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Scosche’s tapSTICK for the iPod shuffle attempts to fix the biggest problem with Apple’s super miniature MP3 player: the controls/headphones. The tapSTICK takes the controls that started out on the headphone cable and moves them back onto the device. Or rather, on a case that slides over one side of… Continue Reading »

Today’s music-themed event from Apple saw various updates to the iPod touch, iPod nano and also the iPod classic. While the iPod shuffle didn’t receive much attention on stage, it’s worth mentioning the very slight additions that it did gain: colors. Five of them to be precise. Continue Reading »

If the iPod shuffle was art, it would be beautiful. If it was a concept design, then it would be elegant. If it was functional, it would be amazing. Wait, what was that last one again? It’s not functional? You read correctly. The iPod shuffle is quite possibly the only… Continue Reading »

This week’s biggest announcement was obviously Apple’s preview of iPhone OS 3.0. That said, other things happened. I had quite the experience with my new iPod shuffle, and Kirk has another old, hard-to-find Mac game that he wants you to dust off.  And of course, our iPhone Podium stand winner!… Continue Reading »

Last week Apple released the 3rd generation iPod shuffle. I’ve owned every generation so far; why stop now? I went to my friendly local Apple Store to pick one up, and thought I’d unbox it on video for you guys. It’s no Mac Mini unboxing, but it’s still fun. Let’s… Continue Reading »

The hot topic in the Apple portion of the internet this weekend has been the discovery of a chip in the iPod shuffle headphones. It seemed the intent was to lock in users even more by only allowing playback with this chip. The concern was that headphone manufacturers would need… Continue Reading »

This week, it’s all about the iPod shuffle. Well, not all about the shuffle, but hey, it’s the biggest news this week. We also have a suggestion for you on an old game to pick up. Then, there’s the free stuff. We’re giving away another Podium iPhone stand, an Xbox… Continue Reading »

First off, the good. It’s incredibly cool—so futuristic, it does not have a single button. We get it. And most of us, grumbling aside, would love to run out and buy one. But coolness aside, there is a larger question arising from Apple’s refresh to the iPod Shuffle line: how… Continue Reading »

The iPod shuffle update surprised everyone yesterday. It was completely unexpected—probably because it was unneeded. What has Apple done in this “update”? Let’s take a look… Continue Reading »

Apple hates buttons. We know that. Perhaps that’s why Steve wears so many turtlenecks? And perhaps that’s why the newly announced iPod shuffle contains no buttons on the device itself. The new VoiceOver feature allows you to hear what song is playing, but it doesn’t allow you to navigate between… Continue Reading »