# Sprout Pi board adds Bluetooth, streaming and USB-C to aging iPods

A new hardware board called Sprout Pi retrofits classic iPods with Bluetooth audio, music streaming and USB-C charging. It appeals to owners of Apple's discontinued players who want modern connectivity without replacing their devices, and shows continued demand for keeping older gadgets alive.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/gadgets/1011266/sprout-pi-adds-bluetooth-streaming-and-usb-c-to-your-aging-ipod) — 2026-10-14T13:19:11-04:00