Sep 10


Apple today released the 4th generation iPod nano. They doubled the memory capacity for the same price as the previous model and added a 16GB model. For a complete description of all the new technology added to the new nano, check out Apple’s nano site.

Apple also refreshed their iPod Classic and a new iPod touch. They also released some new iPod accessories and iTunes 8.0 with new Genius function.

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Jun 09

Here are some blogs and live streams of where to monitor Apple’s WWDC 2008 announcements:

Ustream.TV feed with Cali Lewis
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/on-location-with-cali

Ustream.TV feed with iPhone Alley
http://www.iphonealley.com/news/wwdc-2008-keynote-live-audio-stream

Engadget’s Blog
http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/09/steve-jobs-keynote-live-from-wwdc-2008/

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May 29

If you ever wanted to read your favorite RSS feeds or be able to browse the Internet with your AppleTV, I found the solution for you.  On top of these great features, you can also watch many more video formats.  What is it? Its aTV from Apple Core, LLC and the price has been reduced to just $59.95.  Here are some details:

aTV Flash is a USB flash drive that inserts into the AppleTV and will upgrade it to do all kinds of new things. The software installs automatically, and no modification or coding is required. Also, it will NOT void your warranty.

Key Features:
- Play most video formats (DivX, Xvid, AVI, WMV, RMVB + more)
- Play DVD files WITHOUT converting them
- Sync, organize and watch non-iTunes video files
- Browse the web with a Safari based web browser
- Rent & watch Hi-Def movies from Jaman.com
- Stream media from UPnP(v1) media servers
- View local weather forecasts
- View RSS Feeds
- Enable SSH access
- All original Apple TV features remain intact
- And much, much more…

Supported Codecs:

  • AVI, FLV, and MKV file formats
  • MS-MPEG4 v1 & v2, DivX, 3ivX, H.264, FLV1, FSV1, VP6, H263I, VP3, HuffYUV, FFVHuff, MPEG1 & MPEG2 Video, Fraps, Windows Media Audio v1 & v2, Flash ADPCM, Xiph Vorbis (in Matroska), MPEG Layer II Audio
  • AVI support for: AAC, AC3 Audio, H.264, MPEG4, and VBR MP3
  • Subtitle support for SSA and SRT
  • + many more (click here for the full list)
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