Document | + Welcome | | | + Thursday, April 28, 2005 | | | + Alan Joyce (alan@everythingdigital.org) | | | + EverythingDigital Podcast (http://everythingdigital.org) (http://everythingdigital.org) | + | + *Play: Podcasting Sweep | + *Play: EverythingDigital Voiceover (ol_dave from RadioDaddy.com) | + *Music: Enter the Haggis - Twirling Towards Freedom | + | + *Music: News Theme (Quiet) | + 5 5 second technology headlines | | | + Nokia has introduced their Nseries 3G smart phones, which incorporate multimedia functions such as a high-quality camera and a 4 GB hard drive (http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,120605,00.asp) | | | + Sony recently announced that the PSP's European release is scheduled for September 1st, and that it will be priced around 179 pounds (http://www.geekcoffee.net/archives/2005/04/psp_to_launch_i.html) | | | + Hewlett-Packard has announced that it will begin the transition to 2.5-inch small form-factor hard drives for it's server products (http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=161600516) | | | + Nokia and Yahoo have formed a partnership to allow Nokia smartphones to access Yahoo content and services over a cellular network (http://www.forbes.com/technology/wireless/feeds/wireless/2005/04/27/wirelessm2c_2005_04_27_DME_0000-0292-DME_200504271053031.html) | | | + Cisco Systems has recently acquired Sipura Technology, a company that makes adapters that allow users to make calls over the internet with regular phones (http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/article/11700A9NSRJ0.xhtml) | | | + Links to full stories in show notes @ everythingdigital.org | + | + Flickr Pro Account | | | + Thanks to Jeff from blog.zemote.com for generously inviting me (http://blog.zemote.com) | + | + Donations Accepted | | | + Money will help pay for bandwidth and equipment | | | + Donating will get you a plug on the site and podcast | + | + Podcasts on the Radio (http://www.wired.com/news/digiwood/0,1412,67344,00.html?tw=rss.TOP) | | | + Infinity Broadcasting plans to transform AM 1550 KYCY in San Francisco into 1550 KYOU, a station that will air listener-submitted content | | | + Submissions will be screened and cannot violate FCC guidelines | | | + Approved shows will be aired both on AM 1550 in San Francisco and on a webcast at KYOURadio.com (http://kyouradio.com) | | | + Infinity Broadcasting also plans to cover the costs of music licenses, allowing podcasters who submit their content to plan RIAA music | | | + Infinity also says it will not claim ownership of the content podcasters submit | | | + KYOU will not run on a regular schedule, but will, however, include advertisements | + | + Power Mac G5 Update (http://www.macnewsworld.com/story/machardware/apple-power-mac-g5-117008HT25B9.xhtml) | | | + The top-of-the-line model is now equipped with 2.7 GHz dual processors and is available for $2,999 | | | + Dual 2.0 and 2.3 GHz models are available as well for $1,999 and $2,499 | | | + Single processor 1.8 Ghz power mac is still available for $1,499 | | | + All models have at least 128 MB video cards, with a 256 MB card in the 2.7 GHz model | | | + Hard drives range from 160 GB to 250 GB | | | + 512 MB of RAM is standard on all models | | | + In addition, Apple has dropped the prices of its 20-inch and 23-inch Cinema Displays, which now start at $799 | + | + Non-RIAA Music | | | + *Music: Enter the Haggis - Another Round | + | + Next EDP: Tiger Release Party On-Location | + | + Podcasting on CBS Evening News | | | + *Play: CBS Evening News Podcasting Segment | + | + The Airbus A380's First Flight (http://www.forbes.com/business/energy/feeds/ap/2005/04/27/ap1980960.html) | | | + A plane that can fit 840 passengers with room for cocktail bars, sleeping quarters, showers, libraries, and sleeping quarters for the staff | | | + Launched with the thrust of 3500 cars | | | + 2nd largest plane ever built, following a specialized cargo plane, of which only two have been built | | | + Boeing responded to the launch's success with skepticism as to the value of such a plane in the passenger airline market | | | + Airbus investors are still wary of the $13 billion the company spent to develop the plane, but Airbus already has 154 orders for the aircraft | | | + The A380 is thought to be an extremely profitable plane for airlines, with lower maintenance costs per seat, and the ability to carry more passengers at once | + | + *Music: Geoff Duncan - Glide Path | + Post comments at everythingdigital.org (http://everythingdigital.org) | + Vote for the EverythingDigital Podcast on Podcast Alley (http://podcastalley.com/search.php?searchterm=everythingdigital) | + Subscribe at everythingdigital.org/rss.xml (http://everythingdigital.org/rss.xml) | + Email: alan@everythingdigital.org | + Skype: everythingdigital | + AIM: podcaster | + Call (206) 9-THE-EDP or (206) 984-3337 and leave an audio comment | + Thanks For Listening, Stay Subscribed