Tag: IPod
How social media and consumer electronics changed the world
It is sometimes easy to forget how much social media (blogs, social networking) and consumer electronics have changed the world in the last few years, but this video puts it in some kind of perspective.
Teufel iPod dock alarm clock radio
European loudspeaker firm Teufel is to introduce, the iTeufel Radio – a portable FM/AM radio, alarm clock and iPod dock rolled into one. Reminiscent of an old wireless with its wood finish, the iPod charges while docked and the alarm can be set with a tone or station chosen by you. A remote control enables you to control functions and sound from the comfort of your sofa or bed.
Apple announce record profits
The company reported revenues of $9.87 billion and net profits of $1.67 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter. The astronomical figures make the quarter the company's most profitable yet.
YBA iDW1 iPod dock out now
YBA, the French designers behind 25 years of high end audio-manufacturing, have turned their attention to the iPod with their new iDW1 docking station.
LG launches affordable Blu-Ray home cinema system
From LG comes a Blu-Ray based home cinema system. The HB954SP offers Full HD 1080p playback, 1000W of power and 5.1 channel output with five oval satellite speakers.
LG's latest system offers one click access to YouTube and and an iPhone/iPod docking/charging station. LG Sound Gallery offers seven sound settings including a night mode to turn off the bass so you do not wake sleeping children. Connections include two HDMI inputs for hook up other devices such as a game console, DVD recorder or HD satellite box.
This system will be available from November 2009 from major retailers and independents.
Exspect launches FM Transmitter range for iPod, iPhone
Accessories firm Exspect has unveiled four FM Transmitters for hooking your iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone to your home speaker system or in-car stereo. All Exspect FM Transmitters are compatible with every FM radio and boast several features as standard, including a large LCD display, full range frequency between 88.1MHz – 107.9MHz (handy in big cities where frequencies can get very crowded), auto-memory of the last frequency used, and an auto-off feature to ensure your power consumption remains as low as possible.
To preserve the battery life of your Apple device, all Exspect FM Transmitters come equipped with a mini USB port, a mini USB cable and an in-car charger. Exspect's flagship device, the Intelligent FM Transmitter also features a Radio Data System (RDS) facility, which shows the current track being played on your device directly onto the stereo's display. Sounds quite a natty feature.
Available now from HMV, Play.com and other leading retail outlets, there are four Exspect FM Transmitters range in price from £29.99 for the entry level model (EX153) to £49 for the EX156 with Intelligent FM Transmitter.
Griffin to save kids from going deaf with MyPhones
Since the invention of the Walkman and its offspring the iPod, several generations of teenagers have blasted their ears with music that is way too loud for them and are subsequently well on the road to going deaf. So anyone who invents a hearing aid that doesn't look like a Bluetooth headset for the terminally unfashionable is sure to hit pay dirt.
The Zeppelin is back! B&W delivers the Zeppelin Mini
The key differences between the new model and its larger forbear are an updated docking arm, the addition of USB connectivity which apparently allows the Zeppelin Mini to bypass the analogue output stage of any iPod, and access its purer digital output. It also adds the ability to stream music direct from your PC or Mac.
Apple to do a Flip? New iPods to have image and video capture?
The obvious move would be to add the 3.2 megapixel camera to the players and maybe even include the iPhone 3G s' video capabilities.
Sennheiser HD238 – open headphones for your iPod
Following the success of the 200 series which launched last month, Sennheiser is pleased to announce a new open back design. Costing £70, the HD238s fold flat for portability and come with a carrying pouch for storage and protection.
