iPod and Tech news

When it comes to sound for iPod owners who need compact JBL has just the addition that is needed with the On Stage Micro.

   An AC adapter powers the On Stage Micro or it also has the capability to be powered by four AAA batteries, making it easy to take anyplace. When running on battery power it has up to twenty-four hours of playing time. These docks are also manufactured in colors that vivid and enhance any surroundings.

   This is an iPod dock that has a mini jack connection that enables it to connect to other devices such as MP3 and CD players, along with desktop and laptop computers or satellite radio.

   Inside of the JBL On Stage Micro there are two Odyssey transducers and an IR remote, which emits clean and crisp sound and the bass could not be better.

   The best part of the JBL On Stage Micro is the size, with two types of power, terrific bass and sound as clear and crisp as this offers, the size makes it even better. This iPod dock is so compact that it can fit in one hand, and close to the palm in size, which will make it one of the most popular docking stations with high quality audio sound.  There has really been a lot happening in the world of music, iPods, iPhones and the like….

The ability for music player phones to download tracks directly over fast 3G networks, with all purchases charged straight to the monthly phone bill, means the mobile could replace the PC as the device of choice for storing and acquiring music collections. In Addition to all this, which is significant enouph to be certain, the Motorola Corporation has bought the relatively high profile digital music company known as Soundbuzz, which provides the systems and content behind a lot of the mobile music stores offered by telco carriers. And yet while the Motorola corporations’ musical plans are largely built on tracks being distributed through carriers, the Finnish firm the Nokia Corp. has gone a step even further than that by committing to launching their own music store in Australia sometime during the first six months of this year.

Spring of 2008 is going to be an exciting time for iPod owners with the many new components that are going to make their debut on the market. One of these components is going to be the Creative Xdock, which has had an upgrade. This new component will be available to iPod owners soon and one of its features is converting video to HD resolution.

   The Xdock will convert video resolution to 720p or 1080i, this will mean to iPod owners that they will be able to with their Xdock HD play video on an HDTV with complete DTS surround sound. Another feature of this new unit is the ability to play music through X-Fi wireless receivers that can be connected to speakers that can be placed anywhere in the home.

   According to the manufacturer this unit can be used with iPods from previous generations so iPod owners will not have to upgrade their iPod, as well as the new iPod Nano and iPod Touch.

   It will be accompanied by a remote that will have selections such as music, videos, photos and podcasts, along with a menu on the HDTV which can be controlled with the remote.

   The Xdock charges the iPod while it is docked and can be connected to home theater systems.

In other related news, what could be better than the choice to have an iPod docked in the kitchen and on the refrigerator, where there is easy access to it, hands free listening and the ability to share tunes with others in the room. All this is now possible, along with other convenient features that have never been attempted before with a kitchen appliance.

   Whirlpool is bringing the kitchen to life for iPod owners, with the introduction of their newest refrigerator that has technology advancements unlike other refrigerators in today’s market.

  This refrigerator has interactive features and a docking port for an iPod.

   This refrigerator will make the way iPod owners use their iPod at home, not to mention the change in time that will be spent in the kitchen. This of course could affect how people eat and diet in the future with innovative appliances like the Central Park side-by-side.

   The model that is making all the news is the side-by-side named the Central Park and comes with hardware where a component is made for electronic devices like those of the iPod, along with other features that enables owners to make lists, use a calendar and even text message and email is only a step away. This is the iPod owners dream appliance and is not something in the future, it is here now.

   For the iPod owner who likes to be away from it all there is a solution to recharging the iPod without the use of electricity, this is with the use of Powermonkey Explorer.  The new unit is unlike any other on the market so far for iPod owners with its ability to be used without electrical power.

   Unlike the first of these, which needed to be connected to power, this new one does not. This comes in a fabric case that will keep the Powermonkey and all of its accessories secure, including the solar panel.

   Yes, this new Powermonkey Explorer is made to go anywhere including the great outdoors with a solar power accessory to recharge iPods anyplace there is sunlight. Along with the solar panel there is also electrical connections for both the United States and European electricity for charging iPods when connected with a USB cable.

