The Latest Trend: Underwater Parties – with iRiver Aquabeat
	I am not sure whether all these wonderful gadgets will ever catch into a real trend, but the fact that they are real and functioning well is quite a great thing, especially when very serious brands like iRiver decide to go this way. Their newest contraption is called the Aquabeat and by all means, the name says everything: it will provide you with your best loved music beats in the wettest environment possible: underwater! [admark=1]The ... [read more >>]
	30 June 2008, 04:57GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Spanish 'iPod Tax' Approved
	Starting July 1st, Spain residents looking to acquire an iPod (or other media players) will be forced to pay a special anti-piracy tax because of the gadgets' abilities to record, copy or store audio and video files. Billboard.biz is reporting that the "digital canon" ... [read more >>]
	25 June 2008, 17:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Loud Music Is Bad for the Ears
	The results of an Australian governmental study show that people listening to music at high volumes, especially those who use earphones and headphones, are subjected to a higher risk of developing permanent hearing problems. The study shows that about two thirds of the population of Australia is affected to some extent by ear damage produced by the listening of music at high volume. Nearly three quarters of them are said to have ... [read more >>]
	10 June 2008, 10:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Be My Sweetheart: the Newman MP3 Player for Lovers
	If your boyfriend/girlfriend likes technology and you want to pleasantly surprise them come next Valentine's Day, maybe you should take a closer look at the MP3 Player for Lovers form Newman. Nothing like a high-technology gadget to leave them staring at this device, but everything wrapped in the nifty shape of a heart split in two perfectly matching pieces, each with individual headphones and controls, perfect for a gift ra ... [read more >>]
	10 June 2008, 06:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Beat the Coolness of the Newman Cool Man, If You Can
	After the success of the Stone player from Creative – somehow derived from the simplicity of the iPod Shuffle - more manufacturers have started to give serious thought to minimalist design as far as small-sized MP3 players were concerned. And, even if Newman is not quite the strongest name around, its latest announcement looks like a potential rocket booster for Samsung's S2 Pebble. So far, it seems [admark=1]like any cool gadget tha ... [read more >>]
	06 June 2008, 06:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

"Apple iPod" Shipped with Virus
	First of all, let's clarify a matter: because you may ask "what's with the quotes in the title?" I must explain you one thing. This article is not about one of those popular MP3 players manufactured by the Cupertino-based company, it's actually about a crappy device probably made by some Chinese firm which attempted to lure more consumers by using Apple's logo and product name (some of you may consid ... [read more >>]
	15 April 2008, 06:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Want Your iPod Back? Give Me Sex
	The Quad-City Times is reporting that a 14-year-old Davenport Central High School student is charged with "theft, extortion and sexual exploitation of a minor," as he allegedly stole a female student’s ... [read more >>]
	28 March 2008, 03:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Onyx Presents Liscio, the Fancy Mobile Phone / MP3 Player
	Onyx, a new UK-based company, subsidiary of Blue Telephony Ltd., announced the release of Liscio, its first mobile phone that comes to answer the needs of users who want a fashionable handset that can easily stand-out. It can be bought right away, ... [read more >>]
	26 February 2008, 06:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Samsung SGH-F210 Review
	One year after successfully launching the X830 swivel handset, Samsung upgrades the line of of the handsets that mix MP3 player functions with those of a standard GSM mobile phone. The new addition to the lineup has been branded as Samsung SGH-F210. Despite the fact that it kept the same design as its X830 predecessor, F210 has been improved in many ways that have been thought almost impossible for that time. Samsung also managed to keep t ... [read more >>]
	15 February 2008, 10:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

PC Guardian: Because Your USB Ports Also Need Protection
	USB drives are all over the place nowadays, and there are extremely few devices that cannot be "convinced" to work using a USB port. USB mice, keyboards, MP3 players and USB flash storage devices are just some of the products we encounter on a daily basis. The USB port is not only a nifty solution for connecting all your gadgets you might want, but it is also a backdoor that can give you extra trouble, especially if ... [read more >>]
	08 February 2008, 09:05GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Rumor: iPod Classic Firmware 1.1 Is BAD!
	Generally, updates are released to fix problems, add features and/or enhance the abilities of a certain device. Apple rolls out plenty of those for their respective systems on a regular basis, but a recent one in particular is causing quit ... [read more >>]
	04 February 2008, 11:09GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Sony's New Voice Recorders Are...Perfect?!
	Good news coming from Sony's IT Peripherals division. The giant company has just announced a brand new range of Voice Recorders: the ICDUX70 and ICDUX80. Each newcomer incorporates a voice recorder with extra MP3 recording and playback functionality, as well as up to 2GB of storage capacity. Moreover, the devices come with a high-speed USB connection for data transfer and direct battery charge. Both UX70 and UX80 models ... [read more >>]
	15 January 2008, 04:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

