News Archive for 09/07/22

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iLuv debuts vertical quad-CD/iPod audio system

07/22, 9:20pm

iLuv CD MP3 iPod system

iLuv on Wednesday debuted the iMM9400, a vertical audio system featuring four CD players, an iPod dock, AM/FM tuner, SD card slot and a USB port. Each speaker is capable of 10W RMS output or 20W peak, while a dedicated output jack can be used to connect a subwoofer. The device can play MP3 or WMA files from SD cards or USB-attached media, while the CD players also support MP3 format.

RSA unveils SecurID Software Token for iPhone

07/22, 5:10pm

Secure iPhone App launches

EMC's security division, RSA, has launched the RSA SecurID Software Token for iPhone, enabling an Apple handheld to be used as a SecurID authenticator. It works in conjunction with a SecurID token seed -- and RSA's Authentication Manager software -- to provide a one-time password that changes every 60 seconds, creating a secure access point. A single tap enables the program, using a unique token seed provided by a person's IT organization.

iPhone apps: CardWar, MyWeather, MusicID

07/22, 3:30pm

DS Audio, iTinis

CardWar ($1) is an iPhone/iPod touch version of the classic card game War. Players compete against the computer by flipping cards one by one. Whoever flips the higher card takes the set and the first player to collect the entire deck wins. The game automatically tracks the current score and also saves the game state when the application is closed allowing users to continue their game at a later point in time. A small deck mode is also included which plays with the same rules but uses only half of the cards.

Apple attempting to conceal iPod fires?

07/22, 1:55pm

Apple fights iPod probe

Apple has been working to conceal the extent of incidents involving iPods bursting into flame, a Seattle TV station claims. Following a viewer complaint in November 2008, related to a burn caused by an iPod shuffle, KIRO 7 says it began an investigation, which discovered online accounts of other incidents. The station then filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, seeking a collection of all American complaints involving fires and burns caused by iPods.