Thursday, November 30, 2006

Refurbished iPod supply dwindles

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Apple's refurbished iPod offerings have dwindled to just two items following the busiest shopping day of the year. The company's 4GB iPod nano ($149) and its iPod Hi-Fi ($299) appear as the only remaining refurbished iPod-related items in the U.S. The company is still offering numerous refurbished Mac systems, however, with various Intel-based Macs...

Luxury World Leader Chooses ElekTex iPod Controls to Fuse Fashion and Technology
WALTHAM, Mass.----Eleksen Group plc. , the world's leading provider of touch-sensitive smart fabrics for consumer electronics in apparel and accessories, today announces that it has been chosen by Ermenegildo Zegna to supply ElekTex iPod controls for its Zegna Sport iJACKET.

Universal Might Seek Royalties From iPod, Eyes Record Profits
The label may want a cut of iPod's profits and says it will post its best-ever revenue in 2007.

Apple Shares Rise to Record as Mac, IPod Sales Surge (Update3)
Nov. 28 (Bloomberg) -- Shares of Apple Computer Inc. rose to a record after analysts said faster Macintosh computers and low-priced iPod players will spur holiday sales, and that a new music phone may buoy revenue next year.

Juicier Apple iPod By 2012
Apple iPod has already revolutionized the face of portable music players, and one Google executive says the best is yet to come. It was only five years ago that consumers had not even heard of the Apple iPod MP3 player; now you would be hard-pressed to find someone who does not own the device. At a recent conference, one Google executive said that iPod would expand their reach in

U.S. uses "iPod diplomacy" to pressure North Korean regime

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Richard Nixon used ping-pong diplomacy to foster relations with the Communists in China. Now George W. Bush is using iPod diplomacy to foster fissures within the regime in North Korea. The U.S. government's first-ever effort to use trade sanctions to...

New iPod Contest Starts at Onemillionpages.com
It's a game of needle in the haystack and the winner takes home a 4GB iPod Nano. (PRWeb Nov 29, 2006) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1UaGlyLVNxdWEtSW5zZS1NYWduLVplcm8=

M2UK is one bulky iPod home theater system

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Speaker systems for the iPod player have been creeping up in terms of size lately, and this one certainly is a huge one. Good thing it does more than simply crank your tunes.

Argos sells first-gen iPod shuffle at half-price
In the UK, at least, there's an iPod for every budget, with news from giant retailer, Argos , that it's selling last-generation iPod shuffles at half price.

Alpine's iDA-X001 iPod / media receiver forthcoming
iPod car integration has long since gone from being mythic desire to nearly stock feature, but plugging an iPod in via USB and it just running, that's still a pretty fresh experience.

Apple investigates iPod halo effect
Apple has hired research firm Advanis to conduct a survey that may help determine the existence of the hotly debated iPod 'halo effect,' a term defining Windows users who purchase Mac computers following exposure to the company's iPod digital media player. The survey asks various questions about future PC purchase intentions, according to ITWire, p...

News: OtterBox airtight case protects 2G iPod nano
Otter Products' OtterBox is available for the second-generation iPod nano -- it's an airtight and waterproof case that includes a belt clip and neck lanyard.

Wednesday, November 29, 2006

iPodObserver - iPod a Top Seller On Amazon

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Apple Computer's iPod line up seems to be doing well already this holiday season, and is holding five of the top ten electronics sales slots on Amazon.com

XtremeMac unveils Luna iPod alarm clock
XtremeMac today debuted its Luna alarm clock and audio system for iPod. Offering an on-screen menu system, Luna allows users to sleep and wake to an iPod or the radio, and also serves as a complete speaker system for home or office. Luna's menu system provides user-friendly control over all of the alarm and audio functions using four large, multi-f...

Wireless Audio Communication Solutions for Surround Speakers and Apple iPod & MP3 Players Accessories Will Be Presented
Netanya, Israel (PRWeb) November 29, 2006 -- Infra-Com Ltd.

Universal looks to share iPod profits
The enormous success of Apple's iPod is now the eye of much of the industry, including those who hope to gain a share of the profits produced by the popular media player. Music industry heavyweight Universal said it would try to negotiate a share of the profits during the next round of negotiations in early 2007, according to Reuters. Universal Mus...

