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Privacy in iTunes Ping
(PC World)
PC World - Ping is Apple's music-centric social network that is integrated into iTunes 10. From a privacy standpoint, it's pretty straightforward--as opposed to Facebook's multitude of privacy settings--but then again, Ping is also very limited as to what services it offers. In either case, here's a quick run-down of the privacy features present in Ping.
Man Destroys iPod In A Blender
Blendtec, a company that makes heavy duty blenders, is destroying iPods to help sell $400 blenders.
Gemini Announces iTrax iPod DJ Mixer
The iTrax joins the Numark iDJ, to allow users to mix the output of two iPods, with basic dj functionality.
NAMM Update: Numark Announces HDX HD/CD/MP3 player
Numark announced the HDX, a tabletop HD/CD/MP3 player with an high torque, motorized 12-inch platter.
The Strangest iPod Accessory Ever?
Thanko has introduced a bizarre iPod box speaker that may be the strangest iPoc accessory ever.
Mix Up Your iPhone’s Style With a Cassette Tape Case
(PC World)
PC World - If you yearn for the days of yore when mythical devices known as cassette tapes ruled the land, you’re in luck: A design company called Homade has created Tuned Up, a plastic cassette case for the iPhone. Instead of containing magnetic tape with sound recordings, the silicon cover envelops your Cupertino-designed 3G, 3GS, or 4G phone while you listen to digital tunes.
iTunes Celebrates Centenary With Social Features Bonanza
(PC World)
PC World - Apple on Wednesday introduced a social-aware version of iTunes, celebrating ten years of the jukebox and storefront software. iTunes 10 features a slightly revamped interface and a social networking feature called Ping, a combination of Facebook and Twitter, dedicated to music lovers.
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Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Blake Shelton=-
Genre: Country
Free Music Download: All About Tonight (Original Performance Series) (3:32) (free download available until August 24.)
Music Video: All About Tonight via Walmart Soundcheck
Album: The above track is an exclusive download taken from his new album, All About Tonight SIX PAK EP, (Reprise Records), that can now be downloaded from Amazon MP3 and other top online music stores.
Open Sesame: Setting Up Your iPad Password An iPad can potentially be a treasure trove of juicy information for unauthorized eyes. E-mails. Contact lists. Your special 30-minute remix comprised of songs by Loverboy and Rick Astley. Yep, there's a lot of potentially damaging data in an iPad. So why not secure it with a password? Check out the latest addition to our iTips: iPad tutorials section. It just might save you from shame or blackmail or even both.
Apple Fall Event Updates So the Apple Store's down temporarily this morning right before Apple's big fall event. I don't know about you but that's almost a guaranteed sign that we might be getting some new iProducts.
Velocity Micro Cruz Reader and Tablet Appear on Borders.com Are things getting a bit touchy or what? Two more touch-based devices are joining the gadget fray in a few months, this time in the form of the Velocity Micro Cruz Reader and the Velocity Micro Cruz Tablet. No word on whether Micro has a sister named Penelope (snort).
Pico Freeloader Taps Sun for Portable Power Back in the days when I super young and super broke, I used to leave dying AA batteries under the sun to squeeze some extra juice out of them. Seriously. So my future, er, present self was understandably tickled to try the Freeloader Pico solar charger, especially since I didn't have to worry about little things like, you know, nasty stuff leaking out of it if I leave it in the sun too long.
Troubled Playlist.com Owes Millions in Music Licensing Fees According to an article by Wired.com, the free streaming music service, Playlist, could be on the verge of collapse after it filed for bankruptcy protection recently. The company's financial problems, which mostly stem from outstanding music licensing fees, currently stand at around $25 million. In connection with the bankruptcy filing, the company reported that it only had $2.2 million left in assets and very little in actual cash.
John Mellencamp Likens Digital Music to an Atomic Bomb According to a news story by Reuters, John Mellencamp, has said that the invention of the Internet and digital music has been like an atomic bomb for the music industry. The 58 year-old rock singer launched his scathing attack during a public seminar at the Grammy Museum saying, "I think the Internet is the most dangerous thing invented since the atomic bomb. It's destroyed the music business. It's going to destroy the movie business." As an added encore, the singer also warned that, "some smart people, the China-Russians or something", could have already hacked into the power grid and financial system of the United States to conquer it.
Free Music Downloads This Week The free music downloads in our spotlight this week are:-=Tender Forever=-
Genre: Soul / Pop / Folk.
Free Music Download: Like The Snare That's Gone (2:34) (via Giant Robot).
Album: Tender Forever (aka Melanie Valera) have released a new album called, No Snare, which is now available from the band's Krec.com Web page.
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