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March 31, 2006

Griffin Intros iTalkPro for 5G

Griffin Technology has announced details on the iTalkPro, a new high-quality recording accessory for fifth-generation iPods. The glossy black iTalkPro now features twin internal microphones for recording in CD-quality stereo, taking advantage of the 5G iPod s stereo and monaural sampling modes, and a red recording light around a one-touch recording button.

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Posted by Matt at 02:32 PM

Alesis Intros Two Podcasting

Alesis, a maker of audio gear and musical instruments, has introduced two new Podcasting Kits that bundle together a mic, mixer and software. Alesis_firewire_podcasting_kit.jpg Available in both USB or FireWire versions, the new Alesis Podcasting Kits are designed to provide all the necessary hardware and software needed to create audio files for podcasting.

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Posted by Greg at 12:34 PM

Xolo Vlogs Mini AMI

It may sound cryptic, but Xolo is vlogging for Mini at the Auto Motor International (AMI) in Leipzig, Germany, starting Saturday, April 1st and continuing through Thursday, April 6th. vlog_mini.jpg Indie vloggers Gabe McIntyre & Gabe Bauer, hosts of Xolo.tv are attending for Mini to create a Vlogfest. Or as vlogbymini.de puts it, "Gabe McIntyre, Gabriel Bauer und meine Wenigkeit (psst, Thomas Gigold) sind auf dem Weg nach Leipzig, wo wir ab Freitag live von der Auto Mobil International berichten."

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Posted by Lorren at 10:14 AM

March 30, 2006

PodPress WordPress Podcasting Plugin

podpress_weblogo.gifPodPress, a plug-in for the WordPress blogging content management system that adds podcast publishing features, has been updated to 4.1. The 4.x release is described as a "massive upgrade", adding support for "Premium Podcasting", improved stats, better support for video podcasts and more.

From PodPress WordPress Podcasting Plugin

Posted by Chris at 03:13 PM

Apple Adds Volume Limiting to

Apple today announced a software update for the iPod nano and fifth generation iPod, that lets customers set their own personal maximum volume limit. The software update also gives parents the ability to set a maximum volume limit on their child's iPod and lock it with a combination code. iPods have come under fire in the last few months as contributing to hearing loss.

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Posted by Jim at 12:25 PM

New Zealand Gallery Using Podcasts as Part of Art

piccinini.jpgThe City Gallery, Civic Square, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand is using an interactive website and a podcast to accompany the art exhibition Patricia Piccinini- In Another Life. The exhibit, showing through June 11th, features sculptures that explore ideas about nature, technology and the effects of people on the environment. Gallery visitors can download artist commentaries to a portable media player to use as an exhibition audio guide. In addition to making the podcast available via the Internet, City Gallery Wellington has iPods pre-loaded with the commentaries for visitors to use while they view the exhibition.

From New Zealand Gallery Using Podcasts as Part of Art

Posted by Peter at 09:00 AM

Pod2Mobile Intros Advertising Service for

pod2mob_logo.jpgPod2Mobile has introduced a suite of advertising services for podcasters. The service can incorporate advertising into podcasts as they are delivered to consumer's mobile phones over-the-air using Pod2Mobile's software application. "With our solution, anyone from a Fortune 500 company to a blog with big ambitions to a budding band can quickly and easily launch an ad campaign that is highly targeted and affordable," said Brad Zutaut, co-founder of Pod2Mobile.

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Posted by Joe at 08:23 AM

March 29, 2006

BBC The World Today

bbc.gifThe BBC World Service has introduced a new podcast, The World Today Select, that brings listeners news and views from around the world. It offers the best of more than five hours of the BBC show The World Today in a condensed 15-minute form.

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Posted by Jason at 05:36 PM