Top 30 iPod Innovations (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)

The iPod obsession has transcended into fashion, art, and technology. By the look of the range of items on the market, it appears marketers truly had fun designing everything from iPod bikinis to iPod Fireplaces.

It seems ever since Apple released the first iPod, consumers have not stopped obsessing about it. The commercials are getting hotter and hotter, featuring celebs like U2, Will Ferrell and Eminem. These ads have also incorporated popular characters in the entertainment business of that particular time, like Napoleon Dynamite and Stewie from Family Guy.

One of the newest iPod ads features Cold Play to promote iTunes. It is apparent that the target demographic has not changed, which is an indication of how successful Apple’s strategy is when marketing to young adults.

Take a look at some of the iPod related Trend Candy featured on trendhunter.com:

New Apple iPod + iTunes Commercial - Gamma (VIDEO)

One of the first stories I wrote when I joined Trend Hunter was the huge effect Apple’s Macbook Air commercial had on Yael Naim’s success on the charts. The song shot to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 chart out seemingly of nowhere. So far, Apple has had a golden touch on all artists featured … [More]

Look Alike Fashion - Handcrafted Camera and Phone Bags (GALLERY)

Camera bags and phone pouches are functional, protect your gear but are so boring. Hine Mizushima’s handcrafted bags are anything but boring. These functional art pieces for your purse are fun, funky, colourful conversation pieces.  Great not just for cameras and phones but cosmetics, ipods and… [More]

Animated iPod DJs - FUNkit

I have seen a lot of weird iPod speakers. Some can be taken underwater, some look like eggs, but this one certainly takes the cake. The FUNkit DJ Animated iPod Speaker System is a robot which is programmed to twist, turn and even scratch the dummy turntables to the music, always keeping up with the… [More]

iPod Bikini - Did Apple Buy Product Placement in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue?

Adrants suggests that, “You can’t buy publicity like the kind that comes with an appearance in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue.” But can you?  This unique product placement of an iPod on Marisa Miller is bound to get attention, raising the question of whether or not Apple has paid for the cl… [More]

iPod Lamps - The Hi-Fi Light

When you combine the classic, high-end Jielde lamp with an iPod docking station, you get the Hi-Fi Light. A versatile lamp with a docking station for the iPod or the MP3 player, the Hi-Fi Light also comes with a built-in speaker and vintage-style volume and on/off dials. The Hi-Fi Light comes in b… [More]

Porta-Party iPods - Human Interaction Series

This very unique Porta-Party iPod was spotted at an art exhibit in Los Angeles. No, it is not an art installation, but an exclusive, fully-functioning portable toilet. I refer to it as exclusive because reportedly only those with an iPod or iPhone could make the toilet work. I don’t know exactly how… [More]

Custom iPods - Mothers Day Engravings

Apple is offering customized iPods for Mother’s day! In an era of personalization and more ad-hoc products, Apple started to leverage on an asset that would seem pretty common but that very frew brands are allowed to do: offer product customization. Some other brands (e.g. Nike, Smirnoff, Absolut, … [More]

Wood Gadget Cases - Wanxinda iPod Case (GALLERY)

I’m liking this wood casing for the iPod. There is no real information available on the product, but I like the wood casing because it offers protection for the gadget in case of accidental dropping. “Wanxinda Enterprise Group showcased its various cases for iPod products during China Sourcing… [More]

Multi-Purpose iPod Covers - Nano Kick Stand is a Photo Frame & Necklace (GALLERY)

Turn your third generation iPod Nano video into a cool picture frame with this Nano Kick Stand Photo Frame Hard Case. The ergonomicaly designed frame provides protection for your iPod while allowing easy access to all ports, buttons and sockets. Available in black, apple green, pink or crystal cle… [More]

iPod Trumpets - Phonofone II (GALLERY)

This is the Phonofone II, designed by Tristan Zimmermann. I love it when somebody takes a high tech gadget and makes an accessory that is very low tech. There are no electronics for the phonophone, it depends entirely on the ceramic design and horn acoustics to amplify the sound of you iPod by con… [More]

Retro Block iPod Speaker - Old Toys New Uses (GALLERY)

Who would have thought that our old toys would one day, way in the future, be playing our tunes? These fun speakers require no batteries for they run off the iPod’s energy. The Plus signs are your speakers with volume buttons in between. Works with all iPod varieties. [More]

Luxury iPod Traveling Cases - iCase by Pinel & Pinel

This is hands down the most elegant and luxurious iPod case I have come across. And I have seen quite a few. The iCase by exclusive Parisian accessories brand Pinel & Pinel is the ultimate traveling case for music lovers. The iCase comes in 51 (!) colors with built-in pockets to hold your access… [More]

iPod Turntables - Sergio iSpin iPod

How much more stuff can be attached to an iPod? I half expect to read any day now that an iPod can launch a rocket into space. Can it? Can it?  The Sergio iPod turntable and mixer comes with two iPod docks which are attached to two separate speakers. You can use the center spin dial to do the spinn… [More]

iPod Covers for Carnivores - Ruby Pod Rare (GALLERY)

