28
2008
External battery pack and speaker for iPhone
The latest neat convergence box is this external battery pack for the iPhones 1 and 2. Like other external batteries, the iPower Portable Power Station juices the battery of the iPhone from its own reserves. When the iPower’s battery charge falls below five percent, it stops feeding the iPhone. Why? Because of the other feature, [...]
21
2008
JBL speakers shaped in a 90 degree arc
Remember the days when speakers were square and we had to drill and attach addition stands to the wall just to get those boxy speakers in place? Well JBL have shattered this boring reality with the introduction of their new Control NOW Speakers. These speakers are shaped in a 90 degree arc and can literally [...]
21
2008
USB speaker inspired by Olympic Stadium
Since the Olympics have began there have been several Birds Nest inspired gadgetry. Frankly, all of them look a bit cheesy. This new one is a USB speaker to keep your music going no matter where you’re at. I’m sure the actual full-size Olympic version of this is much more interesting and attractive, but the [...]
21
2008
Ingenious outdoor speaker
Christopher Stuart’s design for an outdoor speaker is simple and pleasingly unembellished. It’s just a speaker, a wireless connection, a big-bottomed battery and a plastic dome to protect it from whatever Mother Nature may fling at it. It looks like a futuristic ashtray. Though commissioned, it doesn’t appear to be in production. So you’ll just [...]
13
2008
iHome iH41 – charger, speaker, alarm clock attached to your iPod or iPhone
iHome’s twisting, topsy-turvy iH41 dock / alarm clock for the iPhone and iPod touch won’t make a lick of sense unless you habitually go to bed watching movies on your iPod. Then, it all clicks: simply twist it onto its side when you’re horizontally dozing to watch a movie as you tumble off to dreaming. [...]
12
2008
Orbitsound T3 portable stereo speaker
Folks who want to maintain their personal space can always look forward to the Orbitsound T3 speaker. While it isn’t as private as a pair of headphones, it won’t cause hearing damage either if used properly, unlike a pair of headphones. The T3 uses amazing airSOUND® single-point-stereo technology to power its personal stereo aura. The [...]
8
2008
Surround single speaker from Sony
Those looking for the most stylish, minimalist speaker system around would do well to take a look at the Sony Sountina ($11,800). This six-foot tower/speaker is made from glass, with cylindrical speakers that emit sound in a 360-degree circle to provide equal audio quality regardless of the listener’s position. Other features include a 13cm woofer, [...]
6
2008
Webcam, speaker, light and microphone integrated into a lamp
One down side with it being all one piece is that wherever the webcam is pointed is directly where the light will be pointed as well. Which means you lose your task lighting when you’re broadcasting. On the plus side, you will always have a perfectly angled spotlight. Having them all-in-one piece just makes things [...]
