podcasts

Has iPod's hit parade stalled?

Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:30:38 +0000

After years of cranking out hit iPod models, has Apple Computer hit a wall? The company hasn't had a significant update to its product line this year, with the only change being the addition of a smaller-capacity 1GB iPod Nano in February.

BBC News Begins Video Podcast Trial

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:52:51 +0000

BBC News has begun a 12-month trial, under which it is making available free video podcasts based on its flagship "Ten O'Clock News" and "Newsnight" programs. It is currently offering three separate video podcasts at http://www.bbc.co.uk/newspodcasts.

BBC plans DAB add-on for MP3 players

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:46:49 +0000

The deets are slim, but they come straight from a BBC News article, so we're thinking there just might be some weight to them. Apparently the UK's BBC is planning their very own DAB device to act as "clip-on" addition to current MP3 players.

PC World sells iPod transmitters in UK

Fri, 11 Aug 2006 15:23:06 +0000

UK retailer PC World is selling FM transmitters for iPods across its stores - even though they can't legally be used in the UK just yet. The Independent explains that PC World has decided to make the move because the company expects UK regulator Ofcom to finally declare such devices to be legal by autumn. As such, the retailer added the products to its shelves today, but will warn customers they are not for UK use.

iPadlock For Your iPod

Wed, 09 Aug 2006 16:46:54 +0000

The number (and strange variety) of iPod accessories is getting a wee bit excessive, don't you think? The newest one on the block is the Pod Safe case for securing your iPod.

Apple UK offers students £100 iPod rebate

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 17:31:18 +0000

Apple UK has launched a new deal for students, offering a significant rebate on the cost of a new iPod when purchased at the same time as a new Mac.

iPod radio transmitters to become legal in the UK

Mon, 17 Jul 2006 10:32:02 +0000

Devices that play music held on iPods over FM radios are set to become legal in the UK, as a law that bans such devices is about to be overturned. Communications regulator Ofcom has announced that it wishes to lift Britain's ban on the use of such devices.

Create Your Own News Podcast

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 09:40:48 +0000

The International Herald Tribune has launched a service that lets people create a personalised news podcast.
Visitors to IHT.com can select stories they would like to hear on the spot, or download articles to create a personalized audio feed that can be imported into iTunes or other podcasting software

Fulll Metal Jacket For Nano

Wed, 12 Jul 2006 09:38:12 +0000

According to T3 the new iPod nano will echo its predecessor, the iPod Mini, coming in a range of colours, and with a sturdy metal shell.

AOL Podcast Search

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 10:06:06 +0000

TVEyes' podcast search engine Podscope.com has been launched as a service on AOL Search in beta.

Tony Blair's Podcast

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:37:01 +0000

UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has recorded a podcast for his local paper, The Northern Echo. Blair recorded a special message for the paper serving his constituency of Sedgefield to mark the launch of the paper's new podcasting site.

AOL's New Podcast Search

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:27:26 +0000

America Online, Inc. has launched a podcast search engine powered by TVEyes, Inc., which will be integrated into the main AOL Search.

Microsoft Launch iPod rival

Thu, 06 Jul 2006 09:03:51 +0000

Microsoft will start selling a digital music and video player to compete with Apple Computer's iPod by the holiday shopping season, sources close to the matter said Wednesday.

Pirates premiere Podcast

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:44:16 +0000

Get the Pirates Of The Caribbean 2 premiere podcast courtesy of The Sun.

20% Of Us Owns An iPod

Wed, 05 Jul 2006 09:09:23 +0000

Ipsos Insight has issued new research which shows that 20 per cent of US residents over 12 now own an MP3 player, underlining what a mass market device it has become.