Apple press events are always a visual feast. We’ve captured the imagery of the Apple event today, from cool new Apple store in Shanghai above to the surprise appearance of Chris Martin, lead singer of Coldplay. Check out the images and the video of Martin, whose perfect voice occasionally cracks while singing Viva la Vida

So Apple made some news today. Specifically, chief executive Steve Jobs took the stage in San Francisco, where he showed off major upgrades to the company’s music and TV services. As happens on anytime Apple holds a press event, there was a flood of coverage, both on VentureBeat and elsewhere.

Product: Asgard Headphone Amp Manufacturer: Schiit Wired Rating: 8 Just because my audio expertise falls somewhere between Cupertino-issue earbuds and Justin Bieber doesn’t mean I want my music to sound like Schiit. Or does it? At first glance, the Schiit Asgard Headphone Amp seems to be the kind of fully discrete (non-tube), single-ended (drains juice but sounds great), Harry Potter–in–hardcover–sized, brushed-aluminum beauty that even a Luddite could love

Apple has been granted a time limit till month’s end to report to Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency, informing them about the efforts to aware people in regards to the iPod Nano music players that might overheat and then ultimately, catch a blaze. Yesterday, the agency demanded to see the report by 31st August, said an officer, Kiyomu Taki, at the Tokyo-based organization

Rumors suggest Apple’s next mobile OS will be available to all non-iPhone devices sooner than later, including e-mail-based FaceTime video calling. MacRumors.com reports that iOS 4.1 Beta 3 adds a new option in the iOS “Contacts” application, which offers users a chance to make FaceTime calls using either a phone number or an email address. “This would allow FaceTime compatibility with devices not associated with a phone number such as future camera-enabled iPads and iPod touches,” MacRumors notes

Leawo Blu-ray Ripper–the Most Powerful Blu-ray Ripper for Blu-ray Movies Leawo Blu-ray Ripper is a powerful Blu-ray ripper developed by Leawo Software, for the purpose to backup Blu-ray disc movies (V0-17) and convert them for playback, edit, share and presentations. Shenzhen, China, August 3, 2010-Leawo Studio (www.leawo.com), the leader in multimedia developing software, has released Leawo Video Converter, which can powerfully decrypt and convert the latest Blu-ray discs for non-commercial purpose to playback, edit, share and preparations. With this powerful Blu-ray Ripper, users can rip and convert Blu-ray movie no matter it is Hancock (V9) or Numero 9 (V16)

Most of us know that there are simple ways to save fuel and increase economy on the road. But once we get out there, business-as-usual, in the form of our regular driving habits, tends to kick in.

Say what you like about ‘ reality distortion fields ‘ , first-generation Apple products and beta testing , Apple CEO, Steve Jobs has achieved the impossible — big business is turning to Cupertino, as the iPad and iPhone move from consumer markets into the center of the mobile enterprise. Apple’s leader took a computer company on life support with weeks to live and has led it not just to a healthy recovery but into becoming the biggest — most influential — computer company on the planet. Sure, Microsoft has those enterprise systems, and Office and makes great mice.

LAKE FOREST, Calif. , July 6 Buzz-Issue.com– Cathay Pacific Airways and Panasonic Avionics Corporation today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the provision of full broadband connectivity on all Cathay Pacific and Dragonair passenger aircraft. While final terms are still being negotiated, the MOU allows the parties to immediately begin developing the plan to provide connectivity for passengers together with promotional, sponsorship and e-commerce opportunities for Cathay Pacific partner brands

Product: Off-Road Trip Manufacturer: Roundup: Wired Rating: 0 Route 66 has the world’s largest ketchup bottle. Yay. Here’s a better ro ad trip idea: Leave the asphalt behind and visit someplace that’s not already on a postcard