SendStation ships thumb-sized iPod adapter

SendStation Systems today began shipping its PocketDock AV, a compact thumb-sized iPod adapter providing connections for USB, line out audio, and composite as well as S-Video. The device allows users to sync, charge, and attach an iPod to a home stereo system. The PocketDock AV includes a 4-in-1 cable for USB and AV connections to reduce cable clutter, and comes in black with a design that works with most iPod cases. The PocketDock AV is priced at $40, and works with any dockable iPod model -- including the current-generation video iPod and iPod nano players.

Apple's iTunes 7.2 supports DRM-free music...

As expected, Apple today released iTunes 7.2 (Windows), an update to its popular music jukebox and video management software for both Mac and Windows. Available via the Mac OS X Software Update, the 29.2MB enables users to preview and purchase iTunes Plus music—new higher-quality, DRM-free music downloads from participating music labels--although the iTunes Store itself has not been updated with DRM-free music. The Cupertino-based company, which announced the deal with EMI in April, will allow users to upgrade their current music and Apple's help documentation notes that songs without DRM protection, called "iTunes Plus," have no usage restrictions and feature higher-quality encoding.