The kids at the Missouri School of Journalism sure as hell do. Something like 80% of the students in this photo apparently. Interesting how certain segments of the population are so Mac oriented despite it’s relatively small market share compared to Windows.—Sean Fallon Link [via]
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EarFlux Touch-Controlled Wireless Headphones
Designed by Tom Howard, these EarFlux headphones are really a cool little gadget, though only a concept so far. The EarFlux phones are completely wireless and touch-controlled, as well as ultra-portable. The audio is controlled right from the outer frame of the headphones by sliding your finger around the wheel ala the iPod. When you’re done listening, the phones snap ...
Read More »iPod Nano Cassette Tape Case Removes The Innards
These cool cases fit both the 1st and 2nd generation Nano’s, and they are damn cool. There you go, all that needs to be said in one sentence. Yet, I’m way too talkative to only tell you that much. These cases are made by hollowing out one whole side of a cassette tape, while leaving the other side intact with ...
Read More »Apple Considering The Move To Intel iPhone Chips?
They’ve done it before and they may do it again according to DigiTimes insiders. Rumor has it that Apple is targeting Intel’s Moorestown Mobile Internet Device (MID) platform for the iPhone which promises ten times the power efficiency than current mobile chips. That could mean better battery life and smaller form factors for future versions of the device. Presumably, these ...
Read More »Zune 2 Leaked Photos: Upgrade Imminent
While rumors have been floating around the net that Microsoft is expecting to make an announcement concerning a new Zune, we had yet to see any hard evidence, until now. These pictures are supposedly display models for the new, yet to be confirmed Zune 2. Sources say that the models are being prepared for a October 7th unveiling, which would ...
Read More »Cy-Fi Wireless Speaker: Cyclists Best Friend, Worst Enemy
If you are a cyclist who has grown accustomed to listening to your iPod on long rides, you will be happy to know that the new Cy-Fi Wireless iPod Speaker can be mounted to your bike’s frame. Features include: 100% lossless, CD quality Kleer wireless audio, a range of 30 feet, and group synching that will allow you to broadcast ...
Read More »Does your iPod Classic use Toshiba or Samsung HDD?
It is for fact that companies can source modules from different suppliers for the same product, the best example would be the screens of Sony PSP (Sharp and Samsung). In the hard disk world, Toshiba is one of the loudest and proudest players, they’re making such a big fuss about their deal with the fruit company. Samsung comparably seems to ...
Read More »Listen To Tunes Straight From Spiderman’s Disembodied Head
This CD boombox is a must for any hardcore Spidey fan. You can listen to AM/FM radio or a CD right from the web-slingers head – and music always sounds better when heard through uniquely shaped players. � Sean Fallon Link [via]
Read More »Are MP3 Players The New Stethoscopes?
According to Canadian researchers Dr. Neil Skjodt and Bill Hodgetss MP3 players with built in microphones make for a better stethoscope. Why? Because the plastic shell that they are encased in makes capturing low resonance notes easier. They can also record the sounds – which allows for file archiving and the the ability for far away experts to analyze a ...
Read More »High School Musical MP3 Karaoke Bag Makes Me Vomit a Little
Outside of that whole nude pic thing with Vanessa Hudgens, I don’t have a lot of knowledge about the current High School Musical phenomenon. Sufficed to say that the word “musical” is usually a turn-off for me – and so is this HSM themed carry bag. You can plug the bag into any portable music source and play your tunes ...
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