Companies like Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp have tried — and failed — to make a dent in the market dominated by Apple’s iPod players and iTunes store, the Journal said.

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Remember the iRing concept we talked about possibly half a year ago? The designer has released further pics of the gadget concept, though there are no new information about it being put into production

Source:Remember the iRing remote control concept for iPod? Updates

Memorex iWake iPod Alarm Clock Radio $40 at Linens ‘N Things Get the Memorex iWake iPod Alarm Clock Radio for $70 – $30 rebate = $40 at Linens ‘N Things. The iWake features a Dock Connector for iPods, SRS WOW-eneabled stereo speakers, integrated clock and alarm functions, additional line-in jack for other audio sources, remote control, and AM/FM radio tuner. The Dock on this model supports iPods through the Video, Mini, and nano models. All docked iPods are also powered by the iWake. Order

Source:Memorex iWake iPod Alarm Clock Radio $40 at Linens 'N Things

Schools run by private enterprise? Free iPods and laptop computers to attract students? It may sound out of place in Sweden, that paragon of taxpayer-funded cradle-to-grave welfare. But a sweeping reform of the school system has survived the critics and 16 years later is spreading and attracting interest abroad.

Source:Huge Change For Welfarist Sweden, School Choice