Year: 2005

Macworld UK: ‘BT spends £6m on iTunes ad campaign’

BT is spending £6 million on a major advertising campaign to promote its new iTunes offer for broadband, reports Macworld UK. “BT is offering consumers seeking an entry-level package the chance to download up to six digital music tracks of their choice with BT Broadband Basic which costs £15.99 for the first three months (£17.99 thereafter). All new customers also receive a £15 discount on the purchase of an iPod.

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MyMac podcast #38 now online

MyMac.com has posted its latest podcast (#38) to its Web site. Highlights this week include: a new contest with a chance to win Adobe Creative Suite 2 (CS2), a look at Photoshop history, “The Dashboard Minute” with Guy Serle, and Chris Seibold’s “Not Mac News” segment.” As always, MacMinute’s news is also covered.

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iDiddy: Wearable and Tangle Free Earbud Case Combination

iDiddy Shipping!

Now Shipping a Wearable and Tangle Free Earbud Case Combination for Apple’s
family of iPod products!

Pacific Rim Marketing is pleased to announce that the iDiddy, a wearable,
leather case and integrated earbud combination that eliminates tangled
wires has begun shipping. The first in a family of products, the iDiddy
provides the user with enhanced quality earbuds and a hand sewn designer
styled leather case brought together in a single unit. No more loose wires,
no more wishing for a third hand. iDiddy gives you freedom to walk, run,
or lounge.

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Amnesty Screen Saver for Mac OS X

Mesa Dynamics Releases Amnesty Screen Saver for Mac OS X Tiger, Panther

Washington, DC — August 10, 2005 — Mesa Dynamics today announced the
release of Amnesty Screen Saver 1.0, a free screen saver module for OS X.
Amnesty Screen Saver is a screen saver module that allows Dashboard widgets
to animate around the screen while remaining functional and active, such as
getting information from the web or checking the status of the computer’s
various settings.

Although the screen saver design prevents direct interaction with widgets,
the high polish of the typical Dashboard widget user

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Speck Metal iPod Protection released

Speck Products today announced Metal iPod Protection, the company’s first hard case for the iPod shuffle. “Sleek, ultramodern, ultra hip: Metal iPod Protection gives you full access to your iPod Shuffle while keeping it out of harm’s way. Machined from lightweight aluminum and finished with the eye-catching shine of nickel plating, the 2 part design with included Metal USB cap make it easy to sync and update your iPod,” notes Speck. Speck Metal iPod Protection is available now for US$24.95.

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