eMagin debuts wearable iPod headset

eMagin--a company that manufactures video display products for military and industrial purposes--has developed a wearable headset system that plugs into Apple's video iPod and displays video in front of one eye. The EyeBud 800, which is expected to reach the masses in the first half of 2006, will be priced at or around $600, and will provide a viewing experience similar to watching a 105-inch display from a 12-foot distance. The EyeBud system uses a separate control module--roughly the size of the iPod--that includes a rechargeable battery pack, according to a report from the Seattle Post.

Podcasting service for musicians launched

iCompositions.com today launched Artist Podcasts, its service that allows artists to syndicate their music through iTunes and other podcast-tracking applications. The service is designed to create a simple environment for musicians to expose their talent to the world, and music hosted on iCompositions will be put into a podcast so that fans can download both new and old songs. iCompositions maintains an RSS feed, adds iTunes' special XML tags, and hosting the media files to ease the burden imposed upon musicians. The service is priced at $4 per-month, and every podcast is submitted to the iTunes Music Store.

Sonnet USB iPod power adapter for Europe

Sonnet Technologies today launched a European version of its compact USB power adapter for 4th and 5th generation iPod models, iPod mini, iPod shuffle, and iPod nano. The adapter is small and "curvy," offering universal power compatibility that enables worldwide use. The non-polarized blades allow the adapter to be plugged in with the USB outlet face up or down, for use in tight spots. The USB power adapter is available in black or white for €20, includes a matching dock cable, supports iPod fast charge, and ships with a one-year limited warranty.

Dot-Tunes 2.0.2 shares music via iTunes

The WAM Communications Group today released Dot-Tunes 2.0.2, a suite of internet-based enhancements for iTunes including an iTunes Web server that allows users to publish selected artists, albums or playlists over the internet. Dot-Tunes can also control iTunes from any internet-enabled device, such as a Sony PSP or a Web-capable mobile phone. The software creates all of the necessary HTML for people browsing music via a Web browser, as well as the XML required for RSS 2.0 podcasts. Version 2.0.2 offers an SQL backend, customizable HTML templates, router/firewall checks, user authentication, and a built-in Web server that features resumeable downloads. Dot-Tunes 2.0.2 is available for AU $30 (system requirements were unavailable).