Olive Media Inc has released this 4HD high-end music server that aims to match the 24-bit/192Khz standard used in recording studios (for reference, CDs are encoded with 16-bit values at 44.1Khz). Assuming that you have the speaker setup that matches what the Olive 4HD can output, you would hear how "music sounds as it is recorded".

The Olive 4HD comes with 2TB of storage, which is equivalent to 20,000 HD songs, or 6000 CDs. Users can move data from a PC or copy tracks from a (low-res!) CD. It costs $2000, and my question is: where do I find the HD audio content?

Father's Day might be over, but that's no reason not to gift the man in your life a NoiseBuster Active Noise-Canceling Hearing Protector if he happens to be involved in activities that tend to bust one's eardrums after prolonged exposure. NoiseBuster is one of the few solutions on the market that merges a passive earmuff with active noise-canceling electronics for an unparalleled noise cancellation performance. This also in turn makes it a superb MP3 or radio headphones, drowning out the noise from around you, but we wouldn't recommend wearing this while cycling or jogging on busy roads. The NoiseBuster PA4000 is currently going for $149 where it will come with a hard carry case, an audio cable and an AA battery. [Press Release]

Yet another iPod dock has hit the market, and this time round it is the Maxell MXSP-D240 which will come in black or white colors. The dock comes with a couple of 53mm driver units, and tips the scales at 1.2kg. Expect to see these hit the Japanese market before November is over for approximately €76.

Want to go green? Cross your fingers that the Dancepants Kinetic Music Player concept would be realized in the future then. This device actually forces you to work for your tunes, as it will convert whatever kinetic energy garnered from running or dancing into electricity for your MP3 player. The high-tech leggings will allow you to enjoy the fruits of your labor, and in a strange way forces you to keep on moving if you want to tune in to your playlist. Only extremely motivated people need apply.

Samsung has released yet another paper cutter R0 portable media player that ought to get by just nice, although it won't offer any earth shaking experience with its 2.6" TFT LCD display, a microSD memory card slot, an integrated FM radio, a text and photo viewer, video codec support for popular formats and a choice of Indie Black, Techno Silver and Rap Pink colors. Arriving in a South Korea-only flavor, you can choose from 4GB and 8GB models that go for $120 and $155, respectively.

Yet another portable media player, the RAmos T9HD, is caught on video. Powered by a Rockchip RK2806 chipset, the T9HD will come equipped with a 4.3" touchscreen display at 800 × 480 resolution, support for 720p video playback, compatibility with a host of popular video formats, TV out and 8GB of internal memory. It will retail for approximately $102 after conversion. Apparently, the user interface will make allowances for drag-and-drops where appropriate.

Newman's latest portable media player, the A36HD has just arrived in China. What makes this alluring is its thinness of a mere 8mm, where they managed to miraculously cram in hardware specifications including a 3" LCD display at 400 x 240 resolution, 4GB/8GB internal memory, USB 2.0 connectivity, a TV out jack, integrated speakers, support for a wide range of audio and video files, and a music search function for easier location of your audio tracks. No touchscreen with this though if you're looking for one. Now if only these Chinese manufacturers can come up with a killer user interface...

Ainol is yet another Chinese manufacturer that comes up with ho-hum portable media players, but this time round their V9000 seems to raise the bar a fair bit. Why do we say so? Well, it does take on the 4.8" capacitive touchscreen challenge this time round, where you will also find the new SoChip SC9800 chip within which helps it handle full HD video playback at 1080p with aplomb, accompanied by an HDMI output. Hopefully the UI seen here will be realized in the final product.

Guess MSI doesn't just make notebooks, eh? Their latest foray would be the MT-V887 portable media player that rides on the HD wave. You will be pleased to know that the MSI MT-V887 comes with H.264 codec and 720p support, while its Rockchip RK2728B chipset makes sure it is capable of handling all popular audio and video file formats playback without missing a beat. Other features include a choice of 4GB or 8GB for internal storage, an integrated FM radio, USB 2.0 connectivity and a TF memory card, while a 4.3" display at 480 x 272 resolution rounds off the list of features. No idea on pricing or availability as at press time.

Always wondered what your favorite songs sounded like when played backwards? Of course, we're pretty sure some of you out there did try to perform surgery on a cassette with a recording of Hotel California by the Eagles to substantiate the rumor of it glorifying the devil when played backwards, but no longer do you need to subject your cassettes (if you still have any) to such mutilation. The Sakasa Master Backwards Voice Recorder will not only record a snippet of audio, it will also play it back to your backwards. Powered by a couple of AA batteries, we're glad to know that this doesn't require USB connectivity to work. Neat!

Many people think that the hearing impaired would have lost a large part of being human, that is, being unable to experience the joy of music. Well, have you ever attended a deaf church's worship service? Those involve drums that lets the congregation literally feel the beat of the song, and the Sounzzz concept is a visual, audio, tactile MP3 player that can not only work for the hearing impaired but is universal enough for everyone to have a go. Sound will be translated into a range of vibrations, where you will need to hug the device in order to feel the music.

If you think that your handset needs a cellphone charm, how about getting this minivan speaker that can also keep your little one occupied with faux "Vroom vroom!" sounds while you're driving an actual minivan? Each minivan measures 9cm long, and will playback tunes from your handset's media player. It has a built-in battery, so no worries about this sapping juice from your already taxed handset. They retail for a mere $12 a pop, consuming far less gas than an actual minivan.

Sleek Audio has released its SA1 earphones which can be used in a wired or wireless manner, thanks to screw-in porting options that enables one to customize audio quality. Dubbed the SA1 Tunable and Wireless Compatible Earphones, it will come with detachable cables, letting you replace those cables without having to fork out more money to get a new pair of headphones. Custom color cables will roll out sometime next year, but you can get a standard pair now for $79.99.

The O2 Joggler can now support Internet radio, where it will be able to benefit from more than 100 radio stations without having to fork out a single penny more. Delivered by PURE, this service has now been switched on over-the-air. Apart from that, O2 decided to lower the price of the O2 Joggler to £99.99 in order to make it more affordable to the working class. Any takers now with the new service and price point?