Tunewear ships Icewear for iPhone...

Tunewear today announced today that it is shipping the ICEWEAR for the iPhone. A clear, frosted, silicone based case, it features the company's patented ribbing, which is said to provide a strong grip while holding the unit, it protects against accidental bumps and drops. The Icewear case offers screen protection in the form of the company's clear Tunefilm. Despite offering a thick layer of resistance to damage, Tunewear states that the headphone jack, dock connector, camera lens, and all other functions remain unhindered. It is available for $30 from the manufacturer's website.

Akamai to supply 900 Starbucks stores...

Starbucks and Akamai today announced a new business partnership that comes on the heels of reports that Apple will provide special Starbucks-centric media for patrons of the international coffee chain. Akamai says it will provide the infrastructure for this venture, which is designed to speed up the "Now Playing" feature available to iPhone and iPod Touch users. The deal will make purchasing Starbucks-featured tracks more seamless, according to the companies, by greatly decreasing network latency.