In spite of the largely bad reviews the Microsoft Zune has received, the company expects its new portable media player to sell more than 1 million units by the end of June. The software maker said Wednesday it was pleased with response to the device. “We’re forecasting just over 1 million units for the fiscal […]

iSoundCap has introduced a new ski cap for iPod Nano. The cap has been specifically designed for the cold season and for winter sport activities outdoor running, skiing, snowboarding, etc.. The ski caps are made of 100% acrylic fiber, and are designed to keep your head dry and warm; the iPod pocket deploys water resistant […]

Greenpeace has published its latest Guide to Greener Electronics. The survey found an overall improvement in manufacturing processes, but Apple lags at the bottom. “Most companies now score above average points on the ranking guide, with only five companies failing to score even the average of five points,” said Iza Kruszewska, Greenpeace International toxics campaigner. […]

The mainstream music industry is experimenting with selling unencrypted MP3 files, a move it has long resisted because of concerns over piracy. Blue Note Records is selling the latest single from jazz-pop singer Norah Jones, Thinking About You, through Yahoo as an MP3. Another EMI act, Christian rock band Relient K, also released two MP3s […]

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 […]

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 […]