View this article at: http://www.macnn.com/articles/04/03/30/ipod.earbud.warning/ Tuesday, Mar 30, 2004 12:20pm Apple's white iPod headphones may attract criminals The Times warns iPod users against using the bundled headphones when using the MP3 player in public places: "The distinctive 'earbud' white headphones are a giveaway to criminals that a highly desirable iPod, costing up to £400, is concealed about the street-walking music lover, according one reader: "Todays UK "The Times" (UK's 2nd major broadsheet) newspaper carries a front page article and photograph detailing the rise in attacks on iPod owners by muggers and reports police advise owners to avoid using the tell-tale white iPod earphones." [registration required]