Bang & Olufsen announced its latest product this morning, an iPhone/iPad/iPod docking station called the BeoSound 8. According to B&O, it's perfect for the living room, patio, kitchen, or even "the Summer house." Coming with two large, round speakers that produce amazing sounds, you can prop the BeoSound 8 up on its included kickstand-like feet, or hang it on any flat surface for easy access. It looks cool, but can you guess the price?
If you're constantly sharing the latest videos with your friends on your iPhone, iPod, or iPad while hanging at home, you're in luck: Optoma, maker of the pocket Pico projector for iPod or iPhone, has made a sound dock that includes a projector.
Shipping next month, the Neo-i packs all the great audio-enriching features of a typical iPod sound dock, like a two-speaker bass-enhancing system, but also adds a visual element with a projector that can turn any dark room into a screening of your Netflix Instant Queue.
Find out more (including the price) after the break.
This bold, new iPod/iPhone dock is like none I've seen before — which is exactly what manufacturer Audyssey was going for when it designed the South of Market Audio Dock. The dock is designed to work with your iPhone or iPod and acts as a speaker for music and video and a speakerphone for phone calls (including Skype and FaceTime).
Find out more about it after the jump.
I'm excited about the upcoming Tron sequel and I'm not afraid to show it. This year's E3 brought a slew of Tron-inspired electronics and peripherals, and now Disney has made its line official. Coming on strong with iPod docks, office equipment, and gaming controllers, you can turn your home into a Tron shrine of tech goodies, and tide yourself over until the film hits theaters this December. Oh, and the video game looks pretty sick, too.
Notables include the Keyboard ($129), Data Disk iPod Dock ($249), and Xbox 360 controller ($50), which all glow with blue light-up accents. All tech toys will be available this Fall through Amazon, Best Buy, and Gamestop. Check out a few of the items below!
How have I never seen one of these keyboards before!? The iConnect Media Keyboard ($150) comes in Mac and PC versions and has a dedicated spot for your iPod or iPhone to dock. Both keyboards are designed with your computer in mind; the Mac version is constructed in silver and white, the PC in black.
Each features a sliding iPod dock and two USB ports for connecting your mouse or other device. Special dedicated media keys allow you to control your music or movies directly from the keyboard. There is also a built-in wrist rest. Plus, when it's docked, your iPod will charge and sync with your computer. I'm a fan of this keyboard — the design is great, and it keeps your device easily accessible while still connected.
The iPhone-as-alarm trend continues, this time with the iHome iA5 alarm clock ($100). Similar to the recently released iLuv model, the alarm clock/iPod dock is made to work with an app on your iPhone or iPod Touch. Download the free iHome app from the App Store containing an alarm clock, weather forecast, statistics (including average alarm time and average number of times you hit the snooze button), and quick links to Facebook and Twitter.
The dock itself has a built-in alarm, so it works even if your iPhone isn't attached — but it has a time sync button to make sure both clocks display the proper time when your device is attached. You can even program the snooze button for up to 29 minutes between alarms. While the dock works best with the iPhone/iPod app, it will also work with your other iPods, too.
A big thank you to reader Baby Girl, who pointed out in the comments of my latest Guess the Gadget quiz that the gadget in question was featured in Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" video.
I noticed the Heartbeats earbuds in the video right away, but it wasn't until I took a closer look that I noticed the Phillipe Starck-designed iPod dock in the video's opening scene. There's even a close-up of Gaga herself turning it on, so I guess now we know how it works! I can't believe I missed this before, especially given how much I love talking about my favorite tech-loving superstar. Thanks, Baby Girl!
Have you seen an awesome gadget somewhere that you want to share with the community, or want to tell me which gadgets you can't live without? Create a PopSugar account or log in to your account. Then join the My Favorite Gadgets group to post a list or photos of your must-have gadgets. Here's a detailed guide to posting posts and photos to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.
If someone you know can't go more than a few minutes without diving back into their MP3 player, has a constant soundtrack playing in their heads, or is as obsessed with music news as you are with gadgets, then check out a few ways I'd wire the geeky music lover this year.
As much as I love the latest, greatest high-tech gadgets and accessories, I also have a soft spot for fun and unique products. Here are five of the quirkiest iPod docks I've seen lately. Whether you love them or think they're too over-the-top for your taste, you have to admit, they're definitely fun.
A few years ago, Vestalife debuted its Ladybug iPod speaker doc at Macworld, and we all kind of fell in love with its design and shape. This year at CES, Vestalife is back with its new Firefly iPod/iPhone dock, and it's just as stylish, but without all the patterned fuss.
The Firefly ($130) comes in red, black, and silver, and has a soft-touch finish that you won't want to take your hands off of. Packed with two speakers and a rear subwoofer, you'll get some pretty great sounds out of this compact system. Perfect for your iPod, iPod Touch, or iPhone (all three generations), the Firefly took home this year's Innovation award for design and engineering at CES, so you know it's packing some heat under the hood. You can pick one up in the Apple store or at Vestalife's online store.
