Now available from JRH Flight Sims is the Homebuilt Flight Simulator eBook. This 58-page eBook describes the techniques and methods used to build a homebuilt cockpit. Included in the book are detailed descriptions, build photos and 10 scale drawings.

The JRH Flight Sim was built using off the shelf materials available at most home improvement centers, hardware stores and electronics stores. Standard wood frame construction allows the use of conventional tools, such as hand saws and a hand drill. The book contains topics from what to consider before you begin building, how to build the frames, panels and PC interfacing to hardware and Windows setup. Also included in the book are 10 detail and assembly dimensional drawings.

A couple who authorities say were so obsessed with the Internet and video games that they left their babies starving and suffering other health problems have pleaded guilty to child neglect.

The children of Michael and Iana Straw, a boy age 22 months and a girl age 11 months, were severely malnourished and near death last month when doctors saw them after social workers took them to a hospital, authorities said. Both children are doing well and gaining weight in foster care.

The Reno couple were too distracted by online video games, mainly the fantasy role-playing “Dungeons & Dragons” series, to give their children proper care.

Through a collaboration between News Corp.-owned Fox Mobile Entertainment and its acquired mobile entertainment company Jamba, fans of Fox’s The Simpsons can now purchase ringtones, voicetones, wallpapers and screensavers based on the series just in time for the July 27 release of The Simpsons Movie.

Mobile products based on the series will be offered through a single brand subscription dubbed the Yellow Plan, the first mobile subscription plan built around one brand. At $9.99 a month, subscribers can make use of six “credits” to purchase content.

Kingston Technology announced the availability of two new consumer USB drives. The Kingston 8GB DataTraveler II Plus–Migo Edition. Robust capacity and data synchronization software from Migo make Kingston’s newest USB drive the perfect solution for business professionals and consumers who need to share, store and transport large quantities of data. MSRP $154.00.

The Kingston DataTraveler 100 USB Flash drive. A new “thumb-action” slide positioned on the side of the drive makes retracting and protracting the USB connector a simple single-hand operation. The capless design houses the USB connector safely inside the DataTraveler’s casing. Capacities available include 1GB, 2GB, 4GB and 8GB with MSRP $19.00 to $116.99.

With more MacBooks and MacBook Pros being purchased for educational use, students and administrators need protection for their valuable investments. Perfect for students and just in time for back to school shopping, RhinoSkin offers its ABS Plastic MacBook Hardcase.

The MacBook Case features: form-fitting Design–the hardcases offer an original, sleek, form-fitting design that serves as a superior protective shell for MacBooks. Lightweight, solid construction–manufactured out of durable, lightweight ABS plastic, the cases are available in white or black for the MacBooks and silver for the MacBook Pros. Accessory case–this detachable case is suitable for holding chargers, cables and remotes. It easily slides and clicks into place on the hardcase. Computer accessibility–the cases firmly hold the MacBooks in place while offering full access to the screen and keyboard. Port access–drop-down sides allow easy access to ports and drives, eliminating the need to remove the laptop from its protective case. Ventilation–air vents on the bottom of the case promote maximum air circulation.

What is that fantastic smell? Is that a Burger? You guessed it! PDAMill has a great new Arcade Sports title fresh from the PDAmill Gaming Oven. Bowling for Burgers is on the menu!

Bowling for Burgers is their brand new exceptional quality Arcade Bowling game for Windows Mobile Pocket PC. Compete against the champion bowlers in a game full of Pins, Strikes, Spares, Gutter Balls, and Turkeys!

Bowling for Burgers features sleek graphics, fifties music and audio, intuitive controls, and of course, Balls, Pins, and Burgers.

People have always been the weakest link when it comes to protecting computers. The same applies to mobile phones. Despite companies’ attempts to create relatively secure operating systems, trickery and social engineering continue to manipulate people.

Runald acknowledges that some problems may be caused by unclear instructions on the user interface. But by and large, he said, security problems are caused by people ignoring warning signs.

Spb Software House has released Spb Wallet–a powerful Pocket PC data security tool. Spb Wallet is a safe, secure and convenient storage for all your important and business critical information, providing you with quick access to data on both your device and desktop. Data synchronization between multiple devices and desktops is supported.

VITO Technology has released a brand-new GPS application with unique features. VITO FindMe is a free GPS utility for Pocket PC Phone Edition that will help you and your friends easily find whereabouts of each other just by sending an SMS.

The idea is to send an SMS containing a codeword to a Pocket PC with installed VITO FindMe and receive back your friend’s coordinates via SMS as well. Input the coordinates into the search box at Google Maps and see your friend’s location.

Mobile Media Center is the cool way to enjoy the photos, songs and videos stored on your computer via a smartphone. Wherever you are, you can listen to your favorite tunes. Or trade photos and videos with your friends. It’s fast. It’s fun. And it’s free.