04 Aug 09 Zune HD press images leak, showcase both colorways
It seems that a few press images of the highly sought after Zune HD have emerged thanks to a Zune MVP’s twitter account. While the pictures were quickly taken down a blogger by the name of Josh managed to snag them before they were.
As you can see, these press images clearly show the two colorways the device will ship in; black and silver.
Expect Microsoft’s Zune HD to hit store shelves on September 8th of this year.
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04 Aug 09 Samsung to Launch Zune HD Competitor?
Samsung is working on a new portable media player which seems destined to compete against the iPod touch and most importantly against Microsoft’s Zune HD. The Samsung M1 is the gadget in question and it will come with a 3.3-inch OLED touchscreen and an Nvidia Tegra chipset. Other features will include Bluetooth audio support, DivX video playback, FM radio, photo viewer, text reader, voice recorder and microSD support. Of course there are no prices available just yet so you’ll have to wait a while to make your choice. And what will you choose when the time comes? Samsung’s M1, Microsoft’s Zune HD or Apple’s iPod touch?
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24 Jul 09 WiTricity comes to life, could appear within 18 months
It seems that students over at MIT have been hard at work for the past 2 years on what would go on to become WiTricity. You know, WiFi + electricity = WiTricity?
If you haven’t figured it out by the name, WiTricity is brand new technology that uses magnetic induction to wirelessly power peripherals. This means that you’ll theoretically be able to charge your phone (or laptop/any other rechargeable device) by just having it within the station’s perimeter.
There are currently no working prototypes that WiTricity Corp. is willing to share but they are hopeful that the technology will see primetime sometime within the next 18 months. Count me in.
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23 Jul 09 Next-gen iPod touch/nano cases showcase camera
A whole slew of pictures featuring Chinese-made iPod touch/nano cases have hit the web. This may seem like nothing exciting but they are reportedly cases for Apple’s next-generation devices.
As you can see from the above pictures, both MP3 players will feature cameras with the touch’s being centered while the nano’s is a bit offset.
While Apple hasn’t actually confirmed that their next-gen iPods will have cameras, why would these case-makers go through all of this trouble if they weren’t positive? Take it with a grain of salt, but this one’s pretty much confirmed.
Hit the read link for pictures of more cases.
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23 Jul 09 iLuv’s iEA15 iPod shuffle headphone adapter
Apple has been known to lock-out third party manufacturers from utilizing some of their device’s features and their Apple shuffle’s VoiceOver feature is no different. However, it look like one such manufacturer by the name of iLuv has licensed the technology thus gaining the ability to include it in their iEA15 adapter.
What this is is essentially a microphone touting adapter that lets you plug-in any headset you throw at it and still be able to use the shuffle’s VoiceOver technology. This is made possible as the adapter includes a “remote control chip provided by Apple, Inc.”. And, since it does have a microphone, you’ll be able to use it with your iPhone.
iLuv’s iEA15 adapter will most likely prove to be a highly sought after device but unfortunately for us, a price has to yet to be announced.
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18 Jul 09 Man sues Apple for… conspiring with the Mafia?
Here’s one for the record books — It seems that a California resident has decided to sue Apple, stating that they used his iPod and conspired with the Italian Mafia to track his location.
Below is a an excerpt from the law suit:
The recording of death threats and other evidence, prove that APPLE INC. conspired with the Mafia and other Defendants to manufacture, distribute, and sell illegally bugged iPods and other electronic equipment to Plaintiff to perpetuate the stalking, extortion, and torture.
And if that wasn’t ridiculous enough, read on:
We’re going to kill you if you don’t model for us in New York. Media sources report that the modeling industry has an infamous “shadow Mafia” that forces models to work for pay after fraudulently putting them into excessive debt, coerces them into the illegal sex trade, and then disposes of them.
Let’s see how this one pans out. Can anyone guess an outcome?
