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Teens turn deaf ear to risks of MP3 players: Teens turn deaf ear to risks of MP3 playersI always keep mine lowNot just because loud music hurts, but because it really annoys everyone on the train next to you.I have the 'in-ear' style headphones the ones you have to cram right in your ear and I barely have the...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, MP3, MP3 player, deaf ear, risk; Discussion threads 2008-03-27

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Yahoo to Icahn: You misunderstand: Yahoo's board has responded to activist investor Carl Icahn: "Your letter reflects a significant misunderstanding of the facts about the Microsoft proposal." That letter--delivered by Icahn earlier Thursday Techmeme--has one theme: Yahoo's board botched the Microsoft deal and hasn't served shareholder interest. In its...; Tags: Board, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Stockholder, Proposal, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Samsung WEP300 Bluetooth Headset: Not too many people know that in addition to manufacturing cell phones, Samsung also has a whole line of Bluetooth headsets under its belt. They range from the very affordable, such as the WEP200 to the high end, like the WEP500. The latest Samsung WEP300 is one of the former....; Tags: Bluetooth headset, Samsung WEP300, headset, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.; Product reviews 2008-05-08
Etymotic EtyBLU Bluetooth headset: Etymotic is an established name in high-performance wired earbuds and is known for its flanged ear tips and "true to the ear" sound. The company made its foray into the wireless market a couple years ago with the Ety8 stereo Bluetooth earbuds, but had yet to debut a monaural Bluetooth...; Tags: volume rocker, headset, ear tip, EtyBLU, Etymotic, mic, Bluetooth headset; Product reviews 2008-05-07
On owning your own bits: On owning your own bitsIf anyone is interested...Here are the cases I used:http://www.meritline.com/720-cd-dvd-storage-wallet-case.htmlAnd the software:www.invelos.comTotal cost, about $110, and I have room for another 500 or so DVD's before having to worry again.No, its OEM CD's, not CD-R's (although...)OEM CDs that one buys down at the local store are...; Tags: Consumer electronics, physical media, CD-collection, DVD, CD, media, disc; Discussion threads 2008-05-06

Is Psystar Mac clone using the Kalyway boot hack?: Is Psystar Mac clone using the Kalyway boot hack?I totally agree[i]But anyone who is doing actual work on a Mac should buy a Mac. And that means a kosher, Apple machine.[/i]If you are serious about your work, then you spend the money on a serious machine, (be it a Windows...; Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Kalyway installer, Apple Inc., Kalyway, Psystar, open source, Apple Software; Discussion threads 2008-04-28
Sony MDR-AS40EX Headphones: Although the headphone market continues to burgeon with new models, it can be surprisingly tough to find a decent, fitness-friendly pair. A few companies, such as Sennheiser, have stepped up to the plate with sport-branded earphones that feature design attributes meant to keep them secured on the head during activity....; Tags: Cable, Performance management, Digital media, Digital music, Sony Corp., earphone, Sony MDR-AS40EX, headphone; Product reviews 2008-04-25
Nokia N82: The Nokia N82 is just the latest Nokia N series model to come across our desk, and like the rest of the bunch, it's quite impressive. It has a feature set similar to the Nokia N95, with a couple of additions and omissions. Like the N95, the N82 has a...; Tags: Symbian Smartphone, number key, Nokia N82, Nokia Corp.; Product reviews 2008-04-25
Koss PortaPro Headphones: With so many funky headphone designs flooding the market right now, it's getting harder and harder to choose which one to buy. Instead of showing you the latest snazzy set of cans, we're taking you back in time to showcase the Koss PortaPros. These headphones are the ultimate in retro...; Tags: earcup, Koss PortaPros, headphone, Koss; Product reviews 2008-04-22
Etymotic hf2 Noise-Isolating Headset and Earphones: The iPhone isa great multimedia device, but it's not perfect. One of the most glaringoversights for this music phone is the lack of stereo Bluetooth (A2DP)compatibility. As a result, you're limited to clunky adapters or wiredheadsets if you want to enjoy music and talk to the fullest. Now, youcan count...; Tags: Digital music, Media players, Digital media, Etymotic, mic; Product reviews 2008-04-18
