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Someone Should Make Speakers That Look Like These

Here’s a nifty idea for some nifty desktop speakers. All you need is 6 cheap square Mylar speakers, 21 cable ties, and the patience to stitch ‘em together into a see-through cube. Et Voilà!

This speaker cube was recently spotted over on the MAKE: Flickr Pool and seems like a…

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August 13th, 2008 by: Technabob

Cell Phone Cigarette Handset is Smoke Free

Handsfree Cigarette Box Handset for Mobile Phones

I’m really not sure who the target audience is for this odd mobile phone handset. Maybe it’s for people trying to quit smoking? Or is it for people who want to look like they’re smokers? Regardless, you sure will look goofy making your phone calls into this thing.

This ridiculous…

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August 12th, 2008 by: Technabob

Omega Orion Analog Synth Inspired by Kubrick

Omega Orion Synthesizer

When I think of 2001: A Space Odyssey…, it usually conjures up imagery of HAL 9000′s glowing red light, the strains of Also Sprach Zarathrustra, and dead astronauts launched silently into space.

But the guys over at Studio Electronics used the film as inspiration for the design of their

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July 31st, 2008 by: Technabob

Mp3 Mini Amp Speaker Goes to 11

MP3 Mini Amp Speaker

Looking for a cool speaker for your MP3 player? Check out this portable speaker that looks like a miniature version of the amps you might see up on a stage at a rock concert.

The MP3 Amp Speaker is a dead ringer for its larger cousins, complete with a cloth…

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July 22nd, 2008 by: Technabob

Saturday Night Speakers Do Disco Stu Proud

Disco Speakers

I was researching a different story altogether, when I came across these awesome desktop speakers which look like little disco dancers.

At first glance, I actually thought they looked like South Park’s Eric Cartman dressed up like fat Elvis with a jumbo 1970s ‘fro. But maybe that’s just my mind…

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July 17th, 2008 by: Technabob

These Speakers Give Your iPod Balls

iPod Ball Speaker by ZumReed

This odd little speaker for your portable media player distinguishes itself by its spherical shape.

ZumReed’s Sound Ball speaker hangs on your key chain or a book bag, and plugs into the audio jack on your iPod or other media player when your ready to play your tunes.

The little…

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July 16th, 2008 by: Technabob

IPhone 2 [3g] Price and Release Date Announced

iPhone 3G

As anticipated, Apple today took the lid off the iPhone 3G, the latest and greatest models in the iPhone series. Highlights of the new phones include high speed wireless data capabilities, a built-in GPS system, and a substantial price cut.

The iPhone 3G looks very much like the original iPhone,…

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June 9th, 2008 by: Technabob

Egg Speaker Wobbles but Won’T Fall Down

Egg Speaker

These tipsy egg-shaped speakers let you wobble them like a Weeble while you listen to your tunes.

Unlike real eggs (and those colorful Weebles), these only come in black and red, and they don’t crack open to produce omelets. They do, however, twist open to produce enhanced bass output. I…

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May 31st, 2008 by: Technabob

Wallpaper Speakers Could Become a Reality

Wallpaper Talking

Ever heard the saying “If these walls could talk”? If this invention ever makes it into production, your walls soon could get a voice of their own. This new technology has the potential to turn just about any surface, including your walls, into a speaker.

Johns Hopkins materials scientist Michaely…

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May 27th, 2008 by: Technabob

Car Visor Plays Dvds, Video Games, Mp3s, Mp4s

Visor plays Video Games DVDs MP3 MP4

Do we really need any more distractions we need while we drive down the road? This over-the-top replacement sun visor for your vehicle manages to cram in just about everything but the kitchen sink.

Not only can the visor play DVDs, audio and video files, it can play retro video…

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May 11th, 2008 by: Technabob

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