A while back, Apple got sued by someone who claimed that their iPod caused hearing loss due to the loud music being piped into their ears through the iPod.
This was pretty rediculous...to imply that it's Apple's fault that the user is dumb enough to blast loud music. However, Apple today announced a software update for their iPods to allow parents to lock in a
maximum volume so that their stupid children don't deafen themselves by turning up their Kelly Clarkson too loudly.
Will we now see this change occuring in other "dangerous" products?
Cars will have lockable maximum speeds so that that kids can't take turns too fast.
TVs will have a timer on the power button so that kids can't stay up too late watching the Amazing Race and miss school.
Computers will have locks so that kids can't surf...oh wait...that already exists...
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I think they're just happy to settle this one. The DRM lawsuit and the trademark case with Apple Music won't go away so easily.
The real victim here is Spinal Tap. Now their amps only go up to nine...
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