Year: 2010

Yamaha introduces first line of in-ear headphones

Yamaha Electronics Corp. (http://www.yamaha.com) has introduced three new in-ear headphones for iPods, MP3 players, iPods and other portable entertainment devices.

The line, which includes the EPH-20 (US$29.95), EPH-30 ($49.95) and EPH-50 ($99.95), takes advantage of the company’s long-held expertise in audio and music products to provide Yamaha’s signature natural sound, noise isolation, comfort and durability to casual listeners and audiophiles, the company says. All models provide a set of three ear buds of various sizes.

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WireTap Anywhere for Mac OS X updated to version 1.0.7

Ambrosia Software has updated WireTap Anywhere (http://www.AmbrosiaSW.com/utilities/wta/) — a low latency audio tool that lets you take the audio output from any Mac application or hardware input device and bring it into your favorite audio recording application — to version 1.0.7. The upgrade adds several fixes and enhancements.

You can create and edit all of your WireTap Anywhere devices from System Preferences. Once your devices are created, just change the input within your favorite audio application, and you’re ready to monitor, process, and record.

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NewerTech announces iPad accessory line

Newer Technology has announced its new NewerTech Accessory Line for iPad consisting of four case and screen accessories that add protective style and functionality to the new iPad being introduced this Saturday, April 3.

The NewerTech Accessory Line for iPad features four products:

° NewerTech NuVue Screen Protector (US$9.99), which keeps the iPad screen clear and scratch-free;

° NewerTech NuGuard Soft Silicone Protective Case ($17.99) is available in six colors to preserve and protect the iPad;

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The iPad is waiting for you at iPhone Bootcamp in Germany

Big Nerd Ranch Europe — a provider of Cocoa and Cocoa touch developer training for the Mac, iPhone and iPad — has announced a new date for its iPhone Bootcamp near Frankfurt, Germany: May 17 – 21, 2010.

The class, covering iPhone and iPad programming, is taught by Scott Ritchie, who has 20 years background in Objective-C and Cocoa (touch) programming. The class is held at the historic former monastery “Kloster Eberbach.” This class is for every programmer who likes to get a kick-start in iPhone and iPad development.

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Google Renames Itself Topeka

It’s April Fools day, and if you didn’t catch it yet … Google has renamed itself “Topeka”. Why? If you didn’t catch it on the news a while back, Google is looking for communities to do experimental deployment of 1GB Fiber networks at a competitive price for consumers. Over 1100 cities applied, many with some creative video appeals on YouTube (see Westlake Village’s 2 minute video as an example at http://youtube.com/watch?v=rw1f4UJOd2E).

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