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Apple eyes fizz in Pepsi iTunes giveaway: Apple eyes fizz in Pepsi iTunes giveawayYuckLast time they did this I loaded iTunes onto my systems just to get the free song. Even though I told it not to become my default music player it still hijacked all my MP3s. I was deleting iTunes registry entries long...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Pepsi-iTunes, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2005-01-19
Low-tech 'hack' takes fizz out of pepsi-itunes promo: Low-tech 'hack' takes fizz out of Pepsi-iTunes promoWhy?Sometimes I wonder if most people stop developing in grade school.No amount of free will make me install DRM infested stuffDRM = Digital Restrictive ManagementCivil disobediance as a legitmate form of protest"...Just as the absurd acts which prohibited the sale of game were...; Tags: Business ethics, Digital media, music, ethics, Low-Tech, Pepsi-iTunes, Very Same People, New York State Lottery; Discussion threads 2004-02-20

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DIY phishing kits introducing new features: What are some of the main factors for the increase of phishing attacks, and their maturity from passive emails to blended threats attempting to not just steal personal information, but also infect with malware by embedding client-side vulnerabilities at the pages? It's all a matter of perspective, which in this...; Tags: Phishing, Cyberthreats, Spam, Viruses And Worms, Security, Spam And Phishing, Dancho Danchev; Blog posts 2008-05-15
WWDC08: Tickets sold out: According to Macworld Apple today confirmed that its Worldwide Developer Conference WWDC, held 9-13 June 2008 in San Francisco, has sold out for the first time in the history of the event. "Response to this year's WWDC has been off the charts and we are delighted with the show...; Tags: Apple iPhone, SDK, Conference, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-14
News to know: Zoho; HP; Windows 7; Patch day: Notable headlines: Dennis Howlett: Zoho's Googley login raises interesting questions Ed Bott: The key to Windows success? It's all about the drivers News.com: Facebook pulls ‘stalker list' tool after Gawker exposes it Mary Jo Foley: Gates emphasizes PC-phone...; Tags: Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Electronic Data Systems Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-14

HBO programming comes to iTunes: Well, that didn't take long. After some rumors of an Apple/HBO tie up yesterday, Apple today announced that HBO content will be available for download today. This is great news because two of my favorite shows are Flight of the Conchords and The Wire. (I've been resisting...; Tags: Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Programming, Pricing, TVs, Digital Music, Marketing Research, Development Tools, Digital Media, Tv & Home Theater, Marketing, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Consumer Electronics, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-13
Mediafly SyncClient (exe): Find and manage all your podcasts on Mediafly download and Sync with Mediafly SyncClient. Easy. Automatic. Free. Download all your podcasts in the background while you work. Your media is organized into Mediafly channel playlists for easy access. Old and expired episodes are automatically deleted. Sync with iTunes, iPods, iPhone....; Tags: Mediafly, Podcasts, Internet; Software downloads 2008-05-13
tazti Speech Recognition Software for Windows XP (zip): tazti Speech Recognition for XP/XP Tablet operating systems is a Web 2.0 style application that enables you to log in to and navigate FaceBook and MySpace by talking to your PC. Turn on and operate the iTunes music player by talking to your PC. Search the bookmarks in all the...; Tags: Software, Google Inc., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Speech Recognition, Desktops, Emerging Technologies, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-13
tazti Speech Recognition Software for Windows Vista (zip): tazti Speech Recognition for Vista operating system is a Web 2.0 style application that enables you to log in to and navigate FaceBook and MySpace by talking to your PC. Turn on and operate the iTunes music player by talking to your PC. Search the bookmarks in all the browsers...; Tags: Software, Google Inc., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Speech Recognition, Desktops, Emerging Technologies, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-05-13
The Mac desktop, set to music: A friend emailed me a link to the above video from YouTube, which is a music video for The Bird And The Bee's "Again & Again" created entirely on/in a Mac OS X desktop. I especially like the creative plug to buy the song on iTunes at the end of...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Video, Music, Corporate Communications, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-12
