iPod – News Stories About iPod - Page 6

Oct 22, 2007 5:16 PM CDT

iPod Ad Tunes Up Feist's Career

(Newser) - If you've seen the iPod Nano ad featuring "1234" by Feist, you probably have the song stuck in your head. You're not alone: Since the TV spot first aired last month, the song has shot up the iTunes charts, hit No. 4 on SoundScan, and propelled sales of the...

Apple's Bite Bigger Than Ever

Oct 22, 2007 2:37 AM CDT

Apple's Bite Bigger Than Ever

Computer sales surge as new operating system nears debut

(Newser) - Sales of Mac computers are booming, boosted by the success of Apple's iPod and iPhone among PC users. Apple will move into third place among computer makers today—behind Hewlett Packard and Dell, reports the New York Times. The surge comes just as Apple is about to release the new...

iPod Nano Catches Fire in Man's Pocket

Oct 6, 2007 2:38 PM CDT

iPod Nano Catches Fire in Man's Pocket

Battery on 2-year-old device may have burst into flames

(Newser) - Apple may have another fire to put out—literally. Danny Williams says he was at work in Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson airport when his 2-year-old iPod Nano caught fire in his pocket. “If TSA had come by and seen me smoking, they could have honestly thought I was a terrorist,...

Amazon Aims at iTunes With Own Digital Music Store

Sep 25, 2007 4:14 PM CDT

Amazon Aims at iTunes With Own Digital Music Store

Low prices, lack of DRM major selling points

(Newser) - Amazon threw down the guantlet to iTunes today when it launched its digital music store, Amazon MP3. Roughly 2 million songs are available for 89-99 cents each, with albums going for $5.99 to $9.99. Not only do those prices beat iTunes's, but all the files are DRM-free. Selection...

New Tech Toys Boost Laptop, iPhone

Sep 12, 2007 8:25 PM CDT

New Tech Toys Boost Laptop, iPhone

iMuffs and laptop chargers ready for today's tech-lovers

(Newser) - Jetsons-style briefcases may not be folding into cars just yet, but today's go-getters need more than just an ol' laptop and iphone. CNNMoney picks out tools for the entrepreneurs of today:

iMuffs Bluetooth Headset: Elegant cordless headphones that work with your ipod and cell phone to deliver topnotch

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iPhone Flap Overshadows New iPods

Sep 10, 2007 1:56 PM CDT

iPhone Flap Overshadows New iPods

Gadget geek likes what he sees in Apple's revamped MP3 players

(Newser) - The iPhone price cut controversy overshadowed the new iPods introduced last week, and the Chicago Tribune's Eric Benderoff shines some light on the new gadgets. The iPod Touch borrows the iPhone's navigation but has just 16G of memory. For those who need more, there's the 160G iPod Classic, and the...

Apple Takes
a Bite Out of
the Competition

Sep 7, 2007 3:10 PM CDT

Apple Takes a Bite Out of the Competition

iPod maker replaces Microsoft as industry bully, monopolist

(Newser) - Apple has replaced Microsoft as the tech industry’s “biggest bully,” according to PC World. The iPod dynamo has shed its rebel rep and assumed Microsoft’s former mantle as a monopolist, copycat, and bully. “Bundling,” a tactic Microsoft used to tie together Windows and Internet...

The Wait Is Over: Apple Rolls Out New iPods

Sep 5, 2007 2:33 PM CDT

The Wait Is Over: Apple Rolls Out New iPods

Biggest news is a touch-screen, WiFi-enabled version

(Newser) - The bloggers were right—Apple's latest high-tech plaything is a touch-screen, WiFi-enabled iPod. Steve Jobs unveiled the new toy in San Francisco today, along with an iPod Nano that plays video (and Sudoku!) and a feature for making ringtones out of songs on iTunes. And taking a page from...

Why Apple
May Fall Close
to the Tree

Sep 4, 2007 4:24 PM CDT

Why Apple May Fall Close to the Tree

Company walks tight balance between innovation and alienation, experts say

(Newser) - As geeks rev up for a surprise announcement in San Francisco tomorrow, the media is abuzz about what's next for Apple, the Chronicle reports. The iPhone maker has signaled it won't rest on its laurels, but the next big product is unclear—rumors abound about a new iPod, a video-enhanced...

Sony Goes After Apple With TV, Film Downloads

Sep 4, 2007 11:27 AM CDT

Sony Goes After Apple With TV, Film Downloads

Video downloading may turn out to be even bigger than music

(Newser) - The iPod may have displaced the Walkman, but Sony is fighting back: The Japanese company with the Welsh CEO plans to roll out new video-downloading services for its high-def TVs and PlayStation devices, the Journal reports. Insiders at Sony suggest Howard Stringer will bet big on the video-downloading market, which...