   The Powermonkey Explorer can also charge the iPhone and other items such as digital cameras so this unit is capable of charging all the items that are important today no matter where a person is at, inside or outside. This also means that the iPod owners will never be without their play list when enjoying the outdoors.

 With the holidays at an end, there are many new iPod owners just beginning to figure out the functions of their iPods. For many of these new generation iPod owners there is a feeling of confusion because of the many new features. There are places that can be contacted for help in figuring out the functions of the new iPods, Apple of course has tech support, however there are also other companies that offer expert advice and are trained to help with iPod problems and questions from the most simple to the most technical.

     One of these tech support companies for iPod are SupportSpace, where they are ready to give support on the latest generation of iPods from the most simple procedure to the most complicated.

    While many iPod users will not need to resort to an expert the fact that they are there when questions or problems arise is a comforting thought with all the functions the new generation of iPods are capable of performing.

   When the results are in for the amount of sales for the holiday season are in for the new generation of iPods it is expected to be a dramatic increase from sales at other times of the year.

here are some cool tech toys and iGadgets………..We show you the best cases on the market for your shiny new iPod Touch.
Here are the best cases for protecting your iPod Touch from scratches, drops or even the coffee you might spill one morning that just happens to screw your iPod over. That is why the accessory market is so profitable, cases cause people feel to feel insecure about their investment therefore they buy the best cases. Let’s start off with cases that just make your iPod a tiny bit less prone to scratches and a target for drops.
Fancy
Orbino Italian Leather (http://www.orbino.com) - Dubbed as the “World’s Finest Cases” they sure do look very nice, the cases run from $99 to $129 for the iPod Touch. Orbino also offers cases for the iPhone, iPod Classic/Video, the new iPod nano, and yes the incredibly small iPod shuffle.
Incase Leather Sleeve (http://goincase.com) - Featuring genuine leather form-fitting construction and custom suede topo lining, the Leather Sleeve for iPod touch provides the highest quality in iPod protection. Direct access to widescreen with touch controls and cutouts for headphone jack, hold switch and dock connector provide for ultimate functionality. A neoprene sleeve is also available. Highly recommended.
Hipcase from DLO - A folio-style case that gives you complete body protection, a padded flip-up cover with hidden inner pocket, a leather-covered belt clip, and total iPod access in one sleek leather package.
 Protection
Griffin iClear (http://www.griffintechnology.com) - iClear’s transparent and unobtrusive design protects the iPod with a tough, polycarbonate two-piece shell that is strong enough to take the daily abuse of active lifestyles.
Griffin Reflect (http://www.griffintechnology.com) - Reflect cases are durable polycarbonate shells that present a seamless, mirrored-chrome reflective face to the world — until you wake up your player, and the bright, clear screen shows through the chrome as if by magic.
Belkin Remix Acrylic- Slip your iPod right into your pocket, without the added bulk, with this sleek, sturdy plastic case. The case also provides full access to ports and navigation.
iSkin (http://www.iskin.com) - Designed from every angle, the iSkin touch delivers on the promise of solid protection with sophisticated style. It covers and protects all ports and controls without affecting usability or aesthetics.
 Our Recommendation
Leather Folio from Belkin (http://catalog.belkin.com) - This fashion-inspired leather case provides full protection from everyday scratches and scuffs. The sleek, portable design lets you slip your iPod right into your pocket or purse.

The Adventure Maker
Adventure Maker is a free innovative toolkit to create point-and-click games and multimedia software in minutes, without any scripting or programming. It runs on Windows, and it allows creating software for Windows, PSP, iPhone, and iPod touch. So sorry Mac users, there must be a Mac alternative. Other than that, Adventure Maker looks very interesting from what I’ve seen so far playing their demo. View the sample game here, which is made for the iPod Touch and iPhone. It sure looks interesting.

According to their website, the procedure is dead easy “all you have to do is to import your pictures, add some hotspots to link the pictures to one another, and you are done!”

