European-based iPod accessories brand GEAR4 has released CruiseControl, an RF remote control for iPods which works through walls and has a 50-metre range, the first iPod remote to be sold in the UK.

The CruiseControl works innovatively off the dock connector rather than the iPod’s headphone jack, and has a headphone amp and port on the base, making it possible to plug headphones in.

Costing £24.99, the accessory is powered by the iPod, so uses no batteries, and comes with a remote, receiver, strap, lanyard and carry case.

Tom Dudderidge, managing director for Disruptive Technology Channels told IT Backbones: “There are many times when I’m either out running or on my bike when a song comes on my iPod that I want to skip past or turn up and have to stop and fumble around to get hold of my iPod to do so.

“Now with CruiseControl all you have to do is click forward on your remote and you’re up and running – no need to be inconvenienced anymore.”

In April 2004 Disruptive Technology launched PodGear, which became Europe’s number one iPod accessory brand, and in January 2006 PodGear was re-branded into GEAR4.

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