Tag Archives: iPod

Onion-Powered iPod

Out in the world without a power outlet but you still have a burning desire to listen to some tunes? Not to worry, you can charge your iPod up with onion power! YouTube recently had a video posting that shows a user who charged his iPod with an onion. He used a screwdriver to poke a hole in a white onion. Then he submerged the onion in 2 cups of a gatorade power drink (I assume that almost any energy drink might work as well). After 30 minutes have gone by, half of the gatorade is absorbed by the onion. … Continue reading →

iPhone Discounted; iPod Touch

There has been a lot of new lately from Apple, thanks to yesterday’s keynote address. From iPhones to iPods to Wi-Fi news, everyone is buzzing about the announcements. One of the most exciting bits of news is the fact that the ever-popular iPhone now has a price reduction of $200, bring the cost down to only $399. Apple says that this price reduction was done to make the iPhone affordable to more users for the holiday season. Apple, it seems, would like to see an iPod under every pot, or at least in every household by the end of the … Continue reading →

Computing Review: August 18th Through August 24th

Have you been trying out your digital camera tips? If so, I would love to hear about your great photos. But if you missed those article, or even if you want a quick review, check below for a list of last week’s blogs. Here is the Computing Blog Week in Review for August 18th through August 24th. August 18th Sweetie Tags Continued In yesterday’s article about Sweetie Tags, I introduced you to these great little graphic pieces that can be used as part of your signature. Mama2riley, also known as Melissa, granted me an interview. This is the second part … Continue reading →

Computing Review: July 28th Through August 3rd

Do you treat your iPod like a baby or your baby like an iPod? Some folks do. And what about that possible taxi strike because of requirements for GPS systems. Are you in favor of the taxi commission or the cabbies? Don’t know what I am talking about? Hmm, well we can solve that. Just catch up on this past week’s article in the Computing Blog. Here is your review for July 28th through August 4th. July 30th Computing Review: July 14th Through July 20th Have you been sending e-mail from your campground? Did you even know that you could? … Continue reading →

Traveling With An iPod

I’ve touched on this subject in previous blogs. If you are traveling solo on mass transit, nothing beats having an iPod and a few hundred of your favorite tunes to keep you company. Look around the next time you are on a plane, train or bus and I bet you’ll see more travelers with iPods than without them. Major airlines have picked up on the trend and as I mentioned in a previous blog, they are accommodating their high-tech music fans by installing iPod connections in their in-flight entertainment systems. So chock one up for all the travelers who bring … Continue reading →

Computing Review: July 21st Through July 27th

If you have an Apple iPhone, did you know that your privacy may be at risk? That is one of the many things we found out last week and shared in the Computing Blog. And, do you remember your first computer? Heather Long does and she shares some poignant moments with us–a must read. In case you missed anything, here is the computing review for July 21st Through July 27th. July 23rd Apple iPhones Can Be Hacked This morning, The New York Times broke the story that the Apple iPhone is vulnerable to being attacked by hackers. Apparently, there is … Continue reading →

Is DRM-Free Music A Privacy Threat?

Recently I told you about the new iTunes Plus service that allows users to download protection-free (DRM-free) music selections from the iTunes store for a slightly higher price than standard music downloads. With DRM-free music downloads, sound is said to be of higher quality with less interference noise. DRM-free music can also be loaded onto other devices to play the the tracks, and the music can also be illegally shared over peer to peer networks. It was recently discovered, however, that these DRM-free tracks contain unencrypted details of the person originally purchasing the download, namely their name and e-mail address. … Continue reading →

iPhone Countdown: Confirmed Release Date

It seems that we finally have a confirmed release date for the new Apple iPhone. No more speculations or rumors. The confirmed release date for the Apple iPhone is….drumroll…hey have I ever told you about the time that I skinned my knee on the playground and..just kidding. I’ll keep you in suspense no longer. June 29th is the date for the iPhone release! Last night, Apple added three new iPhone commercials to its website. In all three of the commercials, the June 29th date is mentioned. All of the commercials also state that a two-year contract is required for the … Continue reading →

iPod Study Links Usage to Failing Pacemakers

In a study conducted by a medical doctor, a electrophysiologist and a 17-year-old high school student, results revealed that the iPod poses a threat to the functionality of human pacemakers. During the study, 100 patients with implanted pacemakers were placed on heart monitors. iPods were then activated and placed a couple of inches in front of their chests for five to ten seconds. The results of the study are very interesting. In some cases, the iPod caused the pacemaker to think that there were vents in the heart that weren’t actually there. In other cases, the iPod started causing the … Continue reading →

Are iPods Bad For Pacemakers?

Who knew a tiny piece of technology could cause so much trouble? A new study presented to a group of heart specialists claims those popular Apple iPods can cause implanted pacemakers to malfunction. If that news doesn’t make your heart skip a beat consider the fact that the report was done by a high school student. Seventeen-year-old Jay Thaker is making headlines around the world with his medical research study that shows the trendy music devices negatively affect a pacemaker’s performance. “We held it (by the heart), tuned it on and off a couple of times with four different iPods,” … Continue reading →