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I don’t know how people can use the same earbuds for years and years. Mine usually last 3 or 4 months. Ok, I know they’re not made to be shoved in my pocket or backpack for half the day, but I don’t really care.

Now, if you are obsessive about your iPod, you might get attached to its earbuds too. And if you’re really a neat-freak, you need the Earbud Jack. This little baby is meant to hold your headphones, preventing possibily harmful things like tangling. The downside is that it is designed specifically for the iPod, so if you’re trying to use earbuds with a longer or shorter cable you might have to get a bit creative.

I could never ever have enough patience to wrap my cable around a plastic man every day, but I’m sure there are people who will love this. What I would use is a similar thing, only made for carrying around… I am tired of spending two minutes undoing the knots every time I take my earbuds out of my pocket.

How much under $29.99?
A lot: $9 on Amazon.com.

Via GizmosforGeeks

If you’re bored of the look of the plain white iPod headphones but don’t feel like buying new ones, you can give them a new look without much trouble.

I’d never heard about the Gribbits, but I think the idea is great. These little headphone charms come in many shapes and colors and snap on the headphones to give them a new look. My favorites are the ladybugs in the picture, but there are various models available.

Gribbits are also available for pencils and (I wasn’t expecting this) stethoscopes. But it makes perfect sense: going to the doctor’s is never a pleasant experience, but a nice man in a white suit with smiley faces on his weird medical device can’t be all bad, right?

How much under $29.99?
A lot: most between $5.99 and $9.99 on Gribbits.com.

Via Chip Chick

“Hmm, my mobile phone is almost dead. Eh, I have to go now, no time to reacharge it, and anyway I’ll only be gone for two hours, it will surely last that long.” More often than not, this train of thought is followed by getting detoured by a friend and ending up with a dead phone at 3 a.m. in a club, unable to call a taxi.

I didn’t trust the previous emergency charger I wrote about - 3 hours from one battery seemed exagerrated, but it looks like it wasn’t. The iGo powerXtender, reviewed on OhGizmo!, can give a gadget 6 to 8 hours worth of juice using two AA batteries.

In order to use it, you need to get a tip for your specific device ($10 each), then just plug it in and wait. Unfortunately, Evan at OhGizmo! reports that it tends to randomly power itself off during charging, so if you’re aiming to fully charge your phone, iPod or console you have to keep an eye on it for shut downs. Other than this, it’s a priceless little device for anyone who’s ever left home and discovered his/her can’t-live-without gadget is dead.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $15.99 on iGo.com.

Via OhGizmo!

It looks like everything is being designed to be iPod-friendly nowadays - even underwear! And, although under other circumstances I would say this is stupid, today… I kind of like it.

Like the name says, iBoxers are boxers… made for the iPod. Why do I like them? Well, two reasons: one personal (I like to listen to music all the time, so it’s extremely annoying when I’m cleaning the house and I have no pockets for my mp3 player), and the other not (they don’t look that underwear-ish so they can also be worn at a picnic or just as shorts around the house). They come in a very wide range of colors and models, so anyone could probably find a favorite.

I’m not sure how they are supposed to be worn, however. Putting pants over them would result in a weird bump on your hip or at least a cable appearing from the inside of your jeans, which isn’t something I’d like.

How much under $29.99?
Some: $19 on Amazon.com.

Via Chip Chick

My dream trip to work is getting onto an overcrowded subway train and then being forced to listen to 4 teenagers enjoying the newest pop hit on their cellphone speakers. Of course, I have my mp3 player not because I want to listen to what I choose, but because it’s a cool fashion accessory.

From now on, kids with less-than-powerful cell phone speakers and dubious tastes can rejoice. They can buy one of these USB Mini Lips Speakers and terrorize the world better. The speaker comes with a rechargeable battery, USB cable, audio cable and neck strap.

