With the launch of both Windows 7 and Snow Leopard this holiday season, we may be getting the biggest single refresh of PCs that has ever happened at one time. At the end of September Apple shoots, at the end of October Microsoft shoots, and then for 60 days we have World War III. Because Apple wants to move as many products as it can before Windows 7 ships, and because the Windows OEMs will be fighting tooth and nail not only against Apple but each other for the 60 days of massive sales, the prices, offers, bundles, and deals should be amazing.
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A Child Porn Download? Blame The Cat!
According to an AP report, Keith Griffin of Jensen Beach, Florida, has been accused of downloading more than 1,000 images of child pornography. He’s currently in jail on a quarter-of-a-million dollar bond, awaiting trial on 10 counts of child porn possession.
His defense, however, is unusual, to say the least.
Griffin claims he was actually downloading music when his cat jumped on the computer keyboard while he was out of the room – something he says the cat frequently did.
When he returned, Griffin said “strange things” had happened to his computer.
The iLuv IMM173: One Dock is Not Enough
The ever-growing ubiquity of Apple’s iPod media players—coupled with the still-growing popularity/grumbling surrounding Apple’s iPhone is creating a new kind of problem in some circles: Multiple iPod (or iPhone) Households. In an MIH, one person might have multiple Apple i-devices—say an iPod, which has recently been supplemented by an iPhone—or couples might have pooled their households and decided to get rid of the extra dining room set, but hold onto all their iPods. But it doesn’t matter how people get there, the result is the same. Crisis.
Xbox Live Welcomes Family Guy to the Family
While the Xbox 360 is a gaming platform first and foremost, it may be gaining momentum as a platform for content distribution as well. Microsoft and Fox announced on Thursday that the latest show to offer downloads through Xbox Live will be Fox’s animated comedy, Family Guy.
The overlap between Family Guy’s audience and Xbox 360 gamers is significant. In 2006, Family Guy was the #1 primetime series for men between 18 and 34 years old, which also happens to be Xbox Live’s core demographic. “Family Guy is a perfect match for Xbox LIVE," said Jaimie McCabe, executive vice president of Fox’s video-on-demand division, in a statement. "The Xbox LIVE community will love having the Griffin family on this platform."
AMD Announces New Mobile Platform and CPU
Attempting to scrape back ground lost with the debut of Intel’s new “Santa Rosa” mobile platform, AMD announced details on Thursday about its own upcoming mobile platform and processor for notebooks.
The platform, known as Puma, will use the new RS780 mobile chipset to deliver features including DirectX 10 graphics capability, support for a unified video decoder, integrated multi-monitor support, NAND flash support with HyperFlash, and PowerXpress, a solution for switching between integrated and discrete graphics processing to extend battery life.
Griffin Gives nano Some TuneBuds
Griffin Technology, a maker of iPod and PSP accessories, yesterday unveiled a new combination earbud and lanyard for Apple’s iPod nano. The new TuneBuds are priced at $34.99 and available now.
Griffin’s nano TuneBuds, said the company, are based on their EarThump design, which is known for deliver audio with clean highs and quality bass. The TuneBuds snap into the iPod nano’s dock connector and the product as a whole has a “smart design†with its integration of the audio cables into the lanyard.
Griffin Offers Up iPod 5G Transparent Case
Griffin Technology today debuted a new tough, two-piece shell for the iPod 5G. This newest iClear case is priced at $19.99 and should be available now.
The iClear case for the iPod 5G, said Griffin, is a two piece, clear shell enclosure which is made of a polycarbonate material which reportedly helps protect the digital audio player from abuse during one’s daily grind. Installation of the iClear works by putting the iPod 5G into the front casing half and then snapping the rear section into place.
Griffin Offers Up New iPod Car Charger
Griffin Technology, a developer of iPod accessories, today announced an updated auto charger designed for use with most current and recent iPods. The new PowerJolt is priced at $19.99 and looks to be available now.
The PowerJolt, said Griffin, charges the iPod as it either plays music or sits in standby mode while one drives. It plugs into any available 12V accessory port or cigarette light socket and sports a status LED which changes color to indicate charging status. It comes in a black industrial design and also has a replaceable fuse to have prevent overcharging or power surges.
Griffin Unveils new iTrip
Griffin Technology, a maker of iPod accessories, today unveiled a new iTrip FM transmitter product. The iTrip Auto is priced at $59.99 and should be available now
The iTrip Auto, said Griffin, is designed to accommodate every dock connector enabled iPod, including the new 5G iPod. This iTrip, designed specifically for use in the car, combines a FM transmitter device with an integrated charger.
Features of the iTrip Auto include a large, backlit LCD which helps to provide quick station selection as well as status, speaker volume control from the car stereo controls, selectable LX and DX modes for best quality possible broadcast audio, US and International FM tuning modes and RF technology.
Griffin Gives iPods an AirClick
Griffin Technology, a maker of accessories for Apple’s iPod, today announced the availability of an iPod focused remote control. The new AirClick Remote is available now for $39.99.
The AirClick Remote, Griffin said, uses RF technology which allows users to control their iPod (as well as PCs and Macs if the AirClick USB is purchased) from up to 60 feet away. Since it is RF technology, users do not have to be within line of sight to remotely control their digital audio player.
