MetaFilter posts tagged with ipod

The power of... steam?

MuadDib — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:19:14 -0800

Steam Powered iPod Charger What more is there to say?

Kindling an interest in reading, or listening

filthy light thief — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:13:49 -0800

Amazon's Kindle 2 was debuted on Monday at the Morgan Library (as speculated), where Stephen King read (and read) from his kindle-exclusive story. If you couldn't be there, read some live-blogging accounts. The interface and refresh rate is improved, now features text-to-speach (which upse the Author's Guild, who claim this feature is "an audio right, which is derivative under copyright law.") But Kindle isn't the only the only e-book device. Going farther from the more book-shaped e-readers, you can read ebooks on iPhones or iPods (the latter has a DIY option), Gameboy Advances, or even the Mattel's Juice Box.

Bringing the end of the world to your iPod

Blazecock Pileon — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:05:31 -0800

CERN Podcast - Lighthearted chats at the CERN laboratory with "a bit of particle physics thrown in". Featuring visits from British satirists and comedians, including Chris Morris and Kevin Eldon.

It Was A Teenaged Wedding And The Old Folks Wished them Well

Xurando — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:24:50 -0800

Getting married soon? Consider having an iPod wedding. Some things can go wrong. DJ's fight back.

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.

Zune apocalypse

yellowbinder — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 09:00:26 -0800

So you've decided that you're uneasy with Apple's virtual monopoly on digital music. So you picked Microsoft's Zune. Hell, maybe you even got a tattoo! You're bucking the trend, and you're satisfied with your purchase. It's not like Microsoft would make a faulty machine, would they? Well...Happy New Year!

Ambient

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

Brian Eno brings generative music to the iPhone.

New iPod speaker complete with tortured fish

james_cpi — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 11:26:39 -0800

iCruel: "Even if it does live it's not [a] life worth living ... it's really just a torture box."

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."

Two great tastes that taste great together

asok — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 00:38:03 -0800

ipod valve amp ipodfilter: plug your ipod into a valve amp. Best enjoyed with a refreshing Pepsi blue!

The UW Shooter Filled My iPod

rossination — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 17:36:14 -0800

Ghost In The Machine "I have a murderer's music on my iPod and, almost reflexively, I couldn't help but think of him while listening to these songs—they were his songs, songs he gave me. [...] Listening to his music put me inside [his] head. [...] I wanted to throw up." [more inside]

Free (Audio) Books.

Effigy2000 — Thu, 08 Mar 2007 12:39:47 -0800

More and more authors are turning to podcasting to find their audiences after being rejected by traditional book publishers, it seems. Interested in hearing some of their stories for free (or if you're feeling generous, a suggested donation of $9.99)? Check out PodioBooks, where there's a tonne of free literature just waiting to be downloaded to your iPod.

Use your iPod to learn music theory

hydropsyche — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:23:12 -0800

iTheory is a unique, free program designed by a music student that turns your iPod into a portable learning tool for ear training of music theory. Quiz yourself on intervals, chords, or scales, or train yourself to have perfect pitch.

Introducing the iPod index

Blue Buddha — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 08:44:29 -0800

iPod index. Not to be outdone by the Big Mac index, Australian investment bank Commonwealth Securities Ltd. has come up with a new benchmark for assessing the value of global currencies.

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.

Branding & Marketing. Top BRANDS 2006, 2005, 2004

Bodyguard — Mon, 08 Jan 2007 02:33:12 -0800

Top 'BRANDS' 2006, 2005, 2004 - Current List and Achive Overview on How survey was done.... What BRANDS have the most recognition and are the most popular with Americans? Here are the results of the current annual survey and achives from the past two years "With the multitude of brand choices available to consumers, this survey is an important indicator of consumer activity and its correlation to social behavior .... Companies that can provide a clear and consistent brand to consumers, as well as harmonize with social changes will find themselves in a promising position, as illustrated by top-ranking brands..."

History of the iPod

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

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

The hills (and everything else) are alive...

2or3whiskeysodas — Mon, 18 Dec 2006 19:43:09 -0800

The idea of treating everyday, ambient noise as music is not terribly new, but Noah Vawter's device turns ambient sounds into music (in a somewhat more traditional sense of the word):

Ambient Addition is a Walkman with binaural microphones. A tiny Digital Signal Processing (DSP) chip analyzes the microphone's sound and superimposes a layer of harmony and rhythm on top of the listener's world.

Can anyone still hide?

bmpetow — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 12:54:50 -0800

We previously discussed your cell phone as a roving bug, but what about your ipod?

free video art to go

amberglow — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:37:52 -0800

ArtPod --video art for your iPod, from Artnode Denmark

It's a whole new way to plug-n-play!

jbickers — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 13:48:20 -0800

"The OhMiBod vibrator is a whole new way to enjoy your iPod® or any other music player. Everyone loves music. Everyone loves sex. OhMiBod combines music and pleasure to create the ultimate acsexsory™ to your iPod." Keep in mind that if you try to use it with Damien Rice or Bread, your girlfriend will leave you.

O RLY?

bardic — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:41:58 -0800

Why does Bill O'Reilly hate ~~black people~~ nerds?