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November 10, 2006

The Apple Core: Apple targets adult products named "Pod"

It's no secret that Apple is clamping down on the term "Pod." Lawyers from everyone's favorite fruit company have gone after Web sites, products and magazines using the term "Pod" in their name. Who does Apple council have in their cross hairs next? Adult toy manufacturers.

You've probably been forwarded an email about the OhMiBod - who's slogan is "A whole new way to Plug 'N Play" - and snickered a bit. The iPod accessory's Web site teases:

Simply plug OhMiBod into your iPod or any music player and it automatically vibrates to the rhythm and intensity of the music. Let your body feel the vibrations as you get down with your favorite tunes.

Ahem, right.

Read the rest of the story on my ZDNet Blog: The Apple Core.

Posted by jasonogrady at November 10, 2006 8:23 AM
Category: The Apple Core

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