iPod, iTunes, iPhone and more Gadgets

Now Taiwan-based Digifocus has released the Mini Sound System for iPod and iPhone ($60), which has a lot in common with the smarter pocketable and portable speakers we’ve previously tested. Measuring roughly 3.75” wide by 1.75” tall and 1.375” deep, the twin speaker, slightly wider than iPod-style design comes from AP-A111, and the “below iPod, serving as a base” form factor comes from PocketParty, but there are…

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Extended Access has introduced the BudCase, an earphone case designed to attach to a key ring. Made of neoprene, the BudCase offers an inner pocket for securing a pair of earphones inside the case, a velcro closure for easy access, and a simple clip for attaching to a key ring, purse, bag, etc. “After getting frustrated with not being able to listen to the music on my iPhone because I would always forget to bring my ear buds, it inspired me,”…

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Generally speaking, the cameras that come built in to today’s mobiles are less than astounding, but a recent Sony Ericsson patent application could make ‘em a bit more worthwhile. The patent describes a scenario where a user could input commands by simply gesturing in front of the lens, and the phone would then be able to decode certain actions and react accordingly. Apparently, one could answer a phone (in handsfree fashion, of course) from across the room with just a flick of the wrist, and tracks streaming over Bluetooth could be controlled by waving your hands like you just don’t care. Granted, users would still have to be where the handset could see them, but aside from that, the idea’s not too shabby.

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