Griffin Technology has introduced its PowerDock Charging Base (also known as the PowerDock 4) for iPod and iPhone a new charging station that can accommodate up to four devices at a time. The PowerDock 4 features a brushed aluminum design with two rows of two docks each, and included Universal Dock Adapters for iPhone and all iPod models that charge via USB. Pricing and availability information has not yet been released.

Kensington has introduced its new LiquidAUX line of car audio accessories for the iPod, as well as a new car charger for the iPhone and iPod. The new LiquidAUX line was designed to deliver clean audio from the iPhone or iPod to the auxiliary-in ports found on many cars and aftermarket stereos. Features of the line include an auxiliary port connector, a wireless remote control designed to clip onto the car's steering wheel, and the ability to function as a car charger. The line includes the Kensington LiquidAUX for iPhone and iPod, which offers all the features listed above and will sell for $80, the Kensington LiquidAUX Deluxe, which adds an adjustable cradle with a flexible arm to the standard AUX's feature set and which will sell for $100, and the Kensington LiquidAUX Bluetooth Car Kit, which features Bluetooth 2.0 EDR, a built-in microphone with noise and echo-canceling

iLuv has introduced several new iPod accessories, including the i1255 Desktop iPod/DVD Player, the i399 Bluetooth Audio System for iPod, and the i720 and i730 Bluetooth/FM Transmitters for iPod. The i1255 is a combo desktop DVD player with built-in iPod Dock that also features on-screen display for navigation of the iPod from a TV screen, remote control, and compatibility with DVD, VCD, MP3 CD, Audio CD, and Kodak Picture CD. The i399 is a 2.1-channel audio system with an integrated iPod Dock that utilizes BluePin II technology to enable communication with Bluetooth devices from up to 300 ft.

Memorex has introduced its new iWake Up clock radio for the iPod and iPhone. The iWake Up features an integrated Dock, an AM/FM radio, a white backlit LCD display, a snooze function, a wireless remote, SRS audio enhancement technology, and the ability to charge the iPod while docked. The Memorex iWake Up clock radio for iPod is expected to be available this spring and will sell for $70.

Casio has announced plans to introduce four new Exilim compact cameras featuring an iPod-friendly video capture mode that records in the H.264 format with ACC audio, making it easy for users to load their movies into iTunes and onto their iPod and/or iPhone. The new models include the Exilim Card EX-S10, a 10.1-megapixel pocket camera that the company bills as “the world’s smallest and thinnest,” the Exilim Zoom EX-Z80, a small 8.1 megapixel digital camera available in six different colors, and the 10.1-megapixel Exilim Zoom EX-Z200 and EX-Z100, which both offer a wide 28 mm lens and 4x optical zoom. The Exilim Card EX-S10 is expected to ship in February for $250; the Exilim Zoom EX-Z80, Z200, and Z100 are expected in March and will sell for $200, $280, and $330, respectively. [via Imaging Resource]

JVC has introduced its P-Series LCD TVs, featuring the company's new TeleDock, a flip-down iPod Dock at the base of the set which provides a direct connection for audio and video playback through the TV. When an iPod is docked, a menu appears on the TV screen for selecting music, music shuffle or video playback. The iPod can be controlled from the TV's remote, which includes a circular keypad with a control scheme that mimics the iPod's control wheel, and photos can also be displayed as a slide show.

Philips has introduced its DCP951 Docking Entertainment System, a portable player with built-in iPod Dock and memory card reader. The 951's iPod Dock is retractable, sliding into the side of the unit when not in use. Other features include a 9-inch, 16:9 format LCD display, a 2.5-hour, built-in rechargeable battery, compatibility with DVD, DVD+/-R and +/-RW, (S)VCD, DivX, and MPEG video media, SD/MMC card slots, a remote control, the ability to double as a digital picture frame, and Dolby Digital processing. The Philips DCP951 Docking Entertainment System is expected to be available later this month, and will sell for $200.

Wadia Digital, maker of high-end digital audio products, has announced that it will demonstrate its new iTransport iPod Dock at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next week. According to Wadia, the iTransport is the "first digital player dock to retrieve a direct digital signal from an iPod." The dock bypasses the iPod's internal D/A conversion and output stage, allowing for output of pure, bit-perfect digital audio from full-resolution file formats (such as .WAV and Apple Lossless) stored on the iPod.

iLive has announced that it will introduce the iT188B, a new sound bar-style speaker system with an iPod Dock, at the Consumer Electronics Show next week. The iT188B is designed to mount on the wall as a "complete flat screen TV 2.1 speaker system," and features a remote-controlled, motorized iPod Dock which "disappears completely" when not in use. Other features include two high-power speaker enclosures, an AM/FM radio, a full-function clock, auxiliary input, dual AV inputs, video and subwoofer outputs, and a full-function remote. "We worked very hard to bring the very best quality sound and functionality with this product," said Bill Fetter, CEO for DPI, Inc. "It's fair to say that our efforts have met with a great response from our retail customers." The iLive iT188B will include both a table stand and wall mounting hardware, and will be available in April for $100.

Hitachi Maxell has unveiled its Audio Transmitter/Dongle for the iPod, one of two new Bluetooth-enabled products featuring SRS WOW HD audio and bass enhancement technology. The adapter connects to the iPod via Dock Connector, allowing audio from the iPod to be processed with SRS WOW HD audio enhancement before being transmitted to any Bluetooth enabled headset or speaker system. The WOW HD process, which according to the company provides "improved sound quality and restored fidelity to all files residing on the iPod," can be turned on and off via a small SRS-branded button on the dongle. The second product is a Bluetooth 2.0-enabled stereo headset, which processes received audio using WOW HD before playback. "We wanted to work with SRS Labs because they are an industry leading audio provider with proven high quality sound techniques," said Akio Mishima, Manager, Brand Business Div. at Hitachi Maxell. "SRS WOW HD audio and bass enhancement incorporated into our new Bluetooth devices provides significant sound improvement for all types of audio content commonly stored on portable media devices." No release date or pricing information has yet been provided for the new products.