Year: 2010

The iP49 is new rechargeable audio system for iPhones, iPods

The iP49 is new rechargeable audio system for iPhones, iPods

Posted by | Jun 2, 2010 | |

iHome (http://www.ihomeaudio.com) has released the US$159.99 iP49 Portable Rechargeable Audio System for the iPhone and iPod. The first portable offering from iHome’s newly minted Studio Series features Bongiovi Acoustics’ Digital Power Station technology.

Also, the iP49 is also iHome’s first portable alarm clock radio with a rechargeable battery. The iP49 Portable Rechargeable Audio System with Alarm Clock Radio for iPhone/iPod delivers 20 watts of quality power and has a compact folding design.
 

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Jobs speaks at All Things D

Jobs speaks at All Things D

Posted by | Jun 2, 2010 | , |

Apple CEO and Co-founder Steve Jobs appeared at the eighth D: All Things Digital, in an interview Tuesday night. The event is sponsored by “The Wall Street Journal.”

In the almost two-hour, wide-ranged interview, Jobs covered a variety of topics. You can read the entire transcript at http://d8.allthingsd.com/20100601/steve-jobs-session/, but here are some of the highlights:

° Concerning Flash (and his dislike of it): “Flash has had it’s day, but HTML5 is starting emerge … The video looks better and it works better and you don’t need a plug-in to run it.”

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Eton announces solar-powered sound system for iPod, iPhone

Eton announces solar-powered sound system for iPod, iPhone

Posted by | Jun 2, 2010 | |

Eton (http://www.etonsoulra.com) has announced the Soulra, portable, solar-powered sound system for the iPod and iPhone. It contains a large solar panel and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

In addition, the battery charge indicator alerts you when you need to recharge the Soulra in direct sunlight or via an AC outlet. To provide a solution for all-weather use outdoors, the Soulra has an aluminum and rubberized body. Its case is IPX-4 splash proof and the speakers are sealed on the inside — providing protection from sand, water and other outdoor elements.

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AT&T tweaks data plan as new iPhones expected

AT&T tweaks data plan as new iPhones expected

Posted by | Jun 2, 2010 | , |

AT&T is pulling in the reins on data usage by its customers with smart phones and iPads as next week’s Apple Worldwide Development Conference looms, where new iPhones are expected to be announced, reports the “Associated Press” (http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ATampT-caps-phone-data-usage-apf-499602515.html?x=0&.v=6).

The U.S. carrier of the iPhone is introducing two new data plans, starting June 7, with limits on data consumption. They’ll replace the US$30 monthly plan with unlimited usage that it has required for all smart phones, including the iPhone.

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