CopyTrans (300): CopyTrans allows to backup - copy - transfer your iPod Music to your PC. Ideal after a hard drive crash or viruses, before sending your iPod for repair or simply to move your iPod Music to a new computer. Features include: backup all song types (MP3/AAC/WAV/AIF), backup directly to iTunes...; Tags: Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, WindSolutions, CopyTrans, Backups, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Phantom Burner (exe): Phantom Burner is a virtual CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-R drive. It not only allows you to mount disc image files as virtual CD or DVD discs, but also let you create disc image files by burning to the virtual CD-R drive, from using any disc burning software. By supporting standard SCSI commands, it...; Tags: Disc, CD-R, Phantombility, Phantom Burner; Software downloads 2008-05-12
Rumor Mill: What's on the Apple horizon: Rumor Mill: What's on the Apple horizonA rumour we haven't heard recently...I'm disappointed there haven't been rumours of Apple automobile products since the talks between Jobs and Volkswagen allegedly fell through. I'd love an iPod-esque car stereo system which synced with my iTunes over Wifi and gave me access to...; Tags: Digital music, rumour, Apple Inc., Rumor Mill; Discussion threads 2008-05-09
News to know: Office 2007 SP1; Microsoft security; KVM vs. Xen; AMD: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Mark your calendars: Microsoft to push Office 2007 SP1 on June 16 EIC podcast: SAP; JavaOne; AMD, Microhoo Larry Dignan: Microsoft previews three critical bulletins; two for Office Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft shares...; Tags: Security, Microsoft Office 2007, Xen, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-09
Synology Disk Station DS-107+: Up to this point, our network attached storage reviews have focused on consumer-level products that act as simple backup or media-sharing solutions for home users. NAS is but one of the many features found on the Synology Disk Station DS107+, a sophisticated device that holds appeal for home users and...; Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), Storage, NETWORKING, disk, DS107+, hard drive; Product reviews 2008-05-08
Zune of the future may come with copyright cop: Zune of the future may come with copyright copIt certainly would be nice if MS showed some backbone ...... and said that its customers would hate it, so forget about it. MS is really irritating when it comes to siding with big content against its customers.Zune of the future should...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, AmazonMP3, Microsoft Zune, Zune IS, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?Adrian, I do not think it is a lack of ....motivation as much of lack of knowing that DRM even exist until they are trapped by it.Oh, come on man...You think people are stupid about this in...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Digital music, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Apple iTunes; Discussion threads 2008-05-08
iTunes FairPlay DRM - Protecting artists and labels, or helping Apple sell more iPods?: One day, two emails, two very different viewpoints: Email #1: "DRM on songs sold through iTunes is a necessary evil, there to protect artists and the labels from piracy." Email #2: "Apple's FairPlay DRM is nothing more than a tool that locks you into buying iPods...; Tags: Apple iPod, Digital-rights Management, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Digital Media, Digital Music, Digital Rights Management (DRM), Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Security, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-08
iPhoneRingToneMaker (5): iPhoneRingToneMaker lets you create your own custom ringtones for your iPhone using the music from your music library. Features include: - Easy and intuitive user interface; - Automatically transfers your custom ringtones into your iPhone or iTunes; - MP3, WAV, OGG support; - Fade In and Fade Out your ringtones;...; Tags: Apple iPhone, MP3, Apple iTunes, Gx5, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-05-07
Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune update: Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune updateWOW!!!LOLZune what?Thought so.RE: Microsoft delivers a first piece of 'Zune VideoX' via new Zune updateThe Zune is really shaping up to be quite the little gadget. With this update its dramatically leaping forward. Good for Microsoft for...; Tags: Digital music, Digital media, PRODUCTIVITY, Podcasts, Wi-Fi, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Zune; Discussion threads 2008-05-06