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Macallly HifiTune
While there are better-sounding headsets, the design and price of the HifiTune make it worth a look.Reviews
NuForce NE-7M
The ergonomics and sound quality of the NE-7M have some room for improvement, but it's still a bargain.Playlist
iLuv introduces bed-shaking iMM178 Vibe Plus
iLuv's iMM178 Vibe Plus alarm clock uses bed shaker technology to stand apart from other iPod and iPhone alarm clocks.Game Room
Creative Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Headset
The Sound Blaster World of Warcraft Wireless Headset is not just for WoW players.iOS Central
Battle for Vesta for iPhone
Battle for Vesta from Insight Industries is a first-person 3D space combat game with smooth gameplay but little frills. You pilot your spacecraft while mining for crystals, avoiding asteroids, and fighting off enemy spacecraft in a sci-fi adventure not yet seen on the iPhone.Playlist
Tunebug Vibe
The Vibe provides an innovative way to listen to the music on your portable devices out loud. Its small size makes it extremely portable, and if you have it on the right surface, the sound is nothing to sneeze at.Playlist
Tunebug shows off Vibe and Shake sound generators
At Macworld Expo, Tunebug showed its Vibe and its upcoming Shake sound generating devices for use on flat surfaces and sport helmets, respectively.Playlist
Mi-Dockspeakers miSoccer
While audiophiles should look elsewhere, the miSoccer iPod speaker is surprisingly good (with a little tweaking).iOS Central
MailTones for iPhone
Most users who utilize — or at the very least monitor — their e-mail on the iPhone or iPod touch will likely find this audio e-mail notification app quite useful.Playlist
Scosche IDR650m
While looks and features are just fine, the IDR650m earphones arenu2019t quite the sound investment the price might suggest, though you can find them significantly discounted online.Playlist
Logitech Squeezebox Radio
The Squeezebox Radio is an all-in-one system for streaming and playing music from your computer or from online.Playlist
Review roundup: Bluetooth speakers
Bluetooth speakers let you stream music from your iPhone, iPod touch, or Mac, and can even act as a Bluetooth speakerphone. We took a look at five Bluetooth speaker systems to see how each fares.Playlist
Cambridge Audio DacMagic
At $429, the DacMagic is not a device for everyone, but if you do have good audio equipment, it'll definitely make your music sound much better.rnMacworld Podcast
Live from CES
Four Macworld editors descend on the International Consumer Electronics Show and share their tales of this massive trade show.Playlist
iPod pavilion at CES reflects the iPhone/iPod market
Christopher Breen spent his Thursday at CES walking through the iLounge Pavilion. What he found: a lot of cases and a lot of focus on the iPhone and iPod touch at the expense of other iPod models.Playlist
iWave introduces four new case and speaker collections
Four new collections from iWave offer headphones and iPod/iPhone cases in different styles.Playlist
Macworld at CES: Products catching our eye
The International Consumer Electronics Show has kicked off in Las Vegas, and Macworld is on the scene. Dan Frakes and Christopher Breen spent Wednesday night at the Digital Experience, keeping an eye peeled for gear that's sure to interest Mac, iPhone, and iPod users.iOS Central
Macally unveils oodles of new iPhone and iPod goodies
The peripherals maker announced a slew of upcoming accessories for the iPhone and iPod. While pricing wasn't mentioned, there are some interesting details.Playlist
JVC HA-S650
Most headphones for use while you're out and about are in-ear models, but the HA-S650 offers an over-ear headband design.Mobile Mac
Logitech announces Speaker Lapdesk
Logitech has announced a new laptop desk that includes a built-in cooling fan and a set of stereo speakers.Playlist
CES: iHome launches two new iPod speaker docks
Audio vendor iHome will introduce two new members of its Studio Series line of iPod and iPhone speaker docks at CES this week.Playlist
Logitech S315i
Logitech's S315i rechargeable iPod speaker provides good sound, but lacks a remote and is a bit expensive.iOS Central
