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It has been exactly five years since the iPod was launched. <i>Newsweek</i> reporter Steven Levy has covered Apple and the computer industry practically since its infancy, so he is uniquely qualified to put the iPod half-decade in some kind of instant historical context in his new book, <i>The Perfect Thing</i>. That perfect thing is, of course, the iPod.

How Steve Jobs Came Up With 'The Perfect Thing'

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Apple's ongoing legal battle with David Contois is finally over, now that the patent he says Apple stole from him was awarded to the iPod maker in an out-of-court settlement. The patent in question describes how computers manage and download media files to external devices -- in essence, exactly what iTunes does.

Apple Wins Download Patent Suit

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In research findings reminiscent of George Orwell's classic 1984, a University of Washington report on Thursday revealed that Big Brother could find a way to track iPod users. The report raises privacy concerns about the Nike+iPod Sport Kit, a wireless system that allows Nike+ footwear to communicate with an iPod nano, according to Scott Saponas, who led the research

Is Big Brother Watching Nike+iPod Sport Kit Users

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Now that a respectable duration of time has passed, podcasting shows no signs of slowing down. People everywhere are creating new podcasts. Some of the more popular ones boast a loyal following of millions around the globe. And just like in any creative venue, you will find the good, the bad and everything else in between.

Podcasting Still on a Roll

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It's no secret that Apple's iPods are the MP3 player of choice, and it doesn't take an industry expert to predict that iPod sales will be through the roof this holiday season. With new nano models that are a tad slimmer than their predecessors and have brush-metal cases that are more scratch resistant, Apple certainly is ready for the season -- but what about iPod accessories like add-on speakers?

Concerto Table Brings iPod Elegance to Living Room