News Archive for 09/01/06

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SHOUTcast Radio, ICQ, AIM

01/06, 8:20pm

AOL SHOUTcast Radio, ICQ, AIM v2 for iPhone released

AOL has announced two of its latest iPhone/iPod touch applications, SHOUTcast Radio and ICQ, along with a new AIM v2.0 to its popular instant messaging application. SHOUTcast offers over 26,000 professional and community programmed radio stations that users can search through and save for quick access. Complete with an accelerometer control, owners can shake the iPhone/iPod touch in order to change stations. The application also displays radio stations by popularity and stream quality, giving users the chance to choose a station best suited to their current network connection.

Griffin 2009 preview

01/06, 4:45pm

Griffin teases new iPod and iPhone accessories

Demonstrating at booth 1902 during Macworld, Griffin has revealed a number of the new iPod and iPhone accessories it will ship during the coming year. Prominent amongst these is the TuneBuds Fit, a pair of in-ear headphones with an "anatomically correct" curved design, meant to more comfortably slide into the ear canal. The shell of the headphones is made of aluminum, claimed to dampen resonance, while sound is produced via 10mm drivers. Fits should begin shipping in February for $50.

Eos Converge System

01/06, 3:20pm

Eos intros computer/iPhone wireless audio bridge

Eos Wireless took advantage of both Macworld and CES to launch the Converge. The multi-device system is designed to automate piping audio wirelessly to speakers within a maximum 150 feet of a core transmitter. Each receiver includes its own controls and lets owners pause and skip tracks without needing a separate controller. Setup is also fully automated, Eos says.

New products from iSkin

01/06, 3:10pm

iSkin launches iPhone, Mac cases, new headphones

iSkin has announced multiple products at Macworld 2009. The company has a new iPhone case, a new earphone set for the iPhone and numerous new laptop bags. iSkin's new iPhone case, The iSkin Flex, features a PVC based hard case with a soft, flexible bottom flap, which allows the iPhone entry to the case and protects it from bumps and scratches. The new case comes in black, sliver and red and features a removable, silicone iPhone camera lens protector.

iTunes at MW09

01/06, 1:55pm

iTunes adopts variable pricing, DRM-free majors

In concluding its Macworld 2009 keynote, Apple has confirmed a switch to a variable pricing model for iTunes music, where previously the company charged a flat 99 cents per track. Beginning in April the company will offer three tiers of pricing: 69 cents, 99 cents and finally $1.29, with a greater proportion of tracks falling under the bottom tier than the top; all tracks aged less than six years should remain at 99 cents. The scheme is said to be attributable to flexibility demands from record companies.

Shure SE115 and More

01/06, 12:50pm

Shure bows SE115 earphones, USB mics

Shure's presences at CES and Macworld alike today were kicked off with the launch of new in-ear headphones and USB audio peripherals. The SE115 is claimed as a breakthrough that improves bass response in often weak single-driver headphones; a new dynamic unit produces better low-end frequencies without resorting to a smaller driver that itself would cut out much of the intended sound. They also signal a break in style for Shure and now come in blue, pink and red in addition to the conservative black used before.

AKG Reaches US

01/06, 12:05pm

AKG headphones reach US

Harman today said its headphone brand AKG will finally start shipping to the US and provide a new choice for comparatively high-end personal audio. The move should bring a dozen earpieces from the company's current lineup and is headlined by the K142 and K242 semi-open headphones as well as the fully closed K172 and K272; all four have gold-plated connectors and have gimbal suspension that more comfortably adjusts the cups to fit different heads. Most have a minimum 18Hz frequency response (16Hz for the K272). These range between $170 and $270.

iHome product debut at CES

01/06, 10:50am

iHome to debut home audio iPod products at CES

Docking speaker station maker for iPods and iPhones iHome announced on Tuesday it will debut three new products to its range in 2009 at the CES show due to kick off tomorrow. The company will show off its new flagship product, the iP1 speaker system that support iPods and iPhones and is rated at 100 watts for its twin 4-inch woofers and two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. The Digital Power Station processor was engineered by Bongiovi Acoustics and iHome claims the product is its most advanced ever.

30,000 ebook titles

01/06, 3:00am

Over 30,000 ebook titles for iPhone, iPod touch

BooksOnBoard has announced it has released over 30,000 eBook titles for the iPhone and iPod touch. Providing access to these titles through its ebookstore, purchased books can be downloaded via local wireless networks and the AT&T 3G network. Currently, the Stanza application is required to be able to download and read any BooksOnBoard online books; all titles must also be in the eReader eBook format. The company also offers over 5,000 MP3 audio books, which can be downloaded and added to iTunes for use with the iPhone, iTouch, and iPod.