News Archive for 06/11/07

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Sundance Channel on iTunes

11/07, 9:45pm

Sundance Channel content on iTunes

Sundance Channel today announced the availability of select television programming on the iTunes Store. Episodes of the Sundance Channel documentary series "The Hill," "The First Amendment Project," and "The Staircase" are available for purchase and download from iTunes for $1.99 each. Additionally, a sneak peek of the first episode of the six-part documentary series "One Punk Under God" featuring alternative Christian minister Jay Bakker, will be available as a free download on iTunes from December 5-12, 2006. The series launches on Sundance Channel, on December 13th and airs every Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m.; each successive episode will be available on iTunes the day after it premieres on Sundance Channel for $1.99.

Elecom P100 Speaker Dock

11/07, 5:45pm

Elecom releases P100 iPod speaker dock

Elecom today announced the new ASP-P100 ultra-portable iPod speaker dock. The design is only slightly taller than a standard Universal Dock, but accommodates a 2-watt speaker system that can play music directly from an iPod while the system is either plugged into an AC power outlet or running independently using four AAA batteries. The dock is capable of charging the player when plugged into an AC or USB power source, and synchronizes with a Mac or Windows PC when attached through the included USB cable. The P100 ($60) will soon ship in Japan in black or white trim, offering support for all dockable iPods.

iSymphony M2 iPod Dock

11/07, 5:40pm

iSymphony ships M2 iPod dock with DVD

iSymphony today positioned its new multi-role DVD Music Micro System for iPod as a complete alternative to most basic home theaters. The 50-watt stereo supports music playback from all iPods through a top-mounted Universal Dock as well as auxiliary input for the iPod shuffle and generic music players, according to Electronista. The M2 also includes a progressive-scan DVD player that displays both conventional movies as well as DivX, MPEG-4, and VCD movie files. The DVD drive further serves as an MP3- and WMA-capable CD player. Unifying these three functions is the clock radio, which iSymphony says can wake users to the music of an attached iPod, a CD, or a preset AM/FM radio station. Users can also play music stored on SD or Memory Stick cards as well as any removable USB storage hardware. The M2 ships from Sam's Club and other retailers for $200.

Two Griffin iPod Speakers

11/07, 4:30pm

Griffin reveals two iPod speakers

Griffin Technology today previewed its first iPod speaker systems, designed alternately for desktop and portable listening. The AmpliFi (pictured, $150) is a tabletop iPod speaker dock with a wooden enclosure to improve sound quality. Unlike most such systems, the AmpliFi will incorporate a 5-inch subwoofer to add bass response in addition to the mid-range and treble of the 2.75-inch satellites, according to iLounge. The system will include an infrared remote in addition to a built-in minijack input for the iPod shuffle and other audio sources. Also announced is the Voyager ($130), a portable speaker system that features a hard rubberized shell that both keeps the speakers upright when in use and folds on top to create a protective shell when not in use. Power when traveling is supplied through a lithium-ion battery instead of disposable batteries. The Voyager will also have support for audio-out and USB connections to attach to computers or external speakers, Griffin says. Both the AmpliFi and Voyager are planned for a first quarter 2007 launch.

Audi iPod car kit debuts

11/07, 4:15pm

Gateway 500 Audi iPod car kit debuts

Maxxcount.de has unveiled its Gateway 500, an iPod car kit with MMi technology designed for all Audi A6, A8, and Q7 vehicles. The Dension Gateway 500 is an iPod adapter for the Audi models of the luxury and upper-middle class with the MOST-data bus, allowing users to control the iPod as a CD changer with the buttons on the serial radio, as well as the steering-wheel remote control for cars with that option. The Gateway 500 also supports multiple external audio sources via USB, AUX line-in, and secondary line-in connectivity. The kit charges the iPod while in use, supports USB mass storage devices as well as card readers, and offers a video out port for a rear-seat entertainment system. The Dension Gateway500 is priced at €420.

Light-pulsing earphones

11/07, 12:25pm

Helpdezk debuts light-pulsing earphones

Helpdezk today previewed the !Tude, a new range of earphones meant to add color to music listening. The earphones include lights up the entire length of the cord using electrically-triggered phosphorescents, adding a conspicuous glow in low light with one of six colors, according to Electronista. The cord can alternatively synchronize its pulses of light with the beat of the music, and features nylon nets around the cables to ensure they stand up to everyday use. Lighting lasts for roughly 10 hours of continuous use with two AAA batteries, and enables users to turn off the lights to conserve power. Each !Tude set ships with plastic cradles for multiple iPod models (pricing and availability were unavailable).

MS inks TV deals for Xbox

11/07, 10:10am

Microsoft inks TV, movie deals for Xbox

Microsoft has inked deals with CBS, MTV, Paramount, TBS, UFC, and Warner Bros. to bring TV shows to its Xbox 360 by the end of the year, which will directly compete with Apple's video iPod and the iTunes Music Store. The software giant is touting the new Xbox as the first gaming console in history to provide high-definition TV shows as downloads to own and movies to rent from the Xbox Live network, integrating gaming and entertainment in the living room. Microsoft plans to launch the new service on November 22nd, the fist anniversary of the Xbox 360. Content will include "CSI," "Jericho," "Numb3rs," and remastered "Star Trek" episodes alongside condensed versions of select NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series races from "Race Rewind." Gamers will also have access to 50 fights from the Ultimate Fighting Championship, as well as select episodes from the original season of "The Ultimate Figher" reality series.