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Japan launched Investigation into exploding Apple iPod nano

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Japan is investigating a possible defect in Apple iPod players after one reportedly shot out sparks while recharging.

A Japanese official at the trade and economy ministry, which oversees product problems, said a defect is suspected in the lithium-ion battery in the iPod nano with the model number MA099J/A. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Mar 2008 02:56:52 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Nokia Morph Nanotechnology Concept Devices

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Nokia announces Morph, a joint nanotechnology concept, developed by Nokia Research Center (NRC) and the University of Cambridge (UK).

Morph was launched today alongside the "Design and the Elastic Mind" exhibition, on view from February 24th to May 12th, 2008, at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. Read more

Posted on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:28:21 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

DLO Introduces Videoshell for iPod Nano

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Many iPod owners buy a case to protect their precious PMP devices as soon as they buy the player. DLO has introduced a new and unique case for the third generation iPod nano called the Videoshell. The case is made from a clear and strong polycarbonate material.

“With its extra-strong polycarbonate outer shell and unique kickstand, the DLO VideoShell for nano combines supreme functionality with solid protection from everyday nicks and scrapes," said Marcia Germ, director of product development for DLO. "The case's snap-on front ensures that the bottom is unobstructed and free for docking, so you'll never have to take your nano out of its shell." Read more

Posted on Fri, 22 Feb 2008 06:54:01 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Researchers make tiny Radio from Nanotubes

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By Julie Steenhuysen

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Transistor radios tinier than a grain of sand, made using nanotechnology, can not only tune in to the traffic report, but may end up outperforming current silicon-based electronics, U.S. researchers said on Monday. Read more

Posted on Tue, 29 Jan 2008 01:22:25 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New pink Apple iPod nano

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Apple just launched a new color for their latest iPod nano generation. Looks like Valentine's Day is not far away again as the new color for the iPod nano is pink.

The Apple store offers the pink 8GB iPod nano for $199. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:49:44 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Exclusive: Apple iPod nano Girl Jackie

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The MacWorld Expo 2008 has lost 'Air'. Jackie puts the pressure back in with her hot Apple iPod nano photos.

The MacWorld 2008 has seen its big announcements and the MacBook Air is razer thin, but on second look not as earth shaking as one might have hoped for. There will be more cool product announcements this year from Apple - just wait.

In the meantime, shut your office door and take a look at our first I4U Gadget Model of 2008.

See Jackie's photos now.
(Warning: Depending on your Company’s culture the photos might not be safe for work) Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:07:06 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Tata Nano is World's cheapest Car

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Indian Tata Motors announces what they call the People’s Car. The Tata Nano (I feel sorry for Apple) is supposed to sell for only $2,500.

Tata Motors announced the Tata Nano at the 9th Auto Expo in New Delhi.
The small car is designed for families. It measures a length of 3.1 meters, a width of 1.5 meters and height of 1.6 meters.
The Tata Nano is powered by a 2 cylinder, 623cc, 33hp engine. Read more

Posted on Thu, 10 Jan 2008 02:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

LimePC, iPod nano sized UMPC to be the hottest Product at CES 2008?

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Freescale is possibly landing a major hit at the CES 2008 with their 'motherboard on-chip' processor, dubbed LimePC. We got a photo from I4U reader Jeff (Thanks!) showing the possibly called LimePC M1, which is apparently no bigger than an iPod nano.

The LimePC featuring Graphics, Audio cards, PCI, Ethernet, SATA, USB motherboard is smaller than the Apple iPod nano. Just imagine a full Linux PC inside a iPod nano - I would love to have one in my pocket!

The LimePC UMPC is running LimeOS, which is based on Linux or as my source says MorphOS. The korean press-release I found about LimePC says it is based on Debian Linux and full screen HTML based user interface and Web 2.0 applications. Read more

Posted on Mon, 7 Jan 2008 02:48:10 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

World's first Platinum Apple iPod nano

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UK's Goldstriker just sent us photos and information on what should be the first 3rd generation Apple iPod nano plated with Platinum.

Goldstriker has received many requests from customers for platinum gadgets. Now they have finally made the step and used the most precious metal.
Platinum just has more style than gold. Platinum looks really good on the iPod nano.
Goldstriker will release the Platinum iPod nano 8GB in January 2008 for £399.95 (~$822). Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 13:10:16 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple iPod nano 8GB Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the latest iPod nano with 8GB of storage. I am still a fan of the classic first generation iPod nano shape as I am not into watching video on a small screen. I just want a cool small music player with display for sport and the first generation iPod nano is just that. Still the new iPod nano has its fans and also Digital Trends gives it a very high score of 9 out of 10.