Microsoft readies 'Albany' subscription trial for consumers: Microsoft readies 'Albany' subscription trial for consumersStill, WAY too many features. Google is in a much better position herewith a feature set appropriate for new connected, everything sharable world. All of those old baroque complicated features for formatting on 8.5x11 are looking more stupid every day.I recommend trying the offline...; Tags: OpenOffice, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., subscription trial, Microsoft Ready, Microsoft Office, offline feature; Discussion threads 2008-04-18
Motorola Z9 (AT&T): Photo gallery:Motorola Z9For the past two years, Moto has been under enormous pressure from many camps us included to come up with something completely new. So when we first held the new Motorola Z9 for AT&T, we were a bit disappointed that it doesn't stray very far from the company's...; Tags: Media players, Digital media, Digital music, hue, AT&T Corp., bump, Motorola Z9, Motorola Inc.; Product reviews 2008-04-16
Let's try this again - how about an XPhone?: Conceptual XPHONE 3G Design by Brandon Perlow After positing the notion that consummating a Microsoft and Yahoo! merger might result in the combination of the media player aspects of Zune and the online services of...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Zune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, Game Players, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Software, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-04-16
Sony MDR-NC500D Digital Noise Canceling Headphones: Sony is certainly no stranger to the headphone market. The company's portable line may very well be the most popular aftermarket earphones. It has quite an array of full-size "cans" as well as a decent selection of noise-canceling models. The latest high-end set to hit virtual retail shelves combines the...; Tags: cup, headphone, Sony Corp.; Product reviews 2008-04-16
HD-Telephony: Hip or Hype?: HD-Telephony: Hip or Hype?Wideband ConferencingTony has done a great job summarizing key aspects of wideband technology.My company ZipDX (zipdx.com) has been delivering a wideband-capable audioconferencing service since last year. The number of wideband endpoints is relatively small, but it is growing quickly. Polycom just announced a couple of new speakerphones...; Tags: endpoint, HD-Telephony, Hip, Tony; Discussion threads 2008-04-15
Weekend Gadget Guidance: Lower your phone bill: Weekend Gadget Guidance: Lower your phone billNo more contracts for me....I weaned myself away from the "cell phone addiction". I bought a Motorola "Go Phone" ($20) and I joined AT&T's "Pay as you go" plan. I buy a $100 card that's good for a year and I barely...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, phone, MetroPCS, Gadget Guidance, phone bill, AT&T Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-11
BG Tuner (exe): BG Tuner is a guitar and Bass tuner that has a lot of tunes just waiting to be tested. Try it out and see if you like it. This tuner will help you learn the sounds of different tunes and help you tune by ear. This version is the first...; Tags: Tune, BG Tuner; Software downloads 2008-04-11
Denon AH-C551 In-Ear Headphones: MP3 players are practically as prolific as cell phones now--heck, some of them are cell phones. Regardless of what portable device provides the music, one thing is a given: the stock earbuds that come in the package aren't doing ears any favors. Clearly, the landscape is ripe for aftermarket headphone...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Denon, headphone, Denon AH-C551; Product reviews 2008-04-10
Canta (exe): Software-enhanced learning tool, Canta shows you in real time on your screen the pitch of the note you sing so you can compare it to the note of the melody played by the included MIDI player. You see immediately whether you are in tune, and if not in what way...; Tags: Voice, Note, Chaumet Software, Telecommunications; Software downloads 2008-04-10
Windows 7 chatter having a significant negative effect on Vista: Windows 7 chatter having a significant negative effect on VistaNot surprised........in the least. My experiences with Vista have been that its hardware requirements are ridiculous for what you get for the upgrades. And Im sure this is a major beef with a lot of people. The same hardware that is...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), ZDNet Poll, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-04-09