Tuesday, January 30, 2007

The Nielsen ratings go to college

Monday, January 29, 2007

Tech toys, 1/29

Politics tuning TV out

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The whistle-stop campaign tour has given way to the daily download as the shape and pace of politics continue to evolve. In this new world, old media are easily bypassed.

Minnesota Orchestra on your iPod and at Lincoln Center
Critics on a few continents are raving about the Minnesota Orchestra's recent recordings of Beethoven symphonies, and now you can catch them on your iPod.

Move over, Big Mac: the iPod index is weighing in
The McDonald's burger has been usurped by Apple's iPod in a popular method to measure purchasing power countries across the world.

Rod Stewart struck by Camilla's glamour
London, Jan 29: Rocker Rod Stewart was completely blown away by Camilla Parker Bowles' glamour and was tongue tied when he met her in the US. Stewart, who performed for the duchess of Cornwall and Prince Charles in Philadelphia, couldn't stop praising her, said contactmusic.com.

Apples iTunes hits a sour note in Europe
Apple and its iTunes music download service are facing a growing headache in Europe.

Sunday, January 28, 2007

Whats the coolest way to accessorize an iPod? Buy it a car

The iPod International Currency Index

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Get to know me

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About Jenny Woodruff : A 34-year-old Lancaster resident works for the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce. She has been married to Brian for 10 years. They have three sons, a dog and a cat.

Asian Stocks Gain as BHP, Kansai Electric Rise; Chipmakers Fall
Jan. 27 (Bloomberg) -- Asian stocks advanced for a second week, led by BHP Billiton and Jiangxi Copper Co., after copper prices climbed amid signs of improved demand from China, the world's biggest consumer of the industrial metal.

Chartered Posts Smallest Profit in Five Quarters (Update5)

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Jan. 26 (Bloomberg) -- Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd., the world's third-largest customized-chip maker, posted its smallest profit in five quarters as customers cleared supplies of semiconductors for electronics such as Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 and Apple Inc.'s video iPod.

The Final Word ... Griffith's Josh Long on music
My favorite CD: "Let it Unfold You" by Senses Fail because I can listen to it non-stop and not get sick of it. The best song on my iPod (or other mp3 player): "Bleeding Mascara" by Atreyu because it pumps me up before my event.

Latest anti-human trafficking tactics shared at seminar
In Britain, a raid to break up a human trafficking ring results in a number of victims freed, but none of the law enforcement officers speaks the victims' language. However, agents pull out their secret weapon a sheet with pictures of various international flags and an iPod.

iPodObserver - Editorial - It's Time for Apple to Freely License FairPlay
The real issue behind the concern of foreign governments over Apple's iPod and DRM is not the protection of music from piracy but rather the linkage between Apple's iTunes and the iPod

Friday, January 26, 2007

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AT&T 4Q profit rises 17 percent
AT&T Inc.'s fourth-quarter earnings rose 17 percent, the telecommunications company reported Thursday, reaffirming its growth target for 2007 and raising projections for the cost savings expected from the just-completed buyout of BellSouth Corp.

Gear4 holds an iPod nano StreetParty
UK iPod accessory maker Gear4 has announced its new portable speaker system for the iPod nano, StreetParty N2. StreetParty N2 is compatible with both varieties of nano (1G, 2G) and is available in black or white. It offers two 3-watt stereo speakers and is designed to look like a mini boom box.

Norway Pushes Apple To Open iTunes
In an attempt to make iTunes compatible with multiple music players, Norway has threatened to sue Apple if it does not open access to the music store and its software by October 1, 2007. Norway began targeting iTunes last June, when the country's ombudsman, Bjoern Erik Thon, stated that iTunes violated Norwegian law because it forces consumers to buy an iPod if they want to use the music ...

Thursday, January 25, 2007

New currency measure is based on iPod cost

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SYDNEY, Australia An Australian investment bank has developed a new indicator for tracking international currency values using the cost of an Apple iPod as a benchmark.

