Gear4 has today announced one of the most exciting new iPod accessories we have seen in some time. The GEAR4 BluEye is an accessory that combines a Bluetooth hands-free mobile connection, FM radio and remote control. “Enjoy your tunes, make and take calls, or listen to the radio all via this incredible Bluetooth remote control headphone system,” says GEAR4. “The BluEye provides a seamless connection between your mobile phone and iPod. View phone numbers on your iPod display, the BluEye will pause your tunes, alert you to an incoming calls and then resume your music once your calls is finished.” The BluEye (£40), which appears to be similar to the BluPod shown last month, is available in black or white. It works with “most Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones” and is compatible with 4G and 5G iPods, the iPod mini and iPod nano.
This product will be available exclusively in the UK from www.easyishop.co.uk
Research by Marketwatch has revealed that Podcasts are being listened to much more on computers than on iPods. “More people are listening to podcasts on their PCs than ever, says Dave Van Dyke of Bridge Ratings, a speaker scheduled to appear at this weekend’s Portable Media and Podcast Expo. A year ago his research company had found 20% of podcasts were being heard on iPods or other MP3 players. ‘That number has gotten worse (for players),’ Van Dyke said in an interview.”
Griffin Technology has just released two new iPod Video cases. The Centerstage case features a clear plastic shell, anodized aluminum flip lid that opens into an easel stand. Centerstage is available now in silver, blue, black, or hot pink aluminum flipstand and costs £24.99. The Disko features a polycarbonate case with LED lights which are motion controlled and turns on with movement. There are 3 light colors and 5 lighting sequences. Disko is available now in black or white and costs £29.99.
Steve Jobs has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the 2007 Macworld Conference & Expo in San Francisco, California. As always, the keynote is scheduled for the morning before the show floor opens to the public, on January 9, 2007. This would be the most likely time for a new iPod Video according to Analysts as this is the biggest Apple show of the year.