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New iPods Coming in August?

Rumor has it that the next generation of Apple iPods, the sixth, will be hitting Apple stores as soon as the beginning of August. Many people are speculating about what new features will be available on the new iPods. For example, will they feature a touch screen interface? New operating system? New colors? Well the best guesses are as follows. The new iPods will probably not feature a touch-screen interface. I think that would take too much away from the glory and newness of the Apple iPhones. I think that the touch screen will eventually come to the iPod, but … Continue reading →

Computing Blog: May 19th through May 25th

Have you caught all of the latest computing blogs? From iTunes to fun websites, to news you can use, it is all here. If you haven’t read them all, yet, I forgive you. After all, I am playing catch up myself, at least with the weekly reviews. So here you are, for your perusal: the Computing Blog review for May 19th through May 25th. May 19th Ask Dr. Universe Want to know why the sky is blue? Ask Dr. Universe, who has the answers to this and many other questions that come from kids. May 21st Create Bands Have you … Continue reading →

iTunes Plus

Apple recently unveiled the new iTunes Plus service for iTunes customers. With the service, you can download higher quality audio tracks that are DRM-free for an extra fee. But is it worth it? DRM is the technology that protects music tracks from piracy. The drawback to DRM is that the quality of a track can suffer. DRM-free music, or unprotected music, generally sounds better, with clearer tones and less overwhelming noise or screechy-ness. Under the iTunes Plus service, audio tracks that are DRM-free will cost about $.30 more per track or song. This might be worth it to anyone who … Continue reading →

iPod Study Links Usage to Failing Pacemakers

In a study conducted by a medical doctor, a electrophysiologist and a 17-year-old high school student, results revealed that the iPod poses a threat to the functionality of human pacemakers. During the study, 100 patients with implanted pacemakers were placed on heart monitors. iPods were then activated and placed a couple of inches in front of their chests for five to ten seconds. The results of the study are very interesting. In some cases, the iPod caused the pacemaker to think that there were vents in the heart that weren’t actually there. In other cases, the iPod started causing the … Continue reading →