Analyst Survey Shows Microsoft's Zune Far Behind IPod in Big Box and Online Stores
NEW YORK (AP) - "I have never heard of the Zune," one retail clerk was quoted as saying in an analyst's note comparing Microsoft Corp.'s new music player to its much more popular rival, Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod.

NYCA Makes iPod Big as Life in New Ads for ViewSonic's ViewDock ...

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openPR (press release), Germany - 18 minutes ago(openPR) - Full-service marketing agency NYCA introduces ViewSonic s ViewDock, the world s first LCD display with integrated iPod docking station, through ...

Nike Amp+ Wireless iPod Remote
Tech News Pulse - Nov 28, 2006Men s Health s 2007 Tech Guide caught everyone by surprise by leaking Nike s latest iPod accessory, the Amp+ wireless remote. ...

Apple Takes a Bite Out of Microsoft
PSFK, UK - 15 hours agoAs the iPod continues to dominate the portable music industry, overall sales for Apple are expected to soar this holiday season thanks to their entertaining ...

The Beatles to sign their souls away to Apple?

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Sci Fi Tech, NY - 16 hours ago... stores, are apparently in talks with Apple to not only put their catalogue exclusively on the iTunes Music Store, but to sign off on a Beatles iPod as well. ...

iPod Tax?
antiMUSIC.com, CA - 2 hours ago. (Reuters) Universal Music Group Chief Executive Doug Morris said on Tuesday he may try to fashion an iPod royalty fee with Apple Computer Inc. ...

Setting the net to catch crooks
NEWS.com.au, Australia - Nov 27, 2006... positive activities, such as watching Law and Order. "I don't own an iPod. I would never wear an iPod. If this is your primary focus in ...

Meanwhile: iPod, therefore iAm
International Herald Tribune, France - 15 hours ago... "Twice to hear tunes from your iPod or MP3 player through hi-fidelity speakers; three times to do both at once.". ... It's an iPod world and we only live in it. ...

Tuesday, November 28, 2006

Rhapsody's a Raspberry

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Wired News - 16 hours ago... As much as i like the iPod and iTunes, I'm keen to discover new music -- and so I've been interested in subscription services for a long time. ...

Nike + iPod Amp+ Revealed
IGN, CA - 3 hours agoNovember 28, 2006 - The Nike+iPod Sport Kit that was released earlier this year has reportedly been selling like hot cakes The kit incorporates special Nike ...

So sexy so soon
The Age, Australia - 20 hours ago... fun-loving fifth-grader who likes to watch the Animal Planet network and play with his dog and pet gecko, the other a soon-to-be high schooler who wants an iPod ...

A hard lesson in privacy
Register, UK - 13 hours ago... Now the pics and vids are all on his iPod. He pulled them off the computer. At this point, I was thinking, "How in the world could it?" But my buddy was right. ...

Never lose your iPod again
techworld.nl, Netherlands - 16 hours agoYou gotta love small audio players, phones and other doodads, but you've just got to hate how easy it is to lose the things. Enter ...

A gadget wish list, from iPod to HDTV

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Chicago Tribune, United States - Nov 27, 2006... service. Good thing the holidays are for receiving gifts you wouldn't splurge on yourself. - The clip-on iPod Shuffle. Apple claims ...

Fear the iPod (and the Wii): Web gadget traffic surges
Business 2.0 Magazine, CA - Nov 27, 2006It's not exactly a shocker with the console wars in full tilt and a refreshed lineup of iPods on shelves, but the data confirms it: Consumer electronics are ...

Nike Amp+ Wireless iPod Remote
Tech News Pulse - 4 hours agoMen s Health s 2007 Tech Guide caught everyone by surprise by leaking Nike s latest iPod accessory, the Amp+ wireless remote. ...

iSymphony sound systems feature iPod dock
Playlist, CA - 4 hours ago... It also incorporates a 14-in-1 card reader, S-Video output and more. Both the M1 and M2 can connect to a host computer to sync data on the iPod. ...

