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Vcommunicator Mobile Turns Army’s iPods into Arabic Translators

Vcommunicator The Vcommunicator Mobile is a tactical langage and cultural knowledge mission aid for the military. The U.S. Army’s 10th Mountain Division has 160 iPods loaded with Iraqi-Arabic and Kurdish phrases, videos and text to help them communicate more effectively.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on October 9, 2007  | 

Microsoft Launches New Zunes, DRM-free Marketplace

Zune 80GB Microsoft officially announced three new Zunes, including the 80GB Zune ($249), 4GB flash Zune ($149) and 8GB flash Zune ($199). The flash Zunes are available in pink, green, black and red. All of the new zunes have a touch-sensitive navigation button and play video.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on October 3, 2007  | 

iPod Touch, new Nanos, Shuffle and iPod ‘Classic’ Announced

iPod Nano Apple revamped its entire line of iPods today. The company announced the iPod Touch, an iPhone minus the phone, and updated the Nano, Shuffle and iPod Video. The iPod Touch features the same touchscreen as the iPhone and WiFi for web browsing and purchasing songs wirelessly. All of the iPods, except for the Shuffle, have an extensively redesigned interface.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on September 5, 2007  | 

New Belkin iPod Cases Benefit Cancer Research

Belkin Sport Armband Belkin announced its latest iPod nano and iPod shuffle cases, which benefits The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on August 29, 2007  | 

Steve Jobs at All Things Digital

Steve Jobs, Walt MossbergApple CEO Steve Jobs and WSJ’s Walt Mossberg chatted about the upcoming iPhone launch, Apple’s computers and iTunes Plus today. Jobs says the iPhone is “Internet in your pocket for the first time.” He points to iTune’s many successes, including more than 300 million installs of the music application.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on May 31, 2007  | 

iPod Slows Bullet, Saves Soldier

We’ve heard lots of stories about how mobile technology is keeping the troops in Iraq entertained and connected to their families. But this iPod did more for one soldier he could have hoped.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on April 5, 2007  | 

Waterproof iPod Case and Speakers

The EGO Waterproof Sound Case is a waterproof iPod case with built-in speakers. The EGO runs off of four AA-batteries to keep the kiddies entertained in the pool or to set the mood in the hot tub or shower. The speakers aren’t that loud, but they should do the trick.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on January 7, 2007  | 

Multi-Point Touch Screen Could Replace the Mouse, and Other Annoying Pointers

If you use your computer or PDA enough, you’ve probably felt a little disconnected to your work at one point or another. A new technology may allow you use your hands in lieu if traditional pointing devices.

Continue Reading  |  Posted on April 7, 2006  | 

AlphaGrips Video Demo: VideoGame Controller Like Keybord at 50 WPM

Here are a couple of video demos of AlphaGrips plugged into laptop computers. This thing is like a XBOX controller on steroids and has all the functionality of a full sized keyboard. Wouldn’t it be nice of crackberry’s…

Continue Reading  |  Posted on April 3, 2006  |