Plus, when the car adapter is attached to the main unit, you can charge up to two USB devices at once. It's a pretty versatile device for $35 (without iPhone/iPod charge and sync cable), but if you are looking for something that offers even more portability, Duracell has been coming out with a lot of battery-powered portables lately that should fit the bill.

Oxnard, CA – October 29, 2009 – Scosche Industries (www.scosche.com), an award-winning innovator of iPod and iPhone accessories, announces the availability of the powerFUZE™ - home and car USB charging system. The powerFUZE is both "Made for iPod" and "Works with iPhone" certified and allows users to carry just one charger for all their USB based devices when traveling.

The powerFUZE's unique design can be configured in several different ways to provide many charging solutions. The main body is a home charger that features a USB charging port as well as an AC/DC converter port (in-car style port). The AC/DC converter port allows users to plug their favorite car accessories into any wall outlet. The product also includes an ultra low profile USB car charger that nests neatly in the AC/DC converter port. With the car charger installed in the main body, the unit becomes a dual USB home charger capable of charging 2 devices at once. The USB car charger also fits flush in any vehicles 12-volt power socket, allowing users to charge any USB powered device in the car. Each of the USB ports features 1 Amp output to ensure the fastest charging possible.

"Customer convenience is key factor in all of Scosche's product designs," said Kas Alves, executive vice president of Scosche Industries. "With the powerFUZE our customers can replace multiple chargers with one that works both at home and on the road."

Customers can choose between the $ 34.99 powerFUZE; the powerFUZE PRO, which ships with an iPod/iPhone sync cable for $44.99; or purchase the standalone powerPLUG Ultra low profile USB car charger or powerPLUG Pro version that includes the iPod/ iPhone charge and sync cable for $19.99 and $29.99 respectively. They are available now on Scosche.com and at select retail locations throughout the US.

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The TapStick is a case that moves the awkward headphone-based controls onto the front of the gadget where they belong, which in turn frees up the headphone jack to use any pair of 'phones you choose, not just the ones Apple packages in. In effect, while these features make the shuffle easier to use, they also remove everything that separates it from previous-gen shuffles.

The TapStick also costs $29, nearly half the price of the $79 shuffle itself, and for that combined $110 you've got yourself a player with no screen, incredibly basic controls, the worst sound quality in the iPod family, and you've lost the slick look of the uncased shuffle. You could double your memory and get a far more feature-packed player in the 8GB iPod nano for only $40 more! This might just be a lipstick-on-a-pig situation. [CNET]

The phones range from $50-$100 and will be available come springtime. No pricing or availability yet on the adapter, picture here:

Scosche Industries Announces Earphones With Increased Dynamic Range Designed For New iPod shuffle

Oxnard, CA., – March 12, 2009 – Scosche Industries (www.scosche.com), an award-winning innovator of mobile electronics and iPod accessories, today announced that it is developing breakthrough earphones with integrated controls for the new third generation iPod shuffle with Apple's new VoiceOver feature. The new IDR (Increased Dynamic Range) noise isolating earphones will give users the ability to play, pause, adjust volume, skip tracks, navigate playlists and hear the name of the song and artist with the press of a button.

"We are delighted to support the exciting new VoiceOver technology in the 4GB iPod shuffle," said Kas Alves, executive vice president of Scosche Industries. "Scosche's focus on innovation means we're ideally placed to develop new and exciting products like the IDR earphones."

Scosche is currently developing three earphone models- IDR350M, IDR450M and IDR650M noise isolating earphones that feature an integrated control surface. Users can control play, pause, adjust volume, skip tracks, navigate playlists and hear the name of the song and artist with the third generation iPod shuffle. A miniature microphone built into the back of the control surface allows users to record voice memos on the latest iPod touch, iPod nano and iPod classic 120GB. The IDR (Increased Dynamic Range) series earphones are designed to give users an enhanced listening experience with brilliant highs, silky smooth mids and powerful bass. The headphones are expected to be available this Spring and range in price from $49.99 to $99.99.

Scosche is also developing an inline control adapter kit that allows consumers to use any standard set of headphones and enjoy all of the advanced features of the third generation iPod shuffle. The inline control also allows users to plug their shuffle into any vehicles auxiliary input and maintain full control of the iPod.

The new third generation iPod shuffle with the VoiceOver feature can speak song titles, artists and playlist names. When you want to know the name of the song or artist playing, simply press a button on the conveniently located headphone controls and iPod shuffle tells you the song and artist name. iPod shuffle can even announce status information, such as battery life.

Why do I love it so much? Because it's an iPhone charger AND a night light. Is a further explanation necessary? The reviveLITE cradles your iPhone on its left while plugged in and illuminating your hallways and bathrooms. It's $40, which is expensive for a night light and expensive for an iPhone charger, but not that bad for an iPhone charger that's also a night light. [Scosche]

Oxnard, CA – October 16, 2008 – Scosche Industries (www.scosche.com), an award-winning innovator of mobile electronics and iPod accessories, announces the availability of its new passPORT iPod/iPhone car integration system. The passPORT utilizes a female pass-through connector to attach to any in-car iPod integration system to charge all iPhone and iPod models, including the iPhone 3G and the recently introduced nano 4G and touch 2G. With over 28 years of advanced mobile electronics and aftermarket accessory experience and knowledge, Scosche worked closely with Apple to develop the passPORT to ensure its compatibility and function for both OEM and aftermarket automotive products.

“The passPORT provides a seamless solution for anyone that wants to listen to their new iPhone or iPod in their car through their integrated audio system,” said Kas Alves, vice president, sales and marketing, Scosche Industries. “Scosche engineers developed a highly sophisticated product that maintains all functionality including audio, video and data of the iPhone 3G and new iPod models.”

With its superior knowledge in both the automotive aftermarket and home accessory categories, Scosche continues to develop and bring to market products for iPhone and iPod models. Scosche is currently developing a similar product for home use that will also allow consumers to use their home accessories including speakers, alarms and docking stations with the iPhone 3G and new iPod models.

The passPORT is priced at $29.99 MSRP.

The only catch is you'll need to dig down and hook up the Bluetooth receiver to your car stereo s wiring. But the reward is digital streaming audio with what the company calls CD-quality sound. Now available for $200.

Scosche s BlueLife: The FM Transmitter Killer [BlueTomorrow.com]