News Archive for 09/01/08

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Tuneblocker iPod cable

01/08, 3:55pm

Tuneblocker iPod cable charges without syncing

Matais has come up with a simple solution to a minor annoyance that affects every iPod and iPhone user -- the unwanted sync. Tune Blocker allows users to charge their devices through USB, without having to sync through iTunes. The cable comes with a built-in switch, so users can choose whether or not to sync.

New JVC home theaters

01/08, 1:30pm

JVC exposes iPod-ready home theater systems

JVC is promoting three new home theater systems at CES, the TH-G31, G41 and G51. All three feature 5.1-channel surround speakers, with power rated at 1,000W; these attach to a receiver which decodes DTS and Dolby Digital input, while providing HDMI video output and 1080p upconversion. A front-facing auxiliary input allows additional connections. The G31 is the simplest of the three, providing no extra improvements.

Warranty, iPhoneTester

01/08, 12:50pm

iPhone apps: iBearMoney, Frame It, Old Camera

iBearMoney ($13) allows users to record and track their money flows. All financial transactions can be inputted and connected to certain categories. The data can than be analyzed with various financial reports that can focus on payments, expenses or assets. The application can support multiple cash accounts for separating spending with a debit card, cash or cheques and also includes a series of predefined expense categories.

Radtech launches new gear

01/08, 6:10am

RadTech ships iPhone, iPod cases, laptop bags, more

RadTech has announced numerous new products at Macworld 2009 (Booth No. 1043 S). Among the new gear is the ARC case for iPod touch and iPhone, a two-piece polyurethane case that clasps on the rear of the iPod and provides access to all ports. It arrives in black, silver, red and blue and ships for $15. Also shipping for the iPhone is the SLAM for iPhone, a clip-based case that holds an iPhone face in or face out with full port access and a 180-degree clip that supports the iPhone as a horizontal video stand. It is available for the iPhone 2G for $8 and the 3G for $15.

Griffin launches new gear

01/08, 12:55am

Show Floor: a look at a dozen Griffin products

Griffin (Booth No. 1902 S) announced a slew of new of new iPod and iPhone products at Macworld today, launching twelve new items, including its new sound-isolating bluetooth headset, covered earlier today on MacNN. Launched today were the TuneFlex AUX, an iPod car system with a steering wheel remote, an iTrip for iPod nano 4G, TuneBuds Fit, a new headphone set, and the new PowerBlock Reserve and PowerJolt Reserve, which power iPods via home outlets and car power, respectively, and include an external battery for mobile use with the iPod. Also announced were the SmartShare USB, a USB Splitter, the Noise-Reducing Audio Cable, TuneJuice, a AAA-battery powered iPod charger, the Charge Converter FireWire-to-USB cable, Navigate, an FM transmitter for the iPod that can control both iPods and iPhones so they can be stored during travel, and Elan Form Chrome, a chrome-plated iPhone case.