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June 19, 2006
According to a report in the trade newspaper Variety today, Apple is in negotiations to offer downloads of full-length movies on iTunes.
Apple is in negotiations with "most" major motion picture studios to iron out the details and bring the inevitable to fruition. Steve Jobs is allegedly pushing for an across the board price of $9.99 per film, but the studios aren't biting, saying that new releases should cost more than older films.
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June 17, 2006
Sometimes I am amazed at how some tech gossips get carried away with reporting, just yesterday I was listening to Angels & Demons and part of the book talked about how the media craves apocalyptic headlines.
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Microsoft Developing iPod Killer
umm, guys last december, Creative unveiled Vision:M video the iPod killer. Apple's ipod is very much still alive.. Creative failed so miserably, they have resorted to lawsuits.
According to a Reuters report, Software giant Microsoft Corp. is laying the groundwork to compete against Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod digital entertainment device and iTunes service, sources familiar with the discussions and plans said on Friday.
Microsoft has held licensing discussions with the music industry to create its own music service, the sources told Reuters.
The Redmond, Washington-based developer of software that runs most of the world's PCs is also demonstrating an entertainment device that plays videos and music, the sources said.
That's all great, but as Google's CEO Eric Schmidt recently said on Gbuy
"It makes no sense to go into businesses that are occupied by existing leaders," he said. "We want to solve new problems in the payments space."
So just maybe if Microsoft could solve the problems with portable music they would be going in right direction.
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June 16, 2006
A patent has surfaced on the FCC website that both illustrates and details Apple's iPod in terminology such as "an enhanced iPod" and/or "an improved iPod." A large portion of this patent places emphasis on "live" video streaming - and more specifically, video conferencing conducted on the "improved iPod." In fact, the patent presents details of a new codec for QuickTime.
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Apple is about to unveil the next generation of iPod, the best-selling music player in the U.S., using a "none-touch" concept, says Terry Gou, Chairman of Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Taiwan's largest electronics company.
Ever since February rumours have been have been rampant that a 3.5in touchscreen model was in the works reports TrustedReviews
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June 14, 2006
Rockbox is an open source replacement firmware for mp3 players. It runs on a number of different models:
* Archos: Jukebox 5000, 6000, Studio, Recorder, FM Recorder, Recorder V2 and Ondio
* iRiver: H100 and H300 series
* Apple: iPod 4th gen (grayscale and color), 5th gen (Video), Nano and Mini 1st/2nd gen
* iAudio: X5 (including X5V and X5L)
* Additional models are in development
Rockbox is a complete rewrite and uses no fragments of any original firmwares.
Rockbox Review @ CNET
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June 7, 2006
Apple Computer has filed a second copyright lawsuit and a trade complaint in the US against Creative Technology.
This is the latest in a string of legal challenges and counter challenges between the two rival makers of portable media devices.
In its latest lawsuit, Apple claims Creative is infringing three patents relating to using icons, and displaying and editing data.
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Apple Computer has announced the new iPod U2 Special Edition.
As distinctive as the band it salutes. Red Click Wheel. Black metal back engraved with the band’s signatures. 30GB(1) of storage with room for 7,500 songs, up to 25,000 photos, and up to 75 hours of video for $329.
Original of The Species
Like no other, iPod U2 Special Edition stands out. Jet black, it bears a prominent red Apple Click Wheel, a full-color display and, on the flip side, the autographs of each U2 band member on striking black metal. Thanks to this unique partnership between U2 and Apple, U2 fans can finally find what they’re looking for.
Even Better Than the Real Thing
The iPod U2 Special Edition also comes with an exclusive iTunes Music Store coupon you can redeem for a 30-minute video of music videos and band interviews.(2) Think of it as your virtual backstage pass.
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June 3, 2006
Belkin Corporation has announced TuneStage for iPod nano. Belkin's TuneStage for iPod nano allows you to play the music from your iPod nano through your home stereo wirelessly via Bluetooth technology. With a transmitter connected to your iPod nano and a receiver wired to your system, TuneStage offers reliable, high-quality sound without the clutter of cables. Wirelessly connected through TuneStage, your iPod nano becomes the ultimate remote, giving you full control of your music.
TuneStage for iPod nano will ship in North America in July 2006, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow.
Belkin TuneStage for iPod nano
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The Sonic Impact K1 transforms your 5G ipod into a portable media player with a 7 inch widescreen display, intergated speakers, and a touch sensitive interface. Estimated retail price is $300.
Source chipchick
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