{
  "id": 14512621,
  "title": "How to get Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, USB-C on your old iPod",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/how-to-get-wi-fi-streaming-bluetooth-usb-c-on-your-old-ipod",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-14T18:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/14/how-to-get-wi-fi-streaming-bluetooth-usb-c-on-your-old-ipod"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Sprout Pi and Sprout Pico are motherboard replacement upgrades designed to fit inside original iPod cases while utilizing the existing screen and click wheel for navigation. These upgrades, which do not require soldering, add features such as Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB-C, FLAC playback, and a microSD card slot for storage. According to The Verge, the Wi-Fi capability enables AirPlay and Google Cast streaming, while Bluetooth allows for connections to speakers or AirPods.\n\nThe Sprout motherboard also supports audio via the original 3.5mm jack or through audio over USB for wired headsets. AppleInsider reports that models are being released for the iPod 3rd generation, iPod mini, and iPod 4th generation.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Sprout Pi adds Bluetooth, streaming, and USB-C to your aging iPod",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/sprout-pi-adds-bluetooth-streaming-and-usb-c-to-your-aging-ipod",
        "published": "2026-10-14T17:19:11.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}