Ms Pacman now on your iPod

Apple today released Ms pacman for the iPod Video. The release coincides with the 25 year anniversary of the game which was originally a bootlegged hack for the original Pacman.

In the game the main objective is to swallow the dots while avoiding the ghosts.

ms Pacman is available from iTunes for £3.99.

iTunes popularity grows

Usage of Apples iTunes software has grown by 47.5%, while other media players have grown by only single digits.

"At current growth rates, iTunes should pass RealPlayer in unique users by the second quarter of 2007. Apple should be whistling a happy tune this year. While iTunes continues to show strong double-digit growth rates, Windows Media Player growth appeared to slow over the past year," the report concluded.

Introducing the Xtrememac Luna

The Luna has landed, Xtrememac have launched a new speaker system with the added bonus of an alarm clock.

The Luna boasts outstanding audio throughout the day from two precision speakers and a two-channel amplifier. It also features an AM/Fm radio with 4 presets. The Luna is available from
www.pulsetechnolgy.co.uk for £119.99 with free shipping.

Delay to Apple TV

Apple have pushed back the shipping date for the Apple TV. It will now be shipping in Mid March instead of February.

There was no official reason although Apple spokesperson Lynn Fox said that production was`taking a little longer than we expected.''

Apple TV has been widely wanted and has the ability to broadcast your iTunes through your TV.

European Playstation 3 not 100% Back Compatible

The PAL version of Sony’s Playstation 3 will not be 100% compatible with older PS2 Games. A statement said they were looking at a "new hardware specification" and "won't concentrate on PS2 backwards compatibility,"

The move comes as Sony hope to lower the production cost for each unit, while offering software updates. At the moment the US and Japanese versions are 98% compatible with PS2 games. Sony’s reasoning is that gamers are less likely to worry about backwards compatibility with the new generation of machines.

The PS3 will be released in Europe and the UK on March 23rd.

iPhone name settled

Apple and Cisco have finally come to an agreement over the use of the name "iPhone".

Both companies will use the name, Apple for its new mobile phone and Cisco for their VOIP phone. while both companies will dismiss any pending actions regarding the trademark.

"In addition, Cisco and Apple will explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications. Other terms of the agreement are confidential."

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Bill Gates and Steve Jobs to share stage

Apple CEO Steve Jobs and Microsoft chairman Bill Gates will make a historic appearance togather at the Wall Street Journal's ``D: All Things Digital'' conference this year.

The pair will discuss the future of digital products in an unrehearsed, unscripted environment. They will also appear separatley to discuss their current projects including the iPhone and Windows Vista.

The conference will take place between May 29th and May 31st with the Jobs/Gates event on the 30th in San Diego, California.