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iHome iP99BR iPhone Clock Radio
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The iHome iP99BR claims itself to be the first iPhone clock radio that will also dock, charge, and play tunes. The device is also compatible with iPods and features a buzzer alarm, AM/FM presets, snooze, and 3D stereo sound with Reson8 speakers. It also has a customizable playlist ability, a DST switch, an LCD display with dimmer, and comes with a remote. iHome says that it has been designed to shield TDMA noise which makes it even more desirable. Expect the iP99 to make its June 1 debut with an MSRP of $149.99.
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Gallery: iHome iP99BR iPhone Clock Radio
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When everyone else is playing Guitar Hero, are you the type that secretly wants to lead an orchestra? Then the USB Virtual Maestro is for you. Designed to get kids interested in music, Teresa Nakra and her team of programmers with Immersion Music came up with software that will speed up or slow down the orchestra with the use of a Nintendo Wii remote. The project includes a free-standing wall, a speaker, and a 42-inch plasma screen displaying the music makers.
Two of the games have been on tour around the States since November and there is a chance that it will hit Europe this summer. We are thinking that if they get enough support, the team will try to come up with one for consumer use.
Read More | Virtual Conductor via Star-Telegram
Gallery: USB Virtual Maestro Tours
EKS has released its next generation Otus, a USB DJ board. The 2-in-1 controller uses virtual audio tech for two channels. At a size of 365 x 335 x 70mm and a weight of 1.5 kg, the aluminum device has a large, configurable 7.5-in jog wheel, a physical pitch slider, and a touchpad and motion sensors for samples, effects, or cuepoints. A switch key allows two control layers. With MIDI support and mappers, you can program both audio and video. To get the cool-looking Otus in June, contact EKS to find price and availability nearest you.
Read More | EKS
Gallery: Otus Improves DJ Board
Micro SD Card Projector
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Movies, Music, Portable Audio / Video, Storage,
It’s time to get rid of all those outdated slides and home movies. If you have a standard SDcard and want an inexpensive way to show everyone what you’ve got, The Micro Projector will display your images, videos and play MP3 tracks. At a size of only 165 x 105mm, it runs on 4 AA batteries (not included) so it is super-portable. The projector comes with a set of audio cables and has a MSRP of £99.99 (~$200.00.)
Read More | drinkstuff
Gallery: Micro SD Card Projector
We love robotic animal toys almost as much as the genuine article, with the exception being the annoying Furby, even though that probably doesn’t qualify as an animal. Hal the Hamster sings and dances to Styx’s “Mr. Roboto.” Standing 6-inches, he needs 3 AAA batteries to do his thing and has a price of only $9.99. We think we might have programmed him with something more appropriate, such as “Chewy, Chewy” or “Spinning Wheel.” Then again, he is wearing a spacesuit.
Read More | Kleargear
Gallery: Hal the Hamster Sings
iPod Onesie for Babies
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Wearables, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
If you are looking for a baby present, but the kid is too young for an iPod, what would be better than a Onesie to get the little nipper in the correct frame of mind? Unfortunately, it won’t change itself if you push a button and there is no mute. The American made garment is screen printed and available for $25.00 in a size of 6 to 12 months. Those greedy 3 to 6 month olds bought up all of them in the smaller size but you can pre-order for when they are back in stock. Of course, by then the infant will have outgrown it.
Read More | romp
Gallery: iPod Onesie for Babies
1920s Style Spirit Clock CD Radio
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Misc. Tech, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The 1920 Style Spirit may look retro but is as modern as it gets. The device is a 4-hand analog clock with alarm, AM/FM radio, and a full feature CD player with programmable memory. Encased in wood, it has a metal handle, steel toggle switches, and a backlit dial. At a size of 5 x 11.5 x 6.25-inches, it puts out 0.8W per channel and carries a MSRP of £129.95 (~$257.00.) A Clock Radio version is also available for £99.95 (~$198.00.)
Read More | Expert Verdict
Gallery: 1920s Style Spirit Clock CD Radio
Colorful Floral titi MP3 Player Unveiled
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Music, Portable Audio / Video,
The Korean Company GDIS has released its Floral titi MP3 player to compete with the pack. Available in flavors
colors of strawberry, mocha, carrot, aqua, sweet pink, vanilla, lavender, mint and ice blue, the music player weighs only 10g and can be clipped onto a backpack, shirt, or belt. We are not really sure about that name, but the design is decent and the titi offers 8 