The open-source Sprout project enables classic iPods to support Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, and modern streaming services like Spotify through a modular hardware replacement.
New motherboard replacement kits for vintage iPods add modern connectivity, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and USB-C, with a crowdfunding campaign launching soon on Crowd Supply.
The Sprout project introduces open-source motherboards that add USB-C, Bluetooth, and streaming support to vintage iPods without requiring soldering.
The portable media player market, which peaked at $21,6 billion in 2008, has transformed into a niche segment driven by high-end audiophile devices and a retro-modding community.
