Sony has not only introduced a new clock radio (model ICF-C1iP) and boombox (model ZS-S2iP) with iPod support, but it’s now calling the iPod a format on a par with the compact disc:
“Consumers are treating the iPod as a format, like the compact disc, which is why Sony is now delivering audio products to support [...]

If you’ve got an extreme fetish for iPod gadgets, you may want to check out Shanling’s $995 iPod dock/CD Player/Tuner & tube power amp. Apparently nothing brings out the warmth of compressed digital audio like vacuum tubes……
Here are the details:
The Shanling MC-30 Music Center is a brushed aluminum CD player and tuner with 3 watts [...]

Science & Sons has created a bizarre old-school style iPod dock that offers to replace the typical cheesy iPod speakers with a souped-up gramophone.
The Phonophonics II delivers 55db directly from your iPod, acoustically amplifying the output of your portable media player’s earbuds.
Here’s their info on the strange device:
Through passive amplification alone, These unique pieces instantly transform [...]

The sonic chair is an unusual new chair¬†designed to provide “a unique audio experience, allowing you to sit at the very centre of a sound system.” It has input jacks for connecting iPods and other MP3 players, stereos and gaming systems, and according to the designers, provides an excellent listening experience without disturbing others.
The chair [...]

iHome has released a new iPod dock…..for your bike.
iHome’s Bike-to-Beach Speaker For iPod is a water-resistant iPod speaker case that clamps to your bike frame. A handlebar-mounted remote control allows for safe cycling while listening to your tunes.
Yes - it’s a little strange, and we’re not sure that the world needs bikers wielding mobile broadcasting [...]

Cortex has released a new iPod DJ mixer, the dMIX-300 Digital Music Control Station.
The dMix-300 is a compact all-in-one iPod mixing solution for Digital DJing. The mixer includes a 2-channel audio mixer and a built-in iPod Dock (suitable for all iPod models), and lets you search, cue, play, pitch, mix and even scratch digital [...]

A new robotic iPod dock, Tokyo-based ZMP Inc.’s 14-inch long Miuro robot, can do more than just amp up your tunes. - it does table dances:

“We aim to create a new form of life that moves freely and spontaneously in ways human beings can’t predict,” said ZMP President Hisashi Taniguchi. “We’re hoping to turn Miuro [...]

Ann Summers, a UK sex toy site, is getting a massive load of free publicity courtesy of the lawyers at Apple.
According to reports,¬† Apple lawyers claim that Ann Summers’ advertising for its iGasm iPod sex toy, right, is a blatant rip-off of Apple’s iPod advertising. Apple has sent a cease and desist letter, warning “We [...]

Crossley, a company that specializes in retro-styled electronics, has introduced a new jukebox-style iPod dock, the iJuke. The $199 dock looks just like a classic jukebox, except that it’s 18″ tall.
We tend to go for more minimal docks - ones without percolating bubbles. But the neon lighting and mahogany cabinet tempered our gag reflex [...]

Blue Raven Technology today announced that they have a full line of iPod replacement battery kits for the 1st through 4th generation iPod, Video iPod and iPod Mini, available immediately. According to the company, the new batteries have increased capacity of up to 30%.
The batteries come with instructions and the tools necessary for DIY battery [...]