Sony Insider has happened upon some leaked images of the CMT-Z100iR mini-sound system, which, if real, suggest this respectable-looking system has an iPod dock, CD player and USB port to complement the 20w speakers.

The device also has touch panel controls, a 3.5mm audio-in jack, bass/treble adjustments, AM/FM radio and a remote control. There is no firm release date or price, though Sony Insider seems to think it will fall in the 0-0 range, which seems pretty decent for the feature set. [Sony Insider]

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Sony’s new concepts for fuel cell batteries come in some interesting flavors, like these speakers-with 70s transistor radio look-that can recharge your phone or multimedia player. Or the fuel-powered, completely-wireless, coffee maker-looking home theater speaker.

Apart from the weird look, the home theater speaker is particularly interesting as it can run for months without needing a recharge.

I’m not so sure about the indoor fuel charger, however. Would it be cheaper than just connecting your devices to your computer or power plug? []

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Our favorite plasma maker and TV tech innovator is exiting the TV business for good, says HD Guru.

We’ve known Pioneer’s been having a hard time of things lately, especially when they confirmed they were leaving the plasma manufacturing business. They hitched their wagon to Panasonic, the leading plasma manufacturer, but apparently Panny just delayed the opening of a new factory, citing economic strains. So you can see how the #2 would get shoved aside, if all of Panasonic’s capacity is tied up with its own product.

As for its DVD and Blu-ray group, the Nikkei says it plans to merge that with a division from Sharp as some sort of new business venture.

Gary Merson at HDGuru had been sniffing around this story, and today, Nikkei confirmed it with a report of its own. [HDGuru]

UPDATE: Here’s Pioneer’s official non-response to the news:

As a matter of policy, we cannot comment on rumors or speculation. As you know, we have publicly announced that we are actively evaluating our business. We started announcing changes in March, 2008 to increase efficiencies of our business operations. We are still in that process but do not have any further announcements at this time.

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Man, I don’t even ski and I want this. The Timex Expedition WS4 features a altimeter, barometer, thermometer, chronograph, alarm and compass packed into a sweet-looking, rugged sport watch with a big display.

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for gadgets with lots of functionality—even if I can't envision a scenario when I would ever use it. Plus, I have watched entirely too many Suvivorman and Man vs. Wild episodes. The Expedition WS4 will be available starting in may for 0. [Boing Boing Gadgets and Popular Mechanics]

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