Current MP3 and iPod News

Photos: 'Popular Mechanics' Breakthroughs
Winners of this year's awards for innovation include Spore, the Kindle, and more.

Fabrix Offers Artistic IPhone, IPod Sleeves
Fabrix has unveiled a new series of three limited edition sleeves for the iPhone, iPod touch 2G, and iPod classic. Each sleeve features colorful artistic illustrations, born of collaboration with various designers. The contemporary appearances exhibit a unique artistic style and technique from each artist. The iPhone or iPod is protected with a soft outer shell and a quilted interior lining that w...

Rows 3D Four-in-a-row Game For IPhone
Pixeltin has released its latest game for the iPhone or iPod touch, Rows 3D, which simulates the classic "four in a row" game. The input takes advantage of the device's multi touch display, allowing players to select the position of a stone with a fingertip and rotate the 3D peg board. Three different board styles are offered, including two wood-grain boards and one with a granite and silver appea...

N-Gage Poised To Rival App Store For Gaming
Nokia's N-Gage download service has the potential to dwarf the App Store in terms of mobile game sales, say parties within the gaming industry. Reuters reports that while N-Gage has achieved relatively little so far in its six months of operation, this is mainly because people have mostly had to install the necessary software themselves, something which is beginning to change with phones like the...

DHS Study: CEOs Need To Do More For Infrastructure Security
An advisory group to the president and Homeland Security is recommending chief officers from industries like telecommunications work more closely with the government on security.

Latest Hints For Today's Apple Event: 16GB Nanos, 9 Colors
As MacRumors reports, a few last minute details have emerged surrounding today's Apple media event. Aside from the taller form-factor, iPod nanos are expected to receive a capacity bump to 8GB /...

TransDock Direct Connects IPods Via Auxiliary Input
DLO has launched the TransDock Direct, a new car dock for iPods. The device features a flexible support arm, and a removable 12V power socket. It transmits to stereos mainly via auxiliary input, which is said to offer better sound output than rival FM transmitters; also provided is a cassette adapter, for when aux-in is not an option. iPod touch users can additionally rotate the holder, in cases w...

Music Royalty Hike Turned Down By CRB
The planned royalty increase for CD and digital music downloads was slapped down by the Copyright Royalty Board, according to MarketWatch. A three-judge panel oversaw the decision, declining a raise from 9.1 cents per song to 15 cents. The royalty increase faced stiff opposition from music stores, with Apple threatening that, should the royalty hike go through, it would cease operations of the iTu...

Atom Chip Demand Redefining Intel
Chipmaker is seeing solid Atom results, possibly giving the first evidence of Intel's low-cost future.

Scientists Say 1 In 10 MP3 Player Users Could Go Deaf
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IPods, IPod Accessories To Go On Sale At Toys 'R' Us
People will soon be able to buy iPods and iPod accessories at Toys 'R' Us, the retail chain has announced. While a firm date has not been set, flyers announcing the event are expected to be sent out October 19th, and the company has already revealed which particular products will be carried. Shoppers will have access to the iPod touch, the fourth-generation Nano, and the blue, silver and pink ve...

Full ITunes Store En Route To Russia For 2009?
At least some Russians could finally have normal access to the iTunes Store in 2009, reports say. While Macs, iPods and now iPhones are on sale in the country, Apple's online media storefront has been conspicuously absent, with the exception of the App Store. Music and/or video could be coming soon through an unusual deal with one of Russia's iPhone carriers, writes RBC Daily.The Russian paper q...