News Archive for 06/08/16

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Zoom ships iHiFi for iPod

08/16, 5:00pm

iHiFi plays iPod tracks via Bluetooth

Zoom Technologies today began shipping its new iHiFi wireless transmitters and receivers for playing a stereo remotely from an iPod or other sound device. The company is offering a Bluetooth receiver that attaches to a stereo or powered speakers, a line of Bluetooth transmitters for iPods as well as other audio devices, and "combo" products that pair the iHiFi receiver with an iHiFi transmitter to create a remote listening experience. iHiFi transmitters are available for various iPods, and a Universal transmitter works with any iPod or audio source with a headphone jack. The complete Combo solution is priced at $100.

EyeTV Hybrid unveiled

08/16, 2:10pm

Elgato unveils EyeTV Hybrid

Elgato today unveiled its EyeTV Hybrid, delivering free over-the-air digital TV to a Mac via antenna as well as analog TV via antenna and standard cable. The analog/digital TV receiver supports browsing EyeTV menus in full screen mode; rewind, fast forward, and pause functionality for digital TV; the ability to record hours of TV shows directly onto the hard drive and edit out unwanted content; locate TV shows using the built-in program guide; export clips as well as entire episodes to a fifth-generation iPod with video; and connect game consoles to experience zero-latency game play. EyeTV Hybrid is priced at $150, and includes a break-out cable for composite video as well as S-Video.

iGroove Panty for Nano

08/16, 1:35pm

iGroove Panty for iPod nano ships

TheSexySociety.com has launched iGroove Panty for iPod nano, its black lace panty featuring a pocket to hold an iPod nano. "[The panties are] perfect for those of us who love to lounge around in sexy undies all day and have our music!" The underwear can hold money or other small personal items, and feature a pink ribbon attached to the waistline. iGroove Panties for iPod nano are priced at $13 each with free shipping, and come giftboxed in just one size.

Rumors of Wi-Fi iPod

08/16, 1:15pm

Rumors of Wi-Fi iPod make rounds

A new report suggests that Apple will soon launch an iPod boasting wireless capabilities to compete with Microsoft's Zune player, which is expected to launch by years' end. The Cupertino-based company has begun dispatching its staff to its major markets in Asia in an effort to teach local sales employees how to demonstrate the new product, according to DigiTimes. Apple Taiwan denied the claims, however. The report follows suggestions by industry observers that the iPod-maker should debut a Wi-Fi-capable portable media player with increased storage capacity and further platform compatibility to compete with rival players. Earlier this year, Microsoft was rumored to be contemplating wireless connectivity for its forthcoming Zune player; however, a recent report suggests it will have limited WiFi functionality and require a PC for music purchase.

MS to pre-load Zune

08/16, 11:50am

MS to pre-load Zune with music, video

Microsoft's new Zune media player will ship pre-loaded with both music and video content to lure consumers away from Apple's iPod. Microsoft will derive content from groups such as 30 Seconds to Mars, Cansei de Ser Sexy, and Hot Chip. In many cases, audio and video will both be available for a given artist, according to Electronista. The software giant's move also indicates that its software will allow users to transfer music from the player to the computer, a feature music labels have historically refused to support on the grounds that it would encourage piracy. Past rumors suggested that Apple would pre-load special editions of its iPods with songs and video, but those claims have thus far proven false.

'Multi-Pass' trademark

08/16, 12:45am

Apple files for 'Multi-Pass' trademark

Yet another Apple trademark filing has surfaced, but this time related to its iTunes digital music service. The company has filed a new 'multi-pass' trademark, which apparently references the ability to easily purchase a bundle of television shows or other content at a discount. Earlier this year, Apple launched and subsequently expanded its multi-pass options at its iTunes Music Store. The company filed for the "Multi-Pass" trademark in Europe, following its original filing of application 36949 originated in Trinidad and Tobago earlier in February 2006. The formal list of Classifications the trademark applies to include advertising and business services (No. 35), Communication services/telecom (No. 38) and Education and entertainment services (No. 41).