iSkin Has Your iPod Covered

By Geoff Duncan Published October 30, 2008

iPod accessory maker iSkin has introduced new Vibes and Duo cases Apple’s latest second-generation iPod touch and fourth-generation iPod nano, bringing a dash of color and personalization—not to mention protection—to the devices.

For second-generation iPod touch owners, the iSkin touch Vibes offers a clear screen film, durable soft case, and a protective docking port insert. The cases feature an inner “shimmery” pattern, and are available in blue, red, black, purple, and clear versions for $29.99. Meanwhile, the iSkin touch Duo case comes with a clear-coated VISOR screen guard and uses a soft silicon case that sports built-in Microban antimicrobial protection to help keep your funky music collection from getting…well, funky. The duo cases are available in two-tone color combinations for $34.99.

Recommended Videos

Opted for the fourth-generation nano? iSkin offers both the Vibes and Duo cases for them as well, offering full click-wheel access. The Vibes cases come in seven colors (we kid you not: Croc, Enchanted, Ivy, Orbitz, Tao, Argyle, and Camouflage) for $24.99 each, while the Duo cases are available in three packages (Chill, Cruise, and Groove) that come with three skins each for $34.99.

Topics

Emerging Tech

Former Digital Trends Contributor

Geoff Duncan writes, programs, edits, plays music, and delights in making software misbehave. He's probably the only member…

Emerging Tech

Mind-reading A.I. analyzes your brain waves to guess what video you’re watching

brain control the user interface of future eeg headset

Neural networks taught to "read minds" in real time

When it comes to things like showing us the right search results at the right time, A.I. can often seem like it’s darn close to being able to read people’s minds. But engineers at Russian robotics research company Neurobotics Lab have shown that artificial intelligence really can be trained to read minds -- and guess what videos users are watching based entirely on their brain waves alone.

Emerging Tech

Here’s an A.I. preview of what climate change will do to your neighborhood

how ai can address climate crisis visualizing change street feat

For the people of the Maldives, a string of islands off the southern tip of India, the realities of climate change lie right outside their front door. A 2007 report from the United Nation’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicted that unfettered carbon emissions could push sea level rise to 23 inches by 2100. With an average elevation of less than five feet, even a slight increase in sea level could make these islands inhabitable. The teal blue sea is swallowing them up.

This article is part of our continuing series, <i>Tech for Change</i>

Cars

Rivian R2 EV’s new LG battery boosts storage capacity sixfold

Rivian R2

The Rivian R2, the EV maker’s much-anticipated affordable electric SUV, will be powered by U.S.-made batteries promising to store six times as much energy as those currently used.

South Korea’s LG Energy Solutions announced it will be supplying LG’s 4695 cylindrical batteries to Rivian as part of a five-year agreement.