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Minimalist Radio by Simon Hasan: No, You Don’t Get Sirius on It
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At first glance, it’s hard to figure out what this strange looking thing actually does. Granted, there’s an antenna, but that’s about it that would give you a clue it’s a radio. The Naked Radio is the creation of Simon Hasan and it’s a sort of radio/art piece that he… |
September 28th, 2010
Earlyadopters’ the Audio System Controlled by Metal Rods, Not Knobs or Buttons
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We’ve featured a number of unusual finds from Korea’s EarlyAdopter over the years, but this is the first time I’ve seen them come out with their own electronic hardware. While it might look like some sort of strange antennae or musical instrument, this otherworldly-looking device is actually a complete audio… |
March 1st, 2010
Motz Tiny Wooden Fm Radio: Don’T Lose It in the Couch Cushions!
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Do you like to buy gadgets just because they keep getting tinier and tinier? Then have I got something for you! This weensy little wooden box is actually an FM radio. Measuring in at just 1.45″ (w) x 1″(h) x 0.75 (d), the Motz wooden FM radio is the perfect… |
January 25th, 2010
Mintpass Cube Music Player for Meter Readers
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The design minds over at mintpass are at it again. One of their latest conceptual gadget creations is the Mint Cube, an unusual retro take on the modern MP3 player. The 2-inch Mint Cube features a striking cubic design that’s punctuated by large analog meters on three sides of the… |
December 3rd, 2009
Arch Audio T2 Vacuum Tube Radio Plays Am, Fm, Mp3, Wma
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I was making the regular rounds of my favorite Asian technology sites when I came across this intriguing hybrid of modern and classic technologies. The Arch Audio T2 radio combines the warm analog sounds of a tube-based amplifier with the modern digital sounds of MP3 and WMA files. The radio… |
May 19th, 2009
Brionvega Rr227 Retro 1960s Radio Gets 21st Century Renovation With Mp3, Sd and USB
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The neo-modern design of this BrionVega desktop radio harkens back to a sixties’ Italian design aesthetic. Maybe that’s because it’s actually based on a radio the company actually made back in 1965 in Italy. BrionVega’s RR227 is a modern-day update of Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper’s classic RR127 radio, which… |
April 13th, 2009
Retrolicious: Areaware 2b Radio
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Areaware’s 2B Radio lets you enjoy the “big, warm, radiant sound” that can only be produced by vacuum tubes, along with a Braun-inspired minimalist design. Aside from an AM & FM internal antenna, the 2B Radio also has an aux input and a recording output, so you can pair it… |
March 20th, 2009
Crosley Nomad Portable Radio: Retro Look, Modern Sound
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When I talk about retro tech, I’m usually going on about stuff from the late 1970s or early 1980s since those were the years that really defined me as the geek that I am today. The 1930s, on the other hand, are just a wee bit before my time. But… |
February 7th, 2009
Sonoro Stardust: Now That’S What I Call a Crystal Radio
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If you’re into sparkly things, this new radio from Sonoro is sure to catch your eye. The top-of-the-line Elements Stardust clock radio is adorned with nearly 4,000 hand-placed Swarovski crystals, making the case sparkle and shine like diamonds. The Elements features a digital AM/FM tuner, alarm clock with a dimmable… |
January 9th, 2009
Modern iPod/iPhone Alarm Clock Hangs Right on Your Wall
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Looking for a nice digital alarm clock that you can dock your iPod or iPhone in, but don’t have room on your bedside table for anything decent? Then look no further than this nifty contemporary digital clock radio which can be mounted easily on your wall. The CVT i3101 media… |
August 25th, 2008
