Combined Offering Brings Podcast Management and Portability to Photographers, Video Enthusiasts and Music Lovers Seeking Best Multimedia Player
Podcast Ready’s Third Major Device Partnership Makes Portable Podcast Subscribing, Listening, Viewing Easy
HOUSTON & IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Podcast Ready, creator of the first truly portable podcast management software, and Wolverine Data, have partnered to offer Podcast Ready’s myPodder software preloaded on the Wolverine ESP, Wolverine MVP and Wolverine FlashPro. Wolverine’s discerning users in photography, audio and video production have embraced the best technologies that store, capture and share critical information, photographs, videos and now podcasts. The agreement allows Wolverine device users to easily find, manage, listen and view both audio and video podcasts virtually anywhere.
Podcast Ready’s myPodder software provides complete podcast portability, unlike other podcast-enabling technologies that are available only on desktop computers. Users can plug a compatible Wolverine Data device into any Internet-connected computer and instantly access myPodder to update, subscribe to and manage their favorite audio and video podcasts. Podcast Ready also provides a simple-to-use podcast directory and one-click podcast subscription.
The new Wolverine ESP features a razor-sharp 3.6-inch TFT LCD display and the ability to store and view 60,000 digital photos, play 240 hours of video and 40,000 songs, plus the capability to record television programs and FM radio all in a 5.3″x2.8″x0.9″ footprint that weighs 10.2 ounces. It is ideal for professional and serious amateur photographers, as well as for consumers who want the most extensive array of multimedia/multifunction capabilities in the palm of their hand.
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“As a manufacturer of premium multimedia devices, Wolverine is showing foresight by being among the first manufacturers to include built-in podcast support in their players,” said Russell Holliman, founder and CEO of Podcast Ready. “We expect Wolverine users, among the most sophisticated media consumers and producers in the industry, to make full use of the myPodder software and Podcast Ready directory.”
“To be a true multimedia player, it is important to include podcast support, and our partnership with Podcast Ready gives Wolverine customers the easiest way to manage podcasts on the device,” said Matt Mardini, president of Wolverine Data. “Podcast Ready’s software, vast podcast directory and web services interact directly with Wolverine’s multimedia player to help users find and enjoy high-quality podcast content from anywhere, and share it easily with friends. The partnership supports our industry-leading products and fits our mission to simplify how people can backup, capture and share critical information, treasured movies, photographs and music.”
Wolverine Data devices are available online at www.wolverinedata.com and at leading electronics and photographic retailers including J&R, Target.com, B&H Photo and Video, Costco, Fry’s Electronics and Amazon.com.
About Wolverine Data
Wolverine Data, Inc. evolved from TIC Computer, Inc. Founded in 1985, TIC Computer operated as an OEM offering storage devices such as external drives, flash drives and multimedia drives to leading computer and consumer electronics companies. Today, Wolverine Data designs sleek, rugged, mobile products that simplify how people back up, store, capture, view and share data such as photos, videos and music for professional and recreational uses. The company is located at 1370 Reynolds Avenue, Suite 116, Irvine, CA 92614. For more information call (949)653-6300, e-mail info@wolverinedata.com or visit the company website at http://www.wolverinedata.com.
About Podcast Ready
Podcast Ready provides software and services that remove the obstacles that are limiting the widespread adoption of podcasting, making subscribing and listening to podcasts easier and more portable. The company’s website provides podcast subscribers with an easier-to-use, feature-rich portal for the management of podcast programs and subscriptions. The company’s myPodder software is available pre-loaded on select MP3 players and by free download at www.podcastready.com. Unlike other companies, Podcast Ready’s enabling podcast player technology is installed on a user’s device rather than the desktop; is O/S and device independent; provides one-step syncing; allows sharing of permitted content; and remains independent of a dedicated portal. Podcast Ready was founded in Houston, Texas by Russell Holliman, an early member of the podcasting community.
