mojoFlicks iPod video app released

TDMac has released mojoFlicks, an application designed to convert movies into a format supported by fifth-generation iPods with video playback capability. The software features an all-in-one solution for managing iPod video content, the ability to convert movies without Apple's QuickTime Pro application, and the ability to transfer movies directly to the iPod without the need to sync the device in iTunes. MojoFlicks also boasts the quickest movie transfers, allowing users to configure a few settings prior to conversion. The application includes a distinct movie library to keep movies separate from audio files, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later with QuickTime 7.0 or later (pricing was unavailable).

DMC unveils iPod nano competitor

Digital Mind today unveiled its new line of portable media players featuring complete podcast capabilities and software, which stand to compete with Apple's iPod. DMC is offering its credit card-sized iPod nano-like player with 4GB of storage, a color display, photo viewing capability, recordable FM radio, and voice recording capability in either black or white. The device is priced at $130, and is "half the price of the inferior iPod nano," according to Jim Collier, DMC's president and CEO. "Our other podcast-enabled portable media players start at less than $50. [...] All of our products are podcast-enabled and are bundled with Applian Technologies Replay Radio software so that our customers can experience the rapidly evolving world of podcasting seamlessly."

Synaptics may win back Apple business...

Synaptics could once again do business with Apple, according to one analyst. Cowen and Company has advised investors to purchase shares of Synaptics prior to the company's quarterly earnings report, suggesting that Apple may soon revitalize its relationship with the firm, according to Forbes.com. The analyst firm raised its rating on Synaptics from "neutral" to "outperform," based on beliefs that the touch-sensor component-maker will receive a "meaningful but minority role" as an Apple supplier as soon as the first fiscal quarter of 2007.

WildVoice launches Web-based recorder

WildVoice has announced its new "Shout" Web-based recorder, allowing users to record their own podcasts and provide audio comments on other podcasts. "Podcasting is about having fun and encouraging free expression on the Web. WildVoice aims to make this as easy as possible," said Albert Kim, WildVoice co-founder. "With WildVoice Studio, people can create high quality Podcasts from their PC that sound like a sophisticated studio radio program. WildVoice 'Shout' makes it even easier." The WildVoice online community enables members to create, personalize, publish, and share podcasts as well as other media online. Members can build their own WildVoice site within the community, and allows users to broadcast to specified groups of people such as friends or fans.