After some videos of Quake 3 running on a couple of iPod Touch units surfaced earlier this week some began wondering when or if the game would be making its way for either official or unofficial download.  It won’t, not soon and probably not ever.

Apple has filed a series of patents that indicate it may be targeting the fitness market in the near future. We already have the Nike Sport package that enhances your running experience by tying your iPod into your Nike running shoes to customize your workout songs and track your miles while you run. The patents they have filed demonstrate that Apple wants to take the concept even further.

Talk of late has pointed to rumors that Apple might be planning a subscription-type service or charging more for iPods and simply giving iPod owners the ability to download audio content from iTunes for free.  Now it appears that Sony BMG may be planning its own subscription service that is compatible with Apple’s iPod.

It turns out that those of us that have paid the iPod “premium” may be allowed free downloads from the iTunes store.  Apparently, Apple is in discussions with major record labels that would allow iPod owners unfettered, free downloads from the iTunes store.  Those not owning iPods, nothing will change for you.

There are already plenty of iPod docks, home theater adapters and accessories to make one go insane when trying to decide which is right.  Creative will now be releasing an iPod dock with its proprietary X-Fi audio technology and offers a few different features to boot.

Now that Apple has announced the release of the iPhone SDK, Sun Microsystems has announced that they will be bringing Java to the iPhone. The company will be developing a Java virtual machine that works on the popular smart phone. By creating an iPhone native version of their Java Micro Edition any application that currently runs on Java Micro will work on the iPhone as well.

It’s hard to beat getting stuff for free.  Students of a certain university attending new student orientation and summer classes will be issued new MacBooks and offered either an iPhone or iPod Touch.

Dear Readers:  unfortunately, my beloved 30 Gb black iPod video recently jumped the twig.  I must say, I was only slightly disappointed, because it gave me a reason to buy a new Apple gadget.  The question, though, is whether to buy a hacked iPhone or an iPod Touch.

Apple has added two new models to its line of iPhone and iPod touch. The new models have received a huge increase in memory. The iPhone is available in a 16GB model for $499. It joins the 8GB model which is available for $399. The iPod touch is now available in a 32GB model for $499. It joins the 8GB model which is available for $299, and the 16GB model which is available for $399.

The company that was doing so swimmingly last year has seen a drop in stock prices, just as Steve Jobs announced these seemingly great products that would be joining the Apple lineup.  The future isn’t looking bright for 2008, but there might be a few saving graces for both Apple and the shareholders.