iPod Accessories

CES Preview: The iPod Refrigerator

Jan 5th, 2008 | By | Category: Digital Music, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

CES: At the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show, Whirlpool will be showing its Central Park line of refrigerators, which features a dock for swappable digital media components, including a digital photo frame, a computer and this peripheral that turns the thing into an iPod refrigerator: What do you think of the iPod refrigerator concept? Cool or […]



Phonofone II

Dec 23rd, 2007 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Thanks to bloggers everywhere for making Podcasting News the #1 site for iCrap. We’ll figure out how to monetize that real soon….. In the meantime, here’s something that’s even more useless than an dog jacket that transforms your pooch into a doggie boombox – an iPod gramophone. Through passive amplification alone, the Phonofone II “transform […]



CES Scoop: Cool Picture Frame Turns Your iPod Into A TV

Dec 22nd, 2007 | By | Category: Internet TV, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Video

There are tons of digital photo picture frames on the market and none have them have really wowed me. Mustek has come up with something original, though, with the PF-i700, a 7-inch color digital photo frame with an integrated Apple iPod docking station. In addition to doing the usual digital picture frame duties, it can […]



Apple TV The Leading Internet Television System, But Nobody’s Buying

Dec 18th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Video Downloads, Internet TV, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Streaming Video, Video, Video Podcasts

According to a new report, Apple TV leads the market for Internet television devices, but the devices have had difficulty resonating with consumers, largely due to their cost and complexity. ‚ÄúVendors of these products have struggled with a number of hurdles that have so far made this market relatively unsuccessful,‚Äù says ABI Research director Michael […]



More iCr@p: The iPond Tortures Goldfish With Your Music

Dec 15th, 2007 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

We thought that our 2007 Holiday Guide to iCrap was pretty comprehensive, what with the iPod Tooth Whitener and all. Well, looks like we were wrong: The iPond is a tiny fish tank that doubles as a music speaker. Unfortunately, it’s a tiny fish tank that is about 15 times smaller than the recommended tank […]



The 2007 Holiday Guide To iCr@p

Dec 14th, 2007 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players, Strange

The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means; it’s time for the second annual Podcasting News Guide to iCrap. There are a lot of great iPod accessories you can buy. You can get iPod cases, audio recorders, FM transmitters and all sorts of other useful iPod gear to help you make the […]



DJ From Your iPod

Nov 24th, 2007 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

DJ-1800, a professional DJ music mixing application for the Mac, has been updated. v3.0 adds pitch lock and automatic BPM calculation. In addition, v3.0 enables lets you plug in an iPod and go – immediately making the music on your iPod available to mix and play. Other new features: Support for new controllers, including the […]



Add An iPod Dock To Your Jet

Sep 28th, 2007 | By | Category: Digital Music, iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Sick of listening to those 8-track tapes in your private jet? Rockwell Collins has introduced two new iPod integration solutions for those of you with jets. “Now passengers can make the most of their iPods and iPhones as integrated entertainment devices on board the aircraft,” said Rockwell Collins’ Tommy Dodson. The new iPod Solo Station […]



Why Did Yahoo Kill Its Podcast Portal?

Sep 27th, 2007 | By | Category: Audio Podcasting, iPod Accessories, Making Money with Podcasts, Podcast Directory Sites, Podcast Distribution

Yahoo’s decision to kill off the Yahoo podcast portal has generated a lot of discussion, and appears to be a sort of Rorschach test that reflects people’s attitudes about podcasting. Does Yahoo’s Decision Reflects The State Of Podcasting? At TechCrunch, Duncan Riley suggests that podcasting’s growth rate is the reason for the closing, saying that […]



Sony Intros iPod-Friendly Car Stereos

Sep 25th, 2007 | By | Category: iPod Accessories, iPods & Portable Media Players

Sony has announced four new iPod-friendly Xplod in-dash stereo “head units”. For about $140, the top-of-the-line CD receiver (model CDX-GT520) provides the most options for connectivity in the car. The receiver supports MP3 and non-DRM WMA and AAC codecs. It is also iPod, satellite radio and HD Radio ready. Plus, it features front, rear and […]