iPhone debuts in Germany, shortages? [U]...

The German iPhone launch happened today in Cologne, with shuttles bringing customers from Hamburg, Berlin, and Munich. Ahead of the full-scale deployment in the UK and Germany, one T-Mobile store has opened at 12:01 AM to allow anxious customers to be the the first to purchase the official European iPhone. Customers in Germany will be paying 400 €, which will include a two year T-Mobile contract. Italian news site setteB.IT has been covering the event from 6PM, local time, and has provided us with a glimpse of what happened before the official product launch.

M-Audio ships 'Studiophile' headphones...

M-Audio today announced its entry into the headphone market with the Studiophile Q40 closed-back dynamic headphones. The Studiophile Q40 headphones make use of professional-grade dynamic drivers -- which measure 40 millimeters in diameter -- that deliver full-range specs and sonic detail, according to the company. A combination of vented diaphragms made of low-mass treated mylar, neodymium magnets, and copper-clad aluminum voice coils are designed to deliver efficient performance for enhanced bass. The new headphones are already available for $180.

Tunewear's Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod...

Tunewear has announced a new product, the Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod, which allows users to record interviews, classes, meetings, or any similar event. The company says that the recorder functions with the new iPod classic, 5th gen iPods, 2nd and 3rd generation Nanos. The recorder has two built-in omni-directional microphones that are capable of recording sound in either mono (16bit, 22KHz, 2.5MB/s) or CD-quality stereo (16bit, 44KHz, 10MB/s), which it then saves in WAV format. The Tunewear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod is currently available from the company's online store for $50.