Earth VideoWorks offers iCandy for iPod photo

Earth VideoWorks has released a new product for Apple's iPod photo: iCandy is a visual collection that ships on CD with 42 different slideshows. It features 1200 unique slides from its DVD library, including over 500 Kaleidoscope images created especially for the iPod photo. Earth VideoWorks, who has been publishing fine art and nature DVDs for over three years, features an extensive digital photo library of over 25,000 images. iCandy is available now for $15.

Speck unveils SkinTight Armband iPod shuffle

Speck Products today introduced the SkinTight Armband for the iPod shuffle. Featuring "rubberized skin" to provide Shuffle owners with the freedom to perform hands-free physical activity, the shatter-proof ABS plastic cradle allows an iPod shuffle to snap in and out while being worn. Cable clips keep headphone cords out of the way and a comfort fit Velcro adjustable strap secures the cradle. It comes with a free clear SkinTight rubberized skin and fits all iPod shuffles- both 512MB and 1GB version. It is available now for $25.

New copy-protected CDs are iPod incompatible...

The latest copy-protected CDs from major music lables continue leave iPod users without a solution. CDs by Foo Fighters and Dave Matthews Band recently released by Sony BMG contain new anti-piracy technology which renders them incompatible with Apple's iPod. Despite the incompatibility, however, the disks are reportedly selling well amidst a backlash from some fans, according to Reuters. The protection scheme prevents users from importing music onto iPods because Apple's Fairplay DRM software is incompatible with Windows. One record label executive said "It's up to Apple to flip the switch", but Apple spokeswoman Natalie Kerris stated "We have not announced any plans to license Fairplay technology".

New iPod case to promote breast cancer awareness

Marc Ecko Enterprises and Monster Cable Products today introduced a unique iPod case designed by Marc Ecko to promote awareness and raise funds for the FTBC (Fashion Targets Breast Cancer) initiative. The light-blue leather case fits all iPod models produced in three sizes, all of which feature FTBC's bull's-eye logo and ship with information about breast cancer awareness. It is available for $30; all net proceeds will benefit the FTBC.

New Yahoo search service indexes iTMS, Podcasts

Yahoo today has begun testing a new feature which will search through millions of songs offered by online music services such as iTunes, Rhapsody and Napster. The service bears an index of over 50 million audio files including newscasts, speeches, online interviews, and podcasts. Yahoo has reportedly received permission to index downloadable songs offered by virtually all of the top music services on the internet, according to the Associated Press.

Flexible pedestal for iPod debuts

Thought Out today announced the new FlexPed, a flexible pedestal designed to cradle portable devices such as Apple's iPod (with or without skins) in cars, boats, on walls, and more. The FlexPed, to be available in September, offers the flexible mounting and positioning of the popular PedHead and will ship for under $50.

iTunes adds early Abkco, Rolling Stone collections

As part of its iTunes for Japan launch, Apple today said it has added early Abkco catalog titles from classic artists such as Sam Cooke and The Animals, as well as the entire catag of the Rolling Stones, which it said "makes iTunes Music Store the only online music service in the world to feature the complete digital music catalog of the Rolling Stones." Apple also included audiobooks and Japanese-language podcasts as part of the launch. iTunes also now offers users the opportunity to pre-order a special version of the new Rolling Stones album "A Bigger Bang" with an exclusive bonus video and an exclusive track from Rent along with the trailer of the upcoming movie.