Valve amplifier iPod dock unveiled

A company in Taiwan has unveiled the "MP5 series," an iPod docking station that features a 1940s-style valve amplifier. The iPod sits in a silver docking station with wooden trim, which rests beside a matching amp with three illuminated glass valves on top, according to CIO Tech Informer. The device features two 50w speakers covered in a wood, leather, or glossy black finish. An S-Video output enables users to connect a docked video iPod to a TV, while a remote control allows users to operate the device from afar. The device fits all iPod models except the Shuffle, and is already on sale in Germany for $900, according to the report.

Sonnet unveils iFreq FM transmitter

Sonnet Technologies today unveiled the iFreq, an in-vehicle FM transmitter and charger for iPod nano. The device features a new design and mounting system, allowing users to snap the iFreq cradle on or off an adhesive-backed magnetic disk that attaches to the dashboard. iFreq utilizes the line-out signal from the iPod to obtain a clean, consistent sound level, and is designed to provide a high signal-to-noise ratio with stereo separation, as well as extended frequency response. The body of the accessory integrates simple controls with a backlit display, which plugs directly into a car cigarette lighter jack. iFreq is compatible with all iPod models that feature a dock connector when used without the Nano mounting cradle, and is expected to ship in the third quarter of 2006 for $80.

NeXskin for Nano changes colors

JAVOedge has launched NeXskin for iPod nano, a skin case featuring Hyper Touch Technology (HTT). Protecting the Nano from everyday bumps and scratches, a thermo chromic dye allows the NeXskin to change color based on the ambient temperature. Users can grab the skin to create artistic designs with the heat from their hands, or allow the case to change color naturally. NeXskin measures 3.61 x 1.67 x 0.35-inches, and weighs approximately 0.53 kg. The silicon skin ships with a Plexiglas screen shield, and is treated to repel surface dust. NeXskin is available for $13.

CBS offers Survivor, CSI on iTunes...

CBS Corporation and Apple today announced that prime time programming from The CBS Television Network is now available on the iTunes Music Store, which has sold over 30 million videos to day. The expanded CBS lineups includes the Emmy Award-winning reality series "Survivor," the popular dramas "NUMB3RS" and "NCIS" and several top-rated CSI programs: "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation," "CSI: Miami," and "CSI: NY." iTunes now offers over 100 TV shows for $1.99 per episode for viewing on a computer or iPod. Apple also said it that iTunes was he world's most popular online video store online video store with over 30 million videos sold. The new CBS offerings include episodes from the just-completed 2005/2006 season, and earlier for some series, as well as the upcoming season which starts in September. New episodes in the fall will be available on iTunes the day after they appear on the network.