http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13526_3-10024694-27.html?part=ecoustics-cnet It's an expensive accessory at $259.99, but iRecord Pro is a great way to record audio and video directly to your iPod, and it just added support for the iPhone 3G. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:26:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-13577_3-10012572-36.html?part=ecoustics-cnet After spotting them together in a paparazzi video, TechCrunch's Michael Arrington did some digging and hears that the two are an item. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 08:49:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17504 Asus seems to be milking its Eee brand for all its worth, announcing plans for a plethora of notebook and even desktop units…and now gaming hardware. Asus has announced the Eee Stick, a "first-of-its-kind" wireless gaming controller for PCs that translates users hand motions into onscreen movements. The PnP accessory will ship with selected models of the Eee PC and Eee Box along with an unspecified collection of games developed exclusively for the Eee Stick. We imagine those games will try to tap into the burgeoning casual gaming market, rather than being super-involving, story-driven first-person shooters.The Eee Stick Thu, 07 Aug 2008 13:30:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17425 Mobile accessory and case maker Targus has announced its new Zip-Thru 15.4" Corporate Traveler Laptop Case, designed to enable travelers to get through airport security without having to remove their notebook computers from their bags. The new bag is designed to meet new guidelines established by the Transportation Security Administration—many laptop case vendors are rushing to get compliant bags on the market, led by Mobile Edge and Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/17045 This innovative accessory impresses with its inkless printing technology, but the photos themselves aren?t so hot. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 11:55:45 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/2008_Audi_A8_L_W12/4505-10865_7-32626126.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The big 2008 Audi A8 L W12 combines high luxury and surprisingly sporty performance. Its tech credentials are anchored by a stellar Bang & Olufsen audio system, and include some innovative driving tech. While quite nice to drive, a chauffeur makes a fine accessory. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/16803 Double your iPhone?s battery life with this must-have accessory. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:43:19 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17337 Once the iPhone 3G launched, it was inevitable that a raft of peripherals and accessors for Apple's latest mobile phone would flood the market. Among the new products for the iPhone 3G are new iSAglove cases from zCover, a new version of the case that took home the Macworld's Best iPhone Accessory award for 2008."As we anticipated, the iPhone 3G's sophisticated and slim compact design required precise molding and tooling to create the ideal contoured case for iPhone 3G," said zCover VP Sean Sa, in a statement. "zCover finalized our tooling until we got a real active Apple Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:10:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-10784_3-9986973-7.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Belkin will be debuting multi-room and single room versions of its wireless HDMI accessory in the coming months. Thu, 10 Jul 2008 03:01:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17222 Accessory and peripheral maker Turtle Beach has rolled out another entry in its line of gaming headphones in the form of the Ear Force X4 headset for the Xbox 360. Billing the cans as the most advanced wireless headphones ever build for console gaming, the X4s promise to bathe users in 5.1 Dolby surround sound while offering unique features like the ability to duck game sounds during chats."The addition of Dolby 5.1 channel surround sound in our new X4 expands the game action all around you," said Turtle Beach marketing manager Mike Carducci, in a statement. "Unlike stereo headphones, you can hear every 3D sound cue Tue, 08 Jul 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16990 Majesco Entertainment has announced they will be bringing Jillian Michaels' Fitness Ultimatum 2009 to the Nintendo Wii, combining the video game system's innovative wireless controller and Wii Fit Balance Board accessory in a celebrity fitness regimen designed to help player achieve their own personal fitness goals. Jillian Michaels is perhaps best known as the host of the television series The Biggest Loser, in which players compete to see who can lose the most weight over the course of the Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:45:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/489953.html Fri, 30 May 2008 15:45:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16851 Accessory and peripheral maker Griffin Technology is now shipping its PowerDock 2, a charging base station for the iPhone and iPod family that offers two charging bays so users can charge multiple devices at the same time. The PowerDock 2 is compatible with iPhones and any iPod that charges via a Dock Connector.The PowerDock 2 features a brushed aluminum frame with a bit of mass to it, along with a rubber base that helps ensure the PowerDock doesn't slid around on a surface while users are adding and removing their devices. The PowerDock 2 comes with eight Universal Dock inserts for fitting a wide range of iPod mod Fri, 30 May 2008 13:30:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/489041.html Wed, 28 May 2008 10:23:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16813 Accessory and peripheral maker LaCie has launched a revised version of its external d2 Blu-ray drive, doubling burn speeds to 4× and offering an updated software suite to help people get started archiving their video, media, and data."Burning up to 50GB of data can take a reasonable amount of time, so doubling burn speeds not only increases work performance, but provides a cost-effective, long-term archival process for storing data to sturdy scratch-resistant media," said LaCie Business Development Manager Patrick Salin, in a statement.The d2 Blu-ray drive features both USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 po Wed, 28 May 2008 04:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Nokia_Bluetooth_Speakers_MD_7W/4505-11313_7-33019347.html?part=ecoustics-cnet If you have the phone and the cash, the Nokia Bluetooth Speakers MD-7W make an ideal accessory to maximize your music handset. Fri, 16 May 2008 06:16:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Nyko_Kama_Wireless_Nunchuk_Wii/4505-3146_7-32815279.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While it's more of a luxury accessory than a must-have accessory, the Nyko Kama Wireless Nunchuk does a good job of eliminating that final cable from your Wii's controller. Fri, 09 May 2008 04:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16611 Accessory and peripheral maker Kensington has taken the wraps off two new battery pack/chargers for iPod and iPhone users, enabling users to charge (and keep using) their favorite Apple portable devices even when they're away from computers, wall outlets, and adapters. The battery packs are designed to serve as a portable recharge for iPod and iPhone users on the go; when users need to recharge their devices on the go, they can pop on the battery pack and pick up extra juice. When connected to a power source, the devices can both charge and power an iPod or iPhone at the same time.The Battery Pack and Charger for iPhone and iPod Tue, 06 May 2008 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/12775 This pricey accessory is supposed to help organize your desk, but it might be more hassle than it?s worth. Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:23:45 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16377 The iPhone may have launched nearly a year ago, but accessory manufacturers are still playing catch-up in developing accessories specifically tailored to its functionality. On Tuesday, Brookstone launched what it claims is the only clock radio dock for the iPhone that still allows it to work as a phone through its iHome brand.According to Brookstone, the iP99 iPhone clock radio can still receive calls while docked because Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:25:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16257 Peripheral and accessory maker LaCie has long believed that a hard disk only gets better if it sports a designer case—that's why the company has pulled in industrial designers like Sam Hecht, F. A. Porsche, and Ora-Ïto to spiff up its storage offerings. But the company apparently also believes a hard disk isn't any good unless you can plug it into a computer, and to that end the company has revamped the LaCie Hard Disk—design by Neil Poulton—to sport not one, not two, but three interfaces so users can plug it into darn near any system they like. The black LaCie Hard Disk sports a blue underglow courtesy of a blue LED, comes in 500 GB, 750 GB, and 1 TB capacities, and of Thu, 03 Apr 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/143984 This Bluetooth accessory lets you stream tunes from your phone and talk hands-free--if you have a compatible phone. Mon, 31 Mar 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/467021.html Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:41:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/11369 Its speedy throughput and built-in storage make the UM150 a good accessory for road warriors. Tue, 25 Mar 2008 10:40:10 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/video/n/1974942 The "IDiamond" is the ultimate accessory for the fashion-conscious, who want to combine their jewels with their favourite tunes. But the costly music player is a one-off and was bought for 20 000 pounds by a British businessman who wants to remain anonymous. Joanna Partridge reportsJoanna Partridge reports Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:15:09 -0400