CES 2008: TASER Weapons with MP3 Players... for the Ladies!
	Ladies, it's time for some glamorous weaponry! You'll be happy to know that Taser has just announced the future release of a brand new leopard print TASER C2 personal protection device during the 2008 International Consumer Electronic trade show. Besides that, the company, known for its work in advanced electronic control devices, will soon unveil the TASER MPH- Music Player Holster- a revolutionary combination betwe ... [read more >>]
	08 January 2008, 04:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Aerielle Redefines Music Sharing!
	Aerielle has just introduced the i2i Stream Digital Music Broadcaster, a one-to-many wireless portable audio device that will turn music sharing into an unforgettable experience. The device allows its users to take any music source, like Mp3 players, home stereos, DVD players and even computers and broadcast it between two or more i2i Stream devices. It basically lets you broadcast your favorite music to all your buddies that ... [read more >>]
	04 January 2008, 19:56GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Life Cycle Does Better Job Than God!
	God has master plans for your life, but it's good to know you can plan things your way sometimes. Or not? Apparently, with this device, you shouldn't have to wonder about organizing your life anymore. Stefan Krivokapic is the brain behind this UFO-like concept clock which does more than showing the current time. And by more, I mean the Life Cycle can show personalized time, meaning it will show you how much time of y ... [read more >>]
	04 January 2008, 04:15GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Freestyle! from Mustek: MP3 Player and 2GB Storage in New Headset
	Set to hit the shelves in March 2008, the new headset from Mustek is one good-looking piece of audio tech. We're talking a combination between two gadgets, resulting in a new and cool one, even if there's no groundbreaking innovation involved. [admark=1]The Freestyle! headset is indeed one cool piece of audio technology that somehow deserves the exclamation point as it boasts a lightweight construction and a sport-oriented d ... [read more >>]
	03 January 2008, 03:49GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Surprise! Creative Zen 32GB Is Finally Available!
	Ladies and gentlemen, this time it's finally official! Straight from Creative's secret labs, please welcome the most discussed and expected portable media player, also known as the 32GB Zen. The device was confirmed a few weeks ago, but nobody expected it so soon. The company's US site is showing the PMP in its smashing 32GB storage capacity as being available in stock and ready for shipment. The card sized ... [read more >>]
	21 December 2007, 03:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

That's One Nano(um) Player with Holly Personality!
	Mobiblu is known for its awkward high tech thing, such as the cubbed MP3 players. With the same cubic design in mind, the Korean company has announced the Nanum Mp3 player concept, which is going to morph itself from cube to a red cross-shaped portable device...begone Satan!. Of course, you're going to say it ain't the first time electronic makers go for the religious theme, only thins time, things have gone rally m ... [read more >>]
	18 December 2007, 13:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Zvue ZP3 Player Comes with Hits, but Lacks Geek Appeal!
	Zvue is constantly thinking about customers who cannot afford one of those deluxe Korean media players on the market and develops devices with lower coolness level, but decent specs and looks. Since Christmas is the perfect time of the year to buy electronics to your loved ones, this brand new ZP3 player could be a good alternative to candies or chocolate Santas. The portable device is an integrated part of the new series of ... [read more >>]
	17 December 2007, 13:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

A 1GB MP3 Player the Size of an Acorn
	Indeed, the question in the subtitle isn't at all a joke. So far we've seen all sorts of daily gear getting smaller and smaller, in an endless challenge for miniaturization, heading for the ultimate portability; if some tens of years ago bigger was better, we could say that today "smaller AND better is better". It's the case of a DIY digital audio player that has been made using small-size digital components from t ... [read more >>]
	11 December 2007, 05:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Zvue 260 PMP: Out In Limited Christmas Edition!
	Electronics companies have their own way to celebrate the Holidays! Take ZVUE for example! The company has just announced its intentions to send 260 versions of portable media players out in the wild with a huge red ribbon and an irresistible new price tag. During this year's Christmas Holidays, the company is planning to sell the iPod-like player for about 84.95 bucks a piece. In addition, each purchaser will be able to ... [read more >>]
	10 December 2007, 15:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Finally! Cowon iAudio U5 PMP Hits The Market!
	It's been a while since Cowon introduced its iAudio U5 media player at IFA 2007. Today, the good news is that the U5 PMP is finally going to be available on the market in a couple of days. However, no one really knows why they're doing it in limited edition. Anyway, the U5 media player features a simpler and somehow improved design line compared to the former iAudio 7 PMP. It reveals a not-that-generous 1.8-inch TFT ... [read more >>]
	05 December 2007, 13:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