MS considered partnering with Apple on iPod
Microsoft was once contemplating a counter-strategy for the iPod years before releasing the Zune, according to evidence from an on-going anti-trust trial in Iowa. PC World reports that Microsoft was disappointed with the Windows-based players available in 2003, prompting internal discussion over their interaction with Windows Media Player. "I have...

Norway Declares iTunes DRM Technology Illegal
Norway's Consumer Ombudsman has ruled that Apple's FairPlay digital rights management technology violates the country's laws by locking songs downloaded from the iTunes Store to the iPod. The ombudsman reportedly wrote a letter to Apple warning that its DRM technology must be opened to competitors.

WM wrestler Fleming now 23-0 following victory at TJ
West Mifflin Area's James Fleming is like any other wrestler these days - he likes to listen to music on his iPod as he waits to go on the mat.

Justin Timberlake Up For Laughs, Josh Hartnett Tries Music: Sundance File

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Justin Timberlake is ready to take his "SNL"-proven comedy chops to the big screen. Josh Hartnett digs into a jazz passion project. "The Flash" stands still, but Ryan Reynolds has hope.

Mobile Music Remains Strong In Asia
A new report projected worldwide growth in consumer spending for mobile music, especially in Asian markets.

We are so Spark
Once a year, right before our birthday party, we like to give our readers a little peak into our souls by finding random MySpace questions and answering them for you. Find out what Rob's hiding in his iPod.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Apple's Jobs questioned by authorities: reports

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Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs was questioned by U.S. federal investigators about stock options backdating at the company, according to several reports citing unidentified lawyers.

A Bush bounce? When pigs fly Satisfaction guaranteed
To safely and confidently damn George W. Bush for his lurch into domestic matters, I should have stayed home last night and watched his State of the Union address.

Quantum sues Apple over iPod clickwheel
Quantum Research Group has filed a lawsuit against Apple over the capacitive touch-sensing technology used in the Cupertino-based company's iPod clickwheels. "We are suing Apple over charge-transfer technology in iPods," said Quantum CEO Hal Philipp. "Some are based on Cypress' PSoC chip and used in a way we believe infringes our patent." The suit ...

Jobs may unveil IPod phone
SAN FRANCISCO: Apple Computer CEO Steven Jobs conquered the market for digital music players with the iPod. Now he may take aim at the mobile phone business.

Monday, January 22, 2007

Microsoft Considered IPod Rival, Apple Partnership

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Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, as early as 2003 considered a partnership with Apple Inc. or creating its own digital music player to rival Apple's dominant iPod.

A Look at This Morning's News, Including News from Pfizer (PFE) and Intel (INTC)
Many of our observations are now available as audio presentations that you can hear on your computer or download from Apple's iTunes Music Store to play on a portable device such as an iPod...( Read More )

Do You Have the Ultimate iPod Accessory?
(ARA) - If you own an iPod or MP3 player, chances are you also own a few "must-have" accessories, like speakers or a car adapter. These and other accessories help you get the most out of your player by multi-tasking.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Apple First-Quarter Profit Rises on IPod, Mac Sales (Update2)

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Jan. 17 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. said first-quarter profit jumped 78 percent after holiday shoppers snapped up iPod music players and Macintosh computers.

RUMOR: Apple to launch widescreen multi-touch iPod, Beatles deal via Super Bowl ad
"Apple has picked up rights to air a Super Bowl commercial on February 4. The rumor is that they'll use that commercial to announce an three-month exclusive deal to electronically distribute some Beatles music via the iTunes Store," Blackfriars' Communications' Carl Howe writes for SeekingAlpha.

Apple profit tops one billion dollars as iPod sales surge

Wednesday, January 17, 2007

iPod likely to be Apple's strongest player

Apple to open FairPlay DRM?

