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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

FoxConn, an Apple supplier that became a thorn in Apple’s side when journalists revealed FoxConn’s oppressive labor practices, has sued the journalists over their report. Apple recently admitted that FoxConn violated Apple’s Code of Conduct. Unacceptable conditions included dormitory style sleeping arrangements for workers where employees were stacked on bunks three high; employee wage schemes […]

Apple has been striking fear into more than just investors lately. An Apple iPod recently wreaked havok on airline toilet and had to be treated as a potential instrument of terror.The unfortunate iPod owner explained what happens when you lose your iPod in an airplain toilet: First, it becomes a suspicious package. Then you have […]

The 1089 is equipped with a 1.8″ 30GB hard drive, a 3″ TFT LCD display, a USB 2.0 connection for transfering files and a built-in FM tuner. And WiFi.

Apple has agreed to pay Creative Technology $100 million dollars to settle all legal disputes between the two companies, and for a license to use Creative’s recently awarded “Zen” patent in all Apple products.US Patent 6,928,433 covers “A method, performed by software executing on the processor of a portable music playback device, that automatically files […]

PB Teen, a division of Pottery Barn, has introduced the iChair, a chair designed specifically for use with iPods and other portable music players. The chair has a special slot to hold your portable player, two built-in 10 watt speakers and a massive 3″ 15 watt subwoofer. It’s not a space womb, but at $399, […]

Microsoft is making deals to deliver its attempt at an iPod-killer, the Zune, loaded with free music from record companies wanting to promote their bands. According to Microsoft’s Cesar Menendez, the Zune will come preloaded with audio and video from CSS, Hot Chip and 30 Seconds to Mars. No word on podcasting support on the […]

Recently, Apple has had its share of bad publicity, with much of it focusing on labor practices at a Chinese iPod manufacturing facility.Apple has issued a statement that says they have audited the supplier’s practices. While they found the supplier to be in compliance in the majority of the areas audited, they also confirmed that […]