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Shizen: Oceanscapes for iOS is relaxing and free

by Mel Martin (Dec 20th, 2012)

The makers of My Living Desktop for Mac OS X have released a free version of the app for iOS. Called Shizen: Oceanscapes, it features beautiful high-resolution looped movies of two tranquil scenes with audio on your iPhone or iPad for those who want some relaxation. The apps are ready for Apple's ...

Daily iPhone App: National Geographic Birds: Field Guide to North America

by Mel Martin (Dec 3rd, 2012)

National Geographic has just launched at new version of its Field Guide to Birds of North America which in printed form is one of THE references for dedicated birders. The app lets you carry around a tremendous amount of information in your pocket about the habits of birds, maps to their habitats ...

iLog holds up your iPad while you watch Ren & Stimpy episodes

by Michael Grothaus (May 25th, 2011)

In the never-ending quest to merge nature and technology, an iPad stand has emerged that would make a lumberjack proud. iLog by Twistedtwee is an iPad stand made from "carefully chosen re-claimed London wood," and it makes your iPad feel at home in any log cabin. The stand accommodates an iPad ...

Found Footage: MyNature Animal Tracks

by Steven Sande (Jan 16th, 2010)

I live in a suburban area south of Denver, Colorado, but that doesn't mean that I don't see animal tracks regularly. Quite the contrary -- our area is occasionally visited by mountain lion and black bear, there are herds of elk and white-tailed deer that frequent the area, and it's not unusual to ...