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The next time you look at your watch, getting the time may not be the reason why. Watch maker, Fossil, has teamed up with Atari to help bring classic arcade games like Centipede, Breakout and Asteroids to the small screen on your wrist. Sound cool? We thought so too, but don’t get too excited. There …
Fans looking to reminisce with 80’s icon Cyndi Lauper and her new CD, The Body Acoustic, may want to consider a digital purchase via iTunes rather than a traditional CD. Cyndi’s record label, Sony, has a new anti-piracy scheme that has been breached by hackers. The faulty Sony software may prevent you from making copies …
Got a big trip coming up and need something to listen to on your iPod? For the next few days, all MethodShop readers get one free download from Audible®. We’re serious. It’s free. No tricks. No catch. No commitment. No credit card required. Choose among 70 different spoken audio titles from The Constant Gardener to …
Many people use GOOGLE MAPS on a regular basis, so wouldn’t it be handy if you could easily download them to your iPod? Well, Mac.com user, Ian Meyer, has devised a very simple way of transferring the maps to an iPod Photo. The method will also work with 5G iPods like the Nano. The process …
Having trouble driving and DJing your iPod? If so, you’ll be happy to learn about the CarClip. The CarClip is an iPod holder that hangs from your vehicle’s rear view mirror. It’s cut from a single piece of laser-cut, clear acrylic plastic and conveniently puts the iPod at eye level. Don’t have a rear view …
So the story goes something like this: You save up a couple hundred bucks to buy your new iPod Nano. You take it home, open the box, and load your music. It’s a beautiful thing. Then disaster strikes! You decide to carry your iPod Nano in your pocket! Your pocket! How could you?! What were …
According to Mac OS Rumors, Apple is working on a wireless iPod. The wi-fi iPod would reportedly have networking capabilities such as the ability to directly interface with Airport Express base stations and purchase music from the iTunes Music Store. “This ties in with Apple’s recent “Vingle” trademark in several very exciting ways. From Apple’s …
Remember the TV show Silver Spoons? In the show, Ricky Schroder had tons of arcade machines in his TV mansion. While owning a home arcade machine may have seemed cool, it was usually very expensive and after all, these giant cabinets only played one game. Luckily Target Stores is looking to change things. Target will …
Students can be suspended for a lot of odd reasons these days- but a principal at a Catholic high school in New Jersey, has added another offense to the list: having a blog. “The Reverend Kieran McHugh stunned the 900 students of the private Pope John XXIII Regional High School at a recent assembly when …
The Webmaster at iPodStudio.com posted a great summary about the aftermath of the iPod Nano Scratch Scandal. Here he is, in his own words: “You know, it’s funny how certain companies, often when they pass a certain financial size, seem to repeat the same mistakes over and over, as if their judgment becomes fatally impaired …
On Oct 7th, Apple filed a trademark for a new technology called Vingle (Video Single). One of the functions of Vingle is the “transmission or reception of audio, video or multimedia content.” So why would a computer company want to become a digital broadcaster? Based on the details of the trademark filing, Vingle is probably …
Dear Dr. iPod, I updated the iTunes and iPod software as I was prompted to do so lately. Since I was done with that, there is a picture on the screen that shows the action of charging the unit as though I am being prompted to connect my iPod to the electrical socket. I had …
Need an easy way to convert movie files for your new Video iPod? Mac OS X users can use this handy little Automator action. The only requirement besides OS X 10.4 Tiger is QuickTime Pro ($30). Export for iPod v1.0 “This action uses the QuickTime Player application to export an “iPod-ready” version of the movie …
Unions reps for writers, actors, and directors have called for talks over the sale of TV shows for Apple’s new Video iPod. The unions want to make sure their members get a piece of the revenue generated by the sale of video content from Apple’s iTunes. In a rare show of solidarity, the following 5 …
13-year-olds rejoice! The keen eyes of the gang at iPodStudio.com have made a discovery that rivals the Kelly LeBrock creation scene in the movie Weird Science. At 16 seconds into the 20 second iTunes 6.0 preview clip of the Beastie Boys’ She’s Crafty music video, a young lady appears to be giving the cameras a …
“First it played songs. Then photos. Then podcasts. Now iPod plays video, changing the way you experience your music and more.” Source: apple.com Some of the new features of the Video iPod include:• Expanded 20 hours battery life• Bigger color display (2.5 inches)• Under 1/2 inch thin• Dock works with new Apple remote• Available in …
“What if you could command an entire world of music, photos, movies and DVDs — all from your sofa? Now you can share the good life with friends and family on a 17- or 20-inch new iMac G5 featuring Front Row software and Apple Remote.” Source: apple.com Built in iSight and Wireless Remote Highlight new …
