A new voice-over-IP (VoIP)¬†startup, Ooma, has launched that hopes to stir up the phone industry by combining Internet phone calls with peer-to-peer phone line sharing. It connects to your local phone line and to your broadband Internet, routing your long-distance calls over the Internet. The service also uses your phone line and the phone lines […]

Sony has launched a new video sharing site, Crackle,¬†formerly known as Grouper, and unfortunately, still a YouTube wannabe. According to Sony, “Crackle‚Äôs comprehensive approach includes a unique programming and editorial strategy, wide-reaching global distribution platforms and collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, the IMPROV Comedy franchise and other leading media companies.” In other words, Sony is […]

Science & Sons has created a bizarre old-school style iPod dock that offers to replace the typical cheesy iPod¬†speakers with a souped-up gramophone. The Phonophonics II delivers 55db directly from your iPod, acoustically amplifying the output of your portable media player’s earbuds. Here’s their info on the strange device: Through passive amplification alone, These unique […]

Everybody knows that the iPhone can make phone calls, play movies & music, surf the web, and a lot more. But, Will It Blend? While it’s interesting to see what it looks like when an iPhone gets blended, what’s really striking is how effectively Blendtec uses video podcasts to get people interested in an expensive […]

The sonic chair is an unusual new chair¬†designed to provide “a unique audio experience, allowing you to sit at the very centre of a sound system.” It has input jacks for connecting iPods and other MP3 players, stereos and gaming systems, and according to the designers, provides an excellent listening experience without disturbing others. The […]

iHome has released a new iPod dock…..for your bike. iHome’s Bike-to-Beach Speaker For iPod is a water-resistant iPod speaker case that clamps to your bike frame. A handlebar-mounted remote control allows for safe cycling while listening to your tunes. Yes – it’s a little strange, and we’re not sure that the world needs bikers wielding […]

The folks at iFixit, a site that specializes in upgrades for Apple gear, has posted a detailed, high-res, step-by-step dissection of the iPhone. On the other hand, ThatNimrod managed to get his iPhone open and into pieces in under a minute: iPhone Destruction

Mszunefan, aka the King of Zunes, has gone for a second Zune tattoo. His first Zune tattoo featured the logo for Microsoft’s portable media player.¬† We still haven’t seen any iPod tattoos, yet…… via engadget

English artist David Hockney knows what’s to blame for the decline of western civilization. It’s not homosexuality. It’s not expressionistic art. It’s iPods! Speaking on the eve of his 70th birthday, Britain’s best-loved living painter said the proliferation of iPods and other digital music players has combined with a decline in art education to create […]

Microsoft Zune, meet your biggest fan. mszunefan, the self-described King of Zunes, has a new tat to show off. Whether or not you think it’s Zunetastic or Zunetarded probably depends a lot on what you think of Microsoft’s not-so-warmly-received portable media player. In case the above picture isn’t enough to let you make up your […]