Gifts for the iPhone lover
Looking for the perfect gift for the iPhone user in your life? Allow us to offer some suggestions.Playlist
JVC speaker turns your iPod on its ear
JVC's new XS-SR3 iPod speaker dock supports viewing your iPod in both landscape and portrait modes.Playlist
Sennheiser CX 200 Street II
The Sennheiser CX 200 Street II earphones offer a way to buy into a quality brand without breaking the bank.Playlist
Logitech Pure-Fi Anytime
Logitech's Pure-Fi Anytime alarm clock with iPod dock turns out to be pretty good at nearly all of its functions, even if there we have a few quibbles here and there.Reviews
Kerio Mail Server 6.7
Kerio Mail Serveris an e-mail, calendaring, contact, and to-do server that runs on three versions of the Mac OS.Playlist
Headphone buying guide (2009)
Earbuds or full-size? Open or closed? No matter what kind of headphones you like to plug into your iPod, iPhone, or Mac, Dan Frakes has some advice and recommendations for finding the perfect set.iOS Central
University of Michigan teaches how to create iPhone instruments
The University of Michigan has almost completed the first semester of their course on Building a Mobile Phone Ensemble, taught by a leading developer behind the Ocarina iPhone app.Macworld Video
2009 Gear Guide video short: iPod accessories
Jason Snell with iPod-related gift items from Macworld's 2009 Holiday Gear Guide.Playlist
‘iPod zombies’ blamed for UK road deaths
iPod wearing cyclists are risking injury and even death, according to road safety advocates in the UK.iOS Central
Documents to Go update enhances app’s PDF viewer
Version 2.1 of the iPhone version of the mobile productivity suite adds support for a "Go to" page feature and opening password-protected PDFs, among other enhancements to the PDF viewer.Playlist
Computer speakers buying guide (2009)
The varieties of computer speakers, and their ranges of price and quality, are wider than ever, while the opportunities to test speakers yourself before buying are few. Hereu2019s our guide for choosing a set of computer speakers for your desktop.Mobile Mac
Twelve South announces BassJump laptop subwoofer
Twelve South has announced the BassJump, a USB-powered subwoofer that aims to enhance the audio pumped out by your MacBook's own speakers.Playlist
Roth Audio Alfie
The Alfie looks pretty, but its high price tag is more a function of its multi-purpose nature than its sound quality.Playlist
Headfunk offers Sidekick Speaker Bags for iPod
Headfunk has announced the launch of the Sidekick Speaker Bags for iPod.Playlist
Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar
The Crystal Audio Video SSB-1 surround sound bar is a good-sounding speaker set, but its virtual surround-sound feature doesn't live up to its promise.Playlist
B&W announces headphones, computer speakers
High-end audio vendor B&W has announced the company's first forays into the headphone and computer-speaker markets.Playlist
Cygnett Maestro
Average looks aside, the Maestro produces decent audio reproduction from a speaker dock that wonu2019t offend the ears, or for that matter the eyes.Playlist
Klipsch releases wireless ProMedia 2.1
Klipsch has released a wireless version of the company's well-regarded ProMedia 2.1 speaker system.Playlist
Jabra Halo
If youu2019re looking for nonearbud headphones to handle music and callsu2014but primarily musicu2014the Halo is a good choicePlaylist
iLuv releases iMM183 dual dock and weather alert alarm clock
Accessory maker iLuv has released the iMM183, a $150 dual-dock alarm clock with built-in weather warning notification.Playlist
iHome Audio iP1
The iP1 is visually striking, and its digital enhancement of compressed music is helpful with some genres. But there are other speaker docks that produce a more natural sound.iOS Central
Shure announces SE115m+ iPhone headset
Shure has announced the SE115m+ Sound Isolating Headset with Remote and Microphone, the iPhone-headset version of the company's SE115 Sound Isolating Earphones.Playlist
Razer Mako
Razer's Mako isn't the most accurate system out there, but its quite impressive thanks to good overall sound, killer bass, a bunch of useful features, and a unique design.Playlist