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Schools Beginning to Ban iPods as Cheating-Prevention Effort

School officials in Meridian, Ohio appear are taking the next step in cracking down on cheating in the classroom by banning the presence of iPods and digital media players during tests. The devices, which can be hidden under clothing with an earbud, have come into play as the next means of cheating after students have […]

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Apple Seeking Out Flash Memory Components for Future iPod Models

The transition over to additional flash-based iPods may be sooner than you’d think. A report on DigiTimes points out that Apple and Samsung have recently held talks discussing high volume purchases of flash memory chips for use in “all iPods and iPhones” from June to the end of 2007. According to the article, Apple is […]

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Dual LG Patents May Hinder Future iPhone Designs

Despite the fervor and enthusiasm over Apple’s upcoming iPhone, some additional roadblocks may remain. LG Electronics has recently published a pair of patents with the United States Patent and Trademark Office that may impair Apple’s ability to create future iPhone designs. The first, entitled “Mobile Communication Terminal Having Multiple Displays” would apply the touchscreen-driven interface […]

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Other World Computing Releases USB2+eSATA External Drive Carrier

On Thursday, Other World Computing announced the release of its OWC Mercury On-The-Go USB2+eSATA Portable Drive Solution. The device, which acts as an external drive carrier, sports USB, USB 2.0 and eSATA connections. The drive, which weighs less than 11 ounces, is encased in a shock-resistant acrylic enclosure and can be powered by either the […]

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Klipsch Introduces iGroove SXT

On Thursday, Klipsch introduced the iGroove SXT an iPod-specific speaker system that will ship in early May. The iGroove SXT, which will retail for US$169.99 before shipping and handling, features 2.5″ woofers as well and 3/4″ tweeters situated between both a 30-pin connector and universal iPod dock that can accommodate a variety of iPod models. […]