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Greenpeace has launched a parody site of Apple.com, I guess to shame them into changing some of their production methods, and become greener and more environmental. The only mention of any other computer manufacturer I saw was Dell and HP supporting the bring it back plan, called Individual Producer Responsibility.

We love Apple. Apple knows more about “clean” design than anybody, right? So why do Macs, iPods, iBooks and the rest of their product range contain hazardous substances that other companies have abandoned? A cutting edge company shouldn’t be cutting lives short by exposing children in China and India to dangerous chemicals. That’s why we Apple fans need to demand a new, cool product: a greener Apple.

We’re Greenpeace, and we want a fresh green Apple.

Right now, poison Apples full of chemicals (like toxic flame retardants, and polyvinyl chloride) are being sold worldwide. When they’re tossed, they usually end up at the fingertips of children in China, India and other developing-world countries. They dismantle them for parts, and are exposed to a dangerous toxic cocktail that threatens their health and the environment. Source: http://www.greenpeace.org/apple/

They mention different ways to help get the word out, one was to use the tag [tag]greenmyapple[/tag].

You’d think that a company with headquarters at ‘1 Infinite Loop,’ would understand the concept of recycling. If Apple is really so proud of its well-made products there shouldn’t be any problem promoting a global take-back program for all of its products.

They say on the site they are focusing on improvements that will help stem the tide of toxic e-waste.

Apple has good taste, and we want that flavor to last.

And, of course, taste. Via tuaw.com.

Posted by Jimmy Daniels Posted in: Apple, Current Events No Comments » September 2006

Apple Launches Movie Service at Showtime

But, surprisingly, it only contains movies from The Walt Disney Co., where Steve Jobs is a board member. Contrast this to Amazon which launched it’s service with 7 studios, but not Disney. Jobs also introduced a device to help people watch movies downloaded online to a connected tv set. It’s called the iTV, who would’ve guessed, and it will cost $299.

At a media event Tuesday, Jobs also showed off a compact gadget, dubbed iTV, that will allow consumers to watch movies purchased online — as well as other digital content stored on a computer — on a connected television set. It will sell for $299 and be available early next year.

He said more than 75 films will be available from Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar, Touchstone Pictures and Miramax. New releases will be priced at $12.99, when pre-ordered and during the first week of sale, or $14.99 afterward. Library titles will be sold for $9.99 each.

Jobs also announced a new iPod nano with a 24-hour battery life and new games for the portable media player. The new iPods will come in five colors, and will sell for between $149 and $249. Source: Yahoo

Lots of stuff on techmeme concerning Apple, some of the announcements at the Apple Showtime event include:

Games like Zuma, Texas Holden, Mini Golf, Cubis 2, PacMan, Tetris!, More Tetris! Mah-jong, Bejeweled are going to be available for $4.99 and are made to use the wheel, so they are much better.

Better longer lasting iPods, 30GB, 7,500 songs, 40 hrs video, $249. 80GB, 20,000 songs, 100 hrs video, $349. Today, we’re going to introduce an all new nano. It’s made out of aluminum, and it’s even thinner than the previous ipod nano. Maybe the most obvious feature is we’re bringing back colors: Blue, Pink, Green, Silver, and Black. Battery life: 24 hours.

The iPod shuffle will be the worlds smallest MP3 player for only $79 for the 1GB version.

iTunes is adding the NFL network. They’re bringing the whole 2006 NFL season highlights to iTunes today. $1.99 per game or $24.99 for a season pass.

More info and comments at Engadget.

Posted by Jimmy Daniels Posted in: Apple, iTV, iTunes No Comments » September 2006