Kenpo (Flash site) has introduced 15 new designs for its line of “smart-jackets” that feature iPod controls embedded into the cloth. Kenpo‚Äôs 2006 line-up of iPod enabled jackets include bubble jackets, sprinter‚Äôs jackets, snowboarding jackets and windbreakers. The jackets are designed to let users listen to and change their tunes using the integrated iPod control […]

ifrogz has introduced the Tadpole, a new line of video iPod cases made specifically for children ages one and up. The Tadpole is designed to provide a way to let even very young children use iPods. The cases are engineered with two large handles that not only help children maintain a solid grip on the […]

Belkin has introduced SportCommand for iPod, a wireless fabric remote that lets you control your music or podcasts while keeping your iPod protected. The SportCommand is designed to be used for outdoor activities, such as snowboarding, mountain biking, and hiking. It has controls for play/pause, next/previous track and volume. The band retails for $79.99, and […]

Logitech has introduced the Logitech FreePulse Wireless headphones, its second-generation cordless headphones for iPod and MP3 players. According to the company, the new version delivers twice the performance as well as enhanced bass. The headphones use Bluetooth 2.0 Enhanced Data Rate (EDR) wireless technology to deliver music from an adapter, which connects to MP3 players, […]

Ofcom, the regulator for the UK communications industries, is proposing to make it legal to use small FM transmitters, like those found in Griffin iTrips and other devices, in the UK. Ofcom proposes to permit the use of micro‚Äù FM transmitters on a licence-exempt basis. ‚Äúmicro‚Äù FM transmitters are designed to facilitate easy connection between […]

KEF Audio, a UK based company that specializes in high-end audiophile-quality sound systems for home cinema, hi-fi and custom installation applications, has introduced the KEFDock iPod Docking Station, a dock designed to integrate both audio and video iPods with the KEF Instant Theatre system. ‚ÄúThe design philosophies embodied in the iPod and KEF Instant Theatre […]

We’ve been testing a Griffin SmartDeck recently, looking for a more convenient way to listen to podcasts and other digital audio in the car. We’ve tried FM tuners and always found them lacking in sound quality and power. While regular cassette adapters do a decent job at piping the audio output of iPods to car […]

At the recent Apple Expo in Paris, twin designers Lauren and Paulina Bibi introduced a new line of cute monster iPod covers. The Bibi’s don’t have a site yet, but there are lots of photos at the Gearlog site.

Pioneer has introduced a new whole-house digital music system that delivers music through your household power lines. The MT-01 Power Line Sound System comes with one 2 x 25W Network Speaker, and one small 5W Network Speaker, and provides support for up to six speakers. The Sound Station is the hub, and contains five input […]

Nike + iPod owners have run over 1 million miles, equivalent to circling the world more than 40 times, in the 10 weeks since Nike and Apple launched the Nike+iPod Sport Kit. Almost 8,000 people logged runs yesterday on nikeplus.com — including an almost eight-mile run in New York, two and a half miles in […]