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The secret of iTunes 8′s ”Genius” revealed!!

geniussecret 20080915 191614 The secret of iTunes 8s Genius revealed!!Our good friends Nitrozac and Snaggy over at the Joy of Tech have released a new comic detailing the complicated process that goes on behind the scenes as iTunes 8′s Genius compiles lists of recommended music based on your current music library.

Click here to see How The iTunes Genius Really Works.

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A new book from one of our own ‘Mercs helps you get your site iPhone-ready

mobilesafaribook 20071104 140211 A new book from one of our own Mercs helps you get your site iPhone readyWe all know that Mobile Safari, the browser found in the iPhone and iPod Touch, does not support Flash, but what other considerations should webmasters make when optimizing their sites for these new multi-touch web devices? Our own August Trometer has recently had a written work published under the title Optimizing Your Website for Mobile Safari: Ensuring Your Website Works on the iPhone and iPod touch that will answer that and other questions.

The “Digital Short Cut” from InformIT sells for USD$9.99 and covers such topics as:

  • Ways to detect Mobile Safari, using JavaScript and PHP

  • How to serve up a style sheet that’s Mobile Safari-specific to ensure your website is viewable on the iPhone and iPod touch
  • Mobile Safari-specific CSS attributes that take advantage of Safari’s WebKit
  • Which MIME types are supported–and more importantly, not supported–by Mobile Safari
  • How to create video content for viewing in Mobile Safari

If you have a website, Mac-centric or otherwise, you owe it to yourself to be aware of the differences in the way the web is viewed on used on these devices. They are changing our online world, doesn’t it make sense that you be ready with a few well made changes of your own?

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Wirelessly control your iPod with the Belkin SportCommand

265292991 f7929b22ea m Wirelessly control your iPod with the Belkin SportCommandThe Belkin SportCommand for iPod lets you wirelessly control your music while your iPod stays protected. Strap the fabric remote to your arm, store your iPod in your backpack or jacket, and then listen to all your music while you snowboard or bike. With its weather-resistant durability, the SportCommand is perfect for outdoor activities, such as snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking. The SportCommand will cost USD$79.99 and will be shipping in November in North America, with launches in Asia, Europe, and Australia to follow shortly. Full feature set and compatibility requirements after “read more”.
SportCommand for iPod (F8Z067)

  • Prevents rips and malfunctions from exposure to the elements with durable, flexible design

  • Works through walls, backpacks, and jackets. Features big buttons for easy control–even with gloved hands
  • Secures to your arm, leg, belt, or another strap with tough neoprene and VELCRO(R) closure strap
  • Water-resistant
  • Hand-washable
  • 50 ft. range
  • Controls: play/pause, next/previous track, and volume up/down.

This accessory is compatible with the following iPods:

  • iPod nano 1st generation

  • iPod nano 2nd generation
  • iPod mini
  • iPod with click wheel
  • iPod color display
  • iPod with video

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