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Chrysler has announced that it will be the first American automaker to provide full iPod integration as an option in most of its 2006 models, with over three million 2006 Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge models offering iPod integration, beginning this spring. Drivers will be able to listen to their iPod through the car’s audio system, [...]

 

A new set of iPod speakers from Hammacher Schlemmer features audiophile tube-based electronics, and comes with a luxury price.
The $3,999.95 system, developed and built by German audio technicians, consists of an aluminum-encased amplifier housing four powerful Class-A tubes which glow gently as they generate sound that is virtually distortion-free.
According to the company, the tube amplifier [...]

 

iPods seem to be showing up everywhere, but this seems to be a first. Not the half-naked guy playing air-guitar, but underwear for music fans.
Play Underwear has introduced the iBoxer - iPod-ready underwear.
The Play iBoxer is a cotton/spandex blend button fly boxer, with a discreet front pocket which is perfect for holding an iPod, other [...]

 

Apple has announced that it will replace iPod nanos with defective screens, but does not plan to do anything about reports that nano screens scratch very easily.
“Any user with a defective screen should contact Apple … and we will replace it for free,” an spokesman said. “It’s not a design issue.”
“It is a real, but [...]

 

SendStation Systems has introduced the earBuddy carrying case for iPod earbuds.
The compact case (about the size of a jewelry box) has been designed specifically with the iPod earbuds in mind, but can hold many other earbuds as well. It is coated with ballistic nylon and built to withstand 200 lbs. or 90 kg of force. [...]

 

SpeakerCraft has introduced MODE, the Music On Demand Experience. The MODE, a full-color, wall-mounted screen interface with a scroll wheel and push button controls, allows home owners to access and control all of their multimedia equipment, including iPods, in up to six rooms of the home.
MODE supports up to six multimedia devices through the SpeakerCraft
MZC [...]

 

Speakercraft has introduced the MZC/iPod Interface kit, which is designed to let you access an iPod from any room in your house. The interface works with all iPod models with a Dock Connector.
The naviPod provides five commands; volume up, volume down, pause/play, next track and previous track. SpeakerCraft’s naviPod kit includes a 5-button infrared remote [...]

 

Apple has announced that it is “taking Podcasting mainstream” by building everything users need to discover, subscribe, manage and listen to Podcasts right into iTunes 4.9, the latest version of its digital music software and online music store. iTunes users can now easily subscribe to over 3,000 free Podcasts and have each new episode automatically [...]