MetaFilter posts tagged with Apple and ipod

Dead men walking

caddis — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 08:18:23 -0800

“You can’t roll a joint on an iPod” or how the iPod killed the music industry. First the music biz overlooked the computer CD rom when they put copy control on cd burners. Then they eliminated the single. Shortly after that "mp3" replaced "sex" as the most popular search term. Apple has become the largest music seller largely against the wishes of the music biz, but 99 cents beats free. Yesterday Apple announced they were eliminating DRM. The questions remains, who needs Universal Music Group, Sony BMG, Warner Music Group, and EMI, does Apple? When is Apple just going to replace them? There were rumors a year ago that they would launch a record label with Jay-Z but that does not appear to have come to fruition.

Ambient

Artw — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:29:02 -0800

Brian Eno brings generative music to the iPhone.

Apple presses Ctrl-Eject on Cease & Desist machine for student's iPod ad

jaimev — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 11:23:37 -0800

Student creates mock iPod ad. Apple comes a knocking. Ends happily this Sunday

More of the Same.

Second Account For Making Jokey Comments — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 21:35:33 -0800

Apple has unveiled their new range of iPods, including the iTouch, a new iPod model best described as an iPhone without the phone. It's more of the same, sure, but no doubt they'll all sell by the truck load.

The U2 iPod: Back when we were friends.

phaedon — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:00:33 -0800

Bob Lefsetz has been sharing his opinions on the music industry for years. In last night's newsletter, he announces, "Let the games begin!" - and indeed, let them. Universal Music has declined to re-sign to a long term deal with Apple, essentially leaving them open to exclusive deals with other services. The fact that Doug Morris (chairman of UMG) and Zach Horowitz (President of Universal's parent company, Vivendi) have been gearing up to loosen the stranglehold that iTunes has on online distribution is not exactly news. They've used similar tactics against Microsoft's Zune and YouTube. But with the release of the iPhone and following his well-timed decision to openly "share his thoughts" on DRM, not to mention his landmark deal with (perennial "armpit of the industry") EMI to sell their music DRM-free and at a higher cost - the real question is: is Steve Jobs ready to play hardball?

The Secret of Apple Design

Blazecock Pileon — Tue, 08 May 2007 20:17:24 -0800

"The difference between BJ and AJ, Before and After Jobs, is not the process," [Don Norman] continues. "It is the person. Never before did Apple have such focus and dedication. Apple used to wobble, moving this way and that. No more."

iToilet

grapefruitmoon — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 07:05:56 -0800

iToilet : It's not a new idea, and it's been discussed before (though that link no longer works). Some guys in France have come up with a new and "improved" use for the Mac Mini. Other variations on the same theme.

History of the iPod

londontube — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 11:46:48 -0800

History of the iPod. A documentary from the Discovery Channel.

Small Number of Video iPods Shipped With Windows Virus

defenestration — Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:31:06 -0800

Small Number of Video iPods Shipped With Windows Virus. As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves for not catching it. Oops!

"Oh, I own that song?"

beaucoupkevin — Mon, 16 Oct 2006 07:07:50 -0800

Peter Gabriel has introduced a new iTunes plugin for Windows XP called The Filter. Using the All Music Guide in a fashion similar to Pandora, the software builds playlists from your library for you after you select a few tracks. Their marketing copy tells you that you should "Prepare to be reengaged and reinvigorated by your iTunes library."

OS X, WinAMP, and WMP versions are slated for the near future.

FairPlay is turned about.

mkultra — Mon, 02 Oct 2006 13:41:18 -0800

FairPlay is turned about. "DVD" Jon Lech Johansen, of DeCSS fame, has reverse engineered Apple's FairPlay DRM technology, which has thus far prevented 3rd-party digital music players from playing music purchased from the iTunes Store. RealNetworks did something similar in 2004, but Johansen is licensing it to whomever wants it.

Bob Dylan joins the Apple team

persona non grata — Fri, 01 Sep 2006 19:35:52 -0800

iPod + iTunes + Bob Dylan = Modern Times?

It's the shoes!

fixedgear — Tue, 23 May 2006 13:50:27 -0800

It's the shoes. Yeah, another iPod post. And a Nike post. iPod + Nike, guaranteed to inflame millions.

Michael, I'm On iTunes

eustacescrubb — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 05:38:53 -0800

iTunes Gets NBC Shows. And not just this season's: like a page out of Infinite Jest, iTunes and NBC are serving up classic NBC programs, including Knight Rider and Hitchcock Presents. (note: sorry - first link goes to iTunes Music Store -- no press releases available yet to link to.)

Music > Genres > Fuzz Guitar

Johnny Assay — Mon, 24 Oct 2005 07:57:44 -0800

Were you left as ambivalent as I was by the introduction of the iPod Video? Did you think, "well, it's kinda cool, but why would anyone really want it?" Well, Mark Morford thinks he has the answer. [text-only, but may contain trace amounts of NSFW; via obscurestore]

How Bob Iger Saved Network Television

Argyle — Fri, 14 Oct 2005 11:24:06 -0800

How Bob Iger Saved Network Television - Mark Cuban explains how the Apple/Disney deal for content on the video iPod is a huge turning point for the entertainment industry.

Ear Candy

kyleg — Thu, 13 Oct 2005 01:24:27 -0800

If you wanted to spend $100 on a 512 mb capacity mp3 player with no screen, you could buy an iPod shuffle, or you could get a player in the form of a PEZ dispenser. Developed by a stay-at-home dad who documented the design process on a sadly defunct blog, the only drawback is that it doesn't dispense candy.

iPod Nano

Pretty_Generic — Thu, 29 Sep 2005 15:28:23 -0800

It's Friday [Video, AppleFilter]

This Hurt to Watch

fenriq — Fri, 16 Sep 2005 12:07:47 -0800

How Much Abuse Can the new iPod Nano Take?
Ars Technica digs deep and finds out just how much abuse the Nano can take (Hint: alot) before the music stops. And then performs an autopsy on it.
Warning, do not click link if the abuse of electronic items makes you queasy or sad.

Why the iPod looks clean.

Tlogmer — Tue, 13 Sep 2005 21:17:53 -0800

Why does the iPod look so clean?

iPhone is here

tommyc — Wed, 07 Sep 2005 10:58:06 -0800

iPhone is here (nearly!) ...Apple reveals the iPhone! And the iPod nano?

iPod competitors

centerpunch — Sat, 25 Jun 2005 06:14:13 -0800

iPod competitors talk briefly about the iPod and how they think their products and design philosophies compare to it. The comments of the CEO of Archos lives up to his country's "we are right and you are stupid" stereotype, saying, "I do not share the opinion that Apple's design for the iPod is any good."

$99- $50=$49

R. Mutt — Tue, 07 Jun 2005 18:36:13 -0800

Ipod class action settlement $25 cash, or $50 (itunes forbidden) macdollars, also the official Apple settlement page.

iPod Coffee Table

haasim — Tue, 24 May 2005 09:47:02 -0800

iPod Coffee Table created by a Toronto design student

As Seen on SlashDot

alms — Tue, 17 May 2005 17:18:00 -0800

Is he or isn't he? Slashdot member claims to be an Apple employee and posts detailed commentary on Apple's strategy and product plans, including information about unreleased products. He speaks with authority and seems to know what he's talking about. Apple does not sue Slashdot or fire any of its employees. Slashdot members debate the implications.