UIRemote: Universal Remote Application for iPhone

When several students from the University of Toronto became tired of having multiple remotes lying around, they decided to do something about it. Their solution to this problem came in the form of UIRemote, a universal remote application for the iPhone. The application allows the iPhone to control anything that is normally controlled by an infrared remote, thanks to the use of a custom infrared … [Read more...]

Reversing Google’s iPhone voice search

Google recently updated their Google Mobile App with a couple new features. Voice Search automatically starts listening when you raise the phone to your ear. Just say what you're looking for, and it will poll Google and return the results. The app leverages Google's voice recognition engine, which they've been training with Goog-411. [Andy Baio] has been experimenting with audio transcription and … [Read more...]

iPhone OBD-II app

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Rev by DevToaster is an application for the iPhone and iPod Touch that allows real-time monitoring of vehicle ECU data from the OBD-II port. Rev interfaces with a WiFi OBD-II dongle. If your check engine light is on or flashing, REV is able to check the engine code, list all of the engine codes stored in the vehicle, and reset the stored codes or check engine light. Rev is able to monitor … [Read more...]