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Apple is planning to open its FairPlay digital rights management (DRM) standard used on tracks purchased from its iTunes Music Store, according to /Tech/ sources. The publication says Apple is gearing up to make two announcements this week, making protected AAC files streamable via USB and the ability for third-party 'Made for iPod' manufacturers t...

A leather jacket for the well-dressed iPod
Like reggae? Encase your iPod in Rasta colors. Rooting for Manchester United or the Giants? Get an iPod case in your team colors. Vaja offers its i-Volution cases in thousands of color combinations, all in Argentine leather.

TAKE PART: Have your kids asked you for an expensive gadget?
Parents, how do you handle it when your kids ask for a PlayStation 3, the latest iPod model or a sleeker cell phone just because their peers have one?

Genesis
On first sight. theres a lot to like about Qdos Genesis speaker system. A white (or black) pedestal, it carries an iPod dock at its summit and hosts four tiny 3W speakers.

iPod News: XtremeMac Announces Luna Alarm Clock and Speaker System for iPod

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XtremeMac has announced that its Luna alarm clock and audio system for iPod will be available worldwide beginning February. The unit currently retails for US$149.95 exclusively in North America via Apple stores and XtremeMac.com, but will soon be available ...

As QuickTime hits milestone, Apple looks ahead
On the eve of the annual NAMM Show celebrating the latest advances in music and audio products, Apple executives gathering for the Anaheim trade show were celebrating an achievement of their ownthe rapid growth of QuickTime 7.

Anycom Announces FIPO Bluetooth Device for Mobile Phones
ANYCOM has announced the launch of FIPO, a small Bluetooth device allowing any Bluetooth mobile phone or other device with Bluetooth A2DP compatibility to stream audio to other products intended for use with an Apple iPod. FIPO is ...

Tuesday, January 16, 2007

The iPhone: What you need to know

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The iPhone won't be in the hands of eager users until June. But you don't have to wait that long to get more information about Apple's upcoming smart phone/widescreen iPod/Internet device. We summarize Steve Jobs' iPhone announcement with information we've gotten from Apple to answer some common questions about this eagerly anticipated device.

iPod, And Now The iPhone: What Would An iCar Be Like?
It seems the new designation for cool is the "i" at the beginning of any moniker. At least that's what some people would like us to think. In BMW's case, I suggest they go back to the drawing board with their iDrive...but I digress.

Photo Report: Progress M-59 transport cargo vehicle docked with transfer compartment
January 12, 2007. Baikonur Cosmodrome. Progress M-59 transport cargo vehicle was docked with the transfer compartment in the Spacecraft Assembly and Testing Facility.

An upconverting iPod dock from Meridian
I'm not entirely positive if this is an industry first, but I personally have not heard of anything quite like this before.

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Mobile Gmail hooks a tech addict

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ISELIN, N.J. I've never wanted a BlackBerry and the 24-hour access to e-mail it provides. I figure I ought to enjoy my time away from a computer to read, think or listen to podcasts on my iPod.

Automakers hope to take page from Apple renaissance
DETROIT Its a long way from Henry Fords gritty factory complex on the banks of the Rouge to the light-filled atrium of Apple Inc.s corporate headquarters in sunny Silicon Valley.

iGasm
I sleep with my iPod. It's not what you think. We don't actually do anything ... you know, anything bad. We only cuddle. Just cuddle, understand? And it sings me to sleep. Damn Steve Jobs for sullying the purity. I admit it: On Tuesday, when Jobs...

Keeping the music alive
First came the death of the 8-track tape, followed by vinyl and cassette tapes. Now music lovers are bracing themselves for several new realities. Could the death of the CD be just around the corner? Will music exist only in cyberspace?

Sharp DK-A1 iPod speaker system: Boom! Shake the room!
Is it just me or does this iPod dock remind you, even just a little, of those ergonomic foam pillows for people with sleeping problems? Okay, maybe I'm just seeing things (or wanting more sleep).

