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The term 'podcast' has been declared Word of the Year by the New Oxford American Dictionary.

The official term, to be added to the online version of the dictionary during the next update early next year, is defined as "a digital recording of a radio broadcast or similar program, made available on the Internet for downloading to a personal audio player".

The word is derived from a combination of "broadcasting" and "iPod".

According to a recent Pew Internet and American Life Project survey "Podcasts" are catching on with people who own iPods or other digital-music players. Twenty-nine percent of U.S. adults who own MP3 players like Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod say they have downloaded podcast programs from the Internet. In Pew's poll, 11 percent of respondents said they owned an MP3 player, putting the total U.S. ownership at 22 million. Of those with MP3 players, 29 percent reported listening to a podcast. Pew said the survey has a 7.5 percent margin of error.

A Podcast consists of high resolution MP3 or other audio files wrapped in a RSS feed, RSS or really simple scripting is widely used on the web as a means to create news feeds or product updates that can be read bybrowsers and other websites. Podcasts have grown in prominence along with Weblogs, the online diaries that serve as alternative news sources reports LordPercy.

The term was coined by journalist Ben Hammersley and although originally derived from combining "broadcasting" and "iPod", this definition has become something of a misnomer as podcasts can be listened to on any digital music player reports BBC.

Some have criticised the term for giving too much credit to Apple, which had little to do with the development of the technology and some have tried to suggest alternative terms such as blogcasting or audioblogging.

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Apple adding NBC shows

NBC Universal and Apple Computer Inc. on Tuesday said they would make several NBC-owned television shows available on the iTunes music store.

The shows, taken from NBC, the USA Network and the SciFi Channel, include current and older programming, the companies said. NBC Universal is the second big broadcaster to agree to sell shows to users of Apple's new video iPod reports USATODAY

ABC in October announced a deal with Apple to sell reruns of hits such as Desperate Housewives and Lost. NBC Universal is offering 300 episodes from new shows such as Law & Order and The Office, classics Dragnet and Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and segments from Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien's late-night shows.

"Eventually, a goal is to get all of our shows up there," said Jeff Zucker, president of the NBC Universal Television Group. "This benefits the consumers. Now they can watch great programming wherever they are and whenever they want."

Most of the programs cost $1.99, the same as hit programs "Lost" and "Desperate Housewives," which Walt Disney Co.'s ABC several weeks ago said it would offer at the iTunes music store.

The iTunes music store has sold more than 3 million videos since the iTunes catalog launched two months ago.

Gene Munster, an analyst at Piper Jaffray, estimates Apple has sold 1 million video iPods to date and is on track to sell an additional 1.5 million this month.

"This NBC deal is about more than the iPod," he says. "It's about Apple being the entity to become the personal media center for consumers. People will start using their computers to play back movies and TV shows."

Seperately, News Corp. announced it would begin distributing made-for-Internet episodes of "The Family Guy," its popular animated show, beginning next year reports Forbes

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TiVo Inc. on Monday said it will begin testing a feature in the coming weeks to let some subscribers transfer recorded television programming to Apple iPod digital music players or Sony's PlayStation portable devices reports Reuters.

"The increasing popularity of mobile devices for viewing video, such as Apple's iPod and the PSP device, demonstrate the enormous consumer demand for entertainment on the go," Tom Rogers, the chief executive of TiVo, said.

"We're making it easy for consumers to enjoy the TV shows they want to watch right from their iPod or PSP - whenever and wherever they want"

One analyst briefed on the announcement said the new feature may raise "concerns" among program owners, who aim to profit from movies and shows either through DVD or online sales reports Reuters

"The TV industry has to embrace video on demand in cable, Internet and other forms of video distributions even though there are many ways these technologies allow distribution that doesn't make them any money," said Josh Bernoff, an analyst at Forrester Research.

The new version of the TiVoToGo service available to "stand-alone" TiVo subscribers will also include an "autosync" feature. This will enable subscribers to have shows automatically uploaded to their portable devices the morning after the shows were recorded from the TV. To guard against piracy, shows recorded via the service will have encoded digital watermarks so any illegal copying can be traced.

TiVo plans to make the feature available to all its subscribers early next year.

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Playboy Enterprises Inc. and Penthouse Media Group Inc., are considering adult movies for portable video players such as Apple Computer Inc.'s new iPod (sounds like a match made in heaven).

While Apple sold 1 million music videos and television shows for its new video iPod, many media outlets have a "wait and see" attitude to file sharing. So, adding adult content is a natural extension for mobile video players.

