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Vlogger Taking Photo of Himself Every Day for 6 Years

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: Video

Noah Kalina, a New York photographer, has published a video that provides a unique self-portrait. Kalina took 2356 photos of himself, a photo each day for six years, and then combined them to create a a sort of stop-motion or time lapse self-portrait.



Power Pouch Sports Bra: The Single Most Important iPod Accessory Ever Made

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: General, iPod Accessories

Gracie’s Gear, a manufacturer of women’s athletic wear, recently introduced the Power Pouch, a sports bra that securely holds a woman‚Äôs workout essentials, such as keys, an MP3 player, and energy gel while providing the support that women expect from a traditional sports bra. The Bride of Macenstein has a review of the MP3 sports […]



Poll Finds More People Download Short Videos Than Long Ones

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: General

According to a new AP-AOL Video poll, more than half of Internet users have watched or downloaded video, but only one in five has watched or downloaded a full-length movie or television show. “Rome wasn’t built in a day,” said Benjamin Feingold, president of Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, which is selling programs and giving away […]



Sirius Problems with Satellite Radio?

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

It looks like Sirius may be realizing that it has some serious problems with the viability of satellite radio. The company’s latest strategy features a new device, the Sirius Stiletto Live portable Receiver SL100PK1, that can receive audio via WiFi. That’s right – the latest device from Sirius works over the Internet using WiFi, expanding […]



Unsubstantiated Rumor: iPod Phone on the Way

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Apple will soon be releasing an iPod phone, according to American Technology Research analyst Shaw Wu. Rumors about Apple iPod phones have been around for years. Photoshop mockups, like the one above, provide a vivid image of the concept but may have no relationship to what Apple may or may not release. Apple could release […]



Doctors Warn About Hearing Loss from iPods, MP3 Players

Sep 6th, 2006 | By | Category: General, iPods & Portable Media Players

New research conducted for the UK’s Royal National Institute for Deaf People’s Don‚Äôt Lose the Music campaign reveals that 58% of 16-30 year olds are completely unaware of any risk to their hearing from using MP3 players and other audio products that attach directly to the ears. The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) […]



Creative Intros Widescreen Portable Media Player

Aug 31st, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Creative Technology today introduced the Creative ZEN Vision W portable video, photo and MP3 player that features a high resolution, 4.3-inch, 16:9 format, color widescreen TFT display. “We designed the Creative ZEN Vision W with a stunning 16:9-format widescreen and 30GB or 60GB capacity to be the most compelling portable video player and photo viewer […]



iPod Maker Rethinks Lawsuit; Won’t Risk Massive iPod Profits

Aug 31st, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

FoxConn/ Hongfujin Precision Industry, Apple’s Chinese iPod manufacturer, said Thursday it has cut its demand for defamation damages over a report it mistreated its workers to a symbolic 1 yuan (12 U.S. cents; 10 euro cents), following a wave of bad publicity. The company also said it was withdrawing its request that the court handling […]



New iPod Chair – Music to Your Rears?

Aug 31st, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories

Adonis Furniture has introduced the first “Made for iPod” video game/rocker chair. The iRocker is an interactive gaming chair with docking station that allows the user to lounge comfortably while enjoying surround-sound music . IIt comes complete with remote control, a multi-position reclining back, Heavy Magnet speakers, Base Tube (on many models), audio inputs, additional […]



Napster CTO: Closed Music Platforms Will Fail

Aug 30th, 2006 | By | Category: Digital Music

Dr. William Pence, Chief Technology Officer at Napster, is unfazed by rumors that Microsoft may orphan its digital rights management technology when it releases the Zune media player and web services. According to Pence, market pressures will eventually lead to open, interoperable media formats.”Pundits have concluded that Microsoft will abandon PlaysforSure, leaving online music services […]