling this summer - especially overseas, brace yourself.  Renting a phone, using a hotel's phone, or buying prepaid sim cards, all end up being very expensive. Likewise, if you have a loved one who will be traveling, you're likely to rack up a big bill on all those long distance calls to them. That is where Skype's Unlimited World plan comes in. For $12.95 a month, you can make unlimited calls to landlines in over 40 countries worldwide. Voicemail is also included with the plan. All you'll need is an internet connection, and the easy to use Skype software to get up and running. We ...

When you delete a file, it never really disappears forever (except for when it's your term paper, the night before the due date). So if you are a spy or a cheating spouse, how can you get rid of any incriminating files for good? Windows users can download and install SDelete, a free app that can overwrite the contents of free space on your disk in order to prevent deleted or encrypted files from being able to be recovered. Once you've downloaded SDelete you'll have to get down and dirty and run the following command: sdelete -z C:

Whenever a new feature-packed computer or cellphone comes out I always ask "Does it go to the bathroom too?" Well with the iPoop, it sorta does. This new app will allow folks to evaluate their poo and determine whether they are on a healthy diet or not. You are encouraged to do number 2 and then stare at it and compare it to three categories: frequency, color and shape.  Depending on your entry, the App will tell you if you should make any corrections to improve your health. I can picture many iPhones falling into toliet bowls after this App is installed.

I guess there really is an App for everything, want to get a smokin' bod and a killer new hair color well there are two iPhone Apps that should help you out. ColorTry and WeightMirror will both help you see before and after shots of what you would look like either slimmer or with a different hair color. ColorTry is an easy enough app that allows you to take a picture of yourself and then alter the color of your hair with the color hair palate. In a quick second you'll get to see if blonds really do have more fun. WeightMirror is ...

If you've ever wanted to make your own video podcast with professional special effects, Instant Video Presenter is an easy way for average folks to go about it. The software lets you create newsroom-style videos without the hassle that would otherwise ordinarily be involved in such a production. The software is designed to take you through the process of recording your video and then it prepares it so that the video is immediately ready to be sent via email, uploaded to somewhere on the internet or burned to a CD. The software uses green screen technology to create "weatherman" style videos with cool backdrops. You can capture a presenter ...

When you think of Black and Decker - MP3 player compatibility doesn't usually come to mind. More like the Dust Buster does. But like every other company in the world, they too are jumping on the digital audio bandwagon. The Power To Go - Power Supply/Digital Radio isn't meant to jump start your car, but actually power up your smaller gadgets when you run out of juice. It has two 120V AC outlets, built-in rechargeable battery up to 12 hours, and built-in LED area lights for use in emergencies. The biggest coup is that that it has a MP3 player compartment with a USB port to play ...

Feeling a bit down and out these days. It could be the economy or maybe the thought of going on a diet after a long winter stuffing your face makes you depressed.  So why not turn your DVD player and TV into the ultimate mood enhancing machine. Just pop in this DVD into your player and it rotates through soothing colors that should bring upon a pleasant mood. Is one particular color making you happy? Then pause the player and savor the hues. If it doesn't do anything for you it will certainly make for a great party enhancement the next time you have friends over for drinks. The ...

Ever wonder how much time you spend a day doing nonsense and not actually your work? Well with ManicTime you can track which apps you use most, how long you actually are on the computer or specific things you are doing.... like checking this blog for updates... ManicTime is meant to be a personal time management software, but it's a unique way to truly see if you accomplish anything useful within the day and also see how many hours you really spend one Facebook or Twitter. The software is free but sadly only compatible with Windows. Pray, your employer doesn't find out about it.

We headed over to this weekend's Comic-Con '09 at the Javitz Center in New York, in search of some gadgetry. Unfortunately we were rather disappointed by the gadget turn out, granted it is a convention centered on Comics, Manga and other geeky stuff - But we figured we'd find something tech-worthy. Regardless, we can't help but show off some of the awesomely geeky costumes that some attendees were wearing on the show floor. [gallery=112] However, what we did discover that was tech worthy, was on the software side of things. It turns out that there are a whole bunch of programs out there that are designed to help geeky creative folk become ...

Even though YouSendIt might not offer the biggest file size limit at just 100mb, YouSendIt is one of the most popular free file transfer services on the internet. Perhaps because it was one of the first ones on the block. I had actually moved on to to drop.io and sendspace, but I might be moving back to YouSendIt now because of these great free plugins they're offering. If you register with YouSendIt, you can take advantage of several plugins which let you send large files directly from any of the following software: Adobe Acrobat, Aperture, CorelDRAW, Final Cut Pro, iPhoto, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Photoshop, and PaperPort. ...