jLab ships MiniBlaster for iPod nano

jLab has unveiled the MiniBlaster for iPod nano, a cradle that places a small 1-watt pair of stereo speakers directly behind the ipod. Owners can carry the media player and the speakers in a single handheld unit, and playback lasts for up to 10 hours at maximum volume using four AAA batteries. The MiniBlaster ships with a power adapter for plugging into a wall outlet, and an auxiliary input jack supports other audio sources, according to Electronista. The accessory also comes with a silicone skin to protect the iPod from scratches and small bumps. jLab's MiniBlaster for iPod nano is priced at $50.

iPod prompts bomb scare in airport

Police canine and bomb-disposal units on Tuesday rushed to a Canadian airport to investigate a "suspicious" package found in the bathroom of an aircraft inbound from Chicago. Following the plane's safe landing and isolation from the terminal, passengers were unloaded and questioned by police as experts investigated the suspicious "package," according to the Ottawa Citizen. Authorities discovered that the package -- which was discovered by an aircraft crew member at roughly 4:00 p.m. -- was in fact an Apple iPod. The airport was not closed during the three-hour incident, according to the report.

TuneTalk Stereo ships for video iPod...

Belkin today began shipping its TuneTalk Stereo, a new microphone for Apple's fifth generation iPod in early June. The TuneTalk allows users to make high-quality recordings using a dual microphone input method alongside a line-in port for other audio sources. The system can record memos, notes, interviews, and music. An extended dock supports most standard cases while using the TuneTalk without the need to remove the protective enclosures. TuneTalk Stereo includes software that enables the iPod to change input levels, features a clipping indicator, and supports CD quality recordings. TuneTalk Stereo records at 44.1 kHz stereo or 22.05 kHz mono and includes a mini USB-to-USB cable for charging or syncing, a microphone adapter, and a hands-free stand. The TuneTalk is available for $70. [image included]