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“Time Trax Technologies has announced a docking station that give PC users the ability to schedule the recording of broadcasts and to save tracks, including the artist and title information, directly to Apple Computer’s iPod. The TimeTrax software embeds the serial number of the receiver into the track information, making it easy to trace the …
“TiVo today announced that its new TiVoToGo service enhancement is now available. TiVoToGo allows subscribers to transfer TV shows and movies from their TiVo box to their desktop or laptop computer. TiVo customers will also be able to burn programs to DVD in the near future. TiVoToGo requires TiVo Desktop 2.0, which is currently only …
“Here it is: the fruit of all our painstaking research, The Almighty Hangover Emergency Cure. While the ingredients in this kit are based on hard science and not personal mythology, it must be said that there really is no cure for a hangover in the same sense that penicillin is a cure for an infection. …
“It has been an exciting, if strange, year for digital music as it continues to lead a double life, finally embraced by the mainstream music industry while continuing to thrive in the underbelly of illegitimate downloads.” [Via BBC News] Everyone wanted a digital music player for Christmas MP3 has grown up from a once obscure …
“Apple Computer is eyeing a technology that could make the iPod more likely to survive a fall. The company has applied for a patent on technology that would allow a portable media player to detect when it is falling and then stop reading or writing to the hard drive. Such technology would work by detecting …
“Introducing the ABOSS i-Pocket, a completely transparent attempt to create a facsimile of Apple’s iPod mini portable music player. Throwing in the 3G iPod’s four buttons above the scroll-wheel design and coming in the exact same five colors as the Apple iPod mini, ABOSS is practically demanding a lawsuit from Cupertino. The device’s mimicry stops …
‘Toshiba unveils 80GB ‘iPod drive’ [Via theRegister] Toshiba today paved the way for 80GB iPods … The Japanese manufacturer didn’t mention any customers by name of course, but having supplied Apple with micro hard drives to date, it seems likely the relationship will continue with the new, higher capacity. Spining at 4200rpm, these babies also …
As careful as we may try to be with our iPods, it doesn’t always happen. Outdoor activities especially can be dangerous for your iPod… that is unless you have an oPod. If you’ve ever had an iPod mishap, then you know they can set you back hundreds of dollars on repairs or even force you …
“Sanada can see that tiny, solid-state memory allows the iPod to be reduced to just its essential elements. Namely, a scroll wheel, screen and earbuds. Nothing more. ” [Via wiredblogs.com] The $99 iPod! The sleeker new iPods appear that they will be based on what we’ve seen from other makers, but with the trademark Apple …
“Rumors are circulating that during Steve Jobs’ keynote at Macworld on January 11, Apple will announce that it has signed a deal with one of the satellite radio companies, Sirius, to market iPods that can receive and record that company’s satellite broadcasts.” [Via orbitcast.com] iPod with Satellite Radio! Although a combination of technologies would be …
“Retailers and analysts are predicting that MP3 players will be among the most coveted items this holiday season. The iPod is likely to be the MP3 player of choice for the majority. According to a survey by market analysis firm TNS, 25% of children aged 8 to 14 want an iPod for Christmas. Just 9% …
“The Missing Sync” Enables you to connect and synchronize a Pocket PC, Sony CLIE, Palm OS device, or Tapwave game player handheld with a Mac. [Via apple.com] PDA Heaven? Let’s see how this puppy works with the older model palm pilots. But it’s nice to see a little competition for iSync.
“..The single is expected to sell up to 600,000 copies this week” [Via BBC News] Apple reaches agreement with Charity In a mission to raise awareness and money to fight hunger in Africa, Band Aid single which is available only currently through iTunes UK store or can be purchased here for US residents, sky rockets …
How many gadgets do you commonly carry around with you? What if you could consolidate to one device?..well you can! PDA your Pod If you have ever wanted a utility to turn your iPod into a more functional PDA device for use with calendars, and even email (yes, email), then the PocketMac app is your …
“If the Mac rumor sites are correct, there may be an asteroid headed straight for San Francisco.” [Via CNet] What is likely to srping up at the soon-to-come MacWorld Expo? Rumors and speculation are floating abuzz that Apple is planning a major add-on that will allow music creators/editors the ability to quickly and painlessly plug-in …
“ice>Link Plus is expected to ship on Dec 1, 2004!” [Via Denison USA] Expandability, and firmware update set to come out next month to Ice > Link iPod accessory Denison Technologies will shortly release an upgrade to it’s Ice > Link stereo connector product. This product enables you to connect your iPod to your car …
“As an unsigned band, the Shazam has never gotten the perks enjoyed by acts attached to major record labels.” [Via CNet] SHAZAM!…there went the CD’s. When the internet can provide endless room for music services such as Apple’s iTunes and record labels do not have the money or ability to produce hundreds of millions of …
