News Archive for 05/03/31

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Griffin ships AirClick Remote for iPods

03/31, 7:10pm

Griffin ships AirClick

Griffin Technology today announced that it is now shipping its AirClick Remote, a unique wireless remote control for the iPod and the iPod mini. "Unlike conventional remotes, the AirClick Remote uses Radio Frequency (RF) technology, which allows users to control their iPod from up to 60 feet away. Users will not have to be in the line of sight for it to work, making it a perfect solution for using your iPod while in your car, hiking or exercising. RF signals also pass through walls, so you can control your iPod throughout your home." The AirClick remote is compatible with all iPods that have a dock connector. The Griffin AirClick package is now shipping for $40.

Sony aims to create iTunes-like service for movies

03/31, 2:05pm

iTunes for movies

At the US Digital Hollywood conference, Sony says its wants to create an "iTunes" for movies and will release its top 500 films available digitally in the next year. The BBC reports that films will be put onto flash memory for mobiles over the next year and that Sony will develop its digital download services for films: We want to set business models, pricing models, distribution models like (Apple chief Steve) Jobs did for music, but for the film industry," Mr Arrieta told CNET news." Sony and other movie studios are looking to prevent Apple or other single entity from taking a leadership/power position in the digital film world. The Sony partnership includes Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Universal Studios and Warner Bros.

LuxPro "Super Tangent" resurfaces

03/31, 12:50pm

LuxPro Super Tangent

LuxPro appears to be moving ahead with its iPod shuffle look-alike digital music player, despite resistance from Apple and the Mac community. The manufacturer has renamed the device -- which it had previously called Super Shuffle -- to Super Tangent. The company has also changed the appearance of the navigation buttons on the device to avoid infringing on Apple patents. The device offers MP3 playback, FM radio, and audio recording. A prototype of the device, which looked like a carbon copy of Apple's iPod shuffle, was shown at this year's CeBIT technology expo. Jack Campbell from DVForge recently called the LuxPro device a publicity stunt.

Bruddy ships ShuffleMate for iPod shuffle

03/31, 9:50am

ShuffleMate for Shuffle

Bruddy today announced that it has begun shipping the ShuffleMate, its accessory product for Apple's iPod shuffle that combine the functionality of a case with clips and wire management. The small plastic device snuggly fits both the 512MB or 1GB versions of the Shuffle, offering protection and convenience--without hiding the elegant design of the Shuffle itself thanks to its clear, polycarbonate construction. The $17 accessory includes an industry-standard "bull-dog" clip. Bruddy is offering a limited-time discount offer of $3 (per unit) for purchases of two or more. It is expected be available in select retail and on-line stores in April.