Briefly: Sony iPod killer, OS X DST changes

Briefly: Apple has posted news about the DST changes in Mac OS X, while Sony is close to announcing its first direct competitor to the iPod nano and Panasonic is working on the "world's smallest" digital camcorder at just 4.5 inches long and 1.2 inches thick.... Apple has outlined the DST changes in its latest Mac OS X update, noting that the daylight savings time changes for US users have been available since Mac OS X v10.4.5, but that the most recent update added worldwide information as of January 8, 2007. The update, highly recommended for all users, includes rule changes (as of January, 2007) for Australia, Brazil, the province of Alberta, Canada and several other regions as well as new start and end dates for DST in the province of Alberta, Canada.

Sony's iPod killer?

Sony is prepping its first direct competitor to the iPod nano, details and photos leaked to the Internet have revealed. Though the company's only official acknowledgement is a teaser page with a timer set to elapse on March 1st, sources have indicated that the mystery device known as the A800 will effectively be sold as a video-capable alternative to Apple's flash-based player, sporting a profile just as thin as the 0.26-inch nano while carrying a larger screen for viewing movies titled on its side.

Panasonic takes miniaturization leap

Panasonic says it is developing the "world's smallest" digital camcorder, which measures just 4.5 inches long and 1.2 inches thick. According to Electronista, the SDHC-compatible device may become an everyday convenience, much like a compact still camera.

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