Michael Jackson glove sold at auction

Picture the late Michael Jackson and you also picture a white glove. It became like a trademark.

During his HIStory tour down under in 1996, a couple of lucky Melbournites caught an MJ bejwelled glove, which has caused quite a commotion at auction last week.  Although valued at $30,000, it passed under the hammer for a whopping $57,600. More on MJ’s glove goes under the hammer

It’s Only Rock and Roll!

Apple held their special media event, “It’s Only Rock & Roll but we Like It”.   A standing ovation was given to Steve Jobs who has just returned from serious illness.  He said he’s happy to be ‘vertical’ and enjoying being back at Apple every day.

iPod market

Apple boasted their market share stats with the pleased Apple fan crowd.

As well, Apple reported that over 50% of iPod customers these days are first-time iPod owners, not return customers.

And what’s the faster growing iPod?  iPod touch. Why?  More on Apple keynote: iPod & iTunes updates

New Apple iPod nano

One of the biggest rumours (or worst kept secrets) this year has been the news that Apple would release a new iPod nano with video recording.

Low and behold – they did this week during the keynote at their special media event.

The new Apple iPod nano in 8Gb and 16Gb, with video recording, mic and speaker.  Now you capture anything anywhere, sync to your Mac or PC and upload to YouTube with one click. Why not start your own YouTube channel?

What else is new about the iPod nano? The beautiful colours – polished anodised aluminum. Sweeeet.  More on Apple keynote: iPod nano

New iPod shuffle

The new Apple iPod shuffle was launched during Apple’s keynote this week.  Same tiny size, now only in 2Gb and 4Gb but more colourful!  As well as the original black and silver, there is now also green, blue, pink – and a special edition polished stainless steel!

It can also support more than one playlist so switch between songs and playlists with the controls right on your earphones.  Apple is working with third parties headphone companies to offer earphones compatible with the iPod shuffle.

The cute little iPod just got cuter! Aw, look at the pretty colours