Tag: Clouds - Latest Releases


EarthDesk 10th Anniversary Sale

Mar 28, 2012 - Xeric Design is celebrating the 10th anniversary of EarthDesk, with a special savings off the Single User and Five User licenses. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as dynamic, real-time global cloud coverage on your Macintosh or Windows desktop. It operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. This offer is valid only from the Xeric Design website from March 20-29, 2012.


EarthDesk 10th Anniversary Sale

Mar 20, 2012 - Xeric Design is celebrating the 10th anniversary of EarthDesk, with a special savings off the Single User and Five User licenses. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as dynamic, real-time global cloud coverage on your Macintosh or Windows desktop. It operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. This offer is valid only from the Xeric Design website from March 20-29, 2012.


Best iPad App for Kids: Nimbus Littling & the Flu from Nebtune 2

Jan 21, 2012 - Kids App "Nimbus Littling & the Flu from Nebtune 2" is hailed as "one of the most original and enchanting stories" for kids. Winner of Ebook Quarterly's prestigious "Best Ebook for Children" award. Nimbus Littling is a 2-inch tall Littling tween who fell to Earth when she was just a baby. She has long, brown hair and purple eyes. She wears a semi-transparent, starry hairband and clothing resembling rose pedals. As with all Littlings, Nimbus has a special gift.


Best iPad App for Kids: Nimbus Littling & the Flu from Nebtune 2

Jan 13, 2012 - Kids App "Nimbus Littling & the Flu from Nebtune 2" is hailed as "one of the most original and enchanting stories" for kids. Winner of Ebook Quarterly's prestigious "Best Ebook for Children" award. Nimbus Littling is a 2-inch tall Littling tween who fell to Earth when she was just a baby. She has long, brown hair and purple eyes. She wears a semi-transparent, starry hairband and clothing resembling rose pedals. As with all Littlings, Nimbus has a special gift.


Quantum Sheep forecasts Sunshine everywhere today for iPhone and iPad

Nov 18, 2011 - UK based Quantum Sheep has introduced "Sunshine - Here comes the Sun!", a unique and beautiful new game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Take on the role of the Sun itself, rising and setting throughout history, trying to bring happiness to the world. This is accomplished by shooting grumpy clouds, and trying to avoid setting fire to things. Immensely cute graphics, addictive gameplay and a huge sense of fun round off this addictive game.


Egg Ski Free On iOS - Will Eggbert reach his girlfriend Shelley Omlette?

Nov 11, 2011 - UK based Microlemon has introduced Egg Ski Free 1.1, for iOS devices. Control Eggbert the egg and enable him to ski as many Egg Yards as possible in 30 seconds. Touch and hold the screen to dive, release on an upslope to jump. Collect hearts for a temporary boost of speed and clouds for extra time. Gameplay is inspired by the hit game "Tiny Wings". Simplicity is key - the player never has to do anything more than tap the screen.


Quantum Sheep forecasts Sunshine everywhere today for iPhone and iPad

Nov 10, 2011 - UK based Quantum Sheep today introduces "Sunshine - Here comes the Sun!", a unique and beautiful new game for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad. Take on the role of the Sun itself, rising and setting throughout history, trying to bring happiness to the world. This is accomplished by shooting grumpy clouds, and trying to avoid setting fire to things. Immensely cute graphics, addictive gameplay and a huge sense of fun round off this addictive game.


Egg Ski Free On iOS - Will Eggbert reach his girlfriend Shelley Omlette?

Nov 03, 2011 - UK based Microlemon today introduces Egg Ski Free 1.1, for iOS devices. Control Eggbert the egg and enable him to ski as many Egg Yards as possible in 30 seconds. Touch and hold the screen to dive, release on an upslope to jump. Collect hearts for a temporary boost of speed and clouds for extra time. Gameplay is inspired by the hit game "Tiny Wings". Simplicity is key - the player never has to do anything more than tap the screen.


EarthDesk 5.8 Supports High-Resolution Cloud Data

Oct 21, 2011 - Xeric Design has updated EarthDesk, its award-winning, real-time dynamic desktop map, to support high-resolution cloud data via a data feed service. EarthDesk replaces your static desktop with an image of the Earth showing current sun, moon and city illumination, as well as global cloud coverage. The software operates silently in the background, keeping your desktop updated while you work. EarthDesk's dynamic desktop is continuously displayed as your desktop background.