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The Buzz
(School Library Journal Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge) Charlotte, the GameAlthough one may have thought that every commercial opportunity had been squeezed out of the beloved childrens book Charlottes Web
, turns out it aint so. Sega
has announced a video game version of the E.B. White classic. The game, which will be available in Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS, and PC CD-ROM formats, is due out this fall in conjunction with the upcoming feature film from Paramount Pictures. Gamers can play Wilbur the pig or Templeton the rat in helping Charlotte find her missing spider hatchlings. For more information, visit www.sega.com
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iPod Tops Beer on CampusAs if we needed more evidence that the iPod has achieved world domination, it seems that the device is popular on college campusesmore popular, in fact, than beer. According to the biannual Lifestyle & Media Study by research firm Student Monitor, 73 percent of college students identify the iPod as the number one in thing on campus. Beerfor years the traditional favoritetied with Facebook, the college networking site, registering with 71 percent of respondents as da bomb on campus.
Hear a Good ReadAudiobooks are nice, but a single volume can mean dealing with several CDs or cassettes. And digital downloads and MP3 players can also be a hassle for some. Now theres Playaway
, the first self-playing digital audiobook, according to manufacturer Findaway World. Not a CD or MP3 player and not software, Playaway is a self-contained, preloaded digital format audiobook that fits in your palm. $34.95$49.95. www.playaway digital.com
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Virtual Teen HangoutThe Lounge
(pictured below) is a virtual nightclub designed just for teens. Created by Doppelganger, an instant-messaging service provider, the nightclub is an online 3-D space where teens can hang out, listen to music, and dance, however mechanically, via avatars, which teens design themselves. AOL Instant Messenger users can connect to their existing Buddy List to coordinate club visits with the rest of their posse. Registration is free. www.pcdmusiclounge.com
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A Heart Monitor for Your Homeor LibraryDid I leave the iron on? If you ask yourself this question after leaving the houseand who hasnt?theres a new product called Home Heartbeat. Created by Eaton Electrical, Home Heartbeat
uses radio technology to let you know when an electrical appliance is on or something else is happening at home via a small controller or your cellphone. The product consists of a base station, sensors, and a Home Key device, which you program to tell the base station and sensors what to alert you about. Prices start at $175 for the base station and one sensor. www.homeheartbeat.com
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