What's worse than not being able to finish that iPod video porn you downloaded because your battery cut off? Perhaps nothing, which is why the iLuv is such a crucial addition to your collection of personal gadgetry. It comes in attractive gold, plugs into the bottom of your iPod and improves your battery life by an impressive four times. Plus it's cheap.

iLuv ($70) [iLounge via Popgadget]

If you haven't taken your iPod out of its precious little box yet because you are afraid of scratching it, you should probably do it soon before Apple comes out with an even smaller one and yours is obsolete. But there are only so many ways to protect against scratches, most of which are large, plastic, and hideous. The Invisible Shield is a great option for protecting your iPod while maintaining its sleek look. The clear covers are made from a material that was originally designed to protect helicopter blades, and if this video demonstration is any indication, they are heavy duty.

You can get your fastidious fingers on one of these covers starting at around $20, and they are custom fitted to every model of iPod.

The Invisible Shield [Shieldzone via Popgadget]

The new Video iPod is great for watching clips and segments that are specially formatted for it. The only problem is the only iPod-friendly video is porn, and we can't watch that all the time, can we? Enter the iLuv i180WHT, which makes recording straight to your iPod from the TV a snap, no conversion necessary.

It looks like a regular dock, but connects your iPod to your television or other incoming video source and automatically converts it to iPod-viewable video. Now you can record every episode of the new Project Runway and watch it on the subway.

Video System - i180WHT [iLUV via Uncrate]

Starting today you can purchase shows from the Logo cable channel at the iTunes music store and then watch them on your computer or iPod. This is exciting news for those who live outside the U.S. or don't have cable; now we can all see the mancandy on Noah's Arc for just $1.99 per episode.

Plus, did you know the Video iPod now comes in black? We might just have to break down and get one.

Logo + iTunes = Your Gay iPod! [NewNowNext]

When it comes to checking out Christina Aguilera's new tracks, we're still rocking the iPod mini at the gym. Given that it's discontinued, we like to call it a "classic." But that doesn't mean its look could use an upgrade. And your black iPod nano? Everyone's got one of those. Perhaps it's time for some customization?

There already are hundreds of iPod accessories companies out there willing to glam up your mp3 player. But Gelaskins is the first we've found that not only offers aesthetically pleasing customizations, but delivers an add-on that's also protective of our audio investment (the skins encase the screen, too). They offer dozens of remarkably attractive skins for all iPod models and, should the mood strike you, buying three gets the fourth free.

Keep in mind, however: Gelaskins are made for one-time use only. So when that crocodile iPod begins to lose its appeal, your $15 investment goes with it.

Gelaskins

One thing we remember about New York city is that people love to wear their "New Yorker" status on their sleeve, or in their pocket. To celebrate tonight's opening of the new Apple Store on 5th Ave. in Manhattan, Incase is unveiling these new iPod cases that feature an embroidered Manhattan skyline and will only be sold in Manhattan. So sleek, so New York. Go wait in line to get one tonight!

Launch of New York Landmark Collection [Incase via Uncrate]

The hottest new iPod accessory doesn't go around your neck or in your car, but up your rectum. The iBuzz vibrates to the music when you plug it into your iPod or other music player. There's even a female attachment so you can regift it to some girl if you get bored with it. Unfortunately the iBuzz is only available to our British and European readers, but we imagine it will cross the pond eventually. You can buy it from Condomania in New York City or online.

Buy the iBuzz ($59.95) [Condomania]
iBuzz, £29 [Official Site via PAYOR]

In case you hadn't yet figured out that really anyone can be a DJ, Numark is making it extra clear with the release of its iDJ2 console. While a traditional mixing board would require you to have two iPods or an iPod and a CD player in order to mix songs together, the iDJ2 allows you to mix songs from the same iPod, meaning that anyone with an iPod can be a professional DJ, which is good news for all you house fags out there with big career aspirations and small budgets.

Numark to debut iDJ2 iPod mixer with pitch control [iLounge via Engadget]

We received a little note from our favorite gay cartoonist Andrew Georgiou telling us about his totally gay new accessories for sale. You remember Andrew, the creator of Mr. Gisby's Totally Gay Pet Shop, the insane comic you should be reading. Well it turns out that Andrew has teamed up with Shufflesome to produce a line of iPod Shuffle stickers that will definitely turn heads.

The colorful stickers feature a range of characters: Gus the leather fetish gorilla, Madame Chicolitta the dominatrix chicken, Irving the cross dressing gerbil, and Juan Jose the gay butch bull. For under $10 we find this queer iPod art a steal. Just call us Pet Shop Boys

Shufflesome [Official Site]
Mr. Gisby's Totally Gay Pet Shop [Official Site]

• Who would have thought that an iPod jacket actually could turn out to be somewhat fashionable? [Gizmodo]

• Liz Smith blackmailed Rock Hudson's blackmailer. This is why you never mess with a dirt-filled gossip queen. [NY Post]

• The Arizona tourist board is targeting people who have plenty of spending money: us queers. [USA Today]

• Colorado will have voters decide on domestic partnerships by the end of this year. It ain't marriage, but we'll take it if we can get it. [Denver Post]

• Michael Jackson is interviewing for a job and it isn't at a day care center. [Forbes]

• HBO keeps their queer programming coming. You don't get much gayer than Rosie O'Donnell on a gay cruise. [UPI]

We adore fine leather goods and gadgets (cell phones, iPods) with equal passion. That is why we love Vaja. They make high-quality leather cases for every gadget and accessory you can think of and in a myriad of colors. Go butch and wrap your iPod in sleek black leather. Gay it up and rock your pink leather Razr.

We love the Vaja Choice feature the most. You can not only choose the color case you want, but you can customize it with graphics and text.

We know the iPod Mini is a thing of the past, but we have the most adorable case in lime green for one lucky reader and their Mini. Shoot us an email and tell us whether you've been good or bad this year. Our favorite response wins!

Vaja [Vaja Cases]
Vaja Choice [Vaja Choice]

• The Killers pull a Martha Stewart and unveil a fashion line at K-Mart. Psyche.

• In the second of this week’s big D-list outings Mr. Sulu declares his love of men. No tribble jokes please.

• Most accurate blog post title we’ve seen in a long time.

• Gay porn star and gay blogger Hunter James is featured in Italian Vogue. With his clothes on!

• We were not sold on the video iPod just yet. But the thought of having gay porn in our pocket is appealing.