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MP4 Watch Does All Things Musical
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We love all gadgets that you can wear and lessen the chance of losing, and this Luxury MP4 Watch is no exception. Enclosed in a steel shell and with a 1.8-inch 160 x 128 pixel OLED, it features a built-in Li-on battery. You can play MP3s, WMAs, Mp4s, music videos, movies, and display JPG images. It also allows wireless broadcasting through your car stereo or portable radio by an integrated FM transmitter.
The player holds 1 GB memory, connects to your PC by USB for downloading, has voice recording with built-in mic, features 4 hours of video playback time and 7 hours with audio, and recharges in only 1.5 hours. About the only thing it won’t do is wash windows. The MP4 Watch is available from our buds at vavolo For $110.00.
(Thanks, Cassily)
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| valvolo
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iPod Dock has Everything but the Kitchen Sink
Posted by Lolita Beckwith Categories: Mods / Hacks, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
We’ve seen all kinds of alarm clocks, FM radios, lamps, iPod docks, and jukeboxes in our comings and goings. But have you ever seen anything that combines all of these into one? Well now you have, courtesy of Brookstone. This 1950s-motif-ed contraption even lights up when turned on, instantly making it the
centerpiece of whatever room it’s in. Perfect for the person who really has everything. Available for $99 USD.
Read More | Brookstone via Chip Chick
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MBW Watch Gets Upgrade
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Smartphones, Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Sony Ericsson has released the MBW150 Bluetooth 2.0 Watch. One generation removed from it’s 100 model, it is made of stainless steel and crystal and comes in Classic, Executive, and Sporty designs. Designed to go with their Walkman phone, the timepiece features a remote control for the music player and shows what track is playing on the watch face. The device vibrates when you receive a call, can trace IDs, and has mute and reject buttons. We suspect that in the near future, this watch will become the phone. Check with Sony Ericsson for more details.
Read More | Cool Hunting
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Chumby Loves Hackers
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Internet, Misc. Tech, Movies, Music, Wireless / WiFi,
Chumby is a new open source device that will display useful as well as entertaining information. It can create flash animation, report news, weather, sports, and celeb gossip, and is completely hackable since it was created by hackers themselves. Chumby’s owners will receive free personalized widgets and information on their Network. Since it is always on, it keeps up to date on all things relevant to your Internet life by WiFi. At a size of 5 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 3 1/4-inches, and in your choice of black, latte, and pearl, it can also handle pictures, music, video, and blogs. It’s creators say it will cost less than $200.00 and are looking for those who want to adopt the little computerized gadget in the near future.
Read More | Chumby Product Page
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Micropod Speakers Come A-Round
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Accessories, Home Entertainment, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
Scandyna’s Micropod SE Speakers sit on what are are described by the Danish company itself as “Sputnik Spikes.” Each of them contains a Kevlar woofer and soft-dome tweeter. An iPod dock has a built-in 2 x 15 W RMS Class T amplifier, and a wireless IR remote and cables come with the package. Scandyna says that they will work with all iPods with included insert adapters. The speakers are each 7.7-inches high and the system plugs into any standard outlet with included adapter. The entire package is available for $299.95.
Read More | Sharper Image
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Universal To Release USB Singles
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage, USB,
Universal Music will begin releasing singles on USB memory sticks October 29 to compensate for the decreasing sales of CDs. The first releases will be those by the rock band Keane and Pussycat Doll Nicole at a price of ~$10.00. The company is counting on the slightly more expensive price as being agreeable to consumers because of the additional storage space. EMI plans to release Pink Floyd’s studio album on the same format, while Warner is planning a November release of the electro-punk band Hadouken.
Read More | Times Online
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Pacemaker is Portable Jocking System
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Handhelds, Misc. Tech, Music,
The Pacemaker can turn anyone into a portable DJ, or at least will give that impression. The black handheld device has a 120 GB hard drive inside the system that they describe as “peanut butter and jelly sandwich size.” It has the ability to preview tracks, adjust speed, split and cut loops, alter levels, add special effects, and more. One side has a color display and the other a touchpad, and it will support almost any audio files. The Pacemaker comes with software for mixing and will save the results automatically. Both PC and Mac compatible, the included charger allows 7 hours of use or 20 hours of listen time. The device will be available December in Europe and early next year in the U.S. for €520 (~$743.00,) which will give you plenty of time to save up for the purchase.
Read More | Pacemaker
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Napster to Dispense With Software Download
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Apple, Corporate News, Music, Software,
Napster has decided to change their service to a web-based platform so users will no longer be required to download its software. Napster’s current subscription service is offered for $10.00 to $20.00 per month for unlimited usage, but they don’t seem to be able to keep up with the iTunes store which has a flat fee of 99 cents per tune. Christopher Allen of Napster feels that the move will be easier to integrate than their present method and foresees the end of DRM with major music companies by the end of 2008. If this idea becomes reality and other companies follow suit, we may soon see the end of small music shops the way that neighborhood video stores have gone now that downloading is easily and readily available.
Read More | Reuters
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YouTube Unveils Copyright Protection Plan
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Google, Home Entertainment, Internet, Movies, Music,
YouTube has finally released the means to automatically remove copyrighted clips. Although it has been eliminating most of those videos per request, the site is hoping that this will have a more positive impact on complaints such as Viacom’s suit against them. Working with its parent Google, the technology also allows companies to sell ads on their material if they will allow them to remain on YouTube. Unfortunately, the method of copyright protection requires copies of the videos that need protecting to be given to YouTube for comparison. This certainly doesn’t appear to be the solution that the studios desire and we suspect that YouTube will have to go back to the drawing board on this one.
Read More | ABC
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Eurocase is Perfect For Shy Suitors
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Movies, Music, USB,
Designed for over-the-top romantics, the Euricase Ring Box features a built-in LCD video screen. Load your fave pics, a clip of Luther Vandross singing, or a scene from “Casablanca” by USB connection. Working on a single lithium rechargeable battery, it will hold up to 500 images or 30 to 60 minutes of video in case you want to include a marriage proposal and don’t have the guts to ask in person. The Euricase is available for pre-order in four colors and four metallic finishes (for an extra $50.00) for $198.95 with a shipping date of November 1.
Read More | Euricase