Who really owns your brand?

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Marketing Web, South Africa - 4 hours ago... Colour and cool design are key elements in the success of Apple and iPod. The consumer wants cool . ... Apple and iPod create this type of consumer turn-on. ...

Zune: So you want to be an iPod killer
Playlist, CA - Nov 24, 2006By Mike Elgan, Computerworld. Microsoft s Zune finally shipped, and everyone agrees: It s nice but definitely no iPod killer. But it could be. ...

Quattro stereo with iPod support ships
ipodnn, CA - 19 hours ago... The Quattro features a Universal Dock on top of the right speaker tower to both charge and play all dockable iPod models without getting in the way of the ...

Give your iPod a little boost
Miami Herald, FL - 22 hours agoApple gets considerable credit for changing the way the world listens to music through its amazing iPod and its variants. ... Don't have an iPod? ...

Fear the iPod (and the Wii): Web gadget traffic surges
Business 2.0 Magazine, CA - 20 hours agoIt's not exactly a shocker with the console wars in full tilt and a refreshed lineup of iPods on shelves, but the data confirms it: Consumer electronics are ...

Sunday, November 26, 2006

Coupons, newspaper inserts influence shoppers the most

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Television advertising may be more memorable, but coupons and print ads seem to do a better job of steering shoppers to stores, a recent national survey shows.

10 Is the New 15 As Kids Grow Up Faster
Zach Plante is close with his parents _ he plays baseball with them and, on weekends, helps with work in the small vineyard they keep at their northern California home. Lately, though, his parents have begun to notice subtle changes in their son.

Is Dane Cook funny
NEW YORK -- Dane Cook's rise to the pinnacle of standup comedy is undeniable. HBO has handed him the all-important one-man show, plus the ''Tourgasm'' series. He has sold out stadium shows that hark back to the '70s, when giants like Steve Martin and Richard Pryor roamed arenas.

Small FM Transmitter for Apple iPod
The iTransmitter is a rather small FM Transmitter for the Apple iPod digital music players. The iTransmitter supports the FM spectrum (88.1MHz ~ 107.90MHz), 3 one-touch buttons for 3 pre-set frequencies, powered by the iPod, no need for extra power ...

Thursday, November 09, 2006

iPod photo To Get Tetris?

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Gizmodo.com, Hungary - Nov 7, 2006AppleInsider.com whispers that the iPod photo will soon be able to run Tetris. In addition to the quintessential block-dropping ...

PC World rapped over iPod gadget
Metro, UK - Nov 7, 2006PC World has been ordered by watchdogs to drop an advert that encourages people to use an illegal iPod transmitter. The computer ...

Zoom Unveils Wireless iPod Transmitters
CIO, MA - Nov 7, 2006... available: a universal version for current-generation (dock connector) iPods, a version for third- and fourth-generation iPods, and another for the iPod mini. ...

Monday - November 06, 2006 Celebs shop for iPod shuffle
Macworld UK, UK - Nov 6, 2006Apple's iPod shuffle went on sale worldwide on Friday (3 November) last week - and celebs were as anxious as anyone else in their itch to get hold of one of ...

Jamo s diddy iPod dock
T3, UK - Nov 7, 2006Jamo s got the answer. Slim and stylish, and with an equally flashy remote. Jamo's i200 turns your iPod into a proper home hi-fi system... [more images]. ...

Wednesday, November 08, 2006

iPod Shuffle 2nd Generation - First Impressions

Tuesday, November 07, 2006

Nvidia to Acquire PortalPlayer for $357 Million

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Video card maker Nvidia has agreed to purchase PortalPlayer -- the company best known for the chips it manufactured for Apple's iPod. The deal will cost Nvidia US$357 million in cash. Nvidia will pay $13.50 for each outstanding share of PortalPlayer stock, which represents a 19 percent premium to the company's 20 day average closing price through November 3.

