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Mac Laptop Explodes Flames
Apple laptops are known for their tendency to run hot; apparently, they run hot enough that they sometimes burst into flames....
Bugs & Fixes: Two iTunes tips
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - Sometimes the solution to a problem is right in front of you. You just have to take the time to notice it—or at least find out about it. Such was the case for me with two separate iTunes-related matters.
Kenny G to Prince: The Internet is not dead
(AP)
AP - Kenny G isn't bowing down to Prince.
Griffin Intros Evolve iPod Speakers
Griffin Technology today announced the unveiling of its new lineup of powered speaker systems. Evolve is a speaker system with a flat charging base that holds your iPod in a Universal Dock.
Phone Disk lets users share files without iTunes
(Macworld.com)
Macworld.com - One of the big gripes about iOS’s “File Sharing” feature is that it requires users to go through iTunes each time they wish to add or remove files from a device. If you'd like a more direct route for taking your files on-the-go, Macroplant’s Phone Disk grants access to your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad through everyone's favorite file management utility: the Finder.
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Study: Kindle Can't Replace Textbooks Quite Yet One would think young (well, mostly young) college students would be hip to new devices such as eReaders. But a new study that used Amazon's Kindle finds that while 90 percent of students liked the device for personal reading, up to 80 percent said they would not recommend it for studying. No word on whether those 80 percent told the folks who did the study to get off their lawns.
Cisco Announces Android-Powered Cius Business Tablet Look who's joining the slate tablet fray now. As companies fall all over themselves in trying to create their own "iPad killer," the list of prospective tablets continues to grow. The latest entry? That would be the Cius "business tablet" from Cisco, which will be sporting an Android operating system.
Barnes & Noble iPad App Gets Brightness Controls ... Or Maybe Not Several online sites touted an update to Barnes & Noble's iPad App today, with many focusing on the new "brightness controls" that let you conveniently change just how gloriously blinding your magical device is without having to go all the way to the iPad settings.
iPad iOS 3.2.1 Update Now Magically Available Nothing adds a fresh, new scent to a device like a software update. Updates typically mean new features and less bugs, all valid reasons for the excited masses to hit that update button. They could also mean new bugs and potentially bricking your device, but that's, um, a story for some other time, 'kay?
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads on our radar this week are:-=Allstar Weekend=-
Genre: Teen Pop / Rock
Free Music Download: Good Day (3:05)
Music Video: Journey to The End of My Life via YouTube
Album: Their new album, Suddenly, (Hollywood Records, Inc.) is now available from iTunes, Amazon MP3, and other top digital music services. See the Allstar Weekend official website for more information.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Basia Bulat=-
Genre: Pop / Folk
Free Music Download: Heart of My Own (3:50)
Album: The above track is taken from Basia Bulat's second album, Heart of My Own, (Rough Trade Records) which is available digitally from the iTunes Store and other top digital music services. For more information, visit Basia's official website.
Borders Launches eBook Store Remember that eBook store Borders talked about last year? Just in case you missed the huge signs all over their Web site, Borders actually launched that new eBook store today. Hey, better late than never.
LimeWire Plans New 'Ecosystem' For The Cloud Hot on the heels of our blog about Google's rumored digital music venture, news has emerged that LimeWire is also thinking along the same kind of lines. According to an article published by Digital Music News (DMN), LimeWire is looking to the cloud for its survival -- that's before it gets swallowed up in a sea of lawsuits. As you probably know, LimeWire's P2P legal situation at the moment is pretty dire. It has recently lost a copyright infringement case with the RIAA and more music labels are bringing claims against it.
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