In this episode of the Apple Universe Podcast, Daniel talks about the rumors that may be either proved legit or be busted at Apple’s iPod-focused event this Tuesday.

• Patent applications hint to a future beyond multi-touch: voice, gaze, facial expression recognition - MacRumors
• Most likely no subscription plans from iTunes - CNet
• Imagination Technologies licenses PowerVR graphics cores to Apple or other unknown company - MacRumors
• Comedian Jerry Seinfeld and Microsoft Founder Bill Gates star in “Shoe Circus” TV ad spot
  
• Apple continues to seed OS X 10.5.5 developer releases - MacRumors
• Engadget leaks photo of 4th-gen iPod Nano in packaging - MacRumors
• iTunes 8.0 and iPhone/iPod Touch 2.1 firmware coming September 9th? - MacRumors
• Let’s Rock event banners displayed at Yerba Buena Center - MacRumors

This week, Daniel reviewed the Davis & Sanford Provista W/75MM C BALL FM18 head pro video tripod made by Tiffen. Daniel gave the Davis & Sanford tripod 5 out of 5, a Apple Universe Podcast first!

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