GirlsGoneMobile Photo Review The rx4540 Mobile Media Companion
"In my opinion, this sort of device would be attractive for someone looking for a stylish PDA that doesn't have a phone built-in, rather than someone looking for a portable media player - especially at this price point of AU$499, which puts it on the same footing as the 80GB iPod. While the included 1GB iPAQ File Store is impressive for a Pocket PC, it doesn't compare favourably to other

Microsoft and Novell Team, Gateway Is Back, and Zune May Outsell iPod
The Linux folks must be feeling like they've walked into some kind of alternative universe. Last week, Oracle made its move to take Linux over by swiping Red Hat's revenue stream in a pre-Halloween surprise. This week, Novell and Microsoft are partnering in an event for the history books.

Monday, November 06, 2006

Mics enable iPod recordings

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Question: Can I record directly on my iPod? I've heard it can be done, but how? Answer: You'll find microphones at stores that sell Apple iPod accessories. Make sure the microphone you buy is compatible with your iPod. When you connect a microphone to your iPod, the Voice Memo screen will appear.

Irish firm launches iPod accessories
Dublin-based, Jivo Technology, is aiming to take a bite out of the growing Apple iPod accessories market by launching its own range of products. The company is in the process of getting the 'made for iPod' accreditation from Apple, which it will be able to show on the Jivo product packaging.

Apple offers 8GB (PRODUCT) RED iPod nano
(PRODUCT) RED is a special initiative to raise money for the Global Fund to help fight HIV/AIDS in Africa. Apple is already participating in the program with a special red version of its iPod nano; initially, the company sold a $199 4GB version. Now a $249 8GB version joins the line. Apple will contribute $10 to from the sale of each (PRODUCT) RED edition iPod nano to the Global Fund.

The Digital Music Revolution, Take 2
More than 60 million music MP3 players were sold in 2005. Microsoft's new Zune player is now to take on Apple's iPod; 450 million songs were legally downloaded last year. Sales of original audio CDs continue to decline and as much as 10 per cent of the revenues of record companies are now generated from Internet downloads.

Sunday, November 05, 2006

Tech troubles have frustrated consumers looking for help

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The tussle to tame technology is not new. Consumers are fumbling through thick manuals, holding on customer-support phone lines, searching for tech experts or driving themselves mad. They're also losing patience, sleep and tempers, says a survey of 2,551 Americans, released today.

Mikimoto Beans i-Theater Video Glasses on Sale
We reported about the rather affordable Mikimoto Beans i-Theater Video glasses for the Apple iPod video (and other video sources) in July, when they have been announced in Japan. Japanese gadget exporter Audio Cubes offers now the Mikimoto Beans iTh...

Apple adds to iPod line with second red nano
Apple Computer said Friday that it's adding a red 8-gigabyte version of its tiny iPod nano to its popular line of digital music players, offering to donate money to charity for every player it sells. The new device can store about 2,000 songs, or double the capacity of a $199 4-gig red nano player that's already on the market.

Mics enable iPod recordings
Question: Can I record directly on my iPod? I've heard it can be done, but how? Answer: You'll find microphones at stores that sell Apple iPod accessories. Make sure the microphone you buy is compatible with your iPod. When you connect a microphone to your iPod, the Voice Memo screen will appear.

Friday, November 03, 2006

Wearable iPod In Stores Friday

Thursday, November 02, 2006

Cingular Launches Mobile Music Onslaught

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Cingular Wireless on Thursday threw down the mobile music gauntlet with several digital media partnerships and the launch of Cingular Music. However, it may be too little too late when it comes to competing with the market leading iPod.

2007 iPod Buyers' Guide by iLounge is Here
iLounge has published their wonderful iPod accessory buyers guide again. The 2007 version has a whopping 180 pages. If you are an iPod owner the iLounge buyers' guide is essential to see in one place what is available to accessorize your Apple iPod....

News: Slyder features slide-down access for 2G iPod nano
Marware's new Slyder case for second-gen iPod nanos is made of clear polycarbonate, and features a sliding door that offers access to the iPod nano's click wheel.

Its Halloween.. Time to dress up your iPod
Its Halloween time. That means just one thing costumes. Sure, you can dress up in a costume for yourself, but what would be really fun is a costume for your iPod. After all, if your iPod isnt dressed up then how will people know how much of a loser you are? I mean, how cool you are.