News Archive for 07/03/21

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Case-mate ships CarryMe for iPod video

03/21, 8:10pm

CarryMe for iPod video

Case-mate and Dr. Bott today introduced CarryMe, a "fun and stylish" way to carry an iPod video. "Simply slide your iPod into this multi-colored leather pouch, and you're sure to make a statement," the company said. An elastic band wraps around the case, adding a fun pop of color while securing your music player. The innovative carabiner on CarryMe allows you to securely fasten your case to just about any bag or belt, showing off your style in a practical way. The CarryMe fits both the 30GB and 60/80GB models. It is available in black and white (with red band) and orange and white (with blue band). The CarryMe retails for $17 and can be purchased through the Case-mate Web site or via the Dr. Bott Reseller Network.

Briefly: iLuv Battery; 3Dconnexion SDK

03/21, 2:30pm

3Dconnexion SDK for Mac

In brief: MacNN reviews iLuv's iPod battery, 3Dconnexion prepares a Mac SDK for its controllers, prices drop for OWC's Quad Interface systems, and NewerTech batteries become RoHS-compliant. MacNN contributor Lee Meredith has reviewed the i603 by iLuv, a battery booster for the 30GB iPod video. Owners can increase music playback to as much as 42 hours, and video playback upwards of six. It comes in black or white, and uses a silicone case to protect its chrome shell from damage. A bundled AC adapter can be used to charge an iPod away from a computer. iLuv is selling the product from its website for $65.

Exabre launches The Filter for Mac

03/21, 1:05pm

The Filter for Mac

Exabre today launched the Mac version of The Filter, its music recommendation software that creates playlists from an iTunes library according to several seed tracks selected by users. The software makes playlists according to user mood or activity, and updates them daily to iPods. The Filter works when users highlight one or two songs that typify a listening style, generating a playlist by scanning the library using artificial intelligence to analyze music tastes and cross-referencing with those of other users and musical trends. The Filter is designed to improve at judging personal music tastes with more usage, and requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later on a G4 or better Mac with 512MB or more of memory.