Hitech News

June 30, 2006

Touch Free iPod Controller

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The motivation is to provide a button-free environment in which the user can just use hand gestures to control the sound system. For example, when the user is driving, all he has to do is perform the appropriate hand gestures to control his sound system, all without taking his eyes off the road.
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June 28, 2006

Top 5 iPod Alternatives

Filed under: ipod

Lusting after a music player, but want something different to Apple’s legions of ear-budded iPod fans? Our list of alternative tuneboxes will get your feet tapping all the way to the shops!
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June 26, 2006

Every freaking way to charge an iPod

Filed under: ipod

Here is a round up of just about all the ways of charging an iPod and/or making a DIY battery pack.
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June 21, 2006

iPod Makeover

Filed under: ipod

Great looking vinyl skins.
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June 17, 2006

iPod accessory

Filed under: ipod

Is this really necessary ? How much time do you actually spend in the bathroom…never mind I don’t want to know
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National Semi Equips Employees with iPods

Filed under: ipod

Last week National Semiconductor Corporation celebrated its most successful fiscal year in history by giving every one of its 8,500 employees a 30-gigabyte video iPod.
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June 16, 2006

Apple Looking Into iPod Sweat Shops

Filed under: ipod

The company was responding to a report by a British newspaper, the Mail on Sunday, that alleged workers at an unnamed iPod factory were paid as little as $50 to work 15-hour shifts making the devices.
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June 15, 2006

Adjust the Tempo of your Music via iPod

Filed under: ipod

It looks like future iPods may let you adjust on-the-fly the tempo of the music that you’re listening to.
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Five Reasons Why The iPod Shuffle Is The Ultimate MP3 Player

Filed under: ipod

Who needs a screen anyway? Isn’t it all about the music?
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One crappy iPod

Filed under: ipod

A student at Santa Clara University accidentally flushed her ipod mini down the toilet costing the University $1,000 in damage.
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May 24, 2006

Security lock for iPods from Targus

Filed under: ipod

Targus has just announced a new accessory for the iPod: a lock that clips via the dock connector. The lock features a three digit combination and can be chained to a table leg (or to your arm if that’s your style).
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May 21, 2006

iPods for sale in vending machines

Filed under: ipod

You can already buy DVDs, CDs and regular old candy and soda from vending machines, now add an iPod as the next item at a vending machine near you.
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Dress your iPod in lingerie and a corset

Filed under: ipod

Why would you buy sexy underthings for your MP3 player? Because you’re an idiot!
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Diamond-encrusted iPod headphones

Filed under: ipod

Milan, Italy-based company Mac@Work is selling diamond-encrusted, white gold iPod headphones. The diamonds come in the shape of a heart, lightning, moon or star. Prices start at about $700 and up for the headphones.
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May 20, 2006

iPod product guide from iLounge

Filed under: ipod

iLounge publishes a free annual guide to iPods. The 2005/2006 Holiday Guide doesn’t disappoint and includes leading accessories for iPods, iPod tips, as well as comparisons of various members of the iPod family.
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iPod Cases embossed with New York City landmarks

Filed under: ipod

Set to coincide with the opening of the Fifth Avenue New York City Apple Store, InCase has created a line of leather iPod cases embossed with NYC iconography. The commemorative cases are exclusive to the new store. Sizes are available for the iPod nano and the 5th Generation iPod in both black and white.
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May 19, 2006

Hack a boombox to play your iPod

Filed under: ipod

Don’t want to shell out $250 for the iPod Hi-Fi? If you’ve got an old boombox lying around, you can essentially make your own for less than $50.
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