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Hoover’s launches ‘Near Here’ iPhone app

Austin-based Hoover’s Inc. today unveiled an iPhone application version of its services called “Hoover’s Near Here.”

The business information provider founded in 1990 lists and sells company and industry profiles to sales, marketing, business development and other professionals.

The tool for Apple Inc.’s iPhone and iPod touch allows users in the U.S. and Canada to find information for companies headquartered in the same location as the device. Information for companies in other locations can also be viewed, including business name, address, phone number, Web site, industry, sales, employees and key contacts.

The Near Here App will cost $29.99, but is currently available for $19.99.

The company was the second in Austin recently to announce an iPhone application. On March 3, the Capital Area Food Bank of Texas launched the iPheedANeed application. The free tool features news from the Food Bank’s blog, a hunger stories podcast, low-cost recipes, Facebook updates and fundraising events.

To download, click here.

[Thanks: http://www.bizjournals.com]

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RedEye Mini Turns iPhone into Universal Remote Control

A new accessory from ThinkFlood aims to transform your iPhone into a universal remote control without being cumbersome.

Called the RedEye mini, the device plugs into your iPhone’s headphone jack. Once plugged in, it allows you to control any device that receives infrared signals, including TVs, DVD players, stereos, cable boxes and similar electronics.

Another advantage of the RedEye mini is that unlike other iPhone accessories, it leaves the iPhone’s charging port open, meaning less connecting and reconnecting of cords.

The RedEye mini can control devices up to 30 feet away and runs on the iPhone or iPod Touch’s internal battery, so no external power is required.

ThinkFlood plans to sell the RedEye Mini for $50 this spring but has given no specific details about the release date.

[Thanks: http://www.technewsdaily.com]

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