News Archive for 08/08/21

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Fusion head unit first with internal iPod dock

08/21, 4:35pm

Fusion iPod head unit

Australia-based Fusion electronics announced it will soon release its CA-1P500 automotive head unit that is unique thanks to its internal iPod docking station. The head unit's faceplate tilts open to reveal an open space that will house the iPod touch, fifth- and sixth-generation iPod classic as well as the second and third-generation iPod nano. Users will be able to control their tucked-away iPod via the head unit's controls and view current artist and track information on the head unit's OLED display while their portable music players are charged.

Newertech unveils hicap iBook batteries, lower prices

08/21, 4:05pm

Newertech new accessories

Newertech today announced new additions to its line of computer accessories, and lower prices on some of its established products. New items include NuPower iBook batteries; a 4400mAh battery for PowerBooks, said to boost capacity by 37 percent over its OEM counterpart; and a 4400mAh version for the 14-inch iBook G3, which boosts lifespan by 18 percent.

Bose intros SoundDock Series II for iPod and iPhone

08/21, 10:45am

Bose SoundDock Series II

Bose on Thursday introduced the second generation of its SoundDock digital music system, the Series II, that becomes the first Works with iPhone-certified product from the company. While the new SoundDock looks only slightly different from the original, it features added functionality and will support both the original iPhone and iPhone 3G without requiring that they use Airplane Mode. A new auxiliary input will allow users to connect other MP3 and CD players as well as music phones to the updated SoundDock.

China blocks iTunes Store over pro-Tibetan content

08/21, 10:05am

China blocks iTunes

The Chinese government is now blocking access to the iTunes Store as a result of pro-Tibetan content, writes the Sydney Morning Herald. The regime recently learned that Olympic athletes have been downloading an album called Songs for Tibet, with tracks by artists like Moby, Sting and Suzanne Vega. While in support of "peace-related projects" associated with the Dalai Lama, the album is also a form of protest against China's 1950 invasion of Tibet, and its continuing suppression of political and religious freedoms.

Facebook prepares second iPhone app

08/21, 9:25am

Facebook for iPhone 2.0

Facebook is already preparing a major revision of its native iPhone application, a new preview reveals. Version 2.0 of the software will introduce several important features, most notably an improved News Feed, which will go beyond status updates and photo uploads to show all the items people would normally see on the desktop website. Users will additionally be able to comment on all articles, and filter by apps, categories and friend lists.