Earlier this week, Apple introduced a new lineup of iPods. As part of the introduction, Apple announced that it would be selling a selection of games for iPods, including Bejeweled, Cubis 2, Mah-Jong, Mini-Golf, Pac-Man, Tetris, Texas Holdem, Vortex and Zuma. “The setup and execution of gaming on the iPod is very high-quality, with smooth […]

UNESCO, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, is launching a call for submissions of video podcast proposals for a series of production grants. UNESCO plans grants of up to $3000 to support the UN video podcasts. The organization wishes to produce and distribute a series of video podcasts for all audiences, but especially […]

Drew Olanoff, Adam Plante and Paul Fleming, the hosts of The Best Damn Tech Show Period (BDTSP) audio and video podcasts, have announced a POLARiTV, a new podcast network. POLARiTV plans to run their network like a TV studio, a la NBC and ABC, with a program schedule for their shows. But unlike other studios, […]

Starbucks is the latest company to misstep with their initial attempt at corporate podcasting. Their podcast, Starbucks Coffee Conversations, is striking many as hard to swallow. The first episode, Coffee 101 (MP3), features a discussion with coffee farmers and a taste-testing expert. “All the things that give podcasting flavor — natural tone, passion, spontaneity, good […]

The Pearl Harbor Memorial Fund has launched The Pearl Harbor Survivors Project, an initiative to share the stories of survivors as told by their loved ones and to engage and educate future generations about the critical role that the attack on Pearl Harbor played in America’s history. The site is looking for oral histories of […]

The latest episode of the Vallejo, CA Times Herald podcast features a discussion with Isabella Lamb (MP3), described as “the first candidate to unofficially enter the 2040 presidential race.” Lamb is planning to run on the platform “Make Cupcakes, Not War”. Isabella plans to run on kindergarten values, as detailed on her Web site, such […]

NASA is making space shuttle launch footage available as a video podcast for the first time. Complete video of the STS-115 shuttle launch (MP4) is included in a recent NASAcast. NASA plans to offer video podcasts for future launches. Other recent episode include footage of Atlantis performing a flip for the cameras before docking with […]

Harman Kardon has introduced two new products, the Harman Kardon Go + Play portable iPod sound station (above) and the HK 700 Series in-ear noise-isolating earphones. The Harman Kardon Go + Play features a stylish stainless-steel handle, touch volume and mute controls, and an RF remote. The remote effortlessly controls volume, track selection and iPod […]

Microsoft released official details earlier today on its upcoming Zune platform, the company’s attempt to create an iTunes/iPod killer. The Zune portable media player is a 30GB, iPod-like device that features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a 3-inch screen for pictures and video. Microsoft plans to have the Zune available for holiday shopping. […]

iFixit, a site that sells replacement parts for iPods, has a great collection of guides to DIY iPod repair. The step-by-step illustrated replacement guides include: Battery Headphone Jack & Hold Switch Hard Drive Hard Drive Cable Front Panel Click Wheel Button Display Rubber Bumpers Click Wheel Logic Board