Join Retro Radios for Lo-Tech Goodness
Retro gadgets are all the rage right now. So what’s better than an AM/FM radio…that looks like a 40′s era Bakelite radio?
Sundance (founded by Robert Redford) offers three distinct mini-retro radios based upon the Bakelite originals: Bullet, Ovette and Watt.
Each radio has plenty of sound in a pocket-sized package. Modeled on tabletop Bakelite originals from the 40s and 50s, these AM/FM radios have sleek, mid-century style, yet they are small enough to make them perfect for your desktop or bedside, as well as stuffing inside holiday stockings. Continue reading » Retro Radios for Lo-Tech Goodness
Mobiblu Nanum MP3 Cube Folds Up
You see the shape of this Mobiblu Nanum? Just like a paper stencil that punches out of hard paper craft books, this little guy folds up into a cube.
This is not to be confused with the Mobiblu Cube, a Digital Audio Player (DAP) that was one of the smallest ever, about 1.1 inches in size. It also has about 1GB worth of storage which is still good in this day an age, I think. I mean, how many songs is that?
I personally think that this is just plain cute, and the button configuration makes completely perfect sense. Note how the Volume controls for up and down are actually up and down.
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CarCam sounds good, but probably won’t get used
I’m sure I’m not alone when I admit that I’ve been in an accident or two in my life. Two such accidents were not my fault, and I was fortunate enough to have witnesses around to inform the police that it was so. I’ve always been worried that I would find myself in a fender-bender where it was nothing more than my word against theirs. I’ve long pondered the idea of keeping a small camera in my car to record any such collisions. It never seemed like a logical option though. When I saw this CarCam Voyager, it rekindled such ideas.
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Micro TV concept by Tokyo Fiber
The Micro TV concept by Tokyo Fiber was developed after the 1960′s version of Sony’s mini TVs, but you can be sure that this concept comes packed with 21st century technology. It is covered in fabric and fits into the palm of your hand easily. Images shown are clear while sound emitted will be soothing to your ears. The Micro TV concept has been dubbed “senseware” – small, soft and rounded. Don’t wait up for a commercialized version in the near future though.
Transmitta II spreads sound around
Transmitta II might sound a little bit dyslexic, but this is a pretty nifty device when you think about it.
The Transmitta system comprises of two small, rechargeable, and very portable units – one is the transmitter, the other is the receiver. You can plug the transmitter into your audio source (be it an iPod, CD player, computer, TV, Radio, you name it) via a headphone socket or USB. If you choose the latter then the transmitter will also recharge as it works. The receiver can be plugged into whatever device you are using via an auxiliary socket, and voila – you can send your music wirelessly around your house, flat or workplace. You might love your on-line radio stations, but you want to listen to them in the living room where your computer ain’t – just use your Transmita VII to send your radio tunes to your hi-fi. Play MTV on your TV and listen to it through your radio in the bathroom. The Transmita units speak to each other via 2.4GHz frequency allowing for CD quality audio to be streamed, and uses frequency hopping to make sure there is no conflict with any other devices using that frequency.
The Transmitta II can be yours for £49.95.
iPond plays sounds, stores fish
Fancy this portable speaker that carries a fish along with it? That’s exactly what the iPond is – it hooks up to portable audio devices like the iPod, but has in recent times drawn the ire from animal rights groups as the iPond is said to offer inadequate space for a fish to live. Meant for Betta fish (also known as Siamese fighting fish), the 650mm iPond has been said to be insufficient, since a single Betta fish requires around 10 liters of water to swim around and receive a proper amount of oxygen. In addition, the speaker is located at the bottom, so your favorite trance sounds might actually unsettle the fish further. The iPond retails for $60.
Source: Gizmodo
Your calculator might just be staring back at you
The holidays are a time for giving. Which also means that you’ll likely be on the receiving end of your fair share of gifts (or coal). With all of the cool things you get in colorfully-wrapped boxes, there is something you may want to consider. Your new calculator from that creepy guy in accounting might actually be watching you. That’s right, someone has taken an ordinary printing calculator and stuffed a spy cam inside.
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BlueCore5-Multimedia found in Toyota’s G-BOOK
CSR drops news that its very own BlueCore5-Multimedia silicon will be featured in Toyota’s new G-BOOK mX and G-BOOK mX Pro telematics and navigation devices. The G-BOOK enables users to stream crystal clear audio to their car stereo system sans wires from a plethora of devices such as cellphones, MP3 players and personal media devices. In addition to audio streaming, it also doubles up as a hands-free device, claiming to provide great audio quality at all times while helping you keep your eyes peeled on the road.
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