Quote from the review: "Apple recently released its third generation iPod nano. Unlike the standard iPod (now called iPod Classic), the nano has been subject to major revisions and design improvements since it was first released in 2005. The most recent iteration reveals a new, tighter shape and size, a bigger LCD screen, video playback and more. Read more

Posted on Fri, 2 Nov 2007 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Goldstriker offers Gold plated iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod classic

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UK based Goldstriker International offers 24ct gold plated Apple gadgets.

The company just sent us photos of the gold plated iPhone (front and backside). The backside of the gold plated iPhone has an organic shape that makes the gold iPhone even more unique.
Goldstriker sells the full gold plated iPhone for £699.95 (~$1,430). Read more

Posted on Sun, 21 Oct 2007 02:17:01 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple to replace Mac mini with new Mac nano?

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A rumor about an Apple computer even smaller than the Mac mini is getting some exposure today.

In May the rumor about Apple killing the Mac mini had already made its rounds.
Mac OS Rumors (via TUAW) reports that at the end of October Apple would launch the Mac nano. Read more

Posted on Fri, 5 Oct 2007 05:36:26 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

iPod nano Commercial the Apple of Singer Feist's Eye

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By Michael Paoletta

NEW YORK (Billboard) - The use of Canadian singer-songwriter Feist's song "1, 2, 3, 4" in an iPod Nano TV spot is generating major attention -- online and on the Billboard charts. Read more

Posted on Sat, 29 Sep 2007 01:50:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Apple lowers Cost of iPod nano Parts: iSuppli

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SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Apple Inc's new iPod Nano portable music and video player boasts lower component costs than the previous version, market research firm iSuppli said on Wednesday. Read more

Posted on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 13:02:07 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Russia tested nanotechnology based Vacuum Bomb

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Russian military said it tested the world's most powerful non-nuclear air-delivered bomb.

The so called vacuum bomb equivalent to 44 tons of regular explosives. It has a blast radius is 990 feet. Read more

Posted on Wed, 12 Sep 2007 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Weekly Top 10: iPod touch, iPod classic, iPod nano

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Apple ruled this week with the introduction of new iPod touch, iPod classic and new iPod nano. The company also slashed the 8GB iPhone price by $200.
Sony introduced the best gadget to show-off in your living room, the HES-V1000.

See more technology news highlights from past week below. Read more

Posted on Sun, 9 Sep 2007 04:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New iPod nano

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Apple announces today a new Apple nano. The 3rd generation iPod nano plays video and features a QVGA screen.

We've taken the most popular music player in the world and added stunning video playback just in time for the holiday season," said Steve Jobs, Apple's CEO. "The iPod nano just keeps getting better and better with each new generation." Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2007 13:07:30 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

New Apple iPod nano revealed by Steve Jobs

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Apple just introduced an new line of iPod nano players with a bigger screen and video playback.

Update:
More new iPod nano details

The new iPod nano features a 2 inch screen with QVGA resolution. It comes with games and a new enhanced user interface supporting cover flow. Read more

Posted on Wed, 5 Sep 2007 12:29:41 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Two IBM Discoveries add Promise for Nano-Computing

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By Julie Steenhuysen

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Imagine cramming 30,000 full-length movies into a gadget the size of an iPod.

Scientists at IBM said on Thursday they had moved closer to such a feat by learning how to steer single atoms in a way that could create building blocks for ultra-tiny storage devices. Read more

Posted on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 01:23:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Neonode N2 versus iPhone nano

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Rob Enderle over at Digital Trends has a piece up comparing the Neonode N2 to the potentially upcoming iPhone nano.

Quote from the report: "The Neonode is impressive for its size, does video and music, will link up to Plays for Sure services (iTunes is still Apple-only), and it makes heavy use of gestures to navigate the device. Unique to this phone is the design of the touchscreen, which really isn’t a touchscreen. Read more

Posted on Tue, 7 Aug 2007 07:10:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Latest Gadget Reviews on I4U: QuakCon, Logitech Nano, Oakley Radar

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This week we published a review of the cool Oakley Radar Sunglasses that get you through the summer.

We also tested again computer accessories like Logitech VX Nano mouse and the Logitech V20 speakers.

Shane also has been at QuakeCon and published these first hands reports: Enemy Territory: Quake Wars, MSI GX600 and Philips amBX. Read more