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17 Jul 09 iPod nano 5G Silicon Case Reveals Camera Location
Don’t get too excited folks but it seems that the fifth generation iPod nano is going to be unveiled sometime in September. And while we have no official details coming from the Cupertino-based company, we stumbled upon this protective silicon case which was designed for the iPod nano 5G. As you can clearly see the case reveals the camera location of the future iPod. The case appears to have been specifically designed for the nano 5G although we can’t confirm the validity of the picture here. We should assume though that more cases and leaked pictures of the iPod nano 5G are going to appear around the web if Apple is indeed to launch a new nano so stick around for more rumors!
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15 Jul 09 No more Pre syncing in iTunes 8.2.1
Back in June, Apple warned Palm that they would only provide iTunes syncing capabilities for their in-house handsets. This notice was released after Palm announced the ability of their Pre to sync up with Apple’s software.
Well, it looks like that syncing will be no more as iTunes 8.2.1 comes onto the scene as PreThinking has confirmed the feature is no longer there.
How will Palm respond to this? Will they update the Pre’s firmware to once again allow syncing or will they just sit back and accept defeat? We’ll keep you posted.
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15 Jul 09 Google Voice app launches for Blackberry and Android
Google has recently announced that they have launched a Google Voice mobile application for the Blackberry and Android mobile platforms.
If you were lucky enough to get an invite to the Google Voice service you should definitely check this out as it will let you place calls and send SMS with your Google Voice number as well as view voicemail transcripts.
To download the Android application just head to the Android Market and search for Google Voice. However, on the Blackberry just point your browser to m.google.com/voice and you’re good to go.
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15 Jul 09 Samsung Highlight officially coming to T-Mobile this month
If you’re currently a T-Mobile customer and are on the market for a full touch-screen device but have decided not to opt for the myTouch 3G, perhaps you should check out Samsung’s recently announced Highlight handset.
Pictured above, this handset features all of the most sought after features such as an ultra-thin design, 3MP camera with digital zoom and video recording capabilities, stereo blutooth, a microSD slot, A-GPS, HSDPA and a music player with support for MP3, WMA, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+ files. Additionally, the Samsung Highlight will be available in two color schemes; fire and ice (red and blue?).
So, be sure to keep an eye out for the Samsung Highlight on T-Mobile later this month.
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14 Jul 09 Sony Announces Walkman E and B Series
Sony has some entry-level Walkman MP3 players ready for you guys. The Sony E and B Series have been announced so let’s take a closer look to each of them!
The E Series will offer you the following features:
- Slim, light Digital Media Player in choice of Black or Red
- Clear Stereo and Clear Bass technologies for superb sound quality
- High resolution QVGA 2″ Color LCD screen
- Support for video file format conversion (If users have decoder software, other video formats can be converted)
- Long battery life up to 30 hrs (Music : MP3 128kbps) audio / 6 hrs (Video : MPEG-4 Simple Profile 384kbps) video
The B series is a much simpler player but it’s also filled with interesting features:
- Small, Ultra-light player in choice of four colors
- Easy operation with drag-and-drop file transfers
- ZAPPIN™ for quick, easy song searches
- Bass button for powerful low frequency enhancement
- 18 hr music playback and Quick Charge battery
- FM tuner with recording facility
This is the part where I tell you we have no prices and arrival dates yet, so look away while I do that!
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12 Jul 09 Charge Your Mobile Gadgets with the Messless Charger
The Messless Charger is a neat charging station capable of charging some of your mobile gadgets. The station will work with various electronic devices like mobile phones, game consoles, PDAs, MP3 players and even more gadgets. The Messless will get rid of all those nasty wires hanging around your desk and it will offer you four docking stations which can all be used at once. There are six interexchangeable connectors that will help you charge Nokia and Sony Ericsson handsets, iPods, PSP consoles and other gadgets. You can get the charger for $110 so go ahead grab it if you feel it’s going to solve all your charging problems.
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11 Jul 09 Zune HD Marketplace pictured?
The Zune HD has already proven itself to be a beautiful piece of hardware but to really succeed against the iPod it’s going to need an even more beautiful Zune Marketplace.
What you see above is reportedly a picture of said Marketplace that was posted on Xbox 360 Program Manager Fitret’s twitter.
Sure, it’s not much, but it will give you a general idea of what to expect if you so choose to pick up a Zune HD when it drops.
