Sony Ericsson MH 907 Motion Activated Headphones

The Sony Ericsson MH907 headphones are motion activated. So if you're listening to music and take them out of your ear, your music is paused. If you get an incoming call on your Sony Ericsson phone, just unplug one side to answer. Too bad it only works with Sony Ericsson phones. I don't know anyone who has a Sony Ericsson phone, but it's not bad for $55. [Sony Ericsson]

Thriller Headphones are Pre- and Post- Death Tributes to Michael Jackson

These are the Thriller headphones. They are obviously for display only and dedicated to Michael Jackson's most famous single "Thriller." But now it has a duel meaning with the whole death and grave thing. I'm guessing it's going to be sold (if it gets sold) for a lot of money now that he's gone. Click the link for more detailed pictures. In case you were wondering, they were made months before his death. [Thriller Headphones]

No, Actually Engadget Does Not Endorse Monster Headphones

This is a picture off the Monster Cables website regarding the Dr. Dre headphones dubbed "Beats by Dre." Anyone reading any tech site/blog would know that Monster is a ripoff. They are overpriced gadgets and cables that seem domineering due to fake "performance tests." Basically, Monster decided to fake a quote from Engadget, to which, Engadget had a suggestion:

Regardless, if Monster wants to use a quote from Engadget, that's no problem. We suggest this one:

Monster Cable sucks.[Engadget]

Ditch Those Crappy Apple Earbuds, Keep iPod Shuffle Control

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New iPod Shuffle Headphones Coming Soon

Klipsch says that they will introduce new headphones that will allow the VoiceOver commands and audio controls to work with the new iPod Shuffle. Scosche says that they will be releasing a solution for the earbuds problem as well, more than likely, just a control adapter to go along with the headphones of your choice. Both will have a voice recording function for easily taking memos on the go. They will be shipping this Spring for $50-$100. No doubt these headphones will be better than the ones that come with the iPod shuffle, but paying another $50 is already way too much. [Engadget]

Meet the New iPod Shuffle

So here's the deal, its 4 GB for $80. I say that's not that bad. There are no buttons on the shuffle itself with the exception of the slider that lets you choose between off, shuffle and loop. I like the longer clip and gum stick design. The old shuffle didn't really need a re-design, but this one isn't bad by any means. It's aluminum and comes in silver and black with a stainless steel clip (much better than the previous one).

Here's what's pretty cool. The shuffle talks to you (called VoiceOver). It'll tell you the name of the song that's playing and/or the name of the current playlist. Therefore, you can make multiple playlists to go and say have one for the gym or one for the road trip and you'll be able to skip to whichever one you want.

Here's the biggest problem. The controls aren't on the shuffle, they are on the earbuds wire. There is a button for play/pause, forward and rewind. The other commands use the same buttons in different mannerisms. Heres a chart. It's kinda complicated, but once you get used to it, I'm sure you'll be fine.

Here the bad part about it. If you don't want to use the headphones that come with the shuffle, you have to buy a special adapter with the controls to use the new shuffle. I personally hate the apple headphones. They don't fit in my ear properly and fall out easily (especially at the gym where I use a shuffle the most). The extra attachment will probably cost around $30 bringing the total cost to above $100. At $80, the shuffle will sell like hot cakes. It's a new Apple product and it will do well. When you consider the fact that most people do actually use those signature white ipod headphones (until they break), it's easy to see why this gadget will sell.

What's more is that Apple is looking to other companies to make similar headphones (which may cost up to $100), that let you have the same controls. I also don't know if other headphones that already have those controls will work properly on this shuffle (check back for updates).

I wish Apple kept the controls on the shuffle itself. Instead of putting the same controls on the headphone cord, put them on the shuffle. It seems easy enough. Here's the guided tour by Apple.