Friday, January 12, 2007

Apple Introduces IPod Phone to Expand Beyond Music (Update2)

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Jan. 9 (Bloomberg) -- Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Officer Steven Jobs introduced a mobile phone based on its best- selling iPod device, seeking to extend the company's dominance beyond music players.

IPod's talented new sibling takes stage
SAN FRANCISCO -- Apple Computer Chief Executive Steve Jobs announced on Tuesday the iPod maker's long-awaited leap into the mobile phone business and renamed the company Apple Inc., reflecting its increased focus on consumer electronics.

Getting your iPod well-dressed
Like reggae? Encase your iPod in Rasta colours. Rooting for Manchester United or the Giants? Get an iPod case in your team colours. Vaja offers its i-Volution cases in thousands of colour combinations, all in Argentine leather.

TVs, iPods help some exercisers, but break the mind-body connection for those serious-minded
1:40 p.m. Jan. 11 (AP): Jennifer Unruh can run a mile in two songs. I've got it figured out, said Unruh, who moves to the beat of Van Halen and The Fray on her iPod. Usually, every song lasts about four minutes. I run a mile in a little over eight. So if I can get through two songs, I know I'm a mile though my run.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Sharp DK-A1 iPod speaker system: Boom! Shake the room!

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Is it just me or does this iPod dock remind you, even just a little, of those ergonomic foam pillows for people with sleeping problems? Okay, maybe I'm just seeing things (or wanting more sleep).

Jobs unveils the Apple iPod mobile phone
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) Apple Computer Inc. unveiled an eagerly-anticipated iPod mobile phone with a touch-screen yesterday, priced at $599 for 8 gigabytes of memory, pushing the companys shares up as much as 8.5 percent.Chief executive Steve Jobs said the iPhone, which also will be available in a 4-gigabyte model for $499, will ship in June in the US. The phones will be available in Europe in ...

iPod Still King -- Jaffray
Notable Calls submits: Piper Jaffray comments on Apple saying that as has been the case for the last several years of CES, they did not see any devices that they believe could prove to be significantly competitive with the iPod.

Apple mates iPod with phone
Apple unveils the latest in iPod hipness the iPhone.

Karaoke on your iPod
LAS VEGAS Your iPod can be turned into your own personal Karaoke machine. One of the products making music at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is Dopi...

Tuesday, January 09, 2007

Microsoft says iPod phone a challenge for Apple

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Apple Computer Inc. faces some tough hurdles if it decides to roll out a mobile phone built around its popular iPod music player, Microsoft Corp.'s entertainment chief said on Monday.

Eos: new wireless iPod speaker system
IntelliTouch today announced "Eos," the world's first digital wireless "whole home" audio speaker system for iPod. Using WiFi-friendly technology, the Eos system links up to four stereo remote wireless speakers, establishing interference-free CD sound quality (48Khz). According to IntelliTouch, the GigaWave technology employs error correction and a...

Pico iPod Stroller for your Geeklettes
If you are an iPod lover looking to hook your kids while they are young, like really young icoo (thats really the name of the company BTW) has a stroller with a pocket in the back for your dockable iPod called the Pico iPod.

CES: Ford reveals voice-activated in-car iPod controls
Ford has announced its very own factory-installed, in-car communications and entertainment system that offers support for iPods. The technology is based on Microsoft Auto software (Sync), and supports virtually any mobile phone or digital media player.

Sunday, January 07, 2007

Ford, Microsoft get in Sync on in-car tech

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Ford and Microsoft announce plans for a new in-car entertainment system that will start showing up on new cars later this year.

