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WunderRadio | Streaming Radio for iPhone
When I bought my iPhone, I debated about getting the 8 GB model versus the 16 GB one. I ended up with the 8 GB even though I was nervous it would not be enough space for my music collection. Since owning my iPhone, my consumption of music has changed, making my concerns about storage [...]
Continue reading...Roxio Launches Popcorn 3 | Transfer Video to Your iPod
30. August 2007
For all you Mac fans out there, Roxio just launched Popcorn 3, which allows you to transfer your favorite personal video entertainment to DVDs and popular portable devices. Moving digital content around from device to device is always a good thing. I got Roxio’s press release by e-mail today and here is a snippet: Popcorn [...]
Continue reading...Elgato Eye TV 250 | Turn Your Mac into a DVR
21. August 2007
I have the occasional Mac envy. Recently I have been eyeing the new Mac Mini, thinking it would make a cool HTPC. The problem with it is that there is no tuner built into it. Of course, you can always get an external tuner. Elgato’s Eye TV 250 is the big fish in the Mac [...]
Continue reading...Universal to Sell DRM-free Music Everywhere Except iTunes Music Store
10. August 2007
Following on the heels of EMI, Universal Music Group has decided to test the DRM-free marketplace. Starting August 21, Universal will offer its most popular music DRM-free as MP3 files. Songs will sell for 99¢ each. This DRM-free music will be available at Amazon, RealNetworks, and retailers such as Best Buy and Wal-Mart. One notable [...]
Continue reading...Simplify Media | Stream iTunes Music Over the Internet
25. July 2007
Simplify Media software lets you placeshift you iTunes music library anywhere you have an internet connection. Essentially you browse and play remote music using the iTunes software interface. Music is streamed directly between computers over the Internet within small groups that you control. I wonder about how legal this software is but Simplify Media answers [...]
Continue reading...Apple TV versus Xbox 360 as Media Centers
23. March 2007
Apple released the Apple TV this week, with the usual hype surrounding the launch of any Apple product. The Apple TV is Steve Jobs’ first attempt at moving video to the living room. At $299, the Apple TV is an expensive device for streaming video. Gizmodo made the inevitable comparison for the Apple TV with [...]
Continue reading...IPod Tuneview remote wirelessly controls music with LCD screen
7. December 2006
TuneView for iPod provides a new wireless way to manage your music throughout your house or office. TuneView for iPod consists of a universal iPod dock, 2-way RF remote with color LCD screen, a USB power adapter, audio and USB cables, and selected dock adapters. According to the Tuneview website, these components allow you to: [...]
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