One, it’s ugly. Two, why would you carry it around your neck? Three, I hope it’s meant for when you visit a friend whose speakers are broken, not especially designed for using in public, because, even forgetting about the nuisance you’ll be to people around you, carrying a bunch of cables around with you is not that fun (one cable, if you’re only connecting it to your iPod, two, if you use the neck strap).

How much under $29.99?
Some: $14 on Brando.com.hk.

Via Pocket Lint

I’m really starting to think gadget manufacturers actually print a bunch of words (like USB, music, iPod, chair, book), cut them up, pick two at random and say: A-HA! Our newest product will be… Memory Foam MP3 Blackout Shades!

The idea behind this is that you can listen to your favorite tracks via the built-in headphones while relaxing your eyes. The cool thing is the Memory Foam - “a revolutionary visco-elastic foam that is made up of cells that open and close and adjust to body weight and temperature”. Which is very interesting but… why add the speakers? Can’t I just use my mp3 player with its headphones? Ah, right, that’s not techy enough…

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.99 on SmartHome.com.

Via ubergizmo

Some people just like their iPods… Some people have taken their love of Apple to the next level. And what better way to do it than make your kid look silly?

The iPoo’d Infant Creeper
is silly - but so adorable! Maybe some people will think you’re crazy, but just think of those who will appreciate the humor. It comes into 3 sizes (6 months, 12 months and 18 months), so you can subject your kid to Apple-ness for a long long time (and the creeper tells an undeniable truth).

Scarring him for life? Nah… But it might make him hate Apple if you show pictures of him in the iPoo’d creeper to his friends when he’s older.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 on Amazon.com.

Via FashionablyGeek

What can be cuter than a pig? …Ok, lots of things, but piggies can be adorable too. Especially when they have a big snout that houses a speaker.

It’s Squealer, the USB pig radio! You use his tail to control the volume and push his ears to change station, and you can use it as a normal speaker if you connect it to your computer or MP3 player. It can be powered either by USB, either with batteries.

That’s it. Pointless, but cute. And guys… you know you’re scouring the web for presents… this is a NO. I hope I don’t have to explain why.

How much under $29.99?
Some: ~$19 on Alt-Gifts.com.

Via ShinyShiny

Among all the senseless things, something actually useful surfaces from time to time… Hard to believe, but true nonetheless.

The Case-Mate Leather Case For iPod Shuffle is useful, no denying that. I personally dislike any type of case for my gadgets, but people who want to keep them in good condition will need one (iPods look pretty but they scratch so easily).

But what’s best about this case is that, beside being useful, it actually looks good without being childish or tacky. There are 6 colors available (white, orange, blue, pink, black and red) and the keychain lets you attach your Shuffle to your keys. You’ll either lose ‘em both or find ‘em both whenever you need them (hopefully the latter).

How much under $29.99?
Some: $10.99 on Amazon.com.

Via Pocket Lint

Say you just bought an iPhone. And then say you’re like me and tend to… *ahem* not take proper care of yout cell phones. Maybe you accidentally bump it against the table or a wall, or you throw it in your bag in the same pocket as the keys. I guess you can imagine the nasty scratches this will lead to, and you probably don’t like the prospect. You could probably find a cover, but I personally hate them, they make my phone so much more difficult to work.

There is a better solution, however, if you’re prepared to pay some money. The invisibleSHIELD is a tough, clear film that will shield your iPhone and protect it from scratches. And, the best part, the material is so resistant that it doesn’t get scratched either. The invisibleSHIELD originated in the military, where it was designed to protect the leading edges of helicopter blades from getting scratched by rocks and debris, so a key or a table corner is no match for it.

If this sounds good, but you don’t have an iPhone, don’t worry. The invisibleSHIELD comes in a lot of sizes, for devices such as iPods, smartphones, cell phones, camera LCDs, GPSs, laptops and more.

How much under $29.99?
A little: $24.95 for the iPod version on shieldzone.com.
Via Coolest Gadgets