Here’s something new for those of us who are tired of carrying our bulky mp3 players around. Samsung has announced it latest YP-EP3 flash-based MP3 player. The player is slick and looks like a USB stick. That means you can strap it your arm when you decide to go jogging. The player’s features include an OLED screen which is capable of four line text scroll, which is good for your karaoke singing. The player comes with an inbuilt FM player and Samsung’s very own DNSe sound enhancement technology. Currently the player is only available in two colors: black and white. It boasts of 1GB memory and can play for 11 hours non stop. Its size dimensions are 2.85” x 0.91” x 0.47″. Visit the Samsung Web site to get more information on where you can grab your hands on this cute player.
Samsung unveils YP-E3 MP3 player
The image above is YP-E3 MP3 player, a flash-based device from Samsung. It would be yet another USB stick form MP3 player for the Chinese market. The electronics giant has not divulged much about the gadget. Features of E3 MP3 player: 1.Memory:1GB 2.Color:Black and White 3.OLED screen displaying text in two different colors 4.FM Radio 5.DNSe sound technology 6.Lithium-ion battery with 11 hours of audio playback 7.Measurement: 2.85′ x 0.91′ x 0.47″ Report with Image
MP3 player embedded cycling bib
Nobody seems to want to carry even the tiny iPod anymore. But they want the music, so innovative fashion outfit designers are embedding clothes into the the clothes they create. From mini-skirts to denim trousers to pinstriped suits, the array of tech-friendly clothing in the market is increasing. The latest inclusion in this high-tech product line is music embedded in sportswear. The demand is high and growing exponentially. The latest offering by Pearl Izumi, the musical cycling bib is making waves among cyclists. The “MicroSensor MP3 Bib” from Pearl Izumi is more advanced than most of these embedded clothes, which usually come with controls sewn into the fabric. This cycling bib has an an inbuilt 512 MB MP3 player and its embedded controls. These controls are placed in such a way that the cyclist won’t have to fumble for controls. The easy access will enable the rider to concentrate on the race and simultaneously enjoy his favourite music track. For those die-hard cyclists who want to maintain their timing and win even at the hundredth of a second? Here is the most modern, compact and musical cycling apparel: a skintight bib with an MP3 player woven inside. Designed by the sports fashion designers at Pearl Izumi, the MicroSensor MP3 Bib priced at $500 just wheels into the high end sports market with the latest in high-tech fabrics. The material will have everything from MicroSensor mesh to “3D Pro Stretch Chamois,”. But everything with a 512MB MP3 player sewn into the left shorts leg, complete with Bluetooth headsets and embedded buttons to enable you to jump from one song to another, adjust volume. The only drawback of this musical vest seems to be inadequate storage in the MP3 player. with only 512MB of storage it can hold only about eight hours of music.
Apple rolls out DRM-free iTunes
Apple recently announced the launch of iTunes Plus, a service part of the iTunes music store, which is said to introduce music DRM-free. At present, merely music from the recording label EMI is accessible in this format. These music tracks are being offered at some higher price i.e. if you wish for the freedom of doing whatever you desire with your music, you will be required to cough up an additional 30 cents per track. Apple is also looking forward to encompass 50 per cent of the iTunes music collection to be obtainable in the DRM-free format till the ending of this calendar year. Tonight at the All Things Digital conference Steve Jobs was reported to have said that there are small autonomous labels, which are also signing up to get their music put for sale DRM-free. But, in his mentioning there was not idea of any other key labels that are looking forward to chip in in this mission for liberation. So as to make use of the iTunes Plus service you will be required to make a download of iTunes 7.2, which was also brought into light on the same day. The latest iTunes inserts a link to iTunes Plus in the Quicklinks section. The first time you make access to iTunes Plus you will need to set a few preferences and take on an additional contract besides the one you embarked on while deploying the software. Read
PayPlay initiates world’s largest MP3 download store
PayPlay is proud to commence its world’s largest MP3 download store that will sell more than 1.3 million indie music tracks with a search engine that will not only help consumers to search their favorite artists but it will also help to get similar indie artists in the log. Previously, PayPlay was only selling DRM-crippled WMAs for $0.77 whereas MP3s was selling for $0.88 but now the service pronounce that it will reflect the cost of retooling to host MP3s instead of WMAs. It will also offer a marvelous artist split feature with artists those who take home an average of $0.59 per track, (artists signed to labels average about seven percent of the price of an iTunes Store download) which means that now your every purchases at the store will be pretty good. Image Via: Boingboing
Green House introduces KanaGT USB2.0 DAP
