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iPods of tomorrow?

Leslie Katz Former Culture Editor
Leslie Katz led a team that explored the intersection of tech and culture, plus all manner of awe-inspiring science, from space to AI and archaeology. When she's not smithing words, she's probably playing online word games, tending to her garden or referring to herself in the third person.
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  • Third place film critic, 2021 LA Press Club National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards
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Leslie Katz
Podwatch
Credit: Pentagram Design
As Apple Computer's chief designer from 1989 to 1996, he oversaw the design of the PowerBook line, among other hit products. But while he may have left the company, is still busy envisioning the future of Apple's designs.
Podwatch
Credit: Pentagram Design

An iPod wristwatch? Sure. An iPod that shoots video? Why not? These and other creations appear in Business 2.0's "Re-Imagining Apple," an article and photo essay offering possible Apple innovations drafted by Brunner and others at the award-winning international firm Pentagram Design.

Among the team's theoretical gadgets: A Podwatch, or wrist-worn music device that would keep time and play music, using Bluetooth to wirelessly beam tunes to earbuds or headphones; iHome, a Wi-Fi-based home network and media server that would manage everything from music and photos to TV recording and office tasks; and the vPod, a digital image/iPod combo that would feature a camera for still photos and video and would wirelessly synch with iPhoto, iMovie and iTunes.

Hey, Mr. Brunner, we just want to be able to shlep our favorite gear into space.