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Researchers have developed a device that could help protect people from hearing loss: It flashes red when a music player or lawn mower emits deafening noises. Simply press your thumb on the handheld device's sound port to see whether the sound is too loud. Likewise, you can press your iPod's ear buds against the port to know whether you ought to turn the volume down.

Device Helps iPod Users Avoid Hearing Loss

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Apple may be cool and hip with consumers, but it's anything but a trendsetter when it comes to good environmental policies, according to activist group Greenpeace. In its latest report on major electronics manufacturers, Greenpeace ranked Apple dead last on environmental issues because it still uses harmful chemicals in many of its products and does a poor job promoting recycling efforts.

Greenpeace Says Apple Still Not Green Enough

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After years of selling online music digitally wrapped with copy and playback restrictions designed to hinder piracy, major music labels are beginning to make some songs available in the unrestricted MP3 file format. The releases are part of an experiment to gauge demand for tracks that can be played on any digital music player capable of playing MP3s, one of the oldest music compression formats.

Major Labels Release Songs Minus iTunes, DRM Restrictions

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Portable media players and related accessories are among the hottest gift items this holiday season. People can now carry thousands of songs in their pocket, and many of the sleek gizmos can display photos and videos as well. It's an alluring new kind of lifestyle: entertainment on-the-go. A soundtrack for your life. The following is just a sampling of what's available.

Portable Media Players: The iPod and Beyond

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Case-Mate's new Signature Series case for the second-generation iPod nano continues the company's trend of crafting quality iPod nano cases from fine leather. The case mirrors the design of the one Case-Mate offers for the 5G iPod and original nano with its clean design and hidden stitch work. The Italian Pebblestone leather looks elegant and feels fantastic in the hand.

Signature Series a Top-Flight Case for 2G iPod Nano