Apple's iPod to hit half-billion sales mark before cool-off
The addressable market for Apple's iPod digital music players is so broad that the company will handily eclipse the 350 million unit sales milestone achieved by Sony with its Walkman players during the 80's and 90's before the first signs of fizzle s...
Apple's iPod to hit half-billion sales mark before cool-off
Apple's iPod to hit half-billion sales mark before cool-off
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Apple announced Wednesday that MGM is now offering titles from its catalog of feature films for purchase and download on the iTunes Store.
Beginning today, iTunes customers will be able to purchase flicks...
MGM flicks arrive on Apple's iTunes Store
Beginning today, iTunes customers will be able to purchase flicks...
MGM flicks arrive on Apple's iTunes Store
CNet's Gadget blog had previously reported that Sling Media was working to get their SlingBox working with the Apple TV. A Sling Media employee confirms that this was accurate:
Slingbox Support for Apple TV
Slingbox Support for Apple TV
MGM and United Artists movies have started appearing on Apple's iTunes Store this evening. The new movies are listed amongst the New Releases (iTunes link) on iTunes.
MGM and United Artists Join iTunes Store
MGM and United Artists Join iTunes Store
The creators of the Slingbox media hub have confirmed they hope to bring Apple TV to mobile phones. Meanwhile, two of Apple, Inc.'s longest rivals in computing and music are facing a critical moment in their lives.
Slingbox to beam Apple TV to ce...
Apple TV/Slingbox lash-up, Apple Corps exit, Microsoft at crossroads
Slingbox to beam Apple TV to ce...
Apple TV/Slingbox lash-up, Apple Corps exit, Microsoft at crossroads
Apple has patched two vulnerabilities in its AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n routers. The more worrisome flaw is a default configuration that exposes incoming IPv6 connections and network services on hosts connected through an AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n to remote attackers.
Apple Patches Worrisome Wireless Flaws
Apple Patches Worrisome Wireless Flaws
Apple has begun airing a new ad for its newly released Apple TV. The ad has not yet been posted to Apple's website, but forum member Rocketman was able to capture the ad using his Sony DSC-P10 camcorder and post it to Google Video (
Apple TV Ad Airs Video Updatedx2
Apple TV Ad Airs Video Updatedx2
Analysts at Citigroup are recommending that investors buy shares of Apple Inc. ahead of upcoming product launches, which they say will include Mac OS X Leopard, a touch-screen video iPod, higher capacity iPod nanos and a 3G version of the iPhone.
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Citigroup weighs in on Leopard, 3G iPhone, and new iPod nanos
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Citigroup weighs in on Leopard, 3G iPhone, and new iPod nanos
Eight days after saying its iTunes Store will sell some songs free of digital rights management copy protection, Apple announced the sale of its 100 millionth iPod. Apple is rightfully proud of the iPod's success. It notes the portable digital device -- having reached the 100 million mark in under six years -- is the fastest selling music player in history.
At 100 Million Sold, Has the iPod Peaked
At 100 Million Sold, Has the iPod Peaked
The popularity of the iPod and iTunes Store is on the rise among teenagers, and that will play an important role in the continued success of Apple's music related offerings, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. Piper Jaffray's 13th biannual teen survey revealed that of 500 teenagers surveyed, the iPod market share grew from 79 percent in fall 2006 to 82 percent in spring 2007.
Analyst: iPod, iTunes Gain in Popularity Among Teens
Analyst: iPod, iTunes Gain in Popularity Among Teens
Apple has begun airing a new ad for its newly released Apple TV. The ad has not yet been posted to Apple's website, but forum member Rocketman was able to capture the ad using his Sony DSC-P10 camcorder and post it to Google Video (
Apple TV Ad Airs Video Updated
Apple TV Ad Airs Video Updated
Apple has begun airing a new ad for its newly released Apple TV. The ad has not yet been posted to Apple's website, but forum member Rocketman was able to capture the ad using his Sony DSC-P10 camcorder and post it to Google Video:
Apple TV Ad Airs
Apple TV Ad Airs
Apple on Monday released AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n Firmware 7.1, which includes general fixes, compatibility updates, and security improvements for the recently introduced AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n.
The first securi...
Apple issues security update for 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station
The first securi...
Apple issues security update for 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station
Launching almost without fanfare, a spot for Apple's new media hub has begun making the rounds of TV networks.
Apple, Inc. on Monday launched a surprise new commercial for its Apple TV device, emphasizing the simplicity and echoing Steve Jobs' ob...
Surprise ad for Apple TV begins airing on networks
Apple, Inc. on Monday launched a surprise new commercial for its Apple TV device, emphasizing the simplicity and echoing Steve Jobs' ob...
Surprise ad for Apple TV begins airing on networks
Apple has sold the 100 millionth iPod, making it the fastest selling music player in history, the company said Monday in a statement. Apple sold the first iPod five and a half years ago in November 2001. The player became an instant hit with its iTunes online music store and generous memory capacity that enabled users to carry with them a large number of songs.
iPod Sales Reach 100 Million
iPod Sales Reach 100 Million
Apple said Monday that the 100 millionth iPod has been sold, making the iPod the fastest selling music player in history.
The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPo...
Apple sells 100 millionth iPod
The first iPod was sold five and a half years ago, in November 2001, and since then Apple has introduced more than 10 new iPo...
Apple sells 100 millionth iPod
Sometimes it really is about competition and changing the game. In the business space, victory in the race to be the most green has been awarded to one company, while another -- with Al Gore on the board -- continues to come in last. Ever since Apple launched the iPod, companies have been trying to duplicate its success. HP may just have done it with gaming.
Lenovo Beats Apple, HP iPods the Game Market, More Gifts for Dads and Grads
Lenovo Beats Apple, HP iPods the Game Market, More Gifts for Dads and Grads
When Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO-for-life, shocked the music industry in February by calling for an end to sales of copy-protected music, the cynics smiled. I was among them. Here was a guy who had made hundreds of millions peddling copy-protected songs and the gadgets that play them. Was this just another case of the master showman blowing smoke to keep critics and regulators at bay?
Apple and EMI: Music Is the Winner
Apple and EMI: Music Is the Winner
A new drive swap offered by FastMac is giving hope to Mac owners riding the cutting edge of movie editing and playback, but is leaving many others wondering why Apple hasn't been willing to help of its own accord.
On Friday, FastMac began offering...
Mac Blu-Ray notebook upgrade shows Apple lagging behind
On Friday, FastMac began offering...
Mac Blu-Ray notebook upgrade shows Apple lagging behind
With the flurry of hacks surrounding the Apple TV, including the ability to run a full version of Mac OS X, there's been some concern and unfounded speculation that Apple may be specifically disabling these hacks.
Apple on Apple TV Hacks
Apple on Apple TV Hacks