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Imeem is a free online community where fans and artists can come to share music, videos, photos and chat about them. Imeem cut deals with Warner and several indy labels to provide over 3 million legal full-length tracks. With a customizable profile, you can create a playlist with fast-forward capability. Not only can you stream content with protection, you can get paid when others play your tunes or videos with their share revenue system.
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Your Speaker is Watching You
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We have found another entry under the classification “speakers that are unique, but not really.” The I Look Eyeball includes an amplifier speaker system that will work with your MP3 player or other music source. The “expressive” eye moves to the beat of your tunes with a gazillion colors and it will react to a hand clap. It comes with an audio stereo jack and runs on 3 x AAA batteries (not included.) Find the I Look for £14.94 (~$.31.00.)
Read More | MenKind
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LCDetar Flashes Kaleidoscope of Colors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Mods / Hacks, Music, PC / Laptop, Videos,
If you think Björk was cool with her reacTable, take a look at Ben Lewry’s innovative LCDetar. He simply used an old laptop, stuffed it into his electric guitar, hooked up a few connections and there you have it. Displayed with constantly changing colors depending on what he plays, it worth taking a look at the results. We figure that even if his musical ability isn’t all that outstanding, most of his audience will still enjoy the performance.
Read More | TecheBlog
Gallery: LCDetar Flashes Kaleidoscope of Colors
Gauche Gift of the Week
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smart Home, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We have seen iPod docks for playing and charging, mini-jukeboxes that flash and whir, FM tuners, alarms clocks, and oddly designed lamps. Combine them together with some built-in speakers and get this rather tacky 8 ½ x 10 ¾ x 20-inch Brookstone gadget, something you might get your Uncle Dennis to show you care, but not really all that much. He had better be a fave uncle, however, because it carries a MSRP of $99.99. We suspect that the next one will also vacuum your nightstand.
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Sell Your Old Tronics
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Cameras, Smartphones, Handhelds, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Video Games,
BuyMyTronics, formerly known as BuyMyBrokenIpod, has obviously increased the amount of old gadgets that they are willing to purchase. This includes such items as Game Cubes, Playstations 1, 2, and 3, Wii’s, DS Lites, iPhones and Zunes. As you send them your broken stuff they send them off to other companies or chop off parts. Working and/or phased out gadgets get refurbished and sent to resellers. The site is planning on expanding to include cell phones, digital cameras, GPS devices and camcorder. What a great way to pick up a little spare change for the holidays. You might just earn enough to buy yourself a little good cheer.
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Share Your Tunes With Mini-Boombox
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Misc. Tech, Movies, Music,
The Mini-Boombox Cell Phone with sliding keypad allows you to take your Sim card out of your regular phone, slide it in the back, and power up. The unlocked quad-band GSM device features a 1.5-inch 65K color TFT LCD screen, a 1.3 megapixel camera, voice dialing, speakerphone, and SMS/MMS messaging with a WAP browser. It also plays MP3 and MPEG4 files, has a 256MB memory that can expand up to 4GB and transfers via USB (cable included.) It will even announce incoming calls with voice synthesis. While it won’t work with Verizon or Sprint, you can purchase a a pre-paid SIM card from T-Mobile or AT&T. It’s available for $149.99 at ThinkGeek.
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Dell Unveils Slim XPS One PCs
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Home Entertainment, Movies, Music, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
In time for the holiday rush, Dell is releasing four XPS One PCs for your entertainment pleasure. All of them feature Windows Vista Home Premium, an Intel Core 2 Duo processor (E4500 for the lower priced and E6550 for the higher,) a 20-inch widescreen display with WSXGA and one-touch control, 2GB of memory, Adobe Elements Studio, and a hybrid analog/digital TV tuner with remote control. They also feature Bluetooth 2.0, stereo speakers, an integrated 2 megapixel digital cams with mic, and a wireless keyboard and mouse. You can find the XPS One with a starting price of $1,499.00.
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The USB Roll-Up Drum Kit
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Accessories, USB, Music, PC / Laptop, Toys,
Is there anything that handy USB port can’t be used for? For instance, check out this cool USB-powered Roll-Up Drum Kit, which has 6 drum pads, and pre-programmed sets of music for genres such as rock, African and Jazz. You can also customize the drum sounds, record tracks to email to friends, and there’s even a tutorial. According to the website, the drums are compatible with Windows XP and Windows 2000, but there’s no mention of the persnickety Vista, so beware. We suggest you bring it in on your last day of work…to guarantee you go out with a bang. Check out the website for a demo video. Available for $28 USD.
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Steinway Watch Designed with Golden Ratio
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Design, Misc. Tech, Music,
Who knows where artistry leaves off and technical skill begins when it comes to designing gadgets? In the case of Fabrizio Cavalca, the two are intertwined. Visual design meshes with auditory sounds to create such items as this watch with Swiss automatic movement from Steinway & Sons. Using the “Golden Ratio,” the ratio of the longer side to the shorter is 1.62:1, which is supposed to be “naturally pleasing to the eye.” We just know that we dig the design no matter what muse struck him. The Limited Edition watches are available beginning at $1,000.00.
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Another Transformer is born. Takara Tomy has taken Decepticon and turned it into the Music Label SoundWave MP3 Player. With a miniSD slot, it is simply plug and play and has a frequency range of 60HZ to 16 kHz. It will last up to 6 hours on 1 AAA battery and features a stereo mini-plug output. Included are earphones, weapons, and hands in case you want to make love, not Transformer war. The player will be available December 20, but at this time, only in Japan.
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