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mr. microphone spy hack: be back to stalk you later

filed under: hacks-mods

Mr. Microphone Spy Mic Hack

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

oregon scientific projection alarm clocks look sharp

filed under: design | timepieces

Oregon Scientific RRA320P and RRM320PA Projection Clocks

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 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

lexon jet clocks tell time with a modern flair

filed under: design | timepieces

LEXON Jet Wall Clock

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

too cheap to buy a ps3 dualshock controller?

filed under: hacks-mods | video games

PS3 Vibration Feedback Attachment

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 stumble it! 6 comments author: technabob

jvc dual ipod dock for conjoined twins

filed under: home entertainment | media players

JVC NX-PN7 Dual iPod Dock

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 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

cue acoustics to offer stylish ipod tabletop radio

filed under: home entertainment | media players | timepieces

Cue Acoustics Cue Radio iPod Dock

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

tiny piano conceals cd player

filed under: gadgets | just plain fun

Cathay CD Piano

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 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

bonyq wakeup: stylish alarm clock ipod dock

filed under: home entertainment | media players

Boynq WakeUp Alarm Clock iPod Dock

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

new zune 2 flash-based players confirmed

filed under: media players

Flash Based Zunes hit FCC

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

mp3 player gets amplified

filed under: design | media players

DigitalRise Boom aka Lanhui LH-555 MP3 Player

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 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

polk audio i-sonic es2 itunes integrated hd radio

filed under: home entertainment | mobile tech

polk audio i-sonic 2

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 stumble it! 2 comments author: technabob

philips stereo to offer bluetooth, mp3 ripping

filed under: home entertainment | media players

Philips BTM288 Bluetooth Bookshelf Stereo

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 stumble it! 1 comment author: technabob

strangest speakers ever?

filed under: media players | strange and wonderful

Weird Cloth MP3 PLayers

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 stumble it! 3 comments author: technabob

sonoro cubo: compact, colorful sound

filed under: design | home entertainment

Sonoro Cubo Stereo

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

revo pico internet radio: wireless and cordless

filed under: home entertainment | media players

Revo Pico Wi-Fi Radio

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 stumble it! post a comment author: technabob

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