People looking to build up a library of their favourite applications on their iPod Touch for nothing have been told of a number of websites to try out.

PocketGamer.co.uk said that there are a variety of portals which highlight the best free applications every day, while dedicated apps also pick out the some of the top games in the App Store.

FreeAppaDay.com provides a newsletter, keeping iPod Touch fans up-to-date with which programmes are free on a certain day, while its updates can also be followed on Twitter.

The FreeAppCalendar website gives gamers a list of over 20 applications, with the ones receiving the most votes being available free of charge.

Furthermore, the BargainBin application lets users hunt for free games from a dedicated source on their phone.

Currently, Ow My Balls!, Vampires Live and Penalty Soccer are in the top five of the App Store’s free applications chart.

Fans of horse racing have been boosted by a new application which will keep people up-to-date with the latest developments in the sport.

Racing UK will give information on races while video content can also be accessed on the move, with fast-loading cards and results providing up-to-the-minute data.

Furthermore, racecourse information, statistics, predictions and archive clips can all be accessed by equine fans.

The application is currently free to download for iPod Touch users from the App Store, however, users will need to upgrade to get their hands on live content.

Simon Brydon, head of Racing UK’s online department, said: "The app itself is free and gives racing fans a state-of-the-art comprehensive one stop shop for all their racing needs."

Fans of the sport of kings can also bolster their iPod Touch with a number of other applications, including Virtual Horse Racing 3D, which allows people to place bets on races which take place on the screen.

Football fans looking to celebrate the upcoming World Cup now have a new game to keep them entertained.

iPod Touch fans can now get their hands on FIFA World Cup, giving people the chance to try and lift the famous trophy using their favourite team.

Featuring 105 official international teams, with ten different South African stadiums to play in, FIFA also gives gamers six different modes to try out, including Captain Your Country and Multiplayer.

Furthermore, developer EA Sports has improved the controls on last year’s FIFA 10 title, with gamers now seeing a pass, shoot and skill logo on their screen.

Jeff Carter, writing for Toucharcade.com, said: “Overall, the game plays great and is a good improvement over EA’s first FIFA game – they have learned from their mistakes to provide a better soccer game for the iPhone.”

FIFA World Cup is now available to download from the App Store, priced £3.99.

A number of snooker and pool games are seeing a revival in the App Store during the 2010 World Championship, which is currently running in Sheffield.

Steve Davis’ Online Pool gives users the chance to play in three international competition formats on their iPod Touch, including 9-ball, 9-ball UK and US and straight pool, while trick shots can also be learned.

The internet and Wi-Fi multiplayer mode also allows up to eight players to compete against each other at the same time, giving them that competitive experience.

International Snooker is a green baize title where gamers can put their potting skills to the test.

In both single and two-player quick games, potters will have to make it through eight rounds in a bid to win the coveted IS Gold Cup.

Furthermore, snooker fans who are wanting to keep up-to-date with what is happening at the World Championship over the next week can download the official application, which gives the latest scores along with historic videos to view.

Some of the best games available for the iPod Touch are free to download, according to an industry expert.

Mark Brown, writing for Pocket Gamer, said that gamers can get hours of enjoyment from titles which cost the same amount as a chocolate bar, or in some cases, for free.

Picking out his favourite 20 free applications, Mr Brown said that Tap Tap Revenge 3 provides music fans with hours of rhythmic songs to play along to, with gamers needing to match the beat of the music by pushing buttons on the screen.

Mafia Wars was also praised by the expert, with mobsters, vehicles, jobs and weapons all forming part of the gangster experience.

For those looking at card-based games, PC favourite Solitaire is perfect for the iPod Touch, with users able to use the in-built accelerometer to play in landscape or portrait view.

iPod Touch users can also download a number of ‘lite’ versions, allowing them to test out a number of levels on different games before parting with their cash.

Music lovers are being offered the chance to better protect their ears while enjoying their iPods.

With the popularity of Apple’s mobile music players showing no sign of waning, the European Commission recently took the step of warning users that listening to music using in-ear earphones at volumes above 89dB can lead to permanent hearing damage.

As a result of this, Phonak AG has announced the launch of its ’safe earphones’ designed to protect iPhone users from long-term hearing problems.

According to the firm, the foam tips on its Audeo Perfect Fit Earphones mean that they can help reduce external noise levels by up to 23 dB, with this thereby enabling users to listen to their favourite music without having to jeapordise on sound quality.

In addition to sound-reduction abilities, the new product also boasts treble and bass controls, meaning users can adjust their levels on the go.

At the same time, technology firm Scosche has launched a new in-car charger capable of powering an iPad and either an iPhone or an iPod at the same time.