I’ve owned two iPods since they were released. The first was a 4th gen 40GB that I got in 2004 which I used until 2007 when it broke down. In 2008, I purchased a 6th gen 160GB iPod Classic, the only one which could hold my entire music collection at the time. I still use it daily and I’m always surprised how long it can go without a recharge.

Since I’m a PC user and have a background in IT, I’ve rarely used iTunes but it’s interesting to note that 1-in-4 songs purchased in the US is bought on iTunes.

[via Online Schools via Mashable]

A device originally created for remote medical investigation is now being transformed into a gaming vest that can provide its wearer with sensory feedback. Physician Mark Ombrellaro designed the TN Games 3rd Space vest, which uses air pressure to produce thumping sensations wherever impact should be felt. The vest has eight zones which can simulate the direction and forces of bullet fire, explosions, and even the sensation of fingers tapping on you (great for scary horror games).

The vest will ship this November for $189, and is bundled with a game called 3rd Space Incursion and a special version of Call of Duty II which showcase the force feedback technology. For a limited time, you can pre-order one for $169.99 from the TN Games online shop. The company is also offering patches for Quake 3, Quake 4 and Doom 3 which enable the vest in those games. An SDK allows developers to easily add support to their games.

The company is working on another version of the vest which will emulate the G-force sensations in racing and flight games in early 2008.

[AFP via MaxConsole]