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NAMM Update: iKey Plus Turns Audio Into MP3s
iKEY-Audio introduced the iKEY PLUS – a device that records live audio and converts it into high quality MP3 and WAV files and saves them directly to an iPod or another USB compatible storage device.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
Apple Intros 8GB iPod nano Red
Apple today announced a new 8GB model of the iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition. The new 8GB iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition holds up to 2,000 songs and is available for $249, joining the 4GB model priced at $199.
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.
SpeckTone Retro Stereo Speaker System for iPod
The SpeckTone Retro is one of the few iPod accessories that has caught our eyes recently. The fifties look of the all-wood speaker cabinet is finished with a high-gloss lacquered piano finish, and is a surprisingly nice complement to the modern look of iPods.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
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Free DJ Software: Use Your Digital Music To Mix Like a Pro! Do you have aspirations of being a DJ? Or maybe you feel like having fun with your digital music collection and want to get creative? If so, then DJ software enables you to use existing audio files to create unique remixes. There's a lot you can do when creating remixes to add your own style to them such as layering real-time effects (echo, reverb, etc.), creating loops, synchronizing BPM's (beat matching) and lots more. DJ software also typically enables you to record your mixes and save them in various file formats -- MP3 being the most popular. This is a great tool if you want to show off your creativity to your friends and family -- especially if you intend on being the New Year's Eve party DJ! If you fancy having a go at mixing up your music library, then be sure to read our Free DJ Software article that showcases some of the best free DJ software that you can download from the Internet. Related Articles:
Free DJ Software: Use Your Digital Music To Mix Like a Pro! originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Tuesday, December 29th, 2009 at 09:00:30.
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Review: Yurbuds Earbud Covers Are Quite Fitting One of the niftiest things I saw at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show actually wasn't even electronic. Yurbuds are a set of rubberized covers that help earphones and earbuds stay in place. If you've ever struggled with earphones falling of your ears, Yurbuds may just be something worth looking into. For a closer look at how the device performs, read my Yurbuds review. Photo © Yurbuds Review: Yurbuds Earbud Covers Are Quite Fitting originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 00:23:10.
eReader Poker: Amazon Raises Royalties for Kindle Platform Hey, how about some non-Apple tablet news? Like Zeus on Mount Olympus, Amazon has enjoyed its perch high up on the eReader throne, thanks to its wildly popular Kindle. Which makes this recent thunderbolt from the online retailer especially peculiar. According to a press release from the company, Amazon is raising royalty rates to 70 percent for authors and publishers who use the Kindle Digital Text Platform. That's, like, double the old rate! Now, if you're a glass-half-full guy who thinks that rain comes from the happy tears of little cherubs, you'd be thinking, "How nice of Amazon to finally recognize the sweat and toil of authors." Or you could be like the misers over at CNET and the New York Times who point out that the new royalty rate happens to match what Apple offers to its apps developers. "AAAAAPPPPPPPPPPLLLLLEEEEE!!!!" (Raises fist with indignation) Um, so hey, how about some Apple tablet news? To make a long story short, the denizens that populate the Interweb's tubes are now postulating that Amazon's move is a pre-emptive strike against any tablet that Apple may or may not announce on Jan. 27. That's the power of the mighty Apple for you. Anywho, this appears to be shaping up as a veritable clash of the titans. (Not that Zeus was a titan, but you know what I mean.) Photo © Amazon eReader Poker: Amazon Raises Royalties for Kindle Platform originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Thursday, January 21st, 2010 at 00:01:00.
Free Music Downloads This Week As we near the end of another year, here is the last selection of free music downloads for 2009 - don't worry though, there will be plenty more in 2010! If you're planning on a New Year's Eve party, then be sure to check out the first freebie in particular that's over 30 minutes of non-stop music! Happy New Year to you all! Artist/Band: MoneyPenny Artist/Band: The Little Death Artist/Band: Dan Black Related Articles:
Genre: Club / Electro / Disco House
Free Music Download: Spandex Xmas Mixtape 9 (31:35). This mighty mixtape from MoneyPenny is a non-stop mix of electronic dance music which is ideal for any New Year's eve party! For more free mixtape downloads by MoneyPenny, check out their MySpace page.
