Yamaha Readies BODiBEAT – Beat-Matching MP3 Player

Yamaha is set to release a new digital music player for DJs who love to exercise. The BODiBEAT MP3 Player, which will be released in limited quantities, actually beat-matches your music to your excercise pace. No, we’re not kidding you… The BODiBEAT comes with integrated software that evaluates your music, probably using some type of granular DSP, and then matches the transients to the pace of your workout. It obviously...

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Microsoft Announces 2nd Generation Zune Digital Media Players

Microsoft has finally announced their next-generation Zune, digital media players. The new models come in three flavors: a 80 GB hard drive model with a new 3.2-inch screen, and compact 4GB/8GB Flash dealios. The big new features in all models are automatic Wi-Fi syncing with a computer automatically when your Zune is in range, and the Zune’s “Pad” is now touch sensitive. The Zunes have all gone on a major diet, with...

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