iPod hoodies make their debut

A British company has unveiled a new line of "hoodies" -- sleeves that resemble diminutive hooded sweatshirts -- for various iPod models. There are full-size, nano and mini versions, and various themes including "all loved up," and a number musically inspired designs. "Just like the band merchandise you find at gigs and concerts, and inspired by the incredible variety of musical tastes found on iPods worldwide, we've decided to introduce these 4 new Hoodies emblazoned with specially commissioned limited edition artwork," says the company selling the hoodies. Prices range from £10 to £13, about $20-$27.

iPod radio, portable CD set debut

iLive has announced two new additions to its 2007, iPod-compatible product lineup: a portable CD boombox and a portable radio. The radio is available in iPod-matching black, white, metallic pink, green, and blue and the boombox ships in black, white, and metallic pink. The portable radio, model iBR2807DP, features a certified iPod dock that provides charging and amplification for iPod, iPod mini and iPod nano and includes a built-in AM/FM stereo radio with digital display allow. A blue backlit 6-digit LCD display provides a digital readout of station and time. There is also built-in video/audio output. A stereo auxiliary line input permits connection to any MP3 player, cell phone or game system. The unit operates on AC/DC power and ships with its own detachable AC power cord. It carries a price of $50. The portable CD boombox, model iBCD2817DP, has similar specs but offers 2-channel stereo front-firing speakers and, of course, includes a CD player as well. It's priced slightly higher at $80.

Skyscape offers medical guidance via iPhone

Skyscape today released its decision support suite for Apple's iPhone. The software allows physicians and other medical professionals to gain instant access to a broad collection of drug, clinical, lab, and evidence-based medical information as well as medical alerts streamed directly on an iPhone. "The iPhone offers unique benefits to medical practitioners including the integration of phone and Internet capabilities in a single device. This makes it an ideal platform for Skyscape's STAT philosophy, delivering the most up-to-date information when and where it is needed by healthcare practitioners." The decision support suite includes Skyscape's 5-minute Clinical Consult, Harrison's Manual of Medicine, The Washington Manual of Medicine Therapeutics, Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine, and more.