News Archive for 06/01/26

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Microsoft may release iPod competitor

01/26, 2:50pm

MS iPod competition

Microsoft may be planning to release an iPod competitor, most likely under the Xbox brand, according to a new report. Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has been quoted as saying that consumers would like a more varied choice of devices rather than the "limited" selection from Apple. In December, Microsoft placed its digital media software unit and MSN Music service in the Entertainment and Devices division under Robert J. Bach. Business Week has apparently learned that Microsoft has yet to decide whether or not to go ahead with the project, but that it has "put together a team that's considering the business end of such an initiative."

Remote Docking Station for iPod

01/26, 9:45am

iPod Remote Docking

Dr. Bott today announced the availability of Marware's Remote Docking Station for iPod. The Remote Docking Station allows the user to flip through music, photos, and videos with the included remote control. Also included are the docking station, an A/V cable for use with a television of stereo system, a USB cable for charging and syncing, and a power adapter. The Remote Docking Stations is S-video compatible, and works with iPod mini, nano, photo, 4G, and 5G. It is available for $75.

Apple, MTV offer new iTunes content

01/26, 9:45am

MTV on iTunes

MTV Networks and Apple today announced that television programming from MTV, MTV2, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and The N is now available for purchase and download on the iTunes Music Store. The new content features top-rated favorites such as "Punk'd," "South Park," "Dora the Explorer," "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Laguna Beach." The companies said that Nickelodeon's "Dora" is the first preschool program available on iTunes, while Comedy Central's "Stand-Up" is iTunes' first stand-up comedy program, and MTV's "Laguna Beach" and "Real World/Road Rules Challenge: Gauntlet 2" are the first reality-based titles available on iTunes. With the addition of these 14 shows from MTV Networks, iTunes now offers over 40 television shows for $1.99 per episode.