Tag: Radio

Tivoli Audio is well known for their high quality compact audio systems. Now you can pick up one of their radios in a very special, limited edition. Working with Scandanavian glass artist Per B. Sundberg, they are offering a Tivoli Model One radio that’s been dressed up in a suit of handcrafted crystal.

This new wireless streamer from Freecom lets you listen to thousands of free internet “radio” stations anywhere in your house. The Linux-based MusicPal not only receives over 5,000 ‘net music streams, it can also stream MP3s directly from your networked PC or Mac.

This funky portable FM radio from Semk isn’t made out of the traditional hard plastics and metals you usually find in electronic gadgets. In fact, the battery-operated Radiobox is made using similar materials to those you’d find in a beanbag chair.

This funky portable radio out of Asia has a unique case design that’s almost entirely made out of wood. Envisioned by designer Singgih Kartono, the Magno radio is carved from Indonesian ebony wood. Even its knobs, handle and antenna topper are constructed from hardwoods.

iPod accessory maker DLO has introduced a new FM transmitter which includes the ability to remotely control your iPod while wirelessly feeding music to your radio. The new DLO TuneStik comes with a special safety holder to attach the remote to your steering wheel, which makes it ideal for in-car use.

For those of you who grew up in the Sixties, or just fans of Little Miss Sunshine, this little VW Minibus is actually an AM/FM clock radio. Zumreed has released these nifty little gadgets which looks just like the classic Volkswagen van.

Here’s the ultimate modern stone age gadget. It’s a remote controlled winged lizard that actually gets airborne by flapping its wings. Instead of using some sort of propeller or engine, this guy just uses good old fashioned wing power.

I’ve was searching for for a compact clock radio that could dock my iPod, when I came across this new model from Philips. The just-released Philips AJ300D looks like it will fit the bill nicely. It’s got a clean, stylish design with a built-in iPod charge and play dock (it also works with Philips GoGear players).

Don’t let the decidedly old school design of this car radio fool you. Beneath its surface, the Becker Mexico 7948 radio is loaded with modern technology. While it might look like a radio from the 60’s or 70’s, the Becker Mexico has a plethora of tricks up its sleeve.

Yes, you read that right. It’s happy, it’s a monkey, and it’s an FM radio. Featuring the most self-explanatory product name ever, the Happy Monkey FM Radio is the perfect accoutrement for fans of monkeys, FM radio or just generally happy people.

This alarm clock radio hides a dirty little secret beneath its innocent exterior. The clock has a tiny little wireless camera hidden in its face. Available for about $64 from wholesale importer ChinaVasion, the Hidden Camera Spy Clock has a full color camera that transmits to a remote receiver for recording whatever it spies.

Everyone’s favorite little plumber, Mario has arrived in the real world with a brand new gadget. This time he’s on wheels, and ready to roll. The $50 Giant R/C Mario Kart Racer is a 12″ long radio-controlled vehicle inspired by the Nintendo game of the same name.

This little add-on for the Nintendo DS (and DS Lite) lets you listen to the radio while getting your game on. The $14 Dragon NDS Lite FM Radio Converter plugs into the front expansion port on the DS, and gets its power from the DS internal battery.

While HD Radio hasn’t really caught on too broadly yet, one company is seeking to accelerate things by launching the first HD Radio receiver under $100. At just 99 bucks, the HD100 Radio from radiosophy costs about half of the price of the current bottom-of-the-line models.

HD Radio is a fairly new technology that broadcasts local digital radio stations over AM or FM without the static, crackle and pop that are often found in analog AM and FM broadcasts. While the volume of available programming is more hit-and-miss than XM or Sirius satellite radio, HD Radio is totally free, with no subscription fees.

European design house, LEXON has introduced this new AM/FM clock radio in their 2007 collection, simply called the “Long Clock Radio.” The stereo features a slick modern design highlighted by a matte metal face and a luminous grey-on-black LCD readout.