News Archive for 06/08/25

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MiniBlaster for Nano ships

08/25, 5:00pm

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.

Zune details revealed

08/25, 2:10pm

FCC filings shed light on Zune rumors

Recent FCC filings have revealed previously rumored features of Microsoft's upcoming Zune player. The Zune player will use a 30GB hard drive as rumored, support 802.11g wireless as well as FM radio, and will stream music to nearby Zune players in addition to letting users bookmark songs they would like to purchase later. Microsoft has not assumed responsibility for manufacturing the Zune as it has for its Xbox consoles, however: the FCC documentation describes the Zune as the "Toshiba 1089 Portable Media Player," indicating that Microsoft sought the expertise of the Gigabeat series creator for the final product, rather than control the entire process itself, according to Electronista.

Bluetooth iPod adapter?

08/25, 2:00pm

Pioneer: Bluetooth iPod adapter coming

Apple is due to release a Bluetooth adapter for its iPod portable media player, according to a representative of stereo manufacturer Pioneer. Pioneer's new DEH head unit, which includes a Bluetooth transmitter, is reported as not only connecting to cellphones for hands-free calling but also as supporting audio streaming from iPods. Apple will in turn release a Bluetooth adapter of its own to make this possible, according to Pioneer's Michael Broadhurst. Such pre-announcements, however, have been historically inaccurate. In February 2005, a Motorola project manager incorrectly told Radio France about a Bluetooth-enabled iPod that never materialized, according to Electronista.

iPod prompts bomb scare

08/25, 1:55pm

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

08/25, 11:10am

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]