DIY iPod Shuffle Repair Attempt Goes Horribly Wrong
Think you can fix your broken iPod Shuffle yourself? This unfortunate iPod Shuffle repair story might change your mind.
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The Extreme Nexus from Wicked Lasers [review]
I was pretty skeptical when I first received my Extreme Nexus 95 mW Wicked Laser pointer. There’s no question that 95 mW is pretty powerful… especially when compared to a standard 5 mW consumer laser pointer. But what makes a Wicked Laser “wicked”? For starters, these lasers are no joke. They are strong. Very strong. …
Orbicule’s Undercover Software Is Like A LoJack For Laptops
Looking for a way to better protect yourself from laptop thieves? A company called Orbicule says they have a new piece of software that acts as a LoJack for laptops.
How To Block Annoying People On Their Phones With A Cell Phone Jammer
Is a cell phone jammer illegal? Are they worth both the price tag and the risk involved with using them? Keep reading to find out.
The U2 iPod Gets Reincarnated
Does this black and red iPod look familiar? It should. It’s the second coming of the U2 iPod. The original (eBay link) (eBay link) (eBay link) (eBay link)(eBay link) iPod U2 Special Edition was announced on October 24, 2004, and was the first black iPod Apple ever produced. Apple discontinued it about a year later …
Sony Announces STR-DG1000 Blu-ray Receiver
SONY just announced the STR-DG1000 receiver… the first A/V receiver designed to optimize Blu-ray discs and other HD content. What is Blu-ray you ask? A Blu-ray Disc (BD) is a next-generation optical disc format meant for high-density storage of high-definition video and data. The Blu-ray standard was jointly developed by a group of consumer electronics …
REVIEW: Solio Solar iPod Charger
Need to take your iPod places without a power source? Maybe you need a Solio iPod Charger. This fan-blade solar charger allows your iPod to soak up sun rays when placed in direct sunlight (either outside or affixed to a window). The Solio also has a high capacity internal battery that stores energy and then …
MacBook Has Replaceable Hard Drive
On Tuesday, Apple announced their new consumer laptop called the MacBook (prosumer users should check out the MacBook Pro). This new laptop features an Intel Core Duo processor and a 13″ inch glossy widescreen display. But what really has people excited about the MacBook is a new user replaceable hard drive feature. According to Apple …
Verizon Sued For Alleged Cooperation With NSA Surveillance Efforts (2006)
Lawsuit claims that Verizon violated privacy laws by turning over phone records to the government for a secret NSA surveillance program.
Not Your Daddy’s Onkyo: The D-302 E [review]
Japanese audio manufacturer, Onkyo, has jumped back into the high-end audio ring with a stunning new loudspeaker that has them scratching their heads. Not bad, not bad at all.
Hacker Charged With Stealing Information From U.S. Army (2006)
Matthew R. Decker, 21, was indicted Tuesday in Wichita, Kansas, with ”accessing without authorization” U.S. Army computers and with ”unlawfully possessing, with intent to defraud,” 531 credit card numbers and account information. The government seeks the forfeiture of more than $53,200 in proceeds from the crimes, as well as computer equipment used in the crime, …
Trapped Australian Miners Get iPod Relief
UPDATE: The Beaconsfield miners were rescued at approximately 9PM US EST [May 8, 2006]. If you were trapped underground for a few days, what would you want more than anything in the world? Probably not to be trapped underground… Anyway, to help relieve the extreme boredom of two trapped Australian miners, rescuers have given them iPods. …
Tips On How To Fix An Unresponsive iPod
Do you have an iPod that is unresponsive? Occasionally an iPod may freeze or fail to respond to your commands. There are a few things you can do to troubleshoot this. Diagnosing An Unresponsive iPod Here’s an email from a MethodShop reader about an unresponsive iPod: “I’m using a 40GB click-wheel iPod in Windows 2k. …
Yes, iPod Vending Machines Are Now A Thing
Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport has an iPod vending machine. Will your airport be next?
Apple PowerCD: Remembering Apple’s Failed Portable CD Player
The Apple PowerCD was a short-lived "portable" disc unit that could function as a stand-alone CD player. It only lasted a couple years until Apple discontinued it.
Is Apple Phasing Out The 60 GB iPod Video? (2006)
Apple may be phasing out the 60 GB iPod Video, according to analyst Shaw Wu from American Technology Research.
How To Get A Free Audi USB Drive
Want a free USB keychain? Auto manufacturer, Audi, is giving away free 32 MB USB drives! Here's what you need to know to get a free Audi USB drive while supplies last.
