The Intel / SONICblue Personal Video Player, or PVP, is just one of (hopefully) many new cool devices being shown this week at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. I can’t honestly say I want one of these unless it serves other purposes as well. My briefcase (and back) can only take so much…
Both updates (including tonight’s update to iCal)are very strong and should be considered if you have not already done so. I have found that the way iSync now handles calendar events (from within the app, not the palm conduit) allows for a more sophisticated approach. You can choose which calendars to sync on each device … Read moreiCal and iSync updates are worthy
eWeek: Apple Tablet?: “Apple Tablet Rumors from rumors Matthew Rothenberg” Source: MacRumors My sources sketch the following picture: A device that superficially resembles a large iPod with an 8-inch diagonal screen, lacks a keyboard, packs USB and FireWire ports, and runs Mac OS X along with a variety of multimedia goodies. I’m going to hazard … Read moreNot holding my breath yet, but please please with sugar on top?!
Thanks to Kung Tunes, a very cool app I’ve been waiting to use, I can now show what music I have been listening to on my sidebar. It’s not exactly where I want it to be… I can’t figure out how to get my Amazon ID in the historical list and I can’t quite get … Read moreKung Tunes
So my iTunes app/library bit the dust. I started to get an error which repeated on startup which read – A fatal error occurred while saving the file ITunes 3 Music Library. Nice right? I deleted the prefs but something was seriously wrong as it returned soon after a relaunch. I tried to delete all … Read moreiTunes mayhem
It’s never easy going toe to toe with a superbrand. But a war over sneaker cool is heating up. [New York Times: Sports] Eric Liedtke, director of footwear marketing for Adidas, is a high-energy, high-intensity man. Veins pop from his neck. He often waves his arms around in the air for no clear reason. He … Read moreHow to beat Nike
Seekers of ‘.biz’ Names May Get Money Back (TechNews.com) Consumers who tried to buy certain “.biz” domain names in 2001 will be eligible for refunds now that Sterling-based Internet address seller NeuLevel Inc. has settled claims that it staged an illegal lottery to dole out the names.
Though I read this a few days ago, I am sure there are those who missed it as well and can appreciate the catch up post. In an unusual turn, three products out of the 10 to receive the Wired News 2002 Vaporware Award also appeared on last year’s list. Tech-hungry readers wonder: Why can’t … Read moreVaporware 2002: Tech up in Smoke?
WOW! I will have to definitely look more into this one… Wi-Fi by land to the sea: A company has quietly installed $5 million worth of Wi-Fi gear pointing outwards from major coastal areas to serve private boating and the cruise ship industry. This is remarkably clever, as physics tells us that a tower not … Read moreWi-Fi by land to the sea
Salon.com People | Phish wraps New York Times Tom Hanks, Phish-head? I don’t think so. But everyone from the New York Times to the Associated Press to MTV seems to have fallen for a little gag Phish played on its audience the other night during its big New Year’s Eve concert at Madison Square Garden.
Sometimes you just have to share the good things…Thanks to Davezilla for the pointer!
Playalong Playalong is the ultimate companion to iTunes. It displays album cover art and rating information.
Happy and Healthy New Year to all!