Apple celebrates 1 Billion podcast subscriptions

Apple's iPod and iTunes revolutionized how music was purchased and enjoyed but another bi-product of this ecosystem was the profilferation of podcasts, which are audio broadcasts distributed online for anytime access. Apple is celebrating one billion podcast subscriptions.

To mark this special ocassion Apple is highlighting some of the most popular podcasts of all time, as well as a collection of captivating new shows.

 Some additional information regarding podcast content in iTunes

• Over 250,000 podcasts are available on iTunes, offering podcasts in over 100 languages

• More than 8 million episodes of audio, video, enhanced audio and documents are available to customers

• Podcasts are available to customers in the 155 countries 

• Podcasts are available with the Podcasts app for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch or on Apple TV, Mac or PC

Bell to offer iPad and iPad mini with various data plans

Bell Mobility will offer the fourth generation iPad with Wi-Fi + Cellular and iPad mini with Wi-Fi + Cellular in the coming weeks with a range of data plans that are available without a contract so customers can activate or cancel a plan at any time.Customers will be able to buy these iPads at Bell and The Source retail locations. This means all of the largest cellular providers in Canada are now offering the Wi-Fi + Cellular version of the most popular tablets in the market today.

Review: Personal Audio Enhancer PEA-300

Designed to help augment hearing during  various conditions such as watching TV, conversing, listening to music and even just relaxing. The Personal Audio Enhancer PEA-300 is one of the new health-focused gadgets that's designed to help anyone hear better.

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Google's Moto X to launch on August 1 at a NYC event

So, Googlerola is finally ready to take the wraps off the Moto X Smartphone. The date is August 1st and the lstage is set in New York City. What we know so far is that that the Moto X will be built in the USA and will offer various customization options starting with, but not limited to, the colours and possibly the material or finish of the case.  We also know from the leaked video earlier this week that it will have an always-on voice command and search function. It has been a while since Motorola ruled the roost of the Android smartphone space and it will be interesting to see if they can climb right back to the top with Google’s steady, guiding hand.