Tech Briefs: Bluetooth iPod? Firefox on fire, more
There are reports that a Bluetooh iPod could be on the way. Apple's made no announcements, but according to the U.K. Stuff magazine, it would possibly part of a new line of iPods featuring built-in Bluetooth connectivity. New accessories could include wireless headphones and transmitters to external speakers as well as the ability to upload or download songs via a wireless docking station.… After comments a Sony executive made to French radio yesterday, there's been widespread speculation regarding the price of Sony's upcoming PlayStation 3, due late in the fall. However, Sony has responded that the mention of a price of 499 to 599 Euros was "a mistranslation or misunderstanding of the discussion." Instead the comments were meant to compare the PS3's relative value as a Blu-ray disc player. Sony has yet to announce the price of the PS3, which will likely come at next month's Electronic Entertainment Expo.… Open-source browser Firefox has passed 10% market share, according to a firm specializing in Web analysis. Firefox is continuing to gain a foothold in the browser space, especially overseas. Internet Explorer, which controlled more than 90% of the market in December 2004, currently holds about 86%.