News Archive for 05/01/26

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Sony to take on iTunes with 'PlayStation' music site

01/26, 3:05pm

\'PlayStation\' vs iTunes

Sony will take on Apple's iTunes by setting up a global music download service under its PlayStation brand, according to Digital Bulletin. "The service, which is being developed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, will enable music to be downloaded direct to the PlayStation Portable, Sony's first entry into the handheld gaming market, which launches in the UK in March. Marketing has learned that the download platform will initially be used as a marketing tool to offer PSP users free additional game levels and upgrades. However, it is also being developed as a download vehicle for other potential Sony products, with a paid-for music service set to launch in the UK this summer."

DLO debuts iDirect remote control for iPod

01/26, 1:25pm

DLO iDirect for iPod

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters (DLO) today announced the DLO iDirect Remote Control, which brings the ability to remotely control of any dockable iPod, allowing users to have complete control while keeping it charged and/or connected to a home stereo or powered speaker system. Itfeatures a compact remote control with buttons for play/pause, track advance, return and volume control. A separate IR receiver snaps on top of the iPod works with the included remote or with an existing learning remote. The IR receiver is iPod-powered and the battery-powered remote control is compact and lightweight for maximum portability. The iDirect also features a headphone pass-through to allow remote control use with many car transmitters and cassette adapters. It is available now for $50.

WestShore announces iDockCover for iPod

01/26, 9:05am

iDockCover for iPod

WestShore Craftworks has announced the iDockCover, a decorative iPod stand/dock cover that is made from selected hardwoods and available in a variety of finishes, including natural wood and high-gloss, brightly colored finishes. It fits over/around the iPod dock, while allowing the iPod to be docked normally (and charged/synced to a PC via the dock-based connection). Designed to fit all third-generation ("3G") and newer iPods (except the Shuffle), they are available in oval shapes as well as the newly released electric guitar shapes (shown at right, starting at $40). The company is also offering a MockDock, which can be instead of the original dock (but will not charge/sync the iPod). Prices for the MockDock start at $3, while prices for the iDockCover start at $15.