Audiologists believe that many children lose their hearing power at an early age. The reason which they gave was shocking. They believe that all the children who experience hearing loss are because of the increased use of personal listening device.

Dr.Ronna Fisher, an audiologist in Chicago and a representative of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association says that they are starting a campaign to educate people of all generations about how to use personal audio devices like iPod and MP3 players. Dr. Fisher says, “Every day we are exposing our ears to more and more noise which is causing damage. Then when you add all the iPods and personal listening systems that kids are using, it’s skyrocketing.”

Apple has introduced new game for the iPod and iPhone classic. The game allows taking care of a small pet right from their birth and it is called Tamagotchi: Round the World. The game has four pets to choose, six mini games, interactive environmental items. It also has three activities to play with your pets.
The creator of this game is Namco, which has other iPod games on the iTunes store. It is compatible with iPod Nano of the 3rd and 4th Generations, iPod Classic, and iPod 5th Generation which has a video attached. This game is available for $4.99 from the iTunes store, if required a demo can also be viewed.

The iTrip from Griffin, is by and far one of the best known FM transmitters around. Compatible with. Almost all dock connector iPods, the digital tuner is quite easy and intuitive to set mainly because of its large and easy to read backlit LCD screen. You can easily select on the broadcasting frequency as this iTrip FM Transmitter is equipped with an easy and convenient switch on one of its side.

Among the unique features, there are selectable broadcasting modes which are, DX and LX. These modes allow you to adjust for the best audio available. Another important feature that makes this iTrip FM Transmitter great is that it can be set to both the international and the US tuning modes. Great going!

 Remember Lutron, the lighting company that has been around since the 60’s. So like 40 years after the dimmer switch, Lutron has updated their services by offering a lighting system that is controlled by an iPhone or even an iPod Touch. It works by simply screwing wireless modules into the lamps, and you take control.

The device allows you to dim or brighten your lights from across the room by a mobile device. Also, the rooms of your house could be split up so you don’t lose track of what lights are shining. However, that particular device will cost a little more than the free application for the iPhone.

Its time to remember the day, October 23rd 2001 when Steve introduced us the iPod designed and marketed by Apple Inc. Over the period of 7 years, it has become an ideal fun partner and gained immense popularity. Presently, the products under iPod are the hard drive based iPod Classic, the touch screen iPod Touch, the video-capable iPod Nano, the screenless iPod shuffle and the iPhone.

Over the years except for the basic design only the features have changed for instance an up gradation of a 5GB version to 10 GB by Apple in recent years, the rest remains the same. On the auspicious event of celebrating the 7th birthday of iPod, a gallery has been created for users to show the various changes over the year. Also, one can go to the free encyclopedia page of Wikipedia to get all the information and history of the iPod.

Parrot has introduced two new iPod and iPhone-compatible Bluetooth handsfree car kits, MKi9100 and MKi9200 respectively. The MKi system combines the latest communication technologies with a full set of services dedicated to music and also enables you to establish in a few seconds any phone conversations in your vehicle without needing to handle the telephone, even leaving it in your pocket. Both the MKi9100 and MKi9200 offer Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR and the Bluetooth Stereo (A2DP), an external double microphone for taking calls and giving commands, a RF remote that can be mounted on either the steering wheel or dashboard and features phone and music controls, and iPod Dock Connector, USB, and 3.5mm inputs.

While MKi9100 offer the feature of displaying phone status, phonebook and caller ID information, the MKi9200 offer caller picture ID, full playlist and album art display and will sell for $250 and $300 respectively.

After Mibuds its time for “YO”! I am not joking YO is an attractive iPod and MP3 stereo speaker dock. The invention is made by the American designer Victor Vetterlin. It more or less works like an MP3 player where you can detach the speakers and use it as wireless electronic device.
The odd shape of speakers helps it produce a new sound wave. The device will be charged either through solar power, wind power or hydroelectricity. Does Vetterlein means that from now on electricity supply will be less in our city so they are planning to invent some electronic gadgets that can work without power supply?

iSkin Inc introduced the iSkin Vibes and Duo which is two fun stylish protectors for the iPod nano 4G. The iSkin Vibes features a soft and flexible glass like designed patterns. It protects the screen, full Click Wheel and docking port coverage. It is introduced in seven designs for your own choice, Croc, Enchanted, Ivy, Orbitz, Tao, Argyle and Camouflage.
Retailers are selling it for $24.99.

Moreover iSkin Duo for iPod nano 4G is a wrapper that protects the iPod from microbes and helps prevent odor and stain causing bacteria on the product. It protects your screen, the Click Wheel film. iSkin Duo package with three stylish skins, Chill, Cruise and Groove makes the iPod more valuable.