"When you look at what has driven the emerging technology for media distribution over the last 50 years, it's music and adult content," said David Bank, an analyst for RBC Capital Markets in New York. "It seems like a natural fit."

Ultimately, it will be content (adult or otherwise) that decides the fate of the video iPod -- and sexy babes might just be that "sweet spot" to get some extra players out there.

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Here are some new reviews on Apple's new iPod

Review: Video IPod (InformationWeek)
Apple iPod 30GB (ABC)
New iPod opens the floodgates of portable video potential. (IGN)
Apple Ipod Video VNUNET
Apple Does It Again (CBS)
Review: 30GB iPod with video (PlayList)

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In 30GB and 60GB models that hold up to 15,000 songs, full-color album art and up to 25,000 photos, the new iPod makes the most of your music and more. With support for up to 150 hours of video and a 2.5-inch color display, the new iPod lets you take music videos and TV shows on the road.

Apple video- capable iPod Review NYT
Apple video- capable iPod Review WSJ
Apple video- capable iPod Review DesignTechnica
Apple video- capable iPod Review LAtimes
Apple video- capable iPod Review ARS

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Chris Diclerico unpacks his steamy black iPod video.

His Words

The packaging is disappointing, but the iPod is incredible.

Seen at Gizmodo

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the folks over at Engadget via the way of Garrett M., has a cool unpacking photo experience and comparison of the new video capable iPod and the old iPod.

iPod Video reviews roundup coming soon

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According to AppleInsider, Apple Computer on Monday began shipping the first batch of video-enabled iPods

Based on delivery estimates provided by Apple's online store, some early adopters who paid for overnight shipping can expect to receive their new iPods as early as Tuesday,

In other news, Apple last week also shipped a small batch of the lanyard headphones for the iPod nano. The accessory had been backordered for a month and a half.

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Today Media Engine, Japan announced the launch of podtv.jp, a new website that will offer video for your video playing iPod.

The site is reportedly the first Free iPod TV Station. err ... anyway Free Content - the site will launch in a few days.

PS... I haven't done a translation in a while, but I think it will work seamlessly with iTunes 6

via

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After briefly appearing online last week following Apple's special event, the new iPod + iTunes commercial featuring Eminem is now back on the company's website for viewing reports iLounge

The commercial uses Eminem's, oh so very tired "Lose Yourself" - I am sure this has to do with the fact he has a greatest hits coming out that will feature the song.

Anyway after the commercial disappeared, bloggers speculated on the reasons for its disappearance.

Eminem is a Diva, Apple embarrassed by similarity to 3 year old lugz ad ... etc.

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Hollywood's actors, directors and writers unions said Saturday they would vet Apple's new iPod portable video player so members get their share of residuals writes Japan Today

"The announcement today unveiling the Apple Video iPod represents the latest chapter in the ongoing technological evolution of our industry," said a joint statement by the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Directors Guild of America, the Screen Actors Guild, the Writers Guild of America East and the Writers Guild of America West.

"We have not yet heard from the responsible employers of our members, but we look forward to a dialogue that ensures that our members are properly compensated for this exploitation of their work," said the statement.

"As the representatives for the creative community, we embrace new technologies that expand distribution of material featuring the work of our members," they said.

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Over the past few months, there have been numerous stories on the high theft rates of the steamy iPod players. New York, LA and London have all warned iPod users about this problem.

According to reports the signature white headphones are a dead giveaway, police departments advised iPod users to use different headphones, in addition to keeping their iPod hidden.

With the introduction of the iPod with video playing capabilities, more users will have their iPod out for the world to see. This could mean more problems for law enforcement?

In other iPod Video news, I lost a reader (at least for a couple of months) over my iPod binge on October 12. Truth is I warned you guys.

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With QuickTime 7 Pro, you can create your own videos that will play on the new iPod. Already have great home movies you want to play on your iPod? No problem. QuickTime 7 Pro helps you easily convert them to a format that iPod understands.

Creating Video for iPod Apple

How to create videos from DVDs for new iPod (with video) on the Windows platform. Engadget

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Apple Fan overwhelmed by the beauty of the new iPod

The screen is gorgeous. It is wider than previous models and overall it feels slim and lightweight. Quicktime 7.03 is necessary to view video, which is great, along with response time. It's good enough to watch an entire movie on it.

