iPods & Portable Media Players

Flushed iPod mini Clogs South Bay University Toilets for Months

Jun 16th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

A pink iPod Mini, just four inches long, flushed down the toilet at the South Bay College Arts and Sciences building has finally been removed, after clogging pipes for the entire spring semester and leading to thousands of dollars of maintenance work.The iPod was accidentally flushed by a student and got stuck in such a […]



iPods on a Roll for Better or Worse

Jun 16th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

Atech Flash Technology has introduced a new iPod accessory that may make you wonder if maybe there just aren’t enough iPod accessories already. The iCarta is a toilet paper dispenser and iPod player in one. You’ll be relieved to know that the dock comes with two USB ports and also works as a recharger, letting […]



Banned in Canada: iPods?

Jun 16th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) is calling on all Provincial governments to restrict the use of iPods, cell phones and other electronic devices by novice drivers. “Novice drivers are subject to many restrictions as they learn to drive, such as not driving on four-lane highways and not driving during certain hours,” said CAA President David […]



Jeepers Creepers; Video Display Peepers

Jun 13th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, Video

ezGear, a manufacturer of portable audio accessories, has introduced ezVision Video iWear, portable video display glasses for video iPods and video gaming systems. The eyewear is designed to connect to any VCR, DVD player or portable video player and provide personal audio and visual playback.



Medical Firm Using iPod Videos to Train Physicians

Jun 12th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players, Video

SonoSite, a leading manufacturer of mobile ultrasound equipment, announced an initiative today that will allow clinicians to refresh their training in ultrasound-guided procedures and goal-oriented examinations by viewing courses on video iPods. ‚ÄúUltrasound is a dynamic, ‚Äúreal time‚Äù technology. Ideally, physicians should refresh their ultrasound skills with an equally dynamic training tool,‚Äù said Dr. Price. […]



Fluff News: iPods More Popular than Beer with Undergrads

Jun 8th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

In case you were wondering, iPods are hotter than even beer drinking among undergraduate college students, according to the latest biannual market research study by Ridgewood, N.J.-based Student Monitor.73 percent of the 1,200 students surveyed said iPods were “in” — more than any other item in a list that also included text messaging, bar hopping […]



German iPod Translator

Jun 7th, 2006 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, Educational Podcasts, iPods & Portable Media Players

Coolgorilla has introduced its first iPod Translator, a German guide. The Translator has a user-friendly menu system to provide access of over 750 MP3s of German words and phrases. You simply select the phrase you require in English and play the German translation. “We are proud to be partnering with internet legends lastminute.com who have […]



Apple Intros New U2 iPod

Jun 6th, 2006 | By | Category: iPods & Portable Media Players

Apple today introduced the new iPod U2 Special Edition as part of a continued partnership between Apple, U2 and Universal Music Group (UMG).The new U2 iPod is based on the fifth generation 30GB iPod and holds up to 7,500 songs, 25,000 photos or over 75 hours of video and features a distinctive, all-black stainless steel […]



TuneStage Streams iPod Output to Entertainment Systems

Jun 5th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Belkin Corporation has introduced TuneStage for iPod nano, a device that allows you to play the music from your iPod nano through your home stereo wirelessly via Bluetooth technology.With a transmitter connected to your iPod nano and a receiver wired to your system, TuneStage offers high-quality sound without requiring cables. Using Bluetooth v1.2 technology, TuneStage […]



iPod Book 2.0

Jun 4th, 2006 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

iLounge has released the free iPod Book 2.0, a PDF “book” that features information about iPods and iTunes.Weighing in at 194 pages, the revised and expanded second edition includes 20 previews of new iPod accessories from Atlantic, Belkin, Griffin, Monitor Audio, Oakley, Power Support, Sonic Impact, Targus, v-moda, and others, ratings of over 900 accessories […]