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Remember the 1970s classic Mr. Microphone? Here’s a fun use for the old toy that turns it into a bit more devious of a device than originally intended.
This brilliant, but simple hack by electronics tinkerer Kipkay takes the guts out of an old Mr. Mic, improves the audio quality, and turns it into an easily concealed wireless spy microphone…
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posted: June 14th, 2008
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filed under: design | timepieces
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These digital alarm clocks from Oregon Scientific offer up a bold modern design that’s sure to look great on your bedside table…
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posted: April 7th, 2008
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filed under: design | timepieces
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I’m absolutely bonkers for these gorgeous new digital clocks from British industrial designer Theo Williams. The LEXON Jet series of clocks feature a bold electroluminescent backlit dot matrix display that’s really really easy to read…
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posted: March 24th, 2008
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filed under: hacks-mods | video games
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This strange appendage snaps on to the bottom of your standard PlayStation 3 SIXAXIS joystick, turning it into a poor-man’s DualShock controller.
PEGA’s oddly-named “Vibrating Bag” adds rumble capability to your stock PS3 controller…
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posted: January 26th, 2008
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filed under: home entertainment | media players
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Whether you’re literally joined at the hip to your brother or sister, or you and your significant other are just inseparable, have I got an iPod dock for you. I guess that JVC has decided that the market for the multiple iPod household is growing enough to warrant the creation of this two-headed beast…
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posted: January 6th, 2008
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filed under: home entertainment | media players | timepieces
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This new tabletop radio from upstart Cue Acoustics certainly has a winning look. The Cue Radio features a minimal, modern industrial design and a bright, easy-to-read backlit display.
The Cue Radio will offer a digital AM/FM tuner with RDS track and station display, dual alarms, and a built-in iPod dock on top…
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posted: January 5th, 2008
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filed under: gadgets | just plain fun
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I’ve pretty much weened myself off of compact discs since my very first iPod, but for those of you who still enjoy your music in a flat, round format, here’s a unique CD player to listen to your oldies on…
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posted: October 31st, 2007
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filed under: home entertainment | media players
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Here’s a nice way to wake from your slumber every morning. The Boynq WakeUp not only looks good, it’s got everything you need on your bedside table.
In addition to its digital alarm clock, The Wake Up offers an FM radio and an iPod dock. A substantial 20-watt amp powers the stereo system…
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posted: October 25th, 2007
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filed under: media players
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By now those in the know are aware that Microsoft is just about set to release several new Zune media players. Thanks to some drawings over at the FCC website, I can confirm that there are definitely new models in the works…
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posted: October 2nd, 2007
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filed under: design | media players
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Who needs headphones when your MP3 player’s main feature is a big old speaker right smack dab in the middle of it? That’s what these digital music players from China are all about.
Lanhui’s LH-555 media players come in several bright colors, and have a retro sort of feel to them…
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posted: September 7th, 2007
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filed under: home entertainment | mobile tech
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The I-Sonic Entertainment System 2 is the latest iPod docking stereo from Polk Audio. The system offers room-filling sound and an HD Radio receiver with a special iTunes track purchase feature…
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posted: September 6th, 2007
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filed under: home entertainment | media players
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According to papers recently filed with the FCC, Philips is getting set to release a bookshelf stereo that can be wirelessly paired with Bluetooth sound sources.
In addition to the requisite AM/FM/CD/MP3 capabilities, the Philips BTM288 stereo system will be able to connect to mobile phones and media devices via Bluetooth…
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posted: August 24th, 2007
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filed under: media players | strange and wonderful
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I’ve certainly seen some odd gadgets come across my desk, but these plush speakers from Korea have to be some of the weirdest I’ve ever seen.
These “BooRu-BooRu” dolls look like some sort of bizarre Teletubbies on crack. They have a soft cloth body and hide their controls in the eyeballs, ears and tummies…
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posted: August 5th, 2007
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filed under: design | home entertainment
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I really like the simple colorful design of these compact music systems from Germany’s Sonoro Audio.
The Sonoro Cubo is a compact, all-in-one sound system, complete with FM radio, CD player and auxiliary input for your portable media player. Each one is encased in a wooden enclosure with either a colored lacquer or natural wood finish…
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posted: August 5th, 2007
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filed under: home entertainment | media players
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Revo’s Pico Wi-Fi radio lets you listen to thousands of Internet radio stations for free. But the really cool thing about it is that it’s completely portable.
The Pico Wi-Fi not only hooks up to your Internet connection wirelessly, it’s got a built-in rechargeable battery…
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posted: August 1st, 2007
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