McAfee, a maker of computer anti-virus products, today announced it has released a new version of McAfee Stinger that targets two Windows-based threats that are still being identified on video iPod and MP3 devices. McAfee Stinger is a free standalone utility tool that can detect and remove specific viruses, including the W32/RJump.worm, also named RJump.worm […]

Apple issued a warning on Tuesday that some of its iPods are infected with a Windows virus. According to Apple, some video iPods made after Sept. 12 included the RavMonE virus. The virus affects only Windows computers. According to Apple, the iPod nano, iPod shuffle and Mac OS X are not affected, and all Video […]

Legislation aimed at legalizing copying your music to iPods and other portable media players appears to be going nowhere. According to reports, four months of work has resulted in a 29-page draft bill that doesn’t fix the issue. “If the law is enacted in its current form, we will have to call it ‘the Little […]

Apple CEO Steve Jobs isn’t worried about the latest iPod-killer wannabe, the Zune. While Microsoft may promote the Zune’s “community building” wireless features, Jobs says that iPods are better for connecting with girls: “I’ve seen the demonstrations on the Internet about how you can find another person using a Zune and give them a song […]

Podcast Ready and mobiBLU today announced the launch of the Cube2, mobiBLU‚Äôs latest MP3 player, which comes pre-installed with Podcast Ready‚Äôs myPodder podcast management software and enhanced audio performance.Users can plug mobiBLU MP3 devices into any Internet-connected computer and access myPodder to update, subscribe to and manage their favorite RSS-delivered media feeds. According to mobiBlu, […]

Apple today introduced the iPod nano RED Special Edition. The iPod was created by U2 lead singer Bono and Bobby Shriver to “engage business in the fight against AIDS in Africa by getting the world‚Äôs most iconic companies to make uniquely branded products”. A portion of the profits from these products goes directly to the […]

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 […]