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…and this little piggy had sound

pig_speakers

How many times have you said to yourself: “I could really use a new speaker for my MP3 player, but I really want one that looks like a pig. Oh, and I happen to live in Japan.” Well, to the none of you who have actually said that, have I got something for you!

These ceramic…

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August 2nd, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design media players strange + wonderful technology

see through clock projects the time

Projector Clock by I.D.E.A.

Here’s another cool clock design from Japan’s I.D.E.A. International. This one lets you project a functional analog clock face onto any wall.

The projection clock is housed in a see-through acrylic shell which shows off the unique optics and mechanical components that generate the clock image.

The projector works from up to 13-feet away to…

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April 23rd, 2007 comments (3) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: design timepieces