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Apple iPod 'could be charged by the human heart'

Telegraph 03/29/2011
Apple iPod 'could be charged by the human heart'

The human heartbeat could be used to power an ipod after scientists developed a tiny chip which uses the body's own movement to generate power.

Obama Cuts in Line and Gets an iPad 2

Few would debate that President Barack Obama is the most tech savvy president in American history. Mr. Obama has a custom-rigged Blackberry and he has admitted to owning an iPod. Now the former law school lecturer is trying to prove his technical worth by telling reporters that not only does he own a computer -- a MacBook Pro reportedly -- but the leader of the free world also uses an iPad 2.

10 Unique Cases For Your iPhone

Want a case that keeps your iPhone safe from water? Or one with a dragon tattoo on the back? Or one that includes a stylus? Techland's gadget critic looks at 10 different cases to protect your most prized possession.

Kindle is Amazon's Most-Gifted Holiday Item Ever

Chloe Albanesius PC Magazine 12/27/2009
Kindle is Amazon's Most-Gifted Holiday Item Ever

Amazon's Kindle e-book reader is now the most-gifted item in Amazon's history, the company announced recently.

Microsoft Introduces a Powerful New Zune Media Player, PC Software and Online Services

Zune, Microsoft Corp.'s end-to-end digital entertainment service and media player, today announced significant advancements for consumers. The new Zune HD touch-screen media player is now available at retail, and a powerful update to the Zune PC software is free for download.

Feds say iPod repairman stole 9,000 Shuffles from Apple

Gregg Keizer Computer World 03/20/2009
Sony Announces Two New Additions to the Reader Family; Drops Pricing

Sony is today delivering on its promise of making digital readers and eBooks accessible and affordable for consumers with the introduction of two new Readers. Part of a new Reader line, the Reader Pocket Edition(TM) puts a library in your hands for as little as $199. Both the Reader Pocket Edition and the Reader Touch Edition(TM) will be available at the end of August, at SonyStyle.com, SonyStyle stores and select retail partners. Also, new releases and New York Times bestseller titles in the eBook Store from Sony will now be available for $9.99.

Feds say iPod repairman stole 9,000 Shuffles from Apple

Federal prosecutors filed felony fraud and money-laundering charges earlier this week against a Michigan man accused of duping Apple Inc. into sending him more than 9,000 replacement iPod Shuffles.

'Mystery Chip' in New iPod Shuffle Explained

Mark Hachman PC Mag 03/16/2009
'Mystery Chip' in New iPod Shuffle Explained

A mysterious chip in the new Apple iPod Shuffle that became the subject of rumors over the weekend has been explained away as just a mundane control chip for the new audio player.

iPod Shuffle Earbuds Announced by Scosche, V-Moda

Looks like the press weren't the only ones to have this week's Apple announcement sneak up on them. Accessory manufacturers are apparently also scrambling to catch with the company.