News Archive for 06/06/20

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NanoGo wallet ships

06/20, 10:05am

Pacific Design ships NanoGo wallet

Pacific Design today announced the retail availability of NanoGo, a multipurpose case for protecting Apple's iPod nano while carrying daily essentials. The case holds the iPod in place upside down via a carabineer clip, while an included wrist strap offers users an alternative carrying method. The NanoGo features integrated cord management with clasp notches to enfold ear buds, and the case offers a clear ID compartment for storing cash or other personal belongings. The NanoGo is constructed from Italian-sourced polyurethane material that gives the case the soft feel of full-grain leather while providing protection from the elements. The case boasts sleek, contrasting color designs including black with red finishing and hot pink with white finishing detail. The NanoGo is priced at $30.

Three Targus iPod locks

06/20, 7:25am

Targus debuts three new iPod locks

Targus today announced three new security locks for Apple's iPod, including the Mobile Security Lock for iPod, which it says is "the only theft protection solution currently available that can be used while on-the-go" as well as the Desktop Security Lock for iPod and the Eyelet Security Lock for iPod. Featuring a keyless, user-settable three-digit combination for added convenience and protection, the new Targus security locks are designed for use with iPods configured with a dock connector, including the fifth-generation, Nano, iPod photo, fourth-generation iPods, iPod mini and third-generation iPods.

EC holds off on iTunes

06/20, 6:10am

EC will "wait & see" on Apple's iTunes

Despite rising pressure, European competition officials told Reuters they are wary about proposals to force Apple to make its iTunes Music Service compatible with other music players. Recently, countries such as France and Norway have begun to pressure Apple on its closed iTunes/iPod ecosystem as well as other consumer right issues. Reuters reports Philip Lowe, director general of competition at the European Commission, said that he wanted to wait, despite mounting pressure from other European countries. "We wouldn't at this stage regard this as an instance of major concern until we've seen further market developments," Lowe told reporters this week. In addition, the EC official said Apple had obtained its strong market position in open competition with many similar players, including some with their own Web sites. Along with US officials, EMI last month backed Apple in its stance against a new French law that could force the Cupertino-based company to open up its FairPlay DRM to competitors, which could lead to Apple shutting down iTunes in France.

Advance Auto vidcasts

06/20, 1:05am

Advance Auto Parts offers vidcasts

Advance Auto Parts is offering its instructional car repair videos as free downloads for Apple's video iPod. The company is distributing more than 20 "how-to" video podcasts initially, showing viewers how to carry out numerous automotive maintenance procedures. Fix-it topics include changing or installing shocks/struts, changing oil, and replacing brake pads, among others. "The video downloads are an indispensable tool that provide vehicle owners with mechanical instructions from the comfort of their driveway or garage, without them having to navigate difficult instruction manuals or paperwork at the repair site," Bryan Gregory said, director of consumer education for Advance Auto Parts.

iPod speaker docks launch

06/20, 12:50am

Logic 3 launches iPod speaker docks

Logic 3 has launched three new i-Station speaker systems for Apple's iPod. The i-Station 3 features a docking station for charging an iPod, offering six Watts of sound output and a stereo line-in cable. The i-Station 7 boasts 12 Watts of sound with a 2.5-inch woofer, and ships with an infrared remote control that operates both Apple's iPod and the i-Station, according to Gearlog. i-Station 8 (shown at right) features a backlit display, produces 22 Watts of sound, and supports both S-Video and Composite Video. The iStation 3 is due to ship in the U.S. in August for $60, while the i-Station 7 and i-Station 8 are already available for $80-100 and $180, respectively.