Via Gizmodo

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After weeks of rumors, Apple computer has officially announced a new line of iPods with video playback support. Based on images and reports the main focus of the new iPod is still music, video was probably added after all the rumors. The new iPod called iPod leaves the door open for Apple to release an iPod with more focus on video sometime in the future. The iTunes store will sell music videos and TV shows for $1.99. Walt Disney and its ABC television division announced that they would offer current and past episodes of TV shows including Desperate Housewifes for sale on Apple's online iTunes music store.

iPod (with video)Key Features

* Holds up to 15,000 songs and full-color album art
* 30GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 inches; 60GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches
* Bright 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel TFT display
* Up to 20 hours of battery life
* Holds up to 25,000 photos
* Holds up to 150 hours of video
* Plays video or photo slideshows on TV via the optional Dock
* Apple Click Wheel
* Accessory-compatible Dock connector
* Dock works with the new Apple Remote
* Charges and syncs via USB
* Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP
* Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists

Chances are I will pick up the 30GB black iPod with video support later this week - or Apple could send me one for review .

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The new iPod packs music, audiobooks, podcasts, photos, video, contacts, calendars, games, clocks and locks in a design up to 45 percent slimmer than the original iPod.

More new iPod Photos

Continue reading "iPod : Eye Candy" »

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Apple video-playing iPod Features

* Holds up to 15,000 songs and full-color album art * 30GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.43 inches; 60GB model is 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.55 inches * Bright 2.5-inch, 320 x 240 pixel TFT display * Up to 20 hours of battery life * Holds up to 25,000 photos * Holds up to 150 hours of video * Plays video or photo slideshows on TV via the optional Dock * Apple Click Wheel * Accessory-compatible Dock connector * Dock works with the new Apple Remote * Charges and syncs via USB * Works with Mac OS X or Windows 2000/XP * Syncs contacts, calendars and to-do lists

Buy Apple video-playing iPod 30GB Model ships in 24hrs . 60GB Model Ships in 5-7 days

Continue reading "Apple video-playing iPod Features" »

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Apple Computer today introduced the new Apple video iPod. The market-leading line of iPod portable music players has boosted the company's fortunes as of late reports ABCnews. In 30GB and 60GB models that hold up to 15,000 songs, full-color album art and up to 25,000 photos, the new iPod makes the most of your music and more. With support for up to 150 hours of video and a 2.5-inch color display, the new iPod lets you take music videos and TV shows on the road.

The new iPod boasts up to 20 hours of battery life. Plus, you get a bigger display and one more iPod color - sleek black. At under half an inch thin, the new 30GB iPod takes up about 45 percent less room than the original iPod. Even the new 60GB model is 10 percent thinner than the fourth-generation 20GB iPod.

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So Far via Engadget

Apple has announced FrontRow aka a remote for the Mac.

New iMac with built-in iSight. The new iMac lineup prices : $1299 US for the 1.5GHZ 17-incher, $1799 US for the 2.1GHz 20-incher.

New iPod announced! The new iPod features video capabilities and the wider display, focus still on Music. The device will feature a 2.5-inch display, QVGA resolution (320 x 240), and supports MPEG-4 h.264

I am so bored

The new iPod will be 30% thinner than the current 20GB iPod, and will feature a 60GB version . The 20GB $299, and the 60GB for $399. Shipping Next Week.

The Silver lining ... Both will be available in Black

Silver Lining 2.0 - Steve Jobs is showing off iTunes 6.0 which will hawk videos, 2000 music videos at Launch - $1.99 each . That is outrageous. I wonder how big each file is?

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Over the folks at apple.com are working hard on updating the site with something steamy. We are Live Stalking Gizmodo. Engadget & iLounge. - hanging out at the "One More thing" event

Unfortunately the folks at Apple have picked a location where the first images will be from Apple. (no cellular service)

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Posters from Apple's latest advertising campaign scored by ilounge show an iPod with a wide horizontal screen - Many expect a video version of the iPod to be announced later today.

Based on the Photo, the iPod Video looks to have a screen just a little bigger than then standard iPod Screen. Why Apple would launch the iPod Video with a screen going across the width of the iPod makes no sense.

I will wait...

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Over the past two weeks, rumors of video functions in the iPod have reached an all time high. Big news outlets like Bloomberg, Reuters and AP have all jumped on the iPod Video rumor wagon. Even though Apple master Steve Jobs has denied plans for a iPod video , the mockups and speculations are in high gear.

According to Macity video advertisements are already on Cupertino servers.

A link recently active at URL www.apple.com/za/itunes/video (now offline, or redirecting to the iTunes page) showed two ad movies about iPod Video.

Macity takes this as confirmation that iPod Video is real and it will work with iTunes, so "iTunes + iPod Video"

Tech Site Engadget debunks Macity's confirmation.

anyway in 2 days .... and if that 'one more thing' is a 80GB music iPod I will throw up.

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