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07 Jul 09 Creative to launch Zii and Zii EGG Players
According to the FCC, Creative is on the verge of launching two new MP3 players, the Zii and Zii EGG. Anyone having a deja-vu feeling? These players look similar to the iPod touch and the Zune HD. Which one would you choose?
We don’t have all the specs yet but it’s clear for everyone that these new players will come with HD cameras. This also powers up the rumor according to which iPods are going to get cameras themselves. The Zii and Zii EGG will also come with 802.11b/g WiFi and the Zii system-on-chip.
So what do you say Creative? When are you launching the new players?
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06 Jul 09 Does Your iPod nano Need a Sound Jacket?
The Sound Jacket from Radiopaq is an accessory for your iPod nano 4G which promises to improve the sound quality of your favorite tracks. The device will apparently solve a problem you didn’t know you had, “the distortion that can sometimes result from a static EQ setting” and it will also show you that “hidden detail in the music that is lost during MP3 compression.” That way the sound quality of your nano will increase by about 60%. What do you think? Would you pay an extra $115 for the device?
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29 Jun 09 Dell working on Android powered touch-screen MID?
These aren’t the first rumors regarding Dell introducing a new portable device but they sure are the first of their kind. The latest rumor coming to us from the Wall Street Journal suggests that Dell may be working on a touch-screen MID running none other than Google’s Android.
The device is said to be only a bit larger than current generation iPod Touchs along with featuring an ARM processor.
There’s no word on availability or pricing as we don’t even know if this exists yet. We’ll be sure to keep you updated. As for a Dell smartphone? There was no mention.
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26 Jun 09 More Zune HD rumors
On Wednesday we got the first batch of Zune HD rumors that stated there would be 16GB/32GB models along with the fact that it would be coming on August 8th. Despite those remaining unconfirmed, more Zune HD rumors continue to trickle out.
This time around we hear that in addition to the 16GB/32GB models, consumers will also have a 64GB model to choose from at some point down the road. As for a price point, rumor has it the 16GB base model (or whatever size it actually comes in) will be had for anywhere between $249 and $280.
More excitingly, this batch of rumors also points to the fact that the Zune HD will support 720p video through its HDMI out. Again, take these how you will until we have official confirmation from Microsoft themselves.
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19 Jun 09 Minnesota court orders woman to pay $1.92 million for sharing 24 songs
Now here is quite the unforunate story — Apparantly, a woman by the name of Jammie Thomas was found guilty back in 2007 for sharing 24 songs over Kazaa and was then ordered to pay $222,000.
Well, the woman was put on trial yet again this year at a Minnesota court and was again found guilty but this time ordered to pay an astounding $1,920,000 in damages. Thats a full $80,000 per song!
To stand unbiased on the situation, Mrs. Thomas was issued a cease-and-desist letter by the RIAA, which she refused to do. So remember boys and girls, crime never pays, even if it involves the non-violent act of downloading a couple songs.
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09 Jun 09 Sony to Launch Android Walkman?
Google’s Android will have a bright future in the gadgets’ world. And it’s not just cell phones anymore. Android is getting ready to be used in netbooks and tablets and, from the looks of it, in Walkmans too. That’s right people, Sony is considering the Android platform for its future Walkman line. In fact the company might develop a common platform for MP3 players, mobile phones and Internet devices which will be entirely based on Android.
In a world dominated by the iPod, an Android music player capable of other tricks than just playing music would definitely stand out in the MP3 players crowd. We have no confirmation from Sony that indeed this is the way to go, but we can always hope that the next generation X-Series Walkman will come with Android inside.
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29 May 09 Video: Microsoft Zune HD hands-on
Sexy build, awesome screen, great responsive UI, that’s what the guy in the video is all about, and oh, a generous sprinkling of “pretty standard” for virtually everything he tests out in the clip. Microsoft seems to have learned a lot from its first Zune PMP and the improvements really do show in the Zune HD. Now, if they could only manage to keep the price low, the Zune HD will surely have a major chance at being the next iPod Touch. Watch the video and enjoy!
Zune HD Video Hands On from Gizmodo on Vimeo.
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