British PMP For Busy Gentlemen!
	Here's what I've run into on PMP Today! A low-profile electronics company, British Lipljan Digital Technology to be more specific, has recently unveiled what seems to be a fresh and nice-looking portable media device. There is only one minor issue about it. The player's design line is said to be taken from the already famous on the market, Nokia Communicator mobile communication device. So, I guess there goes the innovative ... [read more >>]
	03 December 2007, 14:26GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ugly PMP Sucks Solar Power, Does Nintendo Games!
	After cloning mobile communication devices and popping them out on the market, Yahee Technologies must have gotten bored. Therefore, the Chinese company focused on other stuff like solar power. Their latest YHM portable media player 678 is a solar-powered media player. There is no need to get worried. It also allows DC charging. Besides that, the device features a foldable design for the times it has to juice up power. It does ... [read more >>]
	29 November 2007, 10:31GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Voguish MP3 Concept for Sissy Geeks!
	Does anyone listen to that round-shaped bulky and annoying Walkman anymore? As far as I am concerned, the Walkman is dead! However, there are some who'd rather invest some money in small businesses than completely deny the idea of the ultimate MP3 revolution. In this case, it seems the basic functionality is the MP3 player, while the extra one is the Walkman option, which is a sort of better-than-nothing kind of stuff. Vivienne Tam ... [read more >>]
	28 November 2007, 04:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Cinema Reduced to A Pair of Super Glasses?!
	There is nothing better than enjoying a movie seen on a cinema screen through a nice and trendy pair of glasses. The 22Moo subdivision, Yellow Mosquito, knows that, so they developed a revolutionary device, known as Quingbar GP300, which will enable its users to watch their favorite movies through a simple pair of glasses, complemented with hi-fi audio system through a pair of included earphones. Nevertheless, the main advanta ... [read more >>]
	27 November 2007, 05:18GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG FM33 Mp3 Player Review
	LG Labs are the ones responsible for setting an obsessive chocolate trend in the electronics industry. It put chocolate in almost every gadget they roll out and the FM33 media player is no exception. However, if you happen to get hooked on the idea of mixing gastronomy with gadgetry, you should check out this portable media player. The device was first introduced to the public in September, during IFA and since then it has become really ... [read more >>]
	23 November 2007, 04:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

MP3 Player for The Dolphins!
	Music addicts out there who like to swim have now the chance to listen to their favorite music underwater with the only condition to get the latest item in the waterproof electronics industry. This time, is Oregon Scientific MP120 fully waterproof MP3 player. What's interesting about this device is its capability of functioning underwater, at a maximum depth of about 1 meter. What sucks is the amount of time it does that ... [read more >>]
	22 November 2007, 08:50GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Basketball Fans, Get Your Cool MP3 Player!
	Basketball goes great with music, therefore it comes natural to combine them in one device. The SK-522 portable device from Pandora Digital is entirely China made, so any resemblance with other brands in the industry is not actually purely coincidence. The MP3 player features a 2-inch 260 color screen, as well as a weird shape form which looks more like a basketball shirt rather than a player. When it comes to its capabilities ... [read more >>]
	20 November 2007, 04:44GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Transcend Reveals Compact T.Sonic 650 MP3 Player!
	Transcend proudly introduces its new T.sonic 650 MP3 player, which is said to be the perfect combination between a lightweight device with a simple design and high storage internal capacity of up to 4GB, and an affordable price. Apparently, this time, the giant company targets the masses. Besides the fact that T.sonic 650 was designed to be ultra portable and easy to use, it slips effortlessly into your pocket. You might even lose this ... [read more >>]
	19 November 2007, 03:41GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Nokia 6290 Review
	Nokia strikes again with yet another reliable clamshell – Nokia 6290. Even if their handsets aren't so trendy, the Finnish telecommunication giant continues to impress through its solid terminals, which ensured Nokia the number 1 spot among the mobiles manufacturers over the years. The new Nokia 6290 cannot be reckoned as an improved version of an older model, even if it resembles some of the well-known handsets launched a few years a ... [read more >>]
	15 November 2007, 04:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Mustek Throws In Ivory! Microkey Gets K.O.'d!
	Mustek is not a huge name in the electronics industry, still it pops out rather interesting portable devices. The small Ivory Mp3 player is just an example in this regard. It is true, the player sports some humble dimensions; still, the makers have managed to pack it with an integrated screen display, enough to allow the vital info on your media content. Sadly, there is no more than 1GB internal memory storage capacity incorp ... [read more >>]
	13 November 2007, 04:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

