Apple Ipod News
- Holiday Swap Meet Scam? Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:18AMThe BBB says many of the supposedly brand name items are really knockoffs and we saw a camera that may be an example.
- Black Friday crowds hit the stores Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 4:16AMDespite a faltering economy, shoppers around the South Bay were out in full force on Black Friday, taking advantage of great one-day-only deals.
- Gray area for Black Friday Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 2:33AMLocal retailers offered steep discounts and opened their doors early Friday to lure shoppers to open their pocketbooks on the traditional kick-off to the holiday shopping season.
- (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-29 00:09 UPDATE 6-U.S. shoppers seek deals, buy less on Black Friday Saturday, November 29, 2008 @ 12:35AMBy Alexandria Sage and Aarthi Sivaraman
- News: Apple posts Black Friday deals Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 3:19PMAs it announced earlier in the week, Apple has begun offering discounts on a number of different products in a today-only one day sale. The company is offering $11.00 off all iPod nanos, bringing the price of the 8GB model to $138, and the price of the 16GB to $188. The company is also offering a $21 discount on all iPod classics and second-generation iPod touches. Both 40GB and 160GB Apple TV ...
- iMuffs now compatible with iPhone Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 3:12PMWi-Gear on Thursday launched the newest version of its iMuffs wireless headphones, now compatible with the iPhone. Already designed for iPod touches and clickwheel players, the upgrade offers an improved Bluetooth radio, with increased range and less radio interference. According to Wi-Gear, the iMuffs MB220s will also enable customers to receive phone calls by speaking through an integrated ...
- Apple Holds Black Friday Sale Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 4:01PM(San Francisco, CA)-- Apple is holding a one-day only sale on Black Friday that will offer discounts of up to 15 percent on its products.
- Holiday shopping: A guide to gift guides Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:25PMNeed some help sorting through the dizzying array of gift guides? Here are some of the more distinctive gifts from the annual gift guides by major specialty publications.
- 7ft WWE wrestling giant revealed as Apple fan Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 3:21PMBilled as being 7-foot 2-inches and over 30-stone wrestling giant the Big Show has revealed himself to be a recent Mac convert, in love with his new MacBook.
- The 2008 geek gadget gift guide Thursday, November 27, 2008 @ 2:25PM Whether waiting for the Thanksgiving meal or basking in its tryptophan-induced afterglow, the thoughts of your favorite geek (who could be you!) inevitably turn to gadgets, dancing like sugar plums in his or her thoughts. A real geek already has the obvious toys, such as Absolutely Mad: 50 Years of Mad Magazine on DVD , a Microsoft Xbox 360, an Apple MacBook Pro 2008 edition , a Garmin Nuvi ...
- First-gen iPod touches gain VoIP through 2.2 code Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 5:12PMThe v2.2 firmware for the iPod touch should enable the use of VoIP accessories on first-generation players, claims Macity. While the update primarily enables the use of voice headsets by Apple for recording, it is also possible to use third-party recording gear attached to the dock connector; this, in turn, is said to allow the VoIP functionality. Where hooking up accessories meant for Nanos ...
- (AFX UK Focus) 2008-11-26 16:29 US STOCKS-Techs rise on bargain search; Dow, S&P 500 flat Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:34PMBy Ellis Mnyandu
- US STOCKS-Techs rise on bargain search; Dow, S&P 500 flat Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:11PM* Bargain-hunting follows prior tech rout
- Apple Slashes MacBook Price to $899 for Black Friday Wednesday, November 26, 2008 @ 4:08PMEven Apple offers to pricematch retailers this weeks MacBook sales promotion...
- Major-label iTunes Plus deal already complete? Tuesday, November 25, 2008 @ 8:42PMApple may have already completed negotiations with the three major record labels not yet on iTunes Plus, reports suggest. Apple is only recently said to have begun talks with Warner, Universal and Sony BMG to open up its catalog for the DRM-free Plus service, which currently hosts EMI and a collection of independent labels. Although Plus tracks are popular, allowing unlimited backups and ...
- CORRECTED: Palm cutting jobs as competition intensifies Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 6:58PM (In Nov. 21 story headlined ... "Palm cutting jobs as competition intensifies", corrects graph 5 to reflect that device is expected to be released in first half of 2009)
- Feisty senior thwarts armed robber in Sunrise Sunday, November 23, 2008 @ 8:45AMA potential robbery victim took a gamble in Sunrise. An 85-year-old man told police he was removing groceries from the trunk of his car in the 8400 block of Sunrise Lakes Boulevard when a silver Kia Spectra rolled up behind him about 8:40 p.m. Nov. 3.
- police reports - Northwest Press Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 10:25AMShane Bronson, born 1971, possession of drugs, 5332 Hamilton Ave., Nov. 7.
- MadZ Software Releases DVD to iPod/PSP Converter: A Tool For Converting DVD Movies For Play on an iPod Classic/Nano or ... Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 8:53AM Many people will receive an Apple iPod Classic, an iPod Nano, or a Sony PSP for Christmas. However, they will soon discover that these devices have a major limitation. They can only view movies on them that are purchased from Apple iTunes or from a media store! MadZ DVD to iPod / PSP Converter is the solution. (PRWeb Nov 22, 2008) Read the full story at ...
- More options to see movies under Mac OS X Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 8:33AMMac users can erase boredom by diverting some of their attention now focused on a television to their laptop or desktop monitor. Two new ways to watch movies under Mac OS X could fill slack times, especially while traveling.
- Two men accused of breaking into car in Yonkers Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 7:34AMYONKERS - A Bronx man and a Queens man were arrested in Yonkers after being accused of breaking into a Mercedes-Benz parked on the street, police said.
- Apple Rolls out iPod Touch Software 2.2 with Podcast Downloads Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 7:13AMNo Related Stories at this time! Apple released iPod touch Software 2.2 early Friday morning, along with iPhone Software 2.2. The update for the touch screen iPod added the ability to download podcasts when away from your computer.
- MadZ Software Releases DVD to iPod/PSP Converter: A Tool For Converting DVD Movies For Play on an iPod Classic/Nano or ... Saturday, November 22, 2008 @ 7:01AM Many people will receive an Apple iPod Classic, an iPod Nano, or a Sony PSP for Christmas. However, they will soon discover that these devices have a major limitation. They can only view movies on them that are purchased from Apple iTunes or from a media store! MadZ DVD to iPod / PSP Converter is the solution.
- Vital Zips Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:57AMZIP CODE 29006 LEXINGTON SHERIFF Bagpipe Road, 600 block, between 7 and 7:32 p.m. Nov. 9. Someone broke into a home and stole firearms and other items worth $1,400. PROPERTY TRANSFERS 126 Chinquapin St., Batesburg-Leesville, from Sidney A. Shirley to Cathy James, $78,255
- Under deal, Zune Pass users will get songs to keep Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:27AMMicrosoft said Thursday that it would give 10 free songs a month to owners of its Zune media player who also pay $14.95 a month to get on-demand access to millions of tracks.
- Storm puts BlackBerrys in the sun Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:16AMWhen it comes to picking a fight with a burly competitor, it’s hard to top Research in Motion Ltd. (NYSE: RIM), maker of the BlackBerry. (RIM)
- BUSINESS BRIEFS Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 9:10AMNew Target Hedge-fund manager Bill Ackman said he will revise his plans for spinning off the land owned by Target at a news conference today. The proposal will ad dress concerns raised by the company to a plan Ackman presented on Oct. 29, the...
- 1Cast Launches Private Beta of 1Cast News Service for Consumers in Partnership With Leading Broadcasters and Programmers Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:34AMKIRKLAND, Wash. , Nov. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Onecast, Inc. ("1Cast") today launched the 1Cast consumer news service in private beta form in partnership with national and international news programmers.
- Flash memory developer claims iPods violate patents in Samsung suit Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 8:13AMFlash memory developer Spansion has filed patent infringement suits against Samsung seeking to ban the US sale of more than 100 million iPods, cell phones, digital cameras and other consumer devices containing flash technology.
- SVM Launches the 5th Annual E-Business Trends in Industrial Marketing Survey Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 7:01AM SVM E-Business Solutions, a leading online marketing firm for industrial marketers, launches the 5th annual E-Business Trends in Industrial Marketing Survey -- a study of the key online marketing trends that are impacting manufacturers and distributors.
- Valley Wonk Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 2:21PM9:05 AM -- As of last night, Yahoo Inc. (Nasdaq: YHOO - message board ) officially needs a new chief executive, probably someone from the outside. (See Yahoo Seeking New CEO .) Does anyone else see a parallel with mid-1990s Apple Inc.
- SGN iGolf turns iPhone into Wii-mote Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:33PM Use your phone as a game controller A new gaming network is lets Apple iPhone owners use their handset as a Nintendo Wii-like controller.
- Yahoo! CEO Yang Stepping Down Tuesday, November 18, 2008 @ 1:11PM Yahoo! co-founder and CEO Jerry Yang is stepping down from his top dog position, ending speculation that he might surrender his title following what many see as a botched buyout deal with Microsoft. Mr. Yang will stay on with the company as Chief Yahoo! and as a member of the board once his...
- REVIEW: iLuv iSP100BLK Portable Speakers for iPod and iPhone Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:19PMContrary to popular belief, the Apple iPod need not be a solitary experience.
- IBM Sued by the Exec It Barred from Joining Apple Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:01PMMark Papermaster, the ex-VP of blade development at IBM and the guy that IBM stopped from going to Apple to run its iPod and IPhone development on the strength of the non-compete he signed, has sued his former master looking for a declaratory judgment in his favor. read more
- Zune could lend Microsoft a rare rhythm infusion Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 11:01PMWhile Apple has counted on the sex appeal of its devices to keep consumers turned on, the Zune team has been beefing up its software and courting artists like Common, a dashing MC with mainstream appeal who might just help make Zune - dare we say it? - cool.
- Gifts for techno-savvy students Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 10:26PM A new semester begins after the holidays, so send off your kids to college with gizmos they can enjoy all year long. Here are a few ideas: Earbud Desktop Speakers: Using earbuds is bad for your hearing, so why not just get them a cool set of computer speakers? Shaped like the classic white iPod earbuds, 500XL Desktop earbuds are a fun set of speakers any iPod fan would love to own. ...
- Papermaster countersues IBM in effort to join Apple Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 7:14AMIn an effort to sever ties with his former employer, Mark Papermaster has countersued IBM, claiming among other things that Apple and IBM are not significant competitors.
- Appetite for ingenuity Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:29AMDave Howell is a jazz musician whose first release topped the charts in September. But his hit single is more about Steve Jobs than John Coltrane.
- Livescribe Pulse Comes to the Mac Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 5:11AM Livescribe announced the public beta version of its Livescribe Desktop for Mac application on Monday. The app adds Mac compatibility to the Pulse smartpen, including handwriting to text transcription
- V-MODA unwraps Vibe II with in-line mic Tuesday, November 11, 2008 @ 4:56PMV-MODA today broke cover to launch the Vibe II with Mic, the successor to its long-serving Vibe Duo. The iPhone-oriented but not exclusive in-canal earbuds carry a new, machined metal design which V-MODA calls eco-friendly and should also have improved audio. A new 8mm driver is said to have a more organic sound than most and is tuned in favor of the bass response needed for electronic, rock ...
- Netbook has style, substance and $700 price tag Monday, November 10, 2008 @ 12:24AMPERSONAL COMPUTERS
- After 4 Years, HydrogenAudio Opens New 128kbps Listening Test Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 8:22PMkwanbis writes "After more than four years, a new MP3@128kbps listening test is finally open at HydrogenAudio.org! The featured encoders are: LAME 3.97, LAME 3.98.2, iTunes 8.0.1.11, Fraunhofer IIS mp3surround CL v1.5, and Helix v5.1 2005.08.09. The low anchor is l3enc 0.99a. The purpose of this test is to find out which popular MP3 VBR encoder outputs the best quality on bitrates around 128 ...
- Study: Headphones could interfere with pacemakers Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 7:25PMMost people with pacemakers or implanted defibrillators enjoy their iPods or other MP3 players just as much as anyone else, but a new study suggests they should be cautious about where they store the headphones.
- Device keeps iPod charged Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 6:23AMIf you listen to your Apple iPod in your car through an integrated audio system, the passPORT can keep your iPod charged and ready to go when you...
- Apple, Late to the Party -- Again Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 5:18AMPoor old Apple. Every time it arrives at a party it seems like the caterers are packing away the empty champagne crates, and the cool young things are moving on to the next hot place to strut their funky stuff.
- Chennai will have mega Reliance Digital store Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 4:47AMChennai, Nov 7 : Chennai city will have a mega Reliance Digital store, with a 20,000 square feet area, in the next five to six months.
- SCB Lucky Draw Prize Presentation At The Mall Saturday, November 8, 2008 @ 1:37AMBandar Seri Begawan – Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) yesterday held its 50th Anniversary credit card big giveaway lucky draw at the Goldpages IT & Electronic Expo 2008 in the Mall, Gadong.
- Mac Gaming News - DinerTown Game World Expands With Fitness Dash Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:11PMPlayFirst on Thursday expanded the DinerTown game world made famous by the Diner Dash series by introducing Fitness Dash, a matching game that takes citizens out of the restaurant and into the gym
- News: Ivyskin unveils three new cases for iPhone 3G Thursday, November 6, 2008 @ 9:09PMIvyskin has introduced its new Quattro line of cases for the iPhone 3G. The Quattro T1 is a form-fitting silicone case, offering built-in coverage for all buttons and controls, solid polycarbonate protectors for the sensors and rear Apple logo, and an included screen protector and Dock and headphone jack plugs. It is available for pre-order in black, red, white, or blue, and sells for $35. The ...