Adesso unveils iLamp for iPod

Adesso has introduced iLamp, an iPod speaker system that blends directly into home decor. The device features an iPod cradle built into the base of a desk lamp that plays music from any dockable iPod through stereo speakers, while an auxiliary input jack allows the lamp to play audio from alternative sources, according to Electronista. Varying versions are available in black or white reflecting particular aesthetic tastes or features, including the Architect with storage containers, the Tunes with a snake-style adjustable neck, or the Boom Box with higher-power speakers and an LED light. All models are shipping now from Adesso for $89.

As iPod turns 5, stock is up 9-fold...

As Apple's iPod celebrates its fifth birthday Monday, CNN/Money talks about the milestone for the music player that not only reinvigorated the "other" computer maker but revolutionized the way people buy and listen to music. "When Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the first iPod on Oct. 23, 2001, he said: 'With iPod, listening to music will never be the same again.' After dominating music downloads, Apple is moving into movies now. Apple's stock has skyrocketed in the last 5 years, largely due to its dominance in the portable music player market. Indeed, the iPod and Apple's iTunes music store have transformed the music business, sparking a new way for users to legally download music - and spurring a stunning rise in Apple stock. Apple shares, which traded around $9 five years ago, have risen nearly nine-fold since then."

Munchkin ships iCrib iPod dock

Munchkin has begun shipping the iCrib Sound System, its audio player dock that mounts on the railings of most baby cribs to lull babies to sleep. The dock enables parents to play custom tracks for children, and features a volume limiter to avoid waking babies. iCrib also includes a nightlight that changes colors, as well as a timer that parents can set to 15-, 30-, or 60-minute intervals. "The iCrib is a compact crib sound system that lets you choose the music that soothes your baby to sleep - because some kids are a little bit country, and others a little bit of rock 'n roll." The iCrib is priced at $30, and ships from online retailers such as Amazon.com.