Computer Hardware

NAMM: Behringer Intros PodcastStudio USB Bundle

Jan 29th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software

At the 2007 Winter NAMM Show, a music and recording industry convention recently held in Anaheim, California, Behringer introduced their Podcastudio USB Bundle, a kit for professional podcasting, music production and digital home recording. Features: High-resolution 2 In / 2 Out USB audio interface with plug-and-play for Windows XP and Mac OS X operating systems […]



Apple Expects To Sell Two Million Apple TVs In 2007

Jan 26th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Digital Movie Store, Digital Video Downloads, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts, Vlogs

Apple Recon reports that orders for the recently announced Apple TV have already exceeded the original 100,000 unit order that Apple had placed with its manufacturer, and Apple is preparing to place a second order for twice that number. According to the site, Apple now expects to sell over a million Apple TV devices leading […]



Alesis Intros USB Mic Podcasting Kit

Jan 21st, 2007 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Computer Hardware, General

At the 2007 Winter NAMM show, Alesis introduced their USB Mic Podcasting Kit. According to the company, the USB Mic Podcasting Kit allows even the most inexperienced users to quickly record audio into the computer and have their podcast heard on the Internet. Just plug the USB microphone into your computer – the microphone is […]



SoundTech Intros Podcasting Kit

Jan 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware, Podcasting Software

SoundTech Professional Audio has announced the SoundTech Podcasting Kit, an easy-to-use podcasting solution. The SoundTech Podcasting Kit includes the LightSnake XLR Intelligent Microphone Cable, Sony Acid XMC software with 1-year Acidplanet Prozone membership, tripod microphone desk stand and a high-quality microphone. The included LightSnake Intelligent XLR Microphone Cable plugs directly into the PC USB port, […]



Internet TV At A Tipping Point

Jan 13th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Digital Video Downloads, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts

The number of broadband-enabled TVs – those capable of directly or indirectly receiving broadband video content – is expected to exceed 162 million households globally by 2011, according to Broadband Video: Redefining the Television Experience, The Diffusion Group‘s latest report on IP media. “It is fair to say that the democratization of video delivery is […]



New AirPort Extreme Doubles As Wireless Media Server

Jan 12th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Podcasting Hardware

At Macworld, Apple introduced the new AirPort Extreme wireless networking solution. It’s based on 802.11n, and according to Apple, offers twice the range and five times the performance of their previous AirPorts. In addition to the network performance, the new AirPort Extreme Base Station features connections for networked computers, printers and a USB hard drive, […]



Steve Jobs Blows Off Mac Users At MacWorld

Jan 12th, 2007 | By | Category: Commentary, Computer Hardware

No one seems to have noticed this in the rush to cover the iPhone, but Steve Jobs seems to have completely blown off Mac users at MacWorld this year. There were no announcements of new Macintosh computers. There were no updates of Mac OS X. No mention of iLife updates. Apple didn’t even announce any […]



Apple TV Puts Podcasting At The Center Of Home Theaters

Jan 9th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Digital Video Downloads, iPod Accessories, Streaming Video, Video Podcasts

Macworld Update: Apple today premiered Apple TV, a media router that can wirelessly play iTunes content from a Mac or PC on your widescreen TV, including movies, TV shows, music, photos and podcasts. Users can quickly browse and view their entire collection of digital media from across the room using the simple and intuitive Apple […]



CES Update: Belkin Intros iPod Recording Studio

Jan 9th, 2007 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Computer Hardware, iPod Accessories, Podcasting Hardware

Belkin has announced TuneStudio for iPod 5th generation (video), the first four-channel audio mixer that lets you create high-quality digital recordings directly onto your iPod. This mixer lets you input up to four different instruments or audio sources, and record the audio directly onto your iPod for instant playback. Features: Records directly to iPod in […]



NetGear Beats Apple iTV To The Punch

Jan 7th, 2007 | By | Category: Computer Hardware, Digital Video Downloads, iPod Accessories, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts

NetGear, a networking products provider, has introduced the Digital Entertainer HD (EVA8000), a wireless networking router designed to bring the digital media to television sets. NetGear made its introduction a week before MacWorld Expo, where Apple is expected to introduce its own wireless media router, the “iTV”. NetGear’s digital media receiver offers lets high-definition televisions […]