iPod pioneer Tony Fadell resigns from advisory position
March 30, 2010
Former iPod executive Tony Fadell has finally resigned from his minor position with Apple, according to a New York Times report. The computer science engineer has been credited with making significant contributions to the original iPod projects, after unsuccessfully pitching the concept of a hard-drive-based music player to his previous employers at Real Networks….
iTunes 9.1 set to gain e-book, Genius revisions?
March 30, 2010
Several key changes are planned for iTunes 9.1, says a source claiming to be familiar with the update. The biggest of these is e-book support, essential for the iPad; as a result, the software should be out by or before Saturday’s iPad launch. The change is expected to affect all iTunes users, however, in that it will create a central “Books” section merging both e-books and audiobooks, with its own management options….
Microsoft quietly adds 64GB Zune HD to tackle iPod
March 30, 2010
Microsoft today inadvertently revealed a 64GB version of the Zune HD. While not yet active, the new capacity is listed on Microsoft’s own site and is likely to be made official soon. Pricing didn’t accompany the leak, but it follows after official price drops and Dell lowering the 32GB version down to $199….
Apple Posts Several iPad User Interface Videos
March 30, 2010
If you like the iPad and/or well-manicured hand models, you’ll love the a oeGuided Toursa videos Apple posted to its site today .
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March 30, 2010
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Brightcove eyes iPad’s Flash void with HTML5
March 30, 2010
Apple’s iPad hits stores on Saturday. Brightcove, an online video platform provider, is looking to fill the Apple iPad’s Flash void with HTML5 video.
Brightcove Experience for HTML5 Unveiled
March 30, 2010
The new platform solution, available free of charge to more than 1,000 Brightcove customers in 42 countries, will enable media companies and marketers around the world to easily expand the reach of their online video initiatives to popular consumer devices including the Apple iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.
Why the DS is Nintendoa s iPod
March 30, 2010
With the release of the Nintendo DSi XL , the Japanese company releases its fourth hand-held system in the past six years, and with the confirmation of a Nintendo 3DS , players can pony up more money for another portable in 2011.
Sony pursues success to match its scale
March 30, 2010
The airy new Sony store in this central Japanese city has floor-to-ceiling windows, sleek white counters and friendly employees, called stylists, who offer advice and tailored counseling on Sony gadgets.
Survey Finds iPad Awareness as High as Kindle’s
March 30, 2010
Close March 22, 2010, 5:21 PM ET Survey Finds iPad Awareness as High as Kindle’s By Yukari Iwatani Kane Apple’s iPad multimedia tablet device might not ship until April 3, but a significant number of consumers are already thinking about buying it, according to the results of a survey to be released late Monday.