Last night I had just updated my subscribed podcasts for the first time in quite a while, so as you may expect I had a few updates that I needed to listen to. So after syncing and crawling into bed, I set up my iPod and got Buzz Out Loud going. When I went to check if I still had it set to repeat I found something completely different that I had never heard of Apple doing. Three new buttons for while you’re listening to podcasts. These are (from left to right) email link, go back 30 seconds and increase speed.
I was quite surprised when I went to turn off shuffle and Tom Merritt and Molly Wood starting talking at double their usual speed! But it makes me wonder just what other little updates Apple has added into their new iPhone update…
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Podcast Goodies in iPhone 3.0
iPhone 3.0 in Australia
I remember reading somewhere that, in Australia, the iPhone 3.0 software is coming out this Wednesday (tomorrow!).
I for one can’t wait for this. Copy and paste, and landscape keyboard in practically every app now will make a pretty big difference for me on the productivity front. The iPhone can be used for so many things now that it’s essentially a separate laptop for me.
Hopefully the blog I read it on was right and 3.0 does come out tomorrow!
New Zune
Well, I don’t know who agrees with me, but I think the new Zune actually looks pretty good. Nice new interface, podcasts, really nice new software look… My favorite is the wireless syncing. The big problem I have with this is the fact that it still isn’t compatible with Mac. Like, come on Microsoft. If you want more customers, at least change the software code a little bit…
Anyway, I’m sure there will be a hack for that (don’t tell me to use Parallels) so I can sync the Zune with iTunes. Until then, I am sticking with the iPod. They better have it for Mac by Christmas!
Sorry there hasn’t been a post lately… China has stuffed something up and I can’t post through the firewall. I managed to find a proxy 
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Leopard is Coming
It took long enough, but Leopard is finally upon us. You just have to wait until October 26th.
The thing I like most about this, is that I won’t need to buy a whole new laptop just to upgrade. The specs are on the website, and the minimum requirements are:
So as you can see, pretty much any mac can run Leopard. Better than Vista, having to upgrade like crazy just to run it.
You can pre-order it now, if you want. Me, personally, am not going to (China) but I am going to buy it as soon as possible. Apple is good at creating hypes. Lets hope this is a good one.
Source: Apple
Liquid Cooling
hey guys,
Today i went and got a Thermaltake Bigwater 735 Liquid cooling system. It took me only about 30-45 minutes to install, and works perfectly. for any of you guys who are considering buying a water cooling system, and I’m listing the Pros and Cons here:
Pros:
> Better cooling
> looks awesome
> easy to install
Cons:
> IT MAKES YOUR PC ABOUT 3 TIMES NOISIER!!!!!! (providing that your current Pc doesnt make much noise)
> it does not continue to cool your PC after shut down. This means that your CPU’s temperature will stay hot after you have turned off your computer, and this will decrease the longivity of your CPU (not that it really matters, it’s likely that you’ll get a new CPU before it’s a quater way through it’s life….)
apart from all that, The Bigwater is an awesome Liquid Cooling system. But if you go to a lot of LAN parties and bring your PC everywhere, this isnt for you, it’ll make your computer about 2-3kg heavier.
-I’m out of here, .r080fr49.
P.S. i’ll try get some pics for u guys later…
Well, it didn’t take long!
It didn’t take long, but PSP CFW (custom firmware) 3.71 (by M33) is now out. This is basically the custom version of the official firmware v3.71 but it lets you play ISO’s and use recovery mode etc. This didn’t take long (only about a week or two) since the official came out. Anyway, you need 3.52M33-3 or 3.51M33-4 to be able to upgrade to 3.71M33.
Enjoy the new version!
Source: eXophase
Wrong Time To Buy an iPod
I found this on CNET blogs. David Carnoy basically goes on a rant about why it is the wrong time to buy an iPod. His main point is that an iPod Touch is basically the same thing as and iPod video. It has nearly all of the same features and the iPod ‘Classic’ has a lot more space. According to David, the only reason people want the new iPods etc. is because of the ‘coolness factor’. Apple makes their products look so cool that it makes people want them. David claims that sure, the first few days of the release is the time where you think “I gotta have one!” but after the hype starts to wear off, you start to realize that it doesn’t really have any new features.
I don’t think David has really changed my mind. I still want the iPod Touch as it has the Wi-Fi music store etc. It isn’t just the coolness factor that lured me.
Anyway, read this article and you can make your decision.
Source: CNET Blogs
Robofrag’s PSP Mod
I know it really isn’t my duty to blog this, but he isn’t!
Robofrag modded his psp into one awesome-looking gaming machine!
The rover on Mars will now enter the half-mile wide crater that has recently cleared after a 2 month dust storm. The Rover (Opportunity) had been sitting on the edge of the Victoria Crater. When the dust storm started, it looked like it would kill the Opportunity’s power, but now that the storm has cleared up, it is OK to continue.
COOL!
The Rumors Were Right!
Well, looks like the rumors were right. The new iPod Touch has now been unveiled. Basically looks and works exactly like the iPhone. But more space in the more expensive version (8GB for the cheaper one and 16GB for the more expensive one). I personally HAVE TO HAVE THIS! But that’s just me. But another cool feature for it is the new Wi-Fi music store. So now you can download music from your iPod. I think this is what many people wanted in the first place. A way to download music from the music store without having to use a computer. Great job Apple (and yes, as you may have figured out, I’m an Apple fan boy (most of the time )). There’s also another cool wi-fi feature. Apple is continuing to work with Starbucks. So say your in Starbucks, and you hear a song you like. Go to the wi-fi music store and then it will tell you what has been and is playing at Starbucks. So now you don’t need to find the name!They have also changed the look of all the other ipods. You should be able to see here! The 16GB version will be going for $399.00US and the 8GB for $299.00US. Pretty good deal I think. But only because it is around the same amount for an old iPod video. I think it replaces the lack of capacity with features.
