Portable Players
Apple will reveal iSlate tablet on 26 January, says ex Google China president
The holiday season saw no let up for Apple tablet rumours, with former Google China president Kai-Fu Lee claiming a January unveiling, a price tag below $1000 (approx £600) and 3D graphics.
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 s...
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 fo...
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
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.
Apple iPod Shuffle (Third Generation) Audio Player
The minimalist Shuffle has innovative text-to-voice technology, but the controls take some getting used to.
Inside Apple's new third-gen iPod shuffle
The latest, most petit version of Apple's iPod shuffle music player can be disassembled without major challenge, according to a new tear-down report, which notes that the player is compatible with third-party headphones if all you want to do is li...
Apple details new Voice Over controls for iPod shuffle
Apple has detailed the remote control features of the new third generation iPod shuffle, which pairs Apple's now-standard earphones with an integrated remote that includes voice feedback and visual signals from an indicator light.
Confessions of an iPod Touch Artist
Mobile devices are no longer just for communication, entertainment and business: They can make art, too. Several different iTunes apps for the iPhone and iPod Touch allow users to edit photos, record music and now paint.
Google's Android & iPhone eBooks Counter Kindle 2
Something rather shiny and Kindle 2-shaped is expected to be unveiled later today, but Google is determined not to let Amazon steal all the headlines...
Are you ready for a new Kindle?
If you got a Kindle for Christmas, you might soon be old school rather than cutting edge. This week, Seattle-based Amazon.com sent out invitations for a Feb. 9 press event in New York -- at the Morgan Library & Museum -- sparking rumors that a Kin...
NZ man hands US military files to American Embassy
U.S. officials took possession Wednesday of an MP3 player that a New Zealand man found held 60 U.S. military files, including names and telephone numbers of American soldiers, the man said.
New Year's hangover for Zune users
A leap-year issue with Microsoft's Zune music player is still leaving many users cold, despite the company's reassurance that all would be well by sometime on New Year's Day. Postings on Zune message boards Thursday morning, as people tried out Mi...
Retro Computing Corner: The World’s First MP3 Player (c. 1998)
Today we all take MP3 players for granted. iPods are ubiquitous, mobile phones can play the format, even most new car stereos support MP3 right off the showroom floor. But it wasn’t always like this - Back in 1998, highly illegal sites like Audiof...
Sling unveils concept SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone
One of the first of many native third-party apps to show at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference will be an iPhone version of Sling Media's well-known remote TV viewing utility.
Smart mpeg players soon in your pocket - Slacker Portables
Get a Personalized Radio Experience with the Slacker Portable Are you looking for more than just an MP3 player? Are you looking for a fun way to discover new music that's tailored towards your favorite styles? Then look no further than the new ...
Turn Your iPod Touch into an iPhone
The iPhone and iPod touch are almost indistinguishable devices except for one major difference—you can make calls from your iPhone, and you can't from your iPod touch. For the privilege of making phone calls with your iPhone, you have to pay $100 ...
Digital Quran model EQ100
Enmac has just published the new Digital Quran model EQ100. Now you can have a Holy Quran reader with built-in Audio / Video / MP4 player with 1GB memory, games, integrated camera, USB port.