In the seventies, Erich von Daniken’s best-selling book Chariots of the Gods speculated that ancient civilizations were visited by space aliens, and that pyramids and Incan ruins were actually signs of extraterrestrial intervention in human history. According to the author, Andean astrological markings were actually alien landing strips. One has to wonder what von Daniken […]

A dialog about podcast statistics between vlogging gurus Ze Frank and Rocketboom’s Andrew Baron appears to have quickly descended into a bragging match about size and penetration. “Ze Frank has laid into me because he doesn’t believe how he could only have a fraction of the audience size of Rocketboom,” writes Rocketboom’s Andrew Baron. Baron’s […]

UK police chiefs suggested yesterday that the iPod explosion could be behind a 5% increase in recorded robberies. Ian Johnston, chief constable of the British transport police and spokesman for the Association of Chief Police Officers, said the rise was “a lot to do with the products that are available to be stolen these days. […]

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 […]

Apple issued a warning on Tuesday that some of its iPods are infected with a Windows virus. According to Apple, some video iPods made after Sept. 12 included the RavMonE virus. The virus affects only Windows computers. According to Apple, the iPod nano, iPod shuffle and Mac OS X are not affected, and all Video […]

Apple CEO Steve Jobs isn’t worried about the latest iPod-killer wannabe, the Zune. While Microsoft may promote the Zune’s “community building” wireless features, Jobs says that iPods are better for connecting with girls: “I’ve seen the demonstrations on the Internet about how you can find another person using a Zune and give them a song […]

Former Rocketboom host Amanda Congdon got her start in video podcasting via an ad at Craigslist. These recent help wanted listings might not be similar opportunities, but stranger things have happened. Bikini Model Model for an outdoor viral video ad to be shown on YouTube and Podcast. Blogger a plus. Spaloo is looking for a […]

A 56-year-old Japanese national allegedly attacked a 20-year-old jockey from Louisville on Tuesday while traveling on American Airlines Flight 918. The attack resulted in both men being detained by the FBI. According to FBI spokeswoman Judy Orihuela, the older man had a strange disposition throughout the flight. He lay down in the aisle and also […]

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 […]

Microsoft Corporate Vice President J Allard trash-talks the iPod as part of his press tour to officially announce the Zune. “Ipod is the Pong of digital music,” said Allard. “Let’s take it to the next level. And connected is what its all about.” Microsoft is positioning the Zune as the first step towards creating a […]