Goggles turn iPod into virtual full-size TV


MicroOptical's Myvu personal media viewer allows users to watch video images from an iPod or Samsung D600 cell phone.

LAS VEGAS - When Apple Computer launched its video-capable iPod last year, some questioned whether consumers would embrace watching video on a 21/2-inch screen or endure holding the gadget to their faces for anything but the shortest of clips. [more]





LloydsTSB offers free iPod shuffle to students


Lloyds TSB is offering new students a free iPod shuffle when they open an account with the bank.

The bank hopes to tempt new customers with the offer, which includes an interest-free ?1,500 overdraft in the first three years at university, which rises to ?2,000 in years four, five and six. [more]





Pods Plus Aluminum V2 Case for iPod Video


Pros: Five different color combination versions of a hard, drop-proof metal case for the fifth-generation iPod, each with a front hinged lid, clear hard plastic screen protector, detachable lanyard necklace, and easy access to the iPod’s ports and controls. [more]





Jabra Debuts Bluetooth Adapter for iPod


Jabra has announced the availability of Bluetooth adapters for portable music players and the iPod: hopefully, they'll reach American shores soon.

Sometimes the problem isn't the little white earbuds, it's the annoying white cable running from the earbuds to your bag, belt, or pocket. [more]





French legislation could end iPod lock-in


A French copyright reform bill designed to prevent closed digital rights management (DRM) technologies such as Apple's FairPlay has been passed in France.

The bill was passed by the French Senate and the French National Assembly. Unless a last-minute constitutional challenge by the opposition Socialists is successful, the bill will become law, Associated Press reports. [more]





Summer iPod Tips: Don't Let the Music Die


A protective case is an essential accessory if you plan to take your iPod to the beach. Heat, water and sand are all potential iPod killers. An iPod with a dead battery can spoil the fun -- be sure to charge it before you leave for your vacation, and bring along a spare. [more]





Apple's investigations of iPod factories in China are still ongoing


Apple has denied that it has finished its investigation of the factory in China that produces iPods and other products.

Last week a website called China CRS reported that a spokesperson from Foxconn had told them Apple had finished investigating the factories and had given them the all-clear. [more]





Brits' Infatuation With iPod Wearing Off?


The iPod's popularity in England has been falling steadily, based on figures from the YouGov.com market research firm's "brand awareness" index. "The index for quality is going down, from a rating in the high 30s in October to the mid 20s, which is a very significant drop," said Sundip Chahal of YouGov's BrandIndex team. [more]





Wireless Gremlin: iPod's challenger?


Challenge the iPod? And actually win? Yes, if MusicGremlin has its way. This New York-based start-up company is hoping its Gremlin Wi-Fi enabled player will capture the imagination of consumers who seem to be inseparable from their iPods.Challenge the iPod? And actually win? Yes, if MusicGremlin has its way. This New York-based start-up company is hoping its Gremlin Wi-Fi enabled player will capture the imagination of consumers who seem to be inseparable from their iPods. [more]





Nyko Provides Solutions to Keep Your Favorite Portable Devices Functioning on the Road this Summer


With long road trips and summer vacations quickly approaching, people are in need of extra power and performance for thier iPod and PSP. Nyko is releasing two devices for the PSP and iPod respectively designed to make sure that you can enjoy your soundtrack on the go and never run out of power. [more]





Teen fights off iPod muggers


Quick-thinking, coupled with a loud voice, saved a Scarborough teenager from having her iPod stolen on Friday.

At about 2:15 p.m. the 14-year-old girl and her 12-year-old brother were walking through a park in the area of The Collegeway and Glen Erin Dr. when they were approached by a man on a bike. [more]





Power your iPod with hydrogen


British boffin-corp Voller has launched a hydrogen fuel cell battery charger that’ll juice-up just about anything you want and leave no harmful by-products . It has 240v AC, 12v DC and USB power outputs to charge anything that uses mains, car charger or USB charging and ? for our green fingered pleasure - creates no harmful by-products. [more]