Archive for: September, 2011

Shazam Going Back to Free Model for iOS Apps

Music ID service Shazam says it is switching back to a completely free model for iOS. In November 2009 the company introduced an app called Encore, which required a $5 annual subscription but let people create an unlimited number of tags, unlike the suddenly restricted free software. The free app is once again allowing unlimited […]

LG Announces IPS5-Series Monitors Based on IPS Panels

LG has announced a new monitor series, labeled IPS5, that is built using in-plane switching (IPS) panels. The technology, which is utilized by smaller products such as the iPad and iPhone, offers a much wider viewing angle when compared to standard LCDs. LG also claims its new monitors provide improved color reproduction, with color-calibration reports […]

Griffin MultiDock iDevice Charging Station – Aimed for Business and Classroom

Griffin Technology has announced a rolling cart-style, scaleable power, syncing and storage solution for multiple iOS devices called the MultiDock. Based on a steel enclosure with a footprint smaller than a laptop, the unit delivers charging ability in each of its 10 charging bays and features a single USB port at the base to connect […]

Sonnet Ships Two-Drive Mini RAID

Windows and Mac users who would like RAID functionality in a small, portable (and, under Firewire, bus-powered) package are the target of Sonnet’s latest unit, the Fusion F2QR two-drive hardware RAID storage system. The tiny enclosure — about the size of two stacked CD cases — uses two 2.5-inch 1TB hard drives to offer up […]

Psystar Loses Appeal to Sell Mac Clones

The US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday rejected Psystar’s appeal over its loss to Apple. The decision upheld an earlier verdict that the Florida PC builder was violating Apple’s copyrights for Mac OS X through its promotions and violating the DMCA (Digital Millennium Copyright Act) through hacks that got Mac OS X to […]

Scosche’s Realm Shows Off High-End Headphones and Earbuds

Scosche just revealed two new earphone sets under its Realm brand. The high-end over-the-ear headphones are made up of the RH1056md in either black or white as well as the IEM856md in-ear headphones in the same color choices. The former have 40mm drivers and use precision-wound copper voice coils and rare-earth neodymium magnets. The pads […]

Battlefield 3’s Caspian Border Map Open to Some

DICE apparently unlocked the Battlefield 3’s 64 player Caspian Border map for PC beta players to have a go at yesterday. The server required a password that was apparently given out by one of the DICE community managers. Rumor has it that the password to the servers will appear again at some point, but only […]

Warner Bros’ ‘Aim High’ Social Series Will Debut on Facebook October 18

Warner Bros Entertainment has announced that “Aim High” is set to become the first ‘social series’ to air on Facebook staring on October 18. Viewers can become part of a show by tapping into their profile to create a unique viewing experience with their photos, text and friends: Warner Bros. Digital Distribution (WBDD) today announced […]

Xbox 360 to Bring TV Content as Soon as Next Week

The latest update in Microsoft’s bid to bring TV content to Xbox 360 Live has the new content arriving on its game console subscription service as early as next week. Microsoft is engaged in talks on the matter with many content providers and cable companies, with Comcast and Verizon chief among them. A source who […]

New Lower Cost Zune Pass, Zune Music Marketplace Comes to Canada

Microsoft is launching a new, lower cost Zune Pass. The new option will cost the same $10 per month as competing services but drop the 10 free permanent MP3 tracks from the $15 original. Listeners will also sync to fewer computers and devices, down from six to four, when the plan goes live October 3. […]

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