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gadgets1 month ago•18 min saved

Nostalgia Sparks a Quiet iPod Comeback (Even Without Official New Hardware)

Nostalgia and rising streaming costs are reviving interest in iPods and other dedicated audio players, with secondhand iPods selling faster and a wave of new DAPs echoing the iPod experience. Gen Z and other listeners are drawn to owning music and a phone-free listening setup, boosting demand for wired EarPods and retro formats. While Apple hasn’t announced a new iPod, the brand’s legacy keeps pulling people toward owning music rather than relying on streaming.

via Gizmodo|

#gadgets #ipod #nostalgia

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

Apple at 50: From a sidewalk idea to a global tech titan

CBS News traces Apple’s 50-year arc from a sidewalk startup to a global tech giant, highlighting milestones like the Apple II, Macintosh, iPod, iPhone and iPad, and noting Tim Cook’s expansion of services and sustainability efforts; today about 2.5 billion people own Apple products, even as the company faces manufacturing, tariffs and AI challenges.

via CBS News|

#apple #iphone #ipod

technology3 months ago•3 min saved

Nostalgia fuels iPod comeback as offline listening gains traction

Amid digital burnout, younger generations are turning back to iPods for single-purpose, offline music and nostalgia; searches and resale demand for iPod models have spiked even after the 2022 discontinuation, signaling a broader shift toward offline devices and mindful tech use while streaming remains dominant.

via Axios|

#consumer-electronics #digital-minimalism #ipod

design3 months ago•50 min saved

Nostalgia vs. reality: could Apple reboot the iPod with modern tech?

Fans and Tony Fadell are urging Apple to revive a modern iPod with updates like USB‑C, an OLED screen, and Bluetooth to offer a purer music experience away from algorithms. The piece notes Apple rarely revisits old products, making a full iPod revival unlikely beyond a potential anniversary edition, even as Gen Z shows interest in retro tech.

via Creative Bloq|

#apple #design #ipod

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Rescuing Old Gadgets: Retrieve Your Music and Photos

This guide explains how to recover data from aging devices such as iPods and digital cameras. It covers locating and matching the right cables or adapters (including USB, USB-C hubs, or FireWire), using manual or drag-and-drop transfer to avoid automatic syncing that could erase files, and leveraging third-party software (iExplorer, iMazing, Sharepod, TouchCopy) to view and copy music, videos, and photos back to a computer. It also suggests copying memory cards via SD adapters, backing up rescued files to cloud or external drives, and options to recycle, repair, or pass the devices along after data is secured.

via The New York Times|

#data-recovery #file-transfer #ipod

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Reasons the Zune Failed to Overtake the iPod

The article explores why the Microsoft Zune, despite innovative features and strategic bets, failed to compete with the iPod, highlighting its early social features, broader vision, and the reasons behind its lack of success.

via The Verge|

#consumer-tech #ipod #microsoft

technology11 months ago•2 min saved

Bill Gates Predicted the iPod's Decline Due to Smartphones

Bill Gates predicted in 2005 that the iPod's success would be short-lived due to the rise of smartphones, a prediction that proved accurate as smartphones transformed the tech landscape. Today, AI is the new frontier, with major companies racing to integrate it into everyday applications, highlighting the importance of foresight in technological leadership.

via Glass Almanac|

#ai #bill-gates #ipod

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Transform Your iPhone into a Classic iPod with This App

A new app called "My Classic – Retro Console" transforms iPhones into retro iPod Classics, offering a nostalgic experience for users. Priced at $3, the app mimics the iPod's interface, including a virtual scroll wheel and Cover Flow view, using music from the Apple Music library. While it doesn't add new features, it simplifies music interaction, encouraging users to revisit their saved albums. The app taps into nostalgia, reminiscent of the early iPod days, making it a charming addition for those longing for simpler tech times.

via Digital Trends|

#apple-music #iphone #ipod

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

TinyPod Transforms Apple Watch into iPod-like Minimalist Phone

The tinyPod is a new iPod-like case for Apple Watches, designed to help users disconnect from their phones while still accessing essential functions. Created by Newar, the case features a circular-scrolling clickwheel that physically rotates the watch crown and is aimed at Series 4 and newer models. It will be priced around $90 and is set for a detailed reveal in June.

via Ars Technica|

#apple-watch #ipod #minimalist-phone

technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Transform Your Apple Watch into a Classic iPod with TinyPod

The tinyPod is a new accessory that transforms a strapless Apple Watch into a miniature iPod, offering a nostalgic twist for tech enthusiasts.

via kottke.org|

#apple-watch #gadgets #ipod

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Unreleased Tetris Clone Found on Rare iPod Prototype

A YouTuber discovered a prototype third-generation iPod containing an unreleased Tetris clone called Stacker, along with other unreleased games. The prototype, marked with a "DVT" label, was used for battery testing. Despite contacting former Apple SVP Tony Fadell, the reason for Stacker's non-release remains unclear. The game, which uses the iPod's click wheel, is functional but has some bugs.

via The Verge|

#apple #gaming #ipod

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Unreleased Tetris Clone Found on Rare Apple iPod Prototype

Apple developed a Tetris clone called Stacker for a prototype third-generation iPod, but it was never released. The game, controlled via the iPod's scroll wheel, was found on a device in the Design Validation Testing stage. Other games like Klondike and Block0 were also discovered on the prototype. Although Stacker was never officially released, later iPod versions did include games like Solitaire and Brick, and eventually an official Tetris version. The iPod Classic was discontinued in 2014, and the iPod Touch in 2022.

via Engadget|

#apple #games #ipod

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"Unveiling the Diamondbacks' Winning Blueprint and the Phillies' Shocking Defeat"

The Arizona Diamondbacks have made it to the 2023 World Series after a remarkable postseason run as a wild-card team. This is their first appearance in the Fall Classic since their victory in 2001 against the New York Yankees. The last time they won more than two games in a postseason was in 2011. In 2001, the Diamondbacks stopped the Yankees' bid for four consecutive championships, while the first Harry Potter film was released and the iPod was introduced.

via ESPN|

#2001 #arizona-diamondbacks #harry-potter

technology2 years ago•5 min saved

Record-breaking Sale: Sealed 2001 iPod Fetches $29,000

A factory-sealed first-generation Apple iPod from 2001, originally purchased as a Christmas gift and kept unopened for almost two decades, has been sold for $29,000 in a private sale. The sale took place at Rally, a collectibles investing platform, and the buyer remains anonymous. The demand for early Apple products is surging, driven by millennials' increased purchasing power and the allure of Steve Jobs. Rally operates as a "stock market for collectibles," allowing investors to purchase equity shares in items like the iPod. This sale is significant for Rally as it quickly sold and showcases the rarity, provenance, and historical value that make an item collectible.

via USA TODAY|

#apple #auction #collectibles

technology2 years ago•4 min saved

Record-breaking Sale: First-Generation iPod Fetches $29,000

A first-generation iPod, still in its original sealed packaging, was sold for a record-breaking $29,000 on the Rally collectibles investing platform. The iPod, originally received as a Christmas gift in 2001, had been placed on a teenager's closet shelf and rediscovered years later. The sale comes amidst a surge in demand for Apple gear and memorabilia, with items like a factory-sealed 2007 4G iPhone selling for $190,373 and a fully operational Apple-1 Computer estimated to fetch over $200,000. Collectors are drawn to the rarity, scarcity, and historical significance of these artifacts, as well as the legacy of Steve Jobs.

via Barron's|

#apple #auction #collectibles