Freeverse

Freeverse announces the immediate availability of version 2.0.3 of BumperCar, their award winning browser for kids.

Based on the Safari engine, BumperCar offers the simplest to use and most extensive range of parental controls for Mac users.

Changes include:

-A new menu item: "Add to Blacklist", which adds the address in the frontmost window to the blacklist (After asking for the password). The window containing that page will then close.

-The use timer now counts the entire time the browser has been running, instead of ommiting idle time.

-There is a new checkbox in the advanced prefs: "Whitelist overrides content protection", defaulting to off. If this is checked, then a site that appears on the whitelist but also contains curse words or high ratings will not be blocked. If it is not checked, then the curse filter will overrule the whitelist and block the page.

Freeverse will be showing off their award winning web browser for kids, BumperCar at the National Education and Computing Conference in New Orleans this week. (NECC)

If you're in New Orleans, please stop by Booth 2552, say Hi and get a demo of BumperCar in action!

We've just released a 30 day trial for our new children's web browser, BumperCar. The demo is not crippled in any way, but will overlay the word "Trial" upon all browser windows. Also, this demo does not include any of the full version's bundled games.

The download clocks in at 14.51 MB, and is available for OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.X. BumperCar is available for order from the Freeverse Store or is available from fine Mac software retailers everywhere.

New York -- April 20, 2004 -- Freeverse Software today announced that BumperCar has begun shipping to retail outlets in North America. Designed to be both fun for kids and reassuring for parents and teachers, BumperCar filters objectionable web content, limits the sharing of personal information, (such as a child's address or phone number), and offers unprecedented parental controls.

Recipient of a coveted MacWorld "Best of Show" award, BumperCar is the single best tool to help manage your child's web experience. BumperCar offers simple "Low", "Medium" and "High" safety settings, as well as the ability to customize all of its features in detail. BumperCar filters profanity, forces Google to use a "Safe Search" mode, allows you to specify the hours your child can spend online and offers special School, Home and PreSchool modes.

Ian Lynch Smith, president of Freeverse has said, "BumperCar isn't just about keeping kids away from the bad stuff, its also about giving them a colorful, fun environment in which to play and explore. We believe BumperCar will be a tremendous benefit for parents, schools and kids alike."

BumperCar is built specifically for Mac OS X and makes use of the latest OmniWeb technology, providing the stable foundation necessary for any modern Mac Web browser.

BumperCar has a Suggested Retail Price of $49.95 and is available at the Apple Stores and other fine Mac retailers. It is also available directly from Freeverse at http://freeverse.com/

Education and volume pricing is also available upon request.

For more information visit:
http://www.freeverse.com/bumpercar/
or contact: business@freeverse.com

About Freeverse
Headquartered in New York City, Freeverse Software has been a developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment products for Mac OS since 1994.

Freeverse has won two Best Of Show awards for MacWorld San Francisco 2004!

ToySight - Best Game
BumperCar - Best Educational Software

If you're a concerned parent who wants to have a little more say in where your child can go on the World Wide Web, we've got the web browser for you.

Freeverse Software is proud to announce BumperCar, the most intelligent kid-friendly web browser available.

Formerly known as Project ChewToy, BumperCar is an incredible mix of technology and design. Under the hood it uses WebCore and OmniWeb. WebCore is the same engine used by Safari, so web sites load, and load fast! Freeverse has licensed the award winning OmniWeb browser from the OmniGroup to ensure BumperCar's frame is both feature rich and an outstanding Mac OS X Cocoa application. Then, of course, Freeverse has brought it all together -- we've added the smart and fun features to make both parents and kids happy.

BumperCar supports Internet Content Rating Association self-rated sites, has a built-in profanity filter, whitelists, and much more. It can even enforce a time limit, and can prevent uploading of personal data.

On top of that, it comes with a number of games and other kid-friendly content built-in. We're planning on showing it at MacWorld San Francisco in January, so watch our web site for details.

A lot of people have been finding products of ours popping up on various retailer sites. Rather than face an endless barrage of "does this exist?", we've decided to nip it in the bud with this complete list of everything we've got in the works for this fall.

3D Crazy Eights (Link)
Your favorite game as a kid makes its triumphant leap onto GameSmith! Play against all your favorite opponents or go online in this kid-friendly game using our 3D Deluxe Cards engine.

Active Lancer (Link)
Join Lancer Squad, an elite team of flight capable soldiers, on their current mission to defeat the diabolical war machine of an alien army bent on taking over the universe. Taking the battle to the alien factories over the diverse landscapes of their home world, Active Lancer pits you (and a friend of you have need) against wave after wave of alien ships, tanks, boats, and gun turrets over 15 levels of increasing intensity. It's straight up vertical scrolling arcade shooter action.

Burning Monkey Casino (Link)
Put your bananas where your mouth is! Challenge the Burning Monkey crew to games like Video Poker, Blackjack, and 3 Card Monty, plus more!

Burning Monkey Mahjong Solitaire (Link)
Monty, Jackie, and even more monkeys are heading to the Far East to challenge you in the most beautiful Mahjong Solitaire game on the market! Lots of layouts, helpful features, a soothing soundtrack, and Asian-themed monkey antics!

ToySight
You've never played quite like this before! Using your iSight or other webcam, become part of the game as you flap, balance, dance, wave, and freefall your way to victory! With 10 games and fun extras, you won't want to miss out on this thrilling new way to game!

Secret Projects
ChewToy