Annoy your vegan friends with this Ruby Pod Rare iPod protective cover that has the realistic look of raw meat. The novelty cover comes complete with fat that begs to be sizzled for the perfect steak! The Japanese-made Ruby Pod Rare sells for 6,980 yen (about $68). [More]

iPod Hoodie - Gadget Sweatshirt

Does your iPod need a wardrobe makeover? If you’re bored with your current gadget skins, consider the iPod Hoodie! The fashionable covering looks just like the hoodies you wear, they’re even made out of real sweat shirt material. The iHoodies come in shapes compatible with the ipod Touch, Nano, Vi… [More]

Multi-Gadget Kitchen Appliances - Whirlpool Plug-and-Play Fridge With iPod Dock

Whirlpool is showing its new Plug-and-Play fridge. It has what can only be described as the largest iPod dock ever as well as other gadgets like a picture frame, tablet computer with Wi-Fi and a message center for dry erase messages. Oh yeah, and a digital clock too. If you spend a huge amount of … [More]

Media Center Mattress - Hollandia International Sleep System Has HDTV, iPod Dock, Surround Sound (GALLERY)

Deluxe hardly describes this bed, while bed hardly describes this media center around a mattress. Hollandia International has put together a sleep system with a retractable 32 inch Sony HiDef TV in the foot board which is a perfect 80 inches from the headboard. The Elite also has a Bravia theater sy… [More]

iPod Capsules - Cradle With Speaker (GALLERY)

Gee it’s Nano everything and people with big fingers may not like these. Peter Hwang’s small concept for the Apple iPod has a ‘Home’ button that when touched allows browsing the same way as with the iPhone. Docked to the mini speaker cradle, you can simultaneously send and receive data in the i… [More]

iPod GhettoBlaster - iSymphony Boombox

Just when we though it was safe to open the window, along comes iSymphony with an iPod version of a Ghetto Blaster. “Unlike standard docks, the top lid of this boombox opens so you can lay your iPod and a CD in the top of it— kinda like the music version of a DVD/VCR combo. Featured on 7Gadgets,… [More]

Bling Bling Boring - $20,000 iPod Shuffle (VIDEO)

Is blinging technology boring anyone else yet? Well, as long as there are people who think there is a market for ultra luxury items, you will be reading about iPods encrusted with diamonds. Plunk down your twenty grand and change a $200 iPod Shuffle into a solid gold glittery gadget. Look at it… [More]

Charge in Style - Useless Fashion Charger for Your iPod

German designers have just solved a problem that you didn’t know you have.  They’ve created a stylish iPod charging cradle.  The upside is that you can clean up all your wires and add to your iPod accessory collection. If you’re more tech than flair, you’d might prefer the SplashPower Charging Stat… [More]

Tune-In Bed - World’s Largest iPod Dock is a Bed

Probably the biggest iPod dock on the market today, Tune-In Bed has two built-in 4” speakers attached on the headboard which could kick with its surround stereo sound for a more live listening pleasure.  The bed has a wood frame, a slightly curved headboard and 100% cotton upholstery.  Great for chi… [More]

Belkin Ipod Recording Studio - Throw Down Demos Right onto your Ipod

This sounds like an amazing innovation. Perfect for the aspiring musician...like myself. If you don’t have a mixing board, a fairly decent computer with a high end sound card, and the software to lay down tracks, mix, and tweak them(which can cost up to 600$ just for the software) but own an Ipod, t… [More]

iClassic iPod Dock

The i-Classic iPod dock has removable wired speakers, faux vacuum tubes, a wireless remote, and seven different sized iPod adapters for your iPod. Better yet, there’s AM/FM radio, microphone and line-in, S-Video out, and a wireless remote.You can buy this incredible gadjets for just $140. [More]

iPod Ad Visibile From Space

So you people might have laughed at the idea of rooftop advertising, but some say Apple is taking it seriously and is launching an ad that will be visible on Google Earth and Google Maps. From Boakes.org: “The sheer size of the publicity stunt is difficult to comprehend. It covers 893240 square metr… [More]

iDJ iPod Music Mixing MP3 Console

Now you can ante up your party with the iPod DJ mixing console.  It’s available for $249.99 and lets you dock two iPods and mix your music on the fly. As the iPod insidiously infiltrates its way into every aspect of society… what better next target than the dance floor? Forget the wax, the iDJ al… [More]

Tunebuckle - iPod Nano Belt Buckle

TuneBuckle™ is a unique and innovative way to protect and transport your iPod® nano.  Made from high grade metals and leather, you will never be without style or rhythm. [More]

iPod Case For Old Ladies - Grannytunes

Granny tunes clears the chasm between youthful geek fetishism over the iPod digital audio player, and the antique flavors of an 80 year old woman. The tassel makes this design a must have. The concept of the design is to create a protective iPod case that has a handmade crocheted look which may ju… [More]

Acsexories for Your iPod - Ohmibod

Sexuality plus music is equals to Ohmibod, this music-powered vibrator can translate tunes into vibrations. Presented as an “acsexory” meant exactly at the world’s largest selling personal entertainment devices like ipod, the plan of the smooth marketing exercise is to create vibrators publicl… [More]

iPod Fireplace - Cal Spas FRP4300

What won’t an iPod hook up to these days? Yesterday, we featured the fridge with digital media compatibility, and today we have the fireplace with built-in iPod docking station. Built right into the beige faux-marble arches of the Cal Spas FRP4300 are two speakers to enhance the natural sounds of … [More]