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Intel

Intel iBooks in January

Think Secret is reporting that Apple is prepping new Intel-based iBooks for January. It is not known exactly what processors or price points the new models will debut at, but it is thought Apple will expand the iBook line with one additional model and will lower prices-in some cases possibly $200 or more-to entice current […]

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Humor

"Steve Jobs" Announces Three iPods on SNL

Sometimes there’s a huge benefit to having a DVR, like last night when my TiVo recorded Saturday Night Live. Imagine my surprise when Steve Jobs shows up during the usually funny Weekend Update fake news segment. Naturally it wasn’t SJ himself, but SNL funnyman Fred Armisen.

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Review

REVIEW: Griffin Technology iMic 2 (Updated)

I recently got my hands on the iMic 2 from Griffin Technology. In this exclusive review, I’ll take a look at what makes the iMic 2 different from its predecessor, the original iMic. iMic was the original USB audio adapter that enabled Mac and PC users to add stereo input and output to their USB […]

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Legal

FEC Rules Bloggers Are Journalists

The Lot 49 blog reports that the Federal Election Commission (FEC) has ruled that bloggers are journalists. The ruling reports: The Fired Up network of blogs qualifies for the “press exemption” to federal campaign finance laws. The press exemption, as defined by Congress, is meant to assure “the unfettered right of the newspapers, TV networks, […]

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The Apple Core

The Apple Core: More video content for the iPod

On Tuesday I blogged about options for finding content for the iPod video other than from the iTunes Music Store. I’ve found what may be the holy grail of video content for owners of the new iPod video. Read the rest of the story on my ZDNet Blog: The Apple Core.