There is also a paid version which runs from $69 to $139 depending on your intended use, commercial or non commercial. Paid version allow you to create 2 additional game types, Third Person Adventure Games, and 360° panorama games and interactive visits.

Adventure Maker’s website can be found here: http://www.adventuremaker.com
If someone can try it out and report back to us on how it works, please do so!

Zinio Mobile
hey guys, again, this article was initially posted way back on November 19, 2007

but I am re-posting it to the news archive as of now so it will be available in the future….thanks in adavace for understanding….

If you’ve never heard of Zinio, they are a magazine reader that supplies magazine issues such as Macworld, Playboy, Maxim, and more. If you use Zinio reader and have an iPod Touch (or iPhone) you can browse all the magazines offered magazine for free. Yes, free. Point your iPod Touch or iPhone to zinio.com/iphone and view all the magazines.

To see more information about Zinio Mobile, please visit their website at: http://img.zinio.com/iphone/info/

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iApp-a-Day
Initially written on November 8, 2007

just now re=posted after part of news archive was lost.

We’re sorry about the delay of this article, as some of you may have heard about Sean Heber’s iApp-a-Day already. But if you haven’t, you’re in luck!Ever fire up Installer on your iPod Touch or iPhone, and find no new apps? Sean is here to change that (for the month of November) and release one application a day (as the projects name states).

We’re 8 days in (9 applications in, counting the “bonus app”) and Sean’s applications just keep getting better, and better. If you don’t believe me, install a few and play around with them. Comments on Sean’s blog showed me that the some users think Sean’s applications aren’t “useful”. If you don’t like them, heck, don’t use them! I find it rather nice of Sean to take time out of his day (developers have regular days!?!?) to make these applications. After all, what do you expect done in one day?

Moving on. One of my favorite applications was the “Burp” application. Yes, Burp. If you’re looking for something to eat, or just watch people take photos of their meals, then this is for you! However, many photos are usually asking for nudity or just showing nudity. If you really want to find out what the content is, don’t hesitate to look here.

Find more of Sean’s applications at his website, here.

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Instant Jailbreak
October 28, 2007

For the lazy ones, that don’t want to go through the hassle of hacking up your iPod Touch (or iPhone) there is a solution available. A crew of hackers have introduced a one-touch instant jailbreak for both iPhone and iPod touch. The jailbreak opens your iPhone for full disk access and installs Installer.app so you can add pretty much any third party application you like.

To install, open Safari on your iPod Touch and point your browser to jailbreakme.com

Once there, read the directions, scroll to the bottom, and tap Install AppSnapp. If Safari disappears and you return to the main Home screen, you’re good. Just wait a minute more for your unit to restart–don’t touch anything until you see the slide to unlock screen. If Safari hangs, just quit out (press and hold Home for 4-8 seconds) and try again.

Once you get to slide-to-unlock, go ahead and unlock your iPhone or iPod touch. You’ll return to your home screen which will contain a new Installer.app icon. If you’ll want to ssh into your unit, install the BSD subsystem, Community Sources, and then install Open SSH–you may need to upgrade Installer.app. It’s that easy.

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Steve Confirms
hi guys, this was initially posted back on October 17, 2007 and i am just

re-posting it at this time……..

Steve Jobs wrote an article regarding third party applications for the iPod Touch + iPhone, due by February 2008.

Here is a little excerpt from the Hot News article here.

Let me just say it: We want native third party applications on the iPhone, and we plan to have an SDK in developers’ hands in February. We are excited about creating a vibrant third party developer community around the iPhone and enabling hundreds of new applications for our users. With our revolutionary multi-touch interface, powerful hardware and advanced software architecture, we believe we have created the best mobile platform ever for developers.

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2 GUIs for iPod Touch
Article originally written on October 14, 2007 and now re-posted

Here are two new GUI’s for the iPod Touch. They will help you jail break your iPod Touch.

For Mac users iJailBreak is the solution.
If you’re a Windows user, touchfree is an app that’ll do the same.

Both apps are free, but will void your warranty.

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