Winkler: Nike + iPod 'vulnerability' blown out of proportion
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It's technically possible to monitor runners wearing Nike's workout-tracking devices without their knowledge, security consultant Ira Winkler acknowledges. But there's more to intelligent risk assessment than determining what's feasible.
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It&#39;s never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it&#39;s doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way.
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The iPod&#39;s importance to Apple, which has in the past been overshadowed by the likes of Microsoft and Dell in the desktop stakes, cannot be underestimated.
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By WILLIAM McCALL BEAVERTON, Ore. - Can Nike Inc.
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The long-rumored arrival of a  hybrid mobile phone and iPod music player from Apple Computer  Inc.  has morphed from a question of "If" to "When"  among fans and analysts.
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NEW YORK - It&#39;s never a smart move to pick a public fight with Apple Computer, and it&#39;s doubly unwise if that fight involves the iPod in some way.
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(InfoWorld) - In what can be seen as either a joke or a real attempt to get employees to give up Apple iPods in favor of the Zune MP3 player, the team at Microsoft that builds Zune has set up a bin at its headquarters so employees can drop in iPods they don't want to use anymore. A photo of the "iPod Amnesty Bin" , which has on it an image of a bitten green apple and the words "Bite me," has been posted on Flickr. From the looks of the photo, not many people have been willing to give up their iPods, though a few of the earlier versions of Apple Inc.'s popular media players were lying at the bottom of the bin. A user who calls himself "fimoculous" and identified himself in an e-mail as MSNBC.com employee Rex Sorgatz , posted the photo, and said he thought the bin was someone's idea of a joke, nothing more. MSNBC.com is a joint media venture between Microsoft and MSNBC. "My guess is someone at Zune thought it would be funny, that's all," he said. Sorgatz said he is an iPod user, but could be convinced to switch if he found a superior product. Matt Rosoff, an analyst with Directions on Microsoft, also suspects the bin's placement is meant to be funny, as it would likely be in the Zune team's best interest to use the latest iPod devices for competitive purposes. Indeed, none of the iPods in the bin in the photo were current versions. "Most of the people [working on] Zune would want to have an iPod to keep track of the competition," he said. "On that team, they're all into digital music, so all of them probably have a bunch of players." The photo got numerous comments from Flickr users, who in general thought it was amusing, though some were less impressed than others by the joke. "Only someone stupid enough to buy a Zune would be equally stupid enough to not sell their discarded iPod on eBay," commented Ariel Waldman , (ariel_waldman on Flickr), a digital insights analyst at interactive marketing agency VML Inc. "That's funny," wrote another who goes by "Dr_Watso" on Flickr. " I was always amazed that people ... jumped on the iPod bandwagon, even though there are so many much better devices that cost a whole lot less." The Zune team is based at Microsoft's Bear Creek offices in Redmond, Washington, near the main campus. An Apple spokesman declined to comment. A spokesman for the Microsoft public relations agency that represents Zune said she could not reach anyone on the team for comment, but she suspects the bin is meant to be a joke or a "morale booster" for employees at Zune headquarters. Microsoft launched the Zune last November, but the device has done little to sap enthusiasm for the iPod, which remains a top seller in the hard-drive media-player market, according to marketing-research firm NPD. Still, Microsoft is ramping up its marketing efforts around Zune in the hopes it can drum up interest in the device. The company released a pink Zune earlier this month that is outselling Zunes in white and brown, according to the company, and also launched a new print advertising campaign to promote the pink Zune called "Sync Pink." Microsoft also introduced a new TV commercial that highlights the features of Zune that differentiate it from the iPod, such as wireless sharing and the FM radio tuner. Microsoft is leveraging the popularity of its Xbox game console to promote Zune as well. In light of the highly anticipated release of the "Halo 3" Xbox game later this year, Microsoft unveiled a limited edition, "Halo"-themed Zune that comes preloaded with "Halo" videos, soundtracks and trailers. The device will be offered exclusively at GameStop retail stores and on its online store beginning June 15. There already have been preorders for the device, Microsoft said.
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The company warns of serious vulnerabilities in its IOS software, releases update.
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Microsoft&#39;s effort to send a message to Apple via legions of iPod users isn&#39;t quite as elaborate as RealNetworks&#39; Freedom of Music Choice campaign, but the gist is the same.
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Apple Computer is eyeing a technology that could make the iPod more likely to survive a fall. The company has applied for a patent on technology that would allow a portable media player to detect when it is
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June 29 is the day that Apple becomes the sort of oppressive, inflexible company that it has long accused Microsoft of being, an iPhone skeptic claims.  Read his top 13 reasons why iPhone will disappoint you.
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You can file the media center's failure under "doesn't play well with others." Unless Apple opens up the device to other video formats, it's doomed to fall far short of the iPod's stunning success. Commentary by Leander Kahney.
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Nike Inc. and Apple Computer Inc. have teamed up to try to become a runner&#039;s best friend. The two companies announced Tuesday they are jointly developing a wireless system so some Nike shoes embedded with a sensor can communicate with Apple&#039;s iPod Nano music player to track a runner&#039;s performance and help choreograph songs to the moment.
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This Quicktime buffer overflow vulnerability appears to be different from a similar vulnerability  patched by Apple in December 2007.
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BOFFINS AT the company which prides itself on its security excellence, Microsoft, are working out ways of keeping Apple&#39;s iPod users from plugging into networks.
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Analyst says model may come out to attract iPod-loving consumers weary of Windows security issues. SAN FRANCISCO  - Apple Computer Inc.
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THAT MEEKshy and retiring Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, has dared to suggest that Apple&#39;s reassuringly expensive and beautiful iPods might be packed full of pirated music.