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When iPod Locks Get Serious

An article over at The Unofficial Apple Weblog (via Engadget) points to what can only be described as a bicycle-style iPod lock from Japanese accessory manufacturer Elecom. The lock, which retails for about US$40, serves as an external case for the iPod to be sealed into and offers a multiple-digital combination system and a reinforced […]

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smcFanControl 2.0 Completely Rewritten, Adds New Functionality

Hendrik Holtmann’s smcFanControl freeware utility has reached version 2.0 and added additional functionality. Once exclusively a small program centered around controlling the fan speed of Apple’s Intel-based laptops, the new version allows full control of every Intel-based Mac, including desktop units. Like the original version, smcFanControl 2.0 allows users to specify the minimum speed in […]

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BMW to Announce iPhone Integration

An article on AppleInsider points to an AutoSpies blog entry that BMW will be the first to announce multi-level connectivity with Apple’s upcoming iPhone in its high-end 7-Series sedan. The entry mentions that connectivity will go beyond “just Bluetooth” and it’s not known if the auto manufacturer will integrate the technology into the 2008 models, […]