Saturday, April 07, 2007

SXSW fest erases indie/pop divide

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As South By Southwest's annual gathering of the indie universe kicked into full swing, rock's biggest mainstream magazine ran an online piece painting it as "a festival struggling for authenticity." If you can identify any one of the half-dozen ways that statement is insanely problematic, you can probably imagine what the experience of being there was like.

Sony slips out iPod dock for Bravia line
Without fanfare, Sony has released its new Digital Media Port iPod Dock. The relatively rare concession to the iPod market links the Apple music player to the Digital Media Port of Sony's newer Bravia home theaters and receivers to both play and control its music or video through the larger system. Composite video output and the ability to charge...

Do Michigan Politicians Really Want To Buy An iPod For Every Child?
The editorial is decidedly against the plan (the headline to the newspaper editorial reads: "An iPod for every kid? Are they !#$!ing idiots?" and people blame blogs for incendiary headlines?).

Another Guilty Plea in Teacher Attack at Germantown HS
A second teenager has pleaded guilty in the February assault on a teacher at Germantown High School. It all began when the teacher, Frank Burd (photo, top), told 17-year-old Donte Boykin, to turn off his iPod.

First 'Real' iPod Virus Rears Its Head
Podloso virus does no damage, and only affects iPods with Linux. You must be registered and logged in to add comments!

Friday, April 06, 2007

Microsoft mulls cell-phone-style subsidies for iPod rival Zune

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SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Microsoft Corp. is considering new distribution models for its Zune media player -- including offering the device at next to no cost for consumers who sign on for subscription plans.

Sheesh... The iPod Fireplace
If you ever needed proof that companies that make iPod accessories are just going too far here it is. A fireplace with an iPod dock, I mean seriously come on. Do we need a fireplace with an iPod dock?Whats next, a vacuum cleaner with an iPod dock, perhap...

Thursday, April 05, 2007

iPO Review - SoundWorks Radio 735i

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The SoundWorks Radio 735i is one heck of a tabletop sound system, capable of filling even a good-sized room with clear, clean, natural sound from your iPod or its AM/FM radio

Locally-Based Website Honors iPod Films
From Hollywood to Bollywood and beyond, people with video cameras are making movies and some of the best can be found on a locally-based website's iPod Film Festival.

No iPods at Grandma's: Race adopts headphone and music-device ban
Remember the energy bars, but leave the iPod at homefor those people signed up for Grandma's Marathon this summer.

Prosecutor: Youth, 17, admits role in attack on Phila. teacher
A 17-year-old youth on Thursday admitted his role in an assault on a Philadelphia high school teacher who was attacked after he took an iPod from a student, a prosecutor said.