News Archive for 08/03/04

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Apple, Nike to offer Nike+iPod for exercise equipment

03/04, 12:05pm

Nike+iPod in equipment

Nike and Apple are refreshing their Nike+iPod offerings this summer, by working with Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, and Technogym, with the goal of making exercise equipment compatible with the workout tracking system. Users will be able to attach their iPod nano directly to a number of different treadmills, elliptical trainers, stationary bikes, and stair climbers, and utilize the same statistic and objective tracking that is offered by the stand-alone kit.

Scrabble, Mini Golf appear on iTunes Store

03/04, 10:00am

iPod Scrabble, Mini Golf

The traditional boardgame Scrabble (iTunes link) is among two new iPod games available on the iTunes Store. This version lets users play in "classic," points or round modes, with the option of competing solo, against an AI opponent, or with up to four human players via hand-off. Scores and statistics are ranked, and difficulty can be adjusted through settings including the option of hints. The game costs $5 and is compatible with all video-ready iPods except the iPhone and iPod touch.