Apple is reported to be hiring video game designers, suggesting that better gaming will be coming to the iPod and Mac platforms, and even a possible Apple-branded gaming system. “We think the video game market represents a distinct possibility for Apple, especially considering that it recently announced the availability of video games for its iPod […]

The explosion of MP3 players, driven by Apple’s iPod,¬†is raising¬†awareness and usage of digital music in the U.S., according to a new study by JupiterResearch. “Use of playlists has steadily increased, and ripping music has reached a penetration rate of 25 percent,” said David Card, Vice President and Senior Analyst. “Over 60 percent of portable […]

Keyspan has introduced TuneView for iPod, a dock and uber-remote that let you control your iPod and stereo wirelessly. TuneView for iPod consists of a universal iPod dock, 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and selected dock adapters. Together these components allow you to: Connect the […]

Portable Media Players will get larger hard drive capacity next year, if the latest drives from Toshiba are any indication. The company has introduced a 1.8-in. drive that can store 100GB of information, a 25% jump in storage space over current models. Toshiba plans to start mass producing the drives starting in January. Toshiba first […]

Last week, when some experts wondered if reports of the Zune’s demise were premature, we called the Zune’s introduction a debacle and asked if the Zune should be shot out of a cannon. It may be time to get that cannon ready. Sales of the Zune sank last week, dropping Microsoft’s portable media player from […]

An editorial at MercuryNews.com (registration) argues that, as the popularity of Internet video booms, the popularity of amateur content will give way to big media. “Whenever a new technology makes personal expression easier, from desktop publishing in the 1980s to video sharing in 2006, denizens of Silicon Valley leap to the same conclusion: Finally, amateurs […]

The Corporate Podcasting Summit Europe has announced seven industry case studies that will be featured at the March 19-20, 2007 UK podcasting show. First Direct Bank will discuss how their podcasting campaign is helping them maximise the online channel, build relationships with customers and add to their bottom line PricewaterhouseCoopers will outline how companies can […]

What do you get when you mix Diggnation’s Kevin Rose with beer? Details on the upcoming Apple iPhone. According to Kevin, there are two models, 4 GB and 8 GB, priced at $249 and $449, with support for multiple carrier systems. The device will feature a slide-out keyboard, a touch screen and two batteries (one […]

UK podcast forum Britcaster will be closing December 15th, according to a post at Blogger News Network. Neil Dixon the man behind it, who now works for Adam Curry and Ron Bloom‚Äôs PodShow in the UK, has decided to pull the plug after two years.Dixon cited reasons of having insufficient time available to manage the […]

UK regulatory office Ofcom has announced that the use of low power FM transmitters which wirelessly connect MP3 players and other personal audio devices to radios and in-car entertainment systems will be legal for use in the UK starting December 8, 2006. FM transmitters that will be legal to use in the UK will carry […]