Tag archive: Mark

Last month, Apple warned owners that it does not test iTunes' ability to sync with third party media players, and that the capability could break at any time. For Palm Pre owners, that day has come: iTunes 8.2.1 no longer treats the Pre as if it were just another iPod, and the software will no longer synchronize media with the device. Pre owners who wish to continue syncing their devices with iTunes have a few options. One, of… Read More

The defense for 17-year-old Daniel Petric of Ohio has argued that he was insane when he killed his mother and shot his father after they took away his copy of video game Halo 3 – an insanity caused by his addiction to the game. But the judge in the case has refused that plea, saying his acts were pre-meditated. Because of that, Petric has been tried as an adult, and could face life in prison without parole. The event occurred in… Read More

European GPS label Navman expanded its line of fashion-savvy satellite navigation devices on Friday with the release of the new S100. It’s one of the few GPS devices on the market to brag of its slim dimensions (just 13.5mm thick) but doesn’t cut features short to make room, with text-to-speech, an MP3 player, 3D landmarks and other perks on board. Among the S100’s most unique features: a capture button for taking… Read More

The world’s oldest Bible, the Codex Sinaiticus, was written in Greek more than 1,600 years ago. It’s always been a controversial book, containing pieces not in the “standard” Bible, like the Epistle of Barnabas and definitely not containing the resurrection of Jesus. It was discovered in 1844 in St. Catherine’s Monastery close to Mt. Sinai, and parts of it are still there. The other remaining fragments are in… Read More

The Blu-ray Disc Association announced today they had adopted what they consider to be a comprehensive content management system for their new media format which will help fight piracy. This new system, the association said, includes three main components. Advanced Access Content System, which is the foundation of the content management system, is

The SCH-V600 boasts a more compact design and improved features while maintaining the basic product concept of its popular predecessor, the SCH-V500. The V500 took the market by storm with its first-ever innovative pivotal LCD screen which allows users to view images and video files horizontally. The product won the Presidential Award at the Good Design Competition held by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion in October 2004. The… Read More

CEA's Mark of Excellence Awards recognize the finest achievements in home automation and networking. Winners will be recognized during the Mark of Excellence Awards Banquet on February 25, 2005during the Spring EHX in Orlando, Florida, February 24 – 26. Each year manufacturers, distributors and installing dealers enter to compete in 20 categories for this coveted award judged by independent experts within the industry. The… Read More

From the company's press release: Shure Incorporated recently announced the appointment of Mark Karnes to General Manager of the Personal Audio Business Unit. Karnes joins the company with more than 20 years of retail management and executive marketing experience. In his new role, he will be responsible for the growth of Shure's personal audio products, including Shure's E Series earphones and QuietSpot cellular headset,… Read More

In stores beginning in March for estimated selling prices of $399, $499 and $599, Canon's ZR80, ZR85 and ZR90 models pack advanced features into a sleek, compact design that allows consumers tocapture and print memorable milestones and everyday events with ease. “Consumers want to use video as often as they do digital still photography, but have waited for the price-to-benefit offerings to become greater,” Yukiaki Hashimoto,… Read More