Teufel iPod dock alarm clock radio

European loudspeaker firm Teufel is to introduce, the iTeufel Radio – a portable FM/AM radio, alarm clock and iPod dock rolled into one. Reminiscent of an old wireless with its wood finish, the iPod charges while docked and the alarm can be set with a tone or station chosen by you. A remote control enables you to control functions and sound from the comfort of your sofa or bed.

LG launches affordable Blu-Ray home cinema system

From LG comes a Blu-Ray based home cinema system. The HB954SP offers Full HD 1080p playback, 1000W of power and 5.1 channel output with five oval satellite speakers.

LG's latest system offers one click access to YouTube and and an iPhone/iPod docking/charging station. LG Sound Gallery offers seven sound settings including a night mode to turn off the bass so you do not wake sleeping children. Connections include two HDMI inputs for hook up other devices such as a game console, DVD recorder or HD satellite box.

This system will be available from November 2009 from major retailers and independents.

Exspect launches FM Transmitter range for iPod, iPhone

Accessories firm Exspect has unveiled four FM Transmitters for hooking your iPod, iPod Touch or iPhone to your home speaker system or in-car stereo. All Exspect FM Transmitters are compatible with every FM radio and boast several features as standard, including a large LCD display, full range frequency between 88.1MHz – 107.9MHz (handy in big cities where frequencies can get very crowded), auto-memory of the last frequency used, and an auto-off feature to ensure your power consumption remains as low as possible.

To preserve the battery life of your Apple device, all Exspect FM Transmitters come equipped with a mini USB port, a mini USB cable and an in-car charger. Exspect's flagship device, the Intelligent FM Transmitter also features a Radio Data System (RDS) facility, which shows the current track being played on your device directly onto the stereo's display. Sounds quite a natty feature.

Available now from HMV, Play.com and other leading retail outlets, there are four Exspect FM Transmitters range in price from £29.99 for the entry level model (EX153) to £49 for the EX156 with Intelligent FM Transmitter.