Pacific Rim ships iDiddy wearable leather case

Pacific Rim today announced that the iDiddy -- a wearable, leather case and integrated earbud combination that eliminates tangled wires -- has begun shipping. The first in a family of products, the iDiddy provides the user with enhanced quality earbuds and a hand sewn designer styled leather case brought together in a single unit. "No more loose wires, no more wishing for a third hand. iDiddy gives you freedom to walk, run, or lounge. Because it’s wearable, you can keep it conveniently under a shirt, jacket or sweater if you don’t want prying eyes to see it. iDiddy lets you enjoy your iPod more."

Arty offers customized iPod covers

Arty is a new service that allows users to design their own customized iPod cover. "iPods are personal and I liked the idea of a cover being personal, almost like a tattoo that you're not going to swap, in the same way that I wouldn't swap my iPod," said Wrappers owner Freddie Procter. Launched by the Oxford based company Wrappers, Arty makes it possible to have your favourite picture reproduced as a cover. Prices for covers are quoted individually and start from £32.00 incl P&P worldwide. "The very high density stitching used to reproduce pictures creates a tapestry panel with similar, long lasting qualities to upholstery fabric. The strong but soft finish provides plenty of protection but not at the expense of making gadgets bulky. Arty covers are some of the slimmest cases on the market, adding only a few millimetres to the size of the gadget. "

Adult podcasts on iTunes could pose problems

Apple's emergence as a leader in podcasting may bring it more public scrutiny, as one report notes the availability of several "adult-oriented" podcasts on iTunes. Analysts say that the acceptance of amateur podcasts has inherent risks, and while users can let the company know if they object to certain content (as the company provides no specific guidelines), Apple says it tries to review as many submissions as it can for "really obvious" adult content, according to the Wall Street Journal report. "As podcasting reaches a more mainstream audience, the more risque audio shows -- and Apple's role in distributing them -- could come under greater scrutiny. Apple declined to say whether any of its users have complained about the adult podcasts, which can be downloaded by anyone regardless of age. The company said it could potentially pull programs that it deems too explicit, but declined to say whether it has done so yet."