GADGET CHECK: How to iPod your car
Snapshot: One of the most common questions about the Apple iPod is: How do I connect it to my car stereo without rewiring the radio? The iCarPlay Wireless 200 from Monster Cable offers a twist on the standard wireless FM transmitter. The Wireless 200 is the first to offer technology that automatically scans the FM band to find the clearest channel. The adaptor also doubles as an iPod charger. ...

moka5(TM) Sets a New Standard for PC Mobility, Safety and Security
moka5(TM) announced today its participation in the CES conference held in Las Vegas, January 8-12, 2007. moka5 unveils the LivePC Engine(TM), which allows consumers to carry several virtual computers on their USB fingertip drive or iPod and run them on any Windows PC without any installation. For the first time, consumers can carry their personal Linux and Windows computers, all on a USB stick.

Microsoft Says Ford to Use Mobile Phone, Music Software in Cars
Jan. 7 (Bloomberg) -- Microsoft Corp. will team with Ford Motor Co. to provide drivers with voice-activated software that helps them make mobile phone calls and play songs stored on digital music players.

My Revised Apple 4Q Sales Figures: More Like $8 Billion In Revenue On 23 Million iPod Sales

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Carl Howe submits: One company that hasn't been cutting marketing budgets is Apple Computer , which was named Marketer of the Year over at MediaPost's Marketing Daily. And NPD released some new data today, showing that Apple increased its market share of the MP3 player market from 45% in 2005 to 57.5% [... ]

The Flux to hold second iPod Film Festival
The Flux today announced that it will hold its 2007 iPod Film Festival geared films specifically formatted for playback on Apple's iPod. The second year of the festival promises free entry, and the company expects a greater response due to an increased number of iPod owners. "We learned a lot from last year's groundbreaking festival, including the ...

CES 2007: A floating iPod sound system for your swimming pool
Pre CES 2007 coverage - Atlantic has a new idea how to make an iPod more useful in the outdoor world.

GizMac to unveil new iPod, Xserve products
GizMac Accessories has announced that it will unveil new iPod and Xserve products at booth #S2410 during Macworld Expo in San Francisco next week. The accessory-maker has secured a larger booth to exhibit an expanded line of iPod products as well as its current Titan family of iPod cases and accessories. GizMac's XRackPro2 noise reducing server rac...

Luxpro sues Apple over iPod shuffle look-a-like

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Taiwanese electronics firm Luxpro Technology plans to launch litigation against Apple regarding an iPod shuffle-inspired music player. This is an extension of an existing legal dispute between the two firms.

Watt a concept
With the Chevrolet Volt concept that appears at the Detroit auto show media preview today, General Motors Corp. attempts to take the title of environmental technology leader from Toyota by resurrecting the electric car.

Friday, January 05, 2007

San Jose Mercury News, Calif., Mike Cassidy Column: Admit It, iPod Resistance Can Be Futile

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By Mike Cassidy, San Jose Mercury News, Calif. Jan. 5--Yes, I've been missing. Abducted by the pod people. The iPod people.

CES 2007: Corel updates DVD Copy 5 with iPod, Vista support
Corel announced today a Vista update for DVD Copy 5, available free for those who own the Gold, Platinum, or Express version of the software. The update adds support for Zune, iPod, and TiVo connectivity, and also includes certification for Windows Vista.

Holiday shoppers prefer iPod over Zune

Chestnut Hill Sound to Launch GEORGE(TM) Digital Sound System for iPod(R) at CES &

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NEWTON, Mass., BUSINESS WIRE -- Chestnut Hill Sound Inc. (CHS), a manufacturer of digital audio solutions for iPod users, today announced that it will introduce GEORGE, the first digital audio system to combine an iPod music playback system, full feature wireless remote, AM/FM radio and alarm system in one product at Macworld and the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

Apple faces US lawsuit over iTunes/iPod link
Apple faces a US lawsuit over tying the iTunes Store to the iPod digital music player. Apple revealed the suit, submitted in July to the US District Court for the Northern District of California, in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday.

