UK regulatory office Ofcom has announced that the use of low power FM transmitters which wirelessly connect MP3 players and other personal audio devices to radios and in-car entertainment systems will be legal for use in the UK starting December 8, 2006. FM transmitters that will be legal to use in the UK will carry […]

The iBreath Alcohol Breathalyzer is a new iPod accessory that combines an FM transmitter and a breath alcohol analyzer. Fold out the BAC blow wand and exhale into it for a full 5 seconds. 5 seconds later, this jail-saving gizmo let’s you know if you’re safe to drive. It even houses a timer that can […]

Griffin Technology has announced that its new iTalk Pro, an accessory that turns an iPod into a CD-quality audio recorder, is shipping. The iTalk Pro plugs directly into the iPod’s dock connector. One-touch operation is designed to let users concentrate on what they’re hearing, instead of how to operate the equipment. iTalk Pro can record […]

Technology site CrunchGear reports that iPods will soon be getting a podcasts menu: Ouch! While iPods have had a podcast menu for over a year, a newly published patent application, Utilization Of Podcasts on Portable Media Devices, documents a how a series of hierarchical menus displayable on an iPod could guide a user to select […]

Apple Computer has sought patent protection for an iPod/iPhone combination that is rumored to be on tap for as early as January. In a patent application just made public, Apple claims it has developed a new casing for a wireless device that can operate as an iPod and a mobile phone. The application was filed […]

Some sources are suggesting that reports of the Zune’s demise may be premature. According to the market research firm NPD Group, Microsoft’s Zune took second place in the portable media player market for the first four days it was on sale. “Considering it is a new brand, it’s a very good first-week showing,” said Ross […]

Kim Jong-il is reported to have his access to iPods and other desirable gadgets cut off as part of US efforts to target sanctions directly at the North Korean leader and his power base. Even more interesting, though, is Al Jazeera’s take on the news:

H2O Audio announced today that it has begun shipping the H2O Audio for iPod nano Gen 2, a case designed to let users combine their passion for music with water sport activities, regardless of outdoor conditions or recreational environments. “H2O Audio is the first company to come forward with a truly waterproof solution for the […]

Universal Music wants you to pay an iPod tax – a royalty fee that would be levied on every iPod sold. Universal recently cut a deal with Microsoft to get a cut of the sales of the Zune portable music player in exchange for closer ties with the label. The move raised concerns that it […]

Unconfirmedsources.com reports that Mythbusters co-hosts Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage have found a use for Microsoft’s much-ridiculed Zune portable media player. They’ve assembled a Zune firing air cannon with a muzzle velocity of over 800 MPH. According to Hyneman “We selected the Mircrsoft Zune as a projectile because it’s what our viewers really wanted to […]