Genre: Rock / Blues / Soul
Free Music Download: Why My Baby (4:06). Taken from their self-titled new album, this track shows off the bands musical style which is a mix of rock riffs, blues, and soulful melodies. As an added bonus, there's also a second download this week from The Little Death's new album called, Won't Ever Let You Down Again (6:27). The new 13-track album is now available digitally from digital music services and via the band's MySpace web page.
Genre: Electronica
Free Music Download: Pass That Head Noize (Missy Elliot Cover) (3:21). Dan Black is a British electronica artist who is also a former member of 'The Servant' band. The free promotional track that you can download is a good example of Dan's electro-pop/hip hop style. Incidentally, the U.S. version of his new album, ((UN)), (Polydor Records) will have a bonus selection of extra tracks and is expected, spring 2010.
Free Music Downloads This Week originally appeared on About.com Digital Music on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 at 09:00:06.
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A First Look at Apple's iPad Tablet Now that the dust has settled, it's time to take an objective look at Apple's latest product, the iPad tablet. The quick lowdown: While the device certainly has its strong points, a few big warts (*cough, no multi-tasking and Flash, cough*) prevent it from the being the groundbreaking, netbook slayer that Apple wants it to be. We take a gander at the device's specs and other features in our first look at Apple's iPad tablet. Photo © Apple A First Look at Apple's iPad Tablet originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 00:53:28.
iPad Tweets Hit 7,400 Per Minute; Plus iPad Accessories Regardless of whether you think the iPad is the best thing ever or slated for disappointment (Get it? Slated? As in iSla... never mind) one thing is true: It was certainly buzzworthy. According to the Retrevo "Buzzmeter" pictured above, the iPad reveal was a smashing success Twitterwise, averaging between 500 to 600 tweets per minute. At one point, Twitter activity actually peaked at 7,400 tweets per minute! This is not to be confused with twits per minute, though I'm sure Microsoft fanboys don't see a distinction at this point. In comparison, celebrity topics such as "Britney Spears" typically get 10 to 20 tweets per minute. I'm not saying that Britney is a passe example, but maybe they should've gone with someone like Lady Gaga (Quick Trivia: Did you know that "gaga" is Filipino for "foolish woman" while "gago" is the male version? In short, make sure you don't sing "Gaga, ooh la la" from "Bad Romance" in a Filipino store, especially around older women. Consider yourself warned.) Anyway, it looks like activity peaked at 10:30 a.m. when El Steve-o was going through specs. The Buzzmeter also hit 5,400 TPM when the device was announced in 10:10 a.m. and 4,900 at 11:30 as the event wrapped up. Other high points include the New York Times demo and the iBook store demo, proof that reading truly is fundamental. (Somewhere out there, the newspaper industry is crossing its downsized fingers.) In other news, iLuv just unveiled a who line of iPad accessories. Was that fast or what? It's almost like the commercials you see after the Superbowl congratulating fans of the winning team and saying commemorative shirts are available. The announcement was for a line of iLuv leather and fabric cases plus three kinds of screen protectors. Like I said in my blog of the iPad reveal, third-party manufacturers are likely squealing with joy right now. Photos © Retrevo; iLuv iPad Tweets Hit 7,400 Per Minute; Plus iPad Accessories originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 19:07:07.
The Roundup: A Look at Slate Tablets Yeah, yeah, iPad this, iPad that. But what about the non-iPad alternatives out there that aren't getting much love? Today, we take a look at several slate tablets with our obviously named Slate Tablet Roundup. And yes, that "darn" iPad is still mentioned. I mean, it is a slate after all... The Roundup: A Look at Slate Tablets originally appeared on About.com Portable Entertainment on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 at 02:19:21.
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