George Harrison’s catalog is now on iTunes, including a 2001 remaster of the All Things Must Pass double album in 256Kbps DRM-free MP3 for just $9.99. Maybe this should be a Dealzmodo. [iTunes]
Boost Mobile’s half-inch thick Motorola i425 iDEN candy bar is now up for grabs for a mere $40. It comes in black with slate trim or white with espresso accents, and features push-to-talk and IM. [Business Wire] https://gizmodo.com/boost-mobile-adds-motorola-i425-to-lineup-hell-freezes-290755
Today is Friday. It’s also a Woot-off, so get yourselves down there if you want to pick up anything cheap, but I don’t mean Britney, I mean gear.
If you wanted a 4GB iPhone on the cheap, then it’s too late, mate. The Apple store is now back up without the smaller version. Clicking on the old 4GB link just gives you a “This product is no longer available” blurb.
Sony’s Rolly will be officially revealed in Tokyo on Monday 10th September. [Macworld]. https://gizmodo.com/sony-trying-to-tease-us-with-upcoming-egg-shaped-rolly-296084
Matsushita has agreed to cover the direct costs of the huge Nokia battery recall that covers 46 million units. The company will cover logistics costs, call center costs and replacement battery costs. [Nokia]
Rail passengers in the UK are to get free wi-fi access on the London to Scotland route from next year. [Silicon]
Sony’s GV-HD700 will be available next month for $1300. [Camcorder Info] https://gizmodo.com/sony-on-the-move-with-worlds-first-hd-walkman-for-pros-282647
If you’re a Linux fan, then your options just got bigger. It seems like Acer are following in Dell’s footsteps, and starting to offer Ubuntu preloaded on some machines. [Hardware Zone]
This holiday season Target will start selling the Sony BDP-S300 Blu-ray player for $499 along with movies from Sony and Disney in their stores, but no HD DVD players, which Target only offers HD DVD in its online store. [Forbes]
Following a trial at its Union Square branch in SF, Macy’s is rolling out iPod vending machines in 180 of its stores this Fall. [Podcasting News]