It is rumored that Microsoft is working on its own competitor to Apple’s iPod. Others have tried to compete but Apple has has an advantage with the iPod due to iTunes.
But, Microsoft may have what it takes to compete with its recent partnership with MTV.
Microsoft’s recent partnership with MTV to create the Urge music service could give the company a leg up, especially if it collaborates with MTV in marketing a cobranded media device. However, said Mukul Krishna, an analyst at research firm Frost & Sullivan, if the company can come up with a portable version of its Xbox 360 console that offers gaming, video playback, as well as audio capabilities — and also is stylish — it will have a much greater chance of success.
Silicon Valley based Unicon Systems, Inc. is developing an interesting portable media player with Wi-Fi dubbed MBridge.
The Wi-Fi (only 802.11b) enabled MBridge runs on Linux and features a 3.5 inch color screen. It has 2 USB ports, 1 high speed USB mini OTG, internal SD card slot and iR port.
Unicon says the MBridge can access any music store to purchase and download music as well as working with online photo services. The MBridge runs software applications like MP3 player, web browser and Instant messaging clients.
Unicon says, “So your cell phone can check your email, and your PSP can browse the web. But what about buying music? Or chatting? AIM and MSN messengers together?
But, a cell phone can’t work with several messengers simultaneously, especially, and a PSP can’t buy music. So you’re limited to the home computer, or, its time to buy a laptop.
But not anymore: the MBridge&trade is the key to a complete computer free life. It can be used as a data transfer device, copying, swapping, browsing and editing the files on your digital camera, MP3 player, PSP, or iPod, at any location, at any moment, in under a minute. ”
The MBridge is the next way to stay connected says the company. (more…)
Do you like the domain name prices? Anywhere from $6 to $8.95 seems to be the standard these days. Remember when we were charged $70 for 2 years? Well higher rates are coming back.
That is right. The process has begun to raise our internet domai name registrations 7% a year. Seem small? Well take 7% a year over 4 years. Take the 8.95 rate, and take it by 7% annually, you will be up right around $12 plus fees. If they continue on the 7% annually in no time you will see $35 a year once again.
Why do they deserve this money? What are they doing to rake in this money?
According to reports by gadget site T3, U2 icon Bono could be responsible for a special edition red iPod.
Late last week rumors surfaced that a red iPod is in the works. The rumors begain after a post on Popbitch that claimed that Bono was overheard “in Dublin’s Michelin-starred Patrick Guilbaud restaurant discussing a new charity red Amex card and red iPod.”
The rumor was only a rumor until Bono unveiled the red Amex card as part of Product Red – a new brand of red merchandise created to help fight the global battle against HIV. Apparently 40 percent of the profits received from the sale of these special red products would go to the Global Fund to Fight Aids. That started the rumor mill cranking about a possible red iPod.
Although Apple has not made any announcments, news is expected soon.
Check back.
Bill Gates and Microsoft is proposing an inexpensive technology to bring computing to the developing world – turning a cell phone into a computer by connecting it to a TV and a keyboard.
The company’s chairman Bill Gates demonstrated a mockup of the proposed cellular PC at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January. Isn’t it great being the richest guy in the world and run a tech company. All the gadgets are yours.
He also said that the technology is cheaper than what is out there now.
“Everyone is going to have a cell phone,†said Microsoft’s vice president Craig J. Mundie.
In locales where television sets are already common, “turning a phone into a computer could simply require adding a cheap adaptor and keyboard,†the New York Times reports.
Mundie said there is no timetable for marketing the cell phone technology, and Microsoft has not said how much the devices would cost.
Melville, NY, January 26, 2006 – The new 7.1-megapixel SP-320 digital camera from Olympus introduces state-of-the-art features that enable photographers of all skill levels to express their creative visions. With the convenience of over 30 shooting modes or the option of using manual settings for more creative control, the SP-320 is a highly versatile camera with superb ergonomic design, powerful enough for advanced user yet simple enough for a beginner to capture incredible images. Available add-on accessory lenses, flashes, and an underwater housing further expand the photographic options of the SP-320.
Olympus announces the E-330, world’s first digital SLR camera to feature continuous live views directly on the LCD. This enables the framing of compositions without the need to look through the ocular, it allows digital SLR photographers to see what’s going on around them while they shoot, significantly enhancing flexibility and ease of use. Thanks to a big 2.5″ multi-angle LCD, users will only seldom need to get into awkward positions to frame difficult shots. The Olympus E-330 features the latest-generation MOS sensor that produces detailed 7.5 megapixel results.
Availability
The Olympus EVOLT E-330 Digital SLR will be available in March 2006. It includes: EVOLT E-330 Body or EVOLT E-330 Body with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens, USB Cable, Video Cable, Li-Ion Battery Pack (BLM-1), Li-Ion Battery Charger (BCM-2), Shoulder Strap, OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM, Manuals, Warranty card.
US Pricing:
EVOLT E-330 with 14-45mm f3.5/5.6 Zuiko Digital Zoom Lens Estimated Street Price: $1099.99
EVOLT E-330 Body Only Estimated Street Price: $999.99
PT-E02 Underwater Housing Estimated Street Price: $1219.99
