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Griffin Intros Hi-Way Case for iPod Hi-Fi
Griffin Technology today announced Hi-Way, a versatile, custom fit, roadworthy carrying case for the iPod Hi-Fi compact stereo.
Griffin Intros 2007 Line Up
Griffin Technology today announced their 2007 lineup that will debut next week at the MacWorld Conference & Expo.
AOL Turns Bebo into One-Stop Inbox
(PC World)
PC World - One of the more tedious aspects of online life is the ping-pong approach to human interaction. One minute you're checking your Gmail or Yahoo Mail account, the next you're on Twitter or AIM, and then you're hoping around media sites to check out the latest videos, music, movies, and games.
Sony Settles Online Privacy Case for $1 Million
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Sony BMG Music Entertainment agreed Thursday to settle a Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) case for $1 million, according to the Federal Trade Commission. The settlement equals the largest settlement ever for a COPPA case, the FTC said.
Don't hold your breath for DRM-free iTunes news
(CNET)
CNET - Rumors coming out of Europe that claim Apple will begin offering unprotected music files from the three largest recording companies on Tuesday are bogus, according to my music-industry sources.
iPods Pose Risk of Hearing Damage
Listening to iPods for as little as 5 minutes a day can cause hearing loss.
Apple Tries To Bury Stock Options Controversy
Based on an analysis of the findings of the independent investigation, Apple has recognized additional non-cash stock-based compensation expenses of $84 million.
MP3 Tech Commentary
New Energizer Battery Said to Offer Three Times Longer Operations
The quest for the more perfect battery for portable electronics continues into 2009. Energizer said it will showcase at the Consumer Electronics Show in early January a new battery to...
Audéo PFE: A Better Designed Earbud?
Phonak, a developer of hearing aid products, is betting consumers will be interested in a new earphone line it recently released which is designed to be comfortably worn for hours...
Archos 5 Review: A Portable Media Player/Internet Media Tablet Marriage Made in Heaven?
The Archos 5 is a portable media player with a beautiful touchscreen which also tries to double as a wireless Internet tablet in case browsing the New York Times Web...
Is The slotMusic Card The Future of Digital Music?
SanDisk's new portable device, the Sansa slotMusic Player, uses a new physical format that it hopes will prove to be a hit with music fans. Instead of using one of...
New Ultimate Ears Earphones Offer Unique Speaker Design
Ultimate Ears, a developer of better quality consumer earphones, recently unveiled some new Super.Fi 5 series models. These include the Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5 and Ultimate Ears Super.Fi 5vi, pricing...
Zune Pass Subscribers to Get Free Monthly Reward
Microsoft has announced that its online music service, Zune Pass, will now give subscribers the option to select up to 10 DRM-free tracks every month (valued at approximately $10).
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Creative Showcases New HD Pocket Camcorder
Creative, the maker of the popular Zen line of portable media players, announced yesterday the American availability of a pocket size HD camcorder. It is called the Vado HD and...
Royal Spotlights Portable Digital Photo Products
Royal, a maker of lower cost consumer electronics, recently introduced some new digital photo frames for shoppers to consider this holiday season. These include a digital picture keychain, priced around...
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