Does the new iTunes contain spyware?
Posted by Lab Rat Users of Apple’s iTunes software who downloaded the 6.0.2 update yesterday may have gotten more than the “stability and performance improvements over iTunes 6.0.� they were expecting. An interesting posting over at Boing Boing Is calling the latest iteration of iTunes “spyware�. After upgrading, users will notice a new mini store option... Read More
How high can it go? Buoyed by Jobs’ Keynote, Apple’s stock shatters records yet again
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Following a fairly impressive MacWorld Keynote by Steve Jobs, Apple’s stock jumped over 6% to hit $81.89 early this afternoon. The stock has risen over $7.00 in the past 4 trading days spurred by the latest buzz coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show and the rumors flying around the internet of what many expected from today’s announcements. Apparently,... Read More
Macenstein accurately predicts new PowerBook (MacBook) – get’s everything else wrong!
Posted by Dr. Macenstein OK, so another Macworld Keynote has come and gone, and now it is time begin the usually depressing process of sifting through our predictions and sorting out what we got right, and what we got wrong. This year, we made 7 predictions for Macworld, then added an 8th when we predicted new PowerBooks would also be announced. (see Macenstein’s 2006 Macworld... Read More
Chrysler to support iPods in its entire 2006 lineup of vehicles
Posted by Dr. Macenstein For any who would doubt the iPod’s influence on society… According to a recent report out of the North American Auto Show, DaimlerChrysler will be offering Apple’s iPod Integration kits as an available option on its ENTIRE 2006 lineup of vehicles. The $175 option (plus installation) will be available in all new Jeep, Dodge, and Chrysler... Read More
Apple stock reaches new all-time high on CES news and Macworld anticipation
Posted by Dr. Mecenstein Apple’s stock set yet another record today fueled by the latest buzz coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show and the rumors flying around the internet of what we may expect to see at next week’s Macworld. By midday the stock had reached an all-time of $76.44 in heavy trading. While no new iPods have been announced this week, the CES show... Read More
iPod Shuffles back in the Apple Store
Posted by Dr. Macenstein Well, it appears reports of the iPod Shuffle’s demise may have been slightly exaggerated. A trip to the Apple Store reveals that not only is the iPod shuffle once again available, but there is only a 24-hour ship time. Prices and specs are unchanged. So, does this mean that rumors of new and smaller shuffles are just that, rumors? Seems like it. 6... Read More
ATO’s iSee adds video playback/record capabilities to older iPods
Posted by Dr. Macenstien A company called ATO is attempting to beat Apple at its own game, and it’s even using Apple’s ball to do it. At this weeks CES show in Vegas, ATO is expected to unveil its iSee, yet another in a long list of “i-named� iPod accessories. Expected to cost $249 and ship this spring, the iSee is a self-powered video recorder/playback... Read More
Which Intel chips will go where?
Posted by Lab Rat Now that Intel has begun shipping their new 65nm dual-core Yonah chips, the only question is “Which chips will find their way into which Macs?� Here’s our take: Dual-core Yonahs Desktop candidates Currently there are 4 versions of the dual-core Yonah processor: the 2.16 GHz T2600 ($637), the 2.0 GHz T2500 ($423), the 1.83 GHz T2400 ($294) and... Read More
A satellite with a click wheel? iPods being used in UK space program
Posted by Helper Monkey Let’s see Dell’s Jukebox do this! Macenstein reader Wolfman Mac pointed us to a rather interesting story at Telegraph.co.uk that discusses the efforts of a Brittish company that is manufacturing satellites out of various everyday components, ranging from DVD players to iPods. Surrey Satellite Technology Limited recently launched their Giove-A... Read More
Music companies under investigation for possible online music price-fixing
Posted by Dr. Macenstein The Associated Press is reporting that New York’s Attorney General Eliot Spitzer has subpoenaed several of the major music companies as part of a preliminary inquiry into whether the digital music services have engaged in any illegal price-fixing activity. You may remember in September that Steve Jobs claimed music companies were acting ”greedy”... Read More
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