I’m not one for technology. In fact, I think of myself as technologically challenged. That I even own an iPod, two for that matter, and know how to work them, is a miracle in and of itself. A friend of mine who writes for the school paper introduced me to the Blue Mic Mikey, a portable microphone that connects to her iPod that she uses for interviews.

I told her I wasn’t technologically inclined, but she assured me it was super easy to use. And she was right. Not only does Mikey record interviews, it can record voice notes, music, and my personal favorite, lectures.

The small, portable mic works on both my nano and my touch, and can record up to 4 hours continuously. It is extremely easy to use and there is no software installation required. The recordings are saved onto your iPod and you can upload them to your computer by simply connecting your iPod to your computer.

As someone who hates taking notes in class because my hand can never keep up with the lecture, the Mikey is a god-send. It records the entire lecture, then I upload it to my computer, and play it back when I feel like studying. It even works in the huge lecture halls, and sounds like my professor is standing right in front of me.

So if you’re looking for an easy way to record anything, from lectures to concerts, definitely pick up the Blue Mic Mikey.

The iPod is losing its grip in Japan. Last week, for the first time in four years, the iPod was not the #1 selling music player in Japan. Instead it was Sony’s Walkman digital player. Sony’s music players increased to a 43 percent share, while Apple was at 42.1 percent share. Apple held its lead in Japan since January of 2005. Read more…

It’s that time of the year again, back-to-school. I still remember those days. Even though it’s been 2 years since I’ve had to go back to school, I still love this time of the year.

This time of the year also means students will want the latest gadgets before heading off to college. That’s where we come in and tell you some of the hottest gadgets out there and what you need to make this year in college a success.

Check out the full story, here!

This September, we’ll see the latest evolution in the Apple iPod line. It’s being rumored that the iPod Touch and Nano will both offer cameras in the upcoming versions. The entire week we’ll dedicate a post to the evolution of Apple products and while we wait for the iPod rumors to turn into reality, let’s take a look back at the iPod, and how it evolved into the sexiest and the best music player in the world.

Check out the full evolution of the iPod here!

Microsoft Zune HD has hit the net with a bunch of early reviews. Some of the prominent online tech sites have gotten a chance to play with the device and they’ve written a few things about the device. Most of the reviews are positive and think the Microsoft Zune HD has a chance to compete with Apple’s iPod Touch.

Peter Ha, from CrunchGear, says the Mirosoft Zune is a wonderful device but doesn’t do anything special when comparing it to Apple’s iPod Touch. He also points out that he didn’t get a chance to play with the latest firmware, so some of the features weren’t as sleek or intuitive.

Check out the whole story, here!

• Songs No Dude Should Have on Their iPod

• 10 Biggest Female Celebrity Douchebags

• Cheetos Lip Balm

• Sandra Bullock Gets Nude? Not Really.

• Hands Off My Closet, Dude

• Father’s Day Outdoor Gift Guide

• Jessica Simpson is the new Stewart Smalley

• Tweenbots hit NYC

• Get the Prince ‘Opus’ iPod for just $2100.00

• Andy Roddick to marry Brooklyn Decker next weekend

• 7 crazy civilian uses for nuclear bombs

• GPS-enabled inhalers???

If you have an iPhone, chances are good that you’re anxiously awaiting the release of the 3.0 software, which isn’t scheduled to come out until around F’ing June! But with a little bit of finagaling and a few app downloads, you can have a ton of the 3.0 features, like cut, copy and paste, turn-by-turn GPS directions, landscape keyboard and Bluetooth file transfers, right freakin’ now. Sure, it’s not going to be exactly the same, but if you can’t wait a couple of months for this thing to drop, then this is your answer.

Head over to Gizmodo for the full story!

These days, there’s an iPhone (or iPod Touch) application for everything. So many, in fact, that everything you’ll ever need is now in your pocket, just a click away. And that goes for getting your daily dose of hottness, too! So to keep you from having to spend precious time navigating iTunes for, we’ve put all the sexiest iPhone apps all in one place, just a click away from download. Enjoy! (more…)

Who Is The Big Brand On Campus?

Among college kids’ favorite brands: Facebook, Nike, iPod — and Time magazine. Those were among the findings of this year’s Anderson Analytics fall survey, which since 2005 has posed a series of open-ended questions to college kids about their favorite brands and activities. This year more than 1,000 students across the nation were asked to quickly list things such as a favorite magazine or good book they had read recently. [Ad Age]

Real Classes I Wish I Could Have Taken in College

Whether you think so or not, college was a pretty easy place in life. Think about it. The majority of people who attend college are going there on their parents’ bill. There’s virtually zero responsibility and we all know well over 50% of people wind up doing something career wise that has nothing to do with their majors. I’m sure the number is higher but I don’t feel like finding the link. In any event, here are some real college classes I wish I could have taken back in my school days. [Uncoached]

5 Things Facebook Needs to Improve Right Now

We love Facebook, ok? It’s a wild love affair. However, just like in every relationship, frustration abounds, because many of Facebook’s features either don’t work as intended, are too slow, or simply lack the details to be truly great. Here’s our list of possible Facebook improvements that would make our hearts smile. [Mashable]