News Archive for 07/06/15

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iPod sync/charge stations with AV output

06/15, 1:40pm

iPod AV out sync/charge

USB Fever has introduced two new products that act as charging/synchronization stations for the iPod and also deliver AV output to play music through stereos and photos/video through television sets and other external monitors with appropriate inputs. The iPod AV, Sync and Charging Dock is priced at $40 and can play video from the fifth-generation iPod, photos from the 4th generation iPod, and charge/synchronize all other iPod models. The package includes a USB2.0 Dock Cable, an RCA cable, and an S-Video cable x 1. Another version of this product, the iPod AV, Sync and Charging Dock, includes a remote but lacks the USB 2.0 cable and video cables included with the former model. It is priced at $35.

Apple airs new iTunes ad with Paul McCartney

06/15, 10:50am

iTunes ad with McCartney

Apple has launched yet another iTunes ad (scroll down and click 'play') on US television -- this time featuring former Beatle Paul McCartney. 'Macca' appears in the advertisement to sing Dance Tonight, the title track from his latest album Memory Almost Full and features pastel backgrounds with a non-silhouetted McCartney singing and dancing along a traditional English street, according to Macworld UK. While reports have surfaced that indicated that bringing the Beatles music to iTunes was "virtually settled," fans may have to wait until 2008, according to Olivia Harrison, the widow of late guitarist/singer/songwriter George Harrison. Despite the landmark settlement of a trademark dispute that dates back to Apple Inc. (then Apple Computer Inc.'s) inception, Harrison said that a few things still needed to be worked out elsewhere before the music will be available for digital download and purchase.

HDMI buys Miglia, will no longer be Mac-only

06/15, 2:30am

HDMI buy Miglia

HDMI Group has announced a buyout of Miglia, a company that makes various Mac-specific peripherals including devices for viewing television on Macs, storage solutions and iChat/Skype-compatible phones. Post-buyout, HDMI plans to expand Miglia's product line beyond Macs to Windows and perhaps other platforms. HDMI says it will continue to provide Miglia customers with sales, pre-sales, technical support, as well as honor any warranties on products purchased prior to this change. Pocket-Lint reports that Avent Bezuidenhoudt, Investment Manager at SEGF (the capital firm backing the buyout), said: "We have high expectations for the growth of HDMI Group and Miglia and we are looking forward to our involvement in the business. Not only does Miglia have an impressive range of innovative products, but the HDMI Group management team has also demonstrated excellent credentials. We look forward to a successful partnership for the future."