If you are jaded by listening same music again and again, Green House Corporation has rolled a sleek 1GB digital audio player called KanaGT USB2.0 player with built in FM transmitter. This digital audio player plays MP3/WMA files and your local FM stations via your car stereo and also enables users to transfer their favorite music albums conveniently from their PC. To enable users to use it in night, thanks to its Organic EL display that gives superior clarity. It can also prove beneficial for journalists due to its voice recording feature. This 1GB DAP player comes equipped with built in lithium ion battery, it measures 83.0×12.0×29.0 mm, weighs 36g and once fully charged the battery lasts for approximately 7 hours and 4 hours when used as FM transmitter. Users can also listen to music via ear phones which also acts as antenna. The device will hit the Japanese market from June 6th in three different colors, but no info about pricing. Via: Fareastgizmos
18-carat gold iPod, hunt it if you can Link:
The new entrant among gold and diamond embedded lineup of laptops, cellphones, mouse and USB, now it is an IPod Shuffle dished in real 18-carat gold for all the spendthrift consumers. This unique innovation comes from renowned manufacturer of Apple’s 18-carat gold products and accessories called Xexoo. It is obvious that when we say diamond and gold specs does not matter and you are well smart to guess its price too but if you are gold and diamond gadgets hugger this is the time to add one more gadget in your collection. Finally, what is catch and it is only $19,000, just joking because I don’t think that I will go for it. Image Via: Bornrich
Ski Goggles with Integrated Digital Music Players: What’s Next?
By now everyone has heard of the ski goggles that come equipped with built-in digital music players. You can play mp3 files through your ski goggles or tune in to a streaming Internet music site and listen to your favorite tracks. With the advent of these new technologies, it is not hard to imagine what could come next. You don’t have to stretch your mind too far to realize that it would soon be possible to have online games streaming through your sunglasses. With today’s technology, there are so many possibilities that it can make you wonder if there are any limits at all. You may think it impossible or nonsensical to have online games streaming through your sunglasses – you might think to yourself: “But how would one play such games? Would you have to attach a controller to your sunglasses? Or a mouse and keyboard? Ridiculous!” Well, the truth is it need not be so ridiculous. If you take into account all of the latest next generation gaming hardware available, the latest games consoles and the way their controllers are able to interact with the game software, the wireless connectivity available – all of these things make streaming online games in your sunglasses a definite possibility that is both feasible and highly usable. If you think in this way and think about all of the technology currently being deployed in the mobile phone arena – motion detection, wireless interaction and so forth – you can imagine that it would not be difficult to integrate these technologies with the aforementioned sunglasses. You could then play streaming online games that are based on your movements, simple or complex games that pick up every movement you make to grant you a truly immersive gaming experience without the need for (seemingly) complex machinery.
Philips offers latest SA6025/37 portable music player
If you want to enjoy video, photos and music on the move, here is the latest SA6025/37 portable music player from Philips. This high-tech portable video companion features a high quality 2.2′ color display and up to 4 hours of video playtime. The latest Philips SA6025/37, which is measured not more than 93.5 x 53.2 H x 12.5 mm and weighed just 75g, features a 2.2-iunch QVGA 65k color LCD display, support for MP3 & WMA music and WMV9 video along with voice recording. It is also consisted with 2GB internal memory, integrated FM Tuner and the LI-Polymer battery that facilitates up to 15 hours of playing time.
Sony Ericsson to patent a device like Samsung’s i7 PMP
Recently Engadget said that Sony Ericsson is planning to patent a device all too like the i7 PMP, which was thrown by Samsung in January 2007. So, all this does not seem to be good news for Samsung. The engadget.com further maintained that the SE app that was filed on November 14th, 2006 dubiously known as Mobile information terminal apparatus and technique of controlling the same gives the impression of consisting the combination of gaming and mobile phone as its focal point even now expands to cover up multimedia too. Through the source, it is also come to know that Sony Ericsson is looking forward to patent the rotary back-up mechanism: turn the display by 90% increments to by design switch between game, camera, TV or video, and phone modes. Obviously, the i7 PMP just makes available 3 modes hinging on the angle of rotation: camera, PMP, and MP3 player. Even now, it is thought that Samsung’s patent app is only as dubiously worded. Let’s wait how the latest and obviously greatest USPTO dominates something, which gives the impression of being an evident upgrading to current technology. Read