I have heard rumors that the iPod Classic as we know it, is dying. It is due to the sales of the iPod touch and iPhone are climbing, but the sales of the traditional iPod are declining.

Yes, pretty soon those iPods that were so hot a few years ago will be seen in the same light as the Sony Walkman (The ones that just played cassettes). Then I suppose all that we will have is just touchscreens, because that’s what everyone wants, right?

It would appear that Microsoft is seeing the end coming for their traditional Zunes. Yes, the Zune HD is planning on being “the” Zune as Microsoft will no longer be making the earlier version of the Zune. (Not that anyone was buying them. Oh, snap!)

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We have reported on a lot of digital picture frames here at Coolest Gadgets, and I’ll tell you one thing: they are all alike. Well, for the most part they are.

I suppose what makes this photo frame different is that it is motion activated. Every time someone walks past it, an unusual effect begins to happen: it starts to snow.

That is, it snows in the 4 x 6 image. Hopefully you have an appropriately themed winter picture, or it could look a little odd. If you have a summer picture, perhaps you could have a caption reading: “Greeting from St. Helens”.

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The world's first open source camera?

Makers are trying to make the digital camera much like the personal computer, something to tinker and custom build with parts taken from here or there to get just the right combination for the kind of pictures you want to take. But will it fly?

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There is never a shortage of various portable ways to charge the iPhone, mostly due to people being very unhappy with the battery life.  However, for those of us using an iPod Touch, it seems like there are far less options.  Which is bad for those like me that are notorious for forgetting to charge their iPod while they’re at home.  This Surge case will help out those that are always on the run and always forgetting to plug in their iPod.  It’ll make sure you can get a charge no matter where you’re at.

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Earbuds and earphones are of course the most portable way to listen to your music.  However, if you’re not fond of that way of listening to your music, you might consider these mini headphones.  I’m one that I always prefer headphones over earbuds, but it seems like headphones break when you toss them in a bag.  Making these Sennheiser headphones extremely convenient.  They’re a little smaller than the rest and will fold up to make them even more compact.

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Sure, that Twitter thing has made our lives easier for others to keep track of, but the NFL isn’t really liking it too much.

The NFL has set up a new rule saying that players, coaches, as well as league officials are forbidden from posting tweets or Facebook updates 90 minutes before the game. They can all resume transmission after the post-game interviews are completed.

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There are all different types of lights you can wear when you’re out walking or biking in the dark to make it easier for drivers to see you.  If you’re one that takes a stroll with your dog at night, then you might as well put lights on the dog.  After all, it will keep your dog protected and you ensure that you’re not going to ruin someone’s  evening either.  Since obviously,  if someone ends up hitting your dog, it’s not going to make their day any better.  These lights from Luna Light Technology would make it possible to see your dog from a decent amount of distance away.

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