Apple Sued Over DRM
(tinfoilmusic.net) Apple is the target in a new lawsuit claiming that the company's iTunes, and iPod, are crippled by the company.

iPod designer gets into Who's Who
Jonathan Ive, the UK designer credited with helping revitalise Apple's fortunes, has been awarded a place in Who's Who - the UK's biographical record of the great and the good.

APPLE SUED FOR ANTITRUST
Hipster Apple is looking more like it's geeky rival Microsoft - and now antitrust lawsuits are coming its way, too. Apple is being sued for monopolistic practices related to its iPod and iTunes products, the company revealed in an SEC filing last...

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Zune attempts to unseat the iPod

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Two huge companies finally locked horns in the music player market in 2006 as Microsoft launched its long-awaited Zune player in November. However, the attack on Apple 's domination of the music market with its massive iPod sales and successful iTunes download service faces an uphill struggle, according to industry experts.

Apple facing iTunes, iPod lawsuit
A lawsuit claims that Apple Computer Inc. has created an illegal monopoly by linking iTunes music and video sales to its iPod players.

British Apple designer gets Who's Who entry
Bobby Pickering, vnunet.com , Wednesday 3 January 2007 at 00:00:00 Ideas man behind iMac and iPod saluted A 39 year-old industrial designer who grew up in Chingford in Essex, has been saluted for his achievements at Apple Computer over the past decade by being included in the latest... > Read the full article

Apple's new iPod could bolster music dominance
SAN FRANCISCO - After absolving its current management team of any wrongdoing in an ongoing stock-options scandal, Apple shifts its attention to next week's Macworld conference here, and the much-speculated unveiling of an iPod with cellphone-like features.

Turn your iPod into a diagnostic tool
Yesterday, Micromat announced the upcoming release of TechTool Protogo, a Mac OS X application that turns an old iPod, flash drive or other device into a bootable diagnostic tool containing several Micromat utilities

Chestnut Hill To Launch iPod Sound System At Macworld

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The digital audio system for the iPod includes a wireless remote and an AM/FM radio and alarm with a music playback system.

iTunes Sees 1,222% Traffic Increase
iTunes defeated Microsoft's Zune by a ratio of 30-to-1, according to Hitwise.

Seattle Times Brier Dudley Column: What Has the iPod Looking Over Its Shoulder. . . And Other Tech Predictions for the ...
By Brier Dudley, Seattle Times Jan. 1--Microsoft will hit the spot with buyers. Google will hustle to keep its frantic growth from slowing. Blogs will morph and diverge into several distinct forms. And the new technology mantra will be location, location, location.

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Being a more mobile person

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You think with your cell phone and iPod. Youre a mobile person? Meet Mike Latham, an architect by training, artist by trade just about his entire apartment-slash-studio is on wheels.

Computer telecom best-sellers, January 1
1. The iPod Book: Scott Kelby. Pearson PTR/Addison Wesley. $19.99.

Suburban hotel chains go urban
Reserve the room, hold the room service. Frill-free suburban hotels are moving uptown. At the Hampton Inn in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, taxicabs blare their horns on busy 24th Street, steps from the entrance. The lobby is iPod-size, but with a chic touch.

Monday, January 01, 2007

Zune attempts to unseat the iPod

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Two huge companies finally locked horns in the music player market in 2006 as Microsoft launched its long-awaited Zune player in November. However, the attack on Apple 's domination of the music market with its massive iPod sales and successful iTunes download service faces an uphill struggle, according to industry experts.

Athlete of the week
Meet Matt FitzPatrick ...

News LCD HDTV: Holiday's Top Selling Gadget
The NPD Group says it edged out the digital camera. Washington, D.C. (January 1, 2007) -- What was the best selling electronics product during the holiday season?

Classical conductor tangos into 2007
Argentinian-born conductor Daniel Barenboim rang in the new year in his homeland with a concert of tangos.

Apple Quietly Fixes iPod Shuffle No-Play Problem

Finally. The iPhone. But ...