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January 31, 2006
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Red iPod |
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Late last week rumours surfaced that a red iPod is on the way to tie in with U2 front man Bono's HIV fight . The rumor started following a post on Popbitch which claimed that U2 front man Bono was overheard “in Dublin's Michelin-starred Patrick Guilbaud restaurant discussing a new charity red Amex card and red iPod.” The red Amex card has been announced, which lends to the possibility of red iPod.
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January 28, 2006
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MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central available on iTunes |
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MTV Networks and Apple announced that programming from MTV, MTV2, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and The N will now be available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store.
The new content features shows such as Punk'd, South Park, Dora the Explorer, SpongeBob SquarePants and Laguna Beach.
Nickelodeon's Dora is the first preschool programme available on iTunes, while Comedy Central's Stand-Up is iTunes' first stand-up comedy programme, and MTV's Laguna Beach and Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Gauntlet 2 are the first reality-based titles available on iTunes.
With the addition of these 14 shows from MTV Networks, iTunes now offers over 40 TV shows for $1.99 per episode for viewing on a computer or iPod.
iTunes 6 for Mac and Windows includes the iTunes Music Store and is available as a free download from http://www.apple.com/itunes.
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January 26, 2006
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IST-01W, IST-01B speaker system for the iPod player |
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Rock Ridge sound Japan, has announced the white (IST-01W) & black (IST-01B) speaker system for the iPod player. Set to go on sale on January 28th for 9,800 Yen.
The new cradle speaker system supports 3rd generation & up iPod minis/photos/nanos, Playback frequency zone 80Hz - 20kHz.
Measures 250x146x155mm & weighs 1.1kg.
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January 25, 2006
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iPods pre-loaded with video |
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A Massachusetts company named TVMyPod is selling iPods that come with movies and TV programs already loaded on them.
Customers choose any content currently available on a DVD and which iPod they want. TVMyPod then puts the content on the player and ships the original DVDs along with the iPod restored to its original packaging.
TVMyPod co-founder Vijay Raghavan said most people don't have the time or the technology to convert DVDs into the iPod's required format, which is what gave him and his business partner the idea to start the service reports Reuters
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January 22, 2006
Apple Computer is under fire by underground folk, following the unveiling of their new advertisement for the Intel IMac.
Apple's new advertisement is almost identical to The Postal Service's "Such Great Heights" video says their label, Sub Pop.
Images from tech site Engadget show the huge similarities
After the drama surrounding , similarities between a recent Eminem advertisement & a Lugz commercial from years ago ... one would think the creative department at Apple would try to innovative as oppose to cloning.
Note from The Postal Service
It has recently come to our attention that Apple Computers' new television commercial for the Intel chip features a shot-for-shot recreation of our video for 'Such Great Heights' made by the same filmmakers responsible for the original. We did not approve this commercialization and are extremely disappointed with both parties that this was executed without our consultation or consent. -Ben Gibbard, The Postal Service
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January 21, 2006
According to a report on MobileMag, Apple Computer --of iPod fame -- is hiring RF engineers specifically those with EDGE experience. The rumor mill is going wild with speculation... It is rumored that Apple could launch an EDGE enabled iPod by this fall. This would be great ... one of the big problems I have with the iPod is not being able to download music whenever. This development could lend some weight on the “Mobile Me” trademark that Apple filed some time ago reports Ubergizmo ... That said the hiring could also be for the iPhone and have nothing to do with actual iPod player...
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January 19, 2006
Tivoli has introduced a new black version of its iSongBook portable music system for iPods. The iSongBook utilizes the new “Universal Docking Station” from Apple that fits all iPod models. The flip-down dock charges your iPod while it plays and stows away when not in use. The second speaker detaches from the main unit for true stereo imaging, up to 6 feet with the built-in cord.
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sumajin has announced a Loop case for the iPod G5. Insert the iPod through the lens opening.The Loop is designed to provide greater protection around the edges.
Also Included with the casing are:
A complimentary lanyard with fastener.
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Apple has made changes to its iTunes music software in response to complaints that it abused user privacy reports BBC
Last week Apple issued a new version (6.02) of iTunes that includes a "MiniStore" that recommends songs or videos for users to purchase based on items in their library. When you clicked on an item in your library, the "store" would display a list of similar selections that you might consider purchasing.
An investigation by bloggers found that the recommendation system used unique identifiers for each user in a way that could compromise privacy.
The revised iTunes warns users about data being collected and lets them switch off the recommendation system.
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Sales of iPod music players propelled Apple Computer Inc.'s quarterly revenue and profit to all-time highs, with earnings nearly doubling from a year earlier reports the LAtimes
Apple earned $565 million, or 65 cents a share, in its fiscal first quarter, compared with $295 million, or 70 cents, a year earlier, before a 2-for-1 stock split.
Despite increased research spending, Apple beat estimates "quite materially," said Shaw Wu, an analyst with American Technology Research, an equity research firm.
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