Apple Juiced About Big Surprise

Sep 3, 2007 5:46 AM CDT

Apple Juiced About Big Surprise

Tech geeks believe Jobs will unveil new iPod this week

(Newser) - Apple this week invited tech geeks and reporters to a Wednesday event in San Francisco to unveil a secret something, and rumors are rampant about what it could be. The most popular theory is that Apple will revamp iTunes or launch a new version of its iPod—perhaps a video...

Stand by
Your Twang

Sep 2, 2007 7:40 AM CDT

Stand by Your Twang

Country music sales, industry's last stalwart, are finally taking a dive

(Newser) - Country music album sales are down nearly 30% so far this year. That might seem slightly less dramatic against the whole industry's 15% slide, but country’s been the biz’s final remaining hold-out—holding nearly even in 2005 and 2006 amid the digital revolution. So the newest dive may...

NBC Content Will Disappear From iTunes

Aug 31, 2007 3:23 PM CDT

NBC Content Will Disappear From iTunes

Standoff over pricing, piracy leaves TV fans caught in the middle

(Newser) - In a move that could hurt both companies, NBC Universal has decided to pull its popular digital videos from Apple’s iTunes store. NBC, Apple’s top supplier of digital video, said it wanted more control over the pricing of its products and greater piracy protection, echoing complaints from other...

Apple, VW Steer Toward iCar

Aug 30, 2007 11:37 AM CDT

Apple, VW Steer Toward iCar

Car would appeal to young target groups, analysts say

(Newser) - Apple and Volkswagen are cruising toward a new partnership to develop a car loaded with gizmos from the digital maverick. Steve Jobs met with VW chief Martin Winterkorn in California this week to discuss plans for an “iCar,” the AP reports. Negotiations have just begun, but a VW...

Techs Lead Mega Stock Rally

Aug 29, 2007 4:14 PM CDT

Techs Lead Mega Stock Rally

(Newser) - The Nasdaq added 2.5% of its value, or 62.52 points, to close at 2563.16, its biggest gain of the year. Techs were up across the board, after hard-disk manufacturer Seagate announced better-than-expected profits and outlook, and Apple hinted at a new line of iPods. Nokia and Intel...

iPod Users Can Grin and Hear It

Aug 21, 2007 10:28 AM CDT

iPod Users Can Grin and Hear It

Hands-free controls for mp3 players give listeners' jaws a workout

(Newser) - New computerized headgear developed in Japan will allow commuters and other users who have their hands full to control their iPods by clenching their teeth. The infrared sensors are sensitive enough to distinguish gum-chewing and speech from the second-long clenches intended to skip a track or pause a song, AFP...

Mac Sales Protect Bruised Apple

Jul 26, 2007 8:06 AM CDT

Mac Sales Protect Bruised Apple

Shares soar on record computer sales

(Newser) - Apple shares soared over 9%—despite stagnating sales of the iPod and an iffy launch of its iPhone—thanks to a record boost in its core business selling computers, reports the San Jose Mercury News. Apple sold $2.5 billion worth of computers in the last quarter, up 36% over...

Juror Arrested for Listening to MP3 Player Under Headscarf

Jul 10, 2007 4:24 PM CDT

Juror Arrested for Listening to MP3 Player Under Headscarf

Muslim woman unplugs during trial

(Newser) - A young Muslim juror may face jail time for contempt of court after allegedly listening to her MP3 player beneath her hijab during a murder trial in Britain. The judge thought he heard "tinny music" in the courtroom, but chalked it up to his own imagination, reports the Times....

Apple Toying With Mini iPhone

Jul 10, 2007 2:55 PM CDT

Apple Toying With Mini iPhone

Analysts guess $300 scaled-down version of popular gadget in the works

(Newser) - Apple will release a fewer-frills, cheaper counterpart to its wildly successful iPhone by the end of the year, a JP Morgan report claims. A Taiwan-based analyst cites an unnamed source in the supply chain and a patent application for a multifunctional handheld device with a circular touch pad, which Apple...

iPhone Frenzy
Inspires Profiteers

Jun 28, 2007 5:00 AM CDT

iPhone Frenzy Inspires Profiteers

Scalpers find imaginative ways to take a bite of Apple

(Newser) - Apple and AT&T aren’t the only ones cashing in on the iPhone craze. The Washington Post reports on strategies—both high-tech and low-brow—being deployed to profit on tomorrow's release. Many of those camping on lines around the country are being paid for their trouble; offers on Craigslist...