Apple’s iTunes Music Store is currently selling at least nine tracks of silence for 99 cents each—three of which are stamped “explicit.” We’re sure this is just an oversight by either Apple or the record labels, but it’s strange none the less.
Read MoreFormer Disney board members Stanley Gold and Roy Disney think Apple and Pixar CEO Steve Jobs would make a great choice to run Disney if CEO Michael Eisner were to be ousted later this year. “There are five or six guys I believe can run this company,” said Gold. “Steve Jobs would absolutely be one of them.” Gold said he hasn’t approached Jobs, nor has Jobs asked about the position.
Read MoreThe Iconfactory today announced the immediate availability of “Carbon,” the latest addition to its collection of ready-to-use icons at Stockicons.com. “Carbon is a striking icon collection that’s both distinctive and flexible. Rich gradients add just the right amount of depth to bold, iconic forms. Carbon will blend perfectly with Panther, the latest version of the Mac OS, or you can easily apply your own colors and gradients to the icons to create a customized look.” The collection is priced at US$349.
Read MoreApple today released a public beta version of iChat AV 2.1, an update to its instant messaging application that adds support for video conferencing with those using AOL Instant Messenger 5.5 for Windows (also released today). “With the introduction of iChat AV in Mac OS X Panther and the iSight camera, Apple revolutionized the way people communicate with each other over the Internet,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing.
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