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After a slight delay, Apple said it is now shipping Apple TV, a set-top box for playing computer-based video on television sets. Last month, the Cupertino, Calif.-based company delayed the launch of the much anticipated gadget designed for streaming video and other content from computers to TVs. The device is priced at $299.

An Apple for Your Eyes

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Kathy Shields says podcasting is easy -- so simple, in fact, that her kindergartners do it. Shields joined about 200 people over the weekend for PodCamp, a conference for anyone interested in broadcasting video or audio programs over the Internet. Podcasts are typically sound files that can be played on personal computers, TiVo's digital recorders and music players such as Apple's iPod.

Atlanta PodCamp Lets Podcasters Trade Tips

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News.com's Apple blog reveals that Best Buy will be carrying the Apple TV starting on Tuesday. They will have a two week exclusive over other non-Apple retail stores in carrying the new device.

Apple TV at Best Buy

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A youth group from Scotland has proved that the humble podcast can be used to tackle big issues such as mental health and have just won a national competition for their efforts. The competition, organized by Young Scot and BT, asked groups to look at how young people have made a difference in the community.

Podcasting for Mental Health

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Being of a certain age, you'd think I'd be the perfect candidate for membership of the iPod generation. In fact, I don't think I know anyone between the ages of 12 and 30 who doesn't have one. Yet, like one of those fusty old men who resolutely refuses to get a mobile, for the past six years I have not only resisted the dubious charms of an iPod, I have waged a silent war against them.

Surrendering in the Silent War Against the iPod

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Apple TV, which began shipping on Wednesday, is already drawing praise from at least one reviewer who managed to get his hands on the device ahead of its official debut. Our verdict is that it's a beautifully designed, easy-to-use product, said Walt Mossberg of <i>The Wall Street Journal</i>. It has some notable limitations, but we really liked it. It is classic Apple: simple and elegant.

Apple TV: 'For the Rest of Us'