0 DLO Jam Jacket iPod Touch Case

Digital Lifestyle Outfitters has unveiled its Jam Jacket with MultiClip for iPod touch and Jam Jacket with Etched Design for iPod nano. The DLO Jam Jacket with MultiClip is a superior, no-slip silicone case that adds a gripable layer of protection to your iPod touch.

But grip is just the beginning – a Surface Shield screen protector is also included. Plus, with the integrated MultiClip, you also get a belt clip, desktop stand and cable management capabilities all in one elegant and easy-to-use case.

Belt Clip
The longer arm of the MultiClip functions as a handy belt clip, so you can attach your iPod touch to your pocket, belt or bag strap in a snap. It's the easy, hands-free way to carry around your iPod touch.












Desktop Stand
Pop out both arms of the MultiClip, and the Jam Jacket becomes a case with desktop stand for iPod touch. With the MultiClip, you're one step away from enjoying hands-free video viewing on any flat surface.

Cable Management
Tired of dealing with tangled cords? The cable management feature allows you to neatly wrap the cord behind your iPod touch. When it's time to jam, unwind only as much as you need and pop MultiClip shut, keeping the excess cable wrapped and out of your way.

Total Protection + Access
Jam Jacket protects your iPod touch body while the included DLO Surface Shield adds an invisible layer of protection to the multi-touch display. Jam Jacket also features access to the iPod dock connector, so you can use your favorite charger or car accessory while your tunes stay protected.

Price:
The Jam Jacket iPod Touch Case from DLO with MultiClip costs $19.99

BONUS: Get a free DLO Surface Shield screen protector with your Jam Jacket – making this the complete protection package for your iPod touch.

Detail: DLO Jam Jacket iPod Touch Case

0 Report: Amazon now #2 digital music retailer

Amazon’s MP3 store has become the number two digital music retailer, according to USA Today. The newspaper’s report claims that much of Amazon’s success is attributable to cooperation from the four major record labels, all of which gave Amazon permission to sell their music without DRM, while some have denied Apple the same opportunity.

Apple has stated that it hoped to offer 50% of its catalog in DRM-free format by the end of last year, but failed to meet the number. “The labels think Apple has too much influence,” said Phil Leigh, an analyst at Inside Digital Media.

Ted Cohen, former EMI executive and managing partner of the Tag Strategic consulting firm, said Amazon’s store “removed some of the stranglehold iTunes had on the market.” iTunes currently offers 2 million songs available without DRM, according to the report, while Amazon offers roughly 4.5 million DRM-free tracks.

Despite the labels’ prior claims that DRM-free music sales would encourage piracy, the new offerings do not appear to be hurting online music sales, which are up 26% so far this year, according to Neilsen SoundScan.

Pete Baltaxe, director of digital music with Amazon, said “Songs sold without DRM, at high quality, with album art, that’s the best way to get people to buy music instead of stealing it.”

Detail: Report: Amazon now #2 digital music retailer

0 Apple plans iPhone, iPod Touch music rentals

According to the Financial Times, Apple is currently negotiating with major music labels to offer an optional unlimited music rental service for iPods and iPhones, as well as an alternative subscription-based monthly service for iPhone users.

Under the “comes with music” plan, the Times reports, premium versions of the iPod and iPhone would be bundled with “free access to its entire iTunes music library,” likely for the lifetime of the device, and enable consumers to “keep up to 40 or 50 tracks a year, which they would retain even if they changed their device or their subscription lapses.”

A separate subscription plan would offer iPhone users monthly access to the iTunes music catalog for a recurring fee.

While Apple has not commented on the topic, and has previously dismissed the value of music subscription plans, “executives familiar with the negotiations” claim that the offering depends on Apple’s willingness to pay more than an initially offered total of $20 or so per device.

Nokia has already planned a similar offering for its cell phones with a total payout of nearly $80 per phone.

Detail: Apple plans iPhone, iPod Touch music rentals

0 Proporta Echo iPod Touch Screen Protector

Proporta has introduced its Echo Mirrored Screen Protector for the iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPod nano (with video). The Echo Mirrored Screen Protector protects your Apple iPod touch a treat and offers more than meets the eye.

When your iPod Touch display is switched on, the Echo acts as a simple (yet brilliant) screen protector, but as soon as your display backlight is switched off, the screen protector acts as a mirror meaning you can look almost as good as your iPod will.

Proporta realised that sometimes applying screen protectors can be a bit fiddly, so each kit contains a screen cleaning cloth and an application card to make perfect-fitting quick and easy.

The Proporta Echo Mirrored Screen Protectors for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPod nano (with video) are available now; all three models sell for $10 each.

Detail: Proporta Echo iPod Touch Screen Protector

0 Crazy Kart 2 being ported to iPod Touch & iPhone

French game developer Int13 has revealed that it has successfully begun porting its Crazy Kart 2 racing game over to the iPhone and iPod touch platform. The game, which appears to be a clone of Nintendo’s Mario Kart series, features a 320x320 playing area, a virtual steering wheel touch control, 3 vehicle classes, 6 different characters, downloadable content, and Wi-Fi online multiplayer.

The company said of the release, “Thanks to it’s simplified controls and flexible camera system it was not too hard to adapt it’s interface for the iPhone touch screen, but we’re still evaluating alternatives (like tilt control and landscape display).”

On the iPhone’s graphics prowess, they added, “The game is perfectly smooth on the iPhone : constant 60 FPS with a pure software engine, we already plan to work on a sequel with a full 3D accelerated engine to exploit the full potential of the device.”

No exact release date has yet been set, but the company is aiming for a July debut. For now enjoy a YouTube video of the game in action.

Detail: Crazy Kart 2 being ported to iPod Touch & iPhone