Apple Computer has sought patent protection for an iPod/iPhone combination that is rumored to be on tap for as early as January. In a patent application just made public, Apple claims it has developed a new casing for a wireless device that can operate as an iPod and a mobile phone. The application was filed [...]

KEF Audio, a UK based company that specializes in high-end audiophile-quality sound systems for home cinema, hi-fi and custom installation applications, has introduced the KEFDock iPod Docking Station, a dock designed to integrate both audio and video iPods with the KEF Instant Theatre system. “The design philosophies embodied in the iPod and KEF Instant Theatre [...]

Microsoft released official details earlier today on its upcoming Zune platform, the company’s attempt to create an iTunes/iPod killer. The Zune portable media player is a 30GB, iPod-like device that features wireless technology, a built-in FM tuner and a 3-inch screen for pictures and video. Microsoft plans to have the Zune available for holiday shopping. [...]

For millions, music downloads and other intangible digital content are replacing CDs and other media. What happens if your iPod gets ripped off, though? Most insurance companies will take claims on records or CDs, but, until recently, claims for lost music downloads, games, video downloads and ringtones fell on deaf ears. Insurers are beginning to [...]

Microsoft is making deals to deliver its attempt at an iPod-killer, the Zune, loaded with free music from record companies wanting to promote their bands. According to Microsoft’s Cesar Menendez, the Zune will come preloaded with audio and video from CSS, Hot Chip and 30 Seconds to Mars. No word on podcasting support on the [...]

Sima Products has introduced the Hitch (model USB-101), a device that lets you connect nearly any digital camera, DAP, PMP, or flash drive with a USB connection and copy single files or entire albums. Hitch is compatible with many brands of digital devices, such as Apple, Creative, iRiver, Samsung, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Casio, Olympus, Panasonic, [...]

ezGear, a manufacturer of portable audio accessories, has introduced ezVision Video iWear, portable video display glasses for video iPods and video gaming systems. The eyewear is designed to connect to any VCR, DVD player or portable video player and provide personal audio and visual playback.