Earlier this week, Apple issued a warning that some of its iPods are infected with a Windows virus. Some video iPods made after Sept. 12 were shipped infected with the RavMonE virus. The virus affects only Windows computers In a unusual PR move, Apple blamed their manufacturing problem on Microsoft‚Äôs Windows operating system. ‚ÄúAs you […]

ViewSonic today launched its droolworthy ViewDock VX1945wm and VX2245wm LCD displays with iPod dock integration, letting users view video podcasts, movie downloads and other iPod video content in widescreen. “The ViewDock displays modernize the desktop by letting users view iPod content 65 times larger than on their iPod screens,” according to the company. The 19-inch […]

Blue Microphones, a leading microphone technology vendor, has introduced two new Applets for their Snowball USB Microphone which adds further flexibility to its dual-capsule design by giving users more control over the input gain. The Snowball has been popular with podcasters because it is a relativley inexpensive USB microphone. Two new free firmware applets for […]

Apple today announced the results of an investigation by its board of directors into the company’s stock options. Apple initiated this investigation after a review discovered irregularities in past stock option grants. Apple found that stock option grants made on 15 dates between 1997 and 2002 appear to have grant dates that precede the approval […]

Nokia has introduced an new wireless technology, Wibree, that promises to significantly expand the range of portable devices that can be networked.¬†According to¬†Nokia, the technology extends network connectivity to small, low-power portable devices such as watches, wireless keyboards, toys and sports sensors. This new radio technology complements other local connectivity technologies, but consumes only a […]

At the Podcast and Portable Media Expo, Samson was showing off its H4 Handy Digital Recorder. The device fits in your palm and is designed to record live musical performances, interviews, podcasts, meetings, classes and seminars. The H4 can record 24-bit/96 kHz digital audio as well as in MP3 format with bitrates up to 320kbps. […]

Virgin Atlantic has joined other airlines restricting the use of Apple and Dell in flight because of they could potentially catch fire or explode. Virgin Atlantic has joined Korean Air in restricting the the use of Apple and Dell laptops in the wake of both companies’ recalls of potentially dangerous batteries. Passengers wishing to take […]

Apple today introduced the wireless Mighty Mouse, a new version of its multi-button mouse, with the added freedom of wireless connectivity. The new wireless Mighty Mouse offers a secure connection to Macs and features a new laser tracking engine that Apple says is 20 times more sensitive than standard optical mice, for better tracking on […]

Apple today introduced a new $899 configuration of the 17-inch iMac designed specifically for education customers, featuring a 1.83 GHz Intel Core Duo processor, a built-in iSight video camera and iLife ‚Äò06. The 17-inch iMac for education is available immediately and will replace the eMac, Apple‚Äôs last CRT based computer. Featuring a 17-inch widescreen LCD […]

It looks like Apple is giving its MacBook pages an update….to remove the word “laptop”.There have been reports of Apple notebooks burning users’ skin, and even Apple laptops bursting into flames. Apple is apparently concerned enough to warn users not to put MacBooks in their lap, and has removed some references to laptop use from […]