Naomi Alderman: Why we love doing the iPod shuffle (Guardian Unlimited)
Random is the new order. It started with iTunes. I can't remember the last time I listened to an album straight through, let alone composed a personal mix tape with every song designed to lead on to the next. Instead, I rely on iTunes' shuffle function to choose the play order for me, relishing the freshness of the new juxtapositions. I'm not alone. Some iPod shuffle users are so keen to ...
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Overheated iPod Nano Caused Fires (PC Magazine)
Japan's trade ministry said on Tuesday that three fires had been caused by overheating Apple iPod nanos, which it said could be due to a battery defect.
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Apple will cover, replace exploding Nanos (MacNN)
After recently discovering the sizzling first generation iPod nanos were not an isolated incident, Apple is recognizing the issue and offering to replace the faulty units. Three reports out of Japan showed several incidents of the player smoking or sparking, which also saw melted face plastics and bent back plates. In response to the claims, Japan'...
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Overheating iPods can spark fires - Apple (News Interactive)
AFTER a government investigation, Apple has found some iPod Nanos can overheat and cause a fire hazard.
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First the gold, now the glory (Baltimore Sun)
Swimmer adjusting to rush of media, fan attention after record-setting Games Michael Phelps is set for a Sports Illustrated cover, a trip in London to promote the 2012 Olympics and perhaps nearly $40 million in endorsements to begin his newfound era of megastardom. Above, Phelps greets his family after winning an eighth Olympic gold medal. Sports Illustrated Phelps cover unveiled ...
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