A 7-Inch Reason Why Elonex Loves the Brits!
	Tired of your own dusty digital frame that can only display your dumb smile? You should know there are smarter versions available on the market for a while now. Well, among the wide range of digital frame items that are shipped from China, the British Elonex version seem to be a better choice, at lest when it comes to the brand's name. And hell no, this ain't just a digital frame, but a TV/Video/music player all in ... [read more >>]
	06 November 2007, 04:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Pure's Way...Or the Highway! Stunning iPod/MP3/DAB Radio Is Out!
	After releasing a bunch of cool items for just about every radio fan out there, Pure is targeting car owners and releases a black new shiny DAB digital radio easy-to-fit and which looks really good. The Pure radio is powered from the in-car power socket and can be easily attached to your windscreen with the use of a removable flexible mount. To spice it up a bit with a mysterious and dangerous flavor, the manufactures have dub ... [read more >>]
	02 November 2007, 03:29GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Disney's Mickey Mouse Wears Its Silicones from iRiver!
	Korean iRiver has popped out a brand new series of silicone cases, especially designed for their Mickey Mouse inspired MP3 player, which has already created a stir on the electronics market. Surprisingly enough, this cute MP3 player has managed to target not only the teenage consumers, but also the adult ones. As an additional info, you should know that the Korean company has started to ship the MP3 player in June, but outside ... [read more >>]
	01 November 2007, 09:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LG's UP3 USB MP3 Player! Life's Too Flat to Be Good!
	The Holidays are to almost here, therefore giant electronics companies need to make a stand in good old X-mas spirit! LG has recently released a brand new USB DAP MP3 player, which seems to target all audience. So, this is UP3, LG's latest DAP. The name itself could be considered a hint about the player's dual functionality, of being both an MP3 player and an USB drive device. Even though most of the MP3 players on t ... [read more >>]
	31 October 2007, 04:35GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Yikes! iPods Can Set Your Pants On Fire, Literally!
	iPods are not as innocent as they look. They might reveal a cute milky white look, but on the inside, they can turn into real monsters and jeopardize your life, for reasons unknown. We have recently informed you about the research which proved that the MP3 player and iPods can interfere with the activity of cardiac pacemakers. Besides that, it has been reported lately that the iPods themselves are really dangerous when getting ... [read more >>]
	30 October 2007, 09:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Medical Warning: MP3s Are Dangerous for Pacemakers!
	News about the impact of the MP3 players upon human life just gets better and better. After in May, i4u has published the report of a 17-year-old student who conducted a study on the effect of iPods on pacemakers, straight at the Thoracic and Cardiovascular Institute at Michigan State University, things get even more complicated. According to Telegr ... [read more >>]
	29 October 2007, 11:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Thandaa aadmi! aigo Gadgets Hit India!
	It's not really a must to know everything related to the name aigo, but if you’re an F1 fan you should definitely know that aigo has now teamed up with McLaren. In fact, it's the first Chinese company to do so and is also an official sponsor for the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Well, these fellows seem to have their work under control. But, as you know, this company is also in the business of manufacturing MP3, MP4 players ... [read more >>]
	25 October 2007, 03:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Not Just Time! Your Radio Clock Plays Favorite MP3 Tunes...
	Hey, everybody! Meet the YOM, aka your conventional clock radio, packed with a futuristic USB dock, specially designed to juice up your MP3 player. The MP3 player alarm clocks are nothing new under the sun. The man behind this good-looking concept is Philipp Goeder. According to Coroflot, Goeder is also known for its braun deltagroom and the commandarm. This is its first attempt to customize an electronic device with some ... [read more >>]
	17 October 2007, 02:47GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ladies, Liptunes Player Moistures Lips, Pumps Out Cool Bites!
	Cosmetics and music are two of my greatest passions, so it comes only natural to combine them. Therefore, I have to say the fellows at Bratz have done an excellent job when creating this. By ‘this’, I mean this great looking MP3 player, which targets all the ladies, by revealing a lipstick design, just like the ones we use when doing our make-up. Regarding its design, if you see one of those, you could easily mistake it for a ... [read more >>]
	16 October 2007, 03:17GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Addictive Fine Piece of Chocolate MP3 Player, From Brando!! Yummy...
	The USB Chocolate MP3 player from Brando looks like a piece of white chocolate, indeed. It even weighs the same, meaning a mere 12 grams of technology. I mean you could lose this fellow in the dryer, drop it in the sink, or even in your dog's mouth. With no connection whatsoever, I know another Chocolate MP3 player on the market, which was introduced by LG last year and sported the size of a iPod Shuffle, so much bigger ... [read more >>]
	10 October 2007, 07:36GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

iLuv Unveils Irresistibly Sexy Portable Video/Mp3 Player...
	iLuv is known as an iPod lover. Therefore, its devotion for Apple shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone. Lately, they released a lot of iPod docks, and their latest addition to the portfolio is not only classy, but also functional and fashionable. In fact, the item is not only an iPod dock, but a combination of a video MP3 and DVD player. It looks so good with its generously wide 8.4 inch LCD screen display so elegantly ... [read more >>]
	03 October 2007, 02:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Even Samsung’s YP-S5 Got Itself a Chinavision Ugly Twin!
	Apparently, not even the mighty Samsung succeeded to remain unduplicated. Remember the company's Yp-S5 lovely player? Guess what! The CVAAL-M201 is a portable media player from Chinavision that stole the Samsung features and packed them on its own copycat[ADMARk=1] series. The only detail they failed to duplicate is the cool slide-out speaker we got to see starring in the Pussycat Dolls Wait a minute music video, a while ago. Howe ... [read more >>]
	01 October 2007, 04:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Ultimate Dude's Wallet! USB Flash Card MP3 Player Inside...
	If you're looking for an MP3 player to fit in your wallet, then the USB Flash Card MP3 Player should be the perfect device. It is not only fashionable and stylish, but it can also be used as a Mass Storage Device. The best thing about it is the fact that it is just about the size of a credit card, so it can easily be kept in a pocket. Just to make an idea about it, I should tell you the player measures 85.5x54x4.5mm and ... [read more >>]
	27 September 2007, 03:30GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Creative Muvo T100 Faces Identity Crisis! Lacks Both Screen and Personality...
	Dear Creative fans, I am happy to inform you that your favorite company has just released the Muvo T100 MP3 player. The biggest surprise of all, the newly released Mp3 player is totally screenless. And beside minimizing its design, the manufacturers managed to keep the same button layout and some of the features they used when developing the Zen Stone player, not so long ago. Between the two players, the only noticeable differ ... [read more >>]
	26 September 2007, 10:14GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Toshiba Gigabeat T400 Hits The US Market, Targets Zen and Nano!
	Toshiba is a company that knows the good stuff and which is not afraid of experimenting anything when it comes to its products. The giant company's latest addition to its portfolio is the Gigabeat T400 mp3 player, which is said to aim Apple nano's place on the market and probably to kick Creative's ass. Besides revealing an interesting compact design, the mp3 player was packed with no less than 4Gb of internal m ... [read more >>]
	26 September 2007, 03:48GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

If God Is A DJ, Cross Mp3 Player Is The Music...
	Is God really a DJ? Do monks use Mp3 players to listen to music? If not, they should, because this gizmo is definitely going to make them feel closer to God. In case you're wondering if this is a concept, I assure you this baby is very real and somehow crazy, as it features a cross-like design. But, besides looking like a wooden cross, this MP3 player also features some great capabilities, such as a cool built-in loudspe ... [read more >>]
	26 September 2007, 02:45GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Keep iBird Singing Chick Away from Your Pants!
	I don't get these people! They are capable of all sorts of atrocious acts to create wacky music devices. Take this one, for example. The fellows from DigitalRise took Happy Feet dead clone, stuffed an mp3 player in its a*s and did this. By this, I mean a freaky plastic penguin-bird hubris, capable of singing, dancing and playing music, like a pro, or sort of. Meet the iBird-1000 mp3 player! It may look like a toy, but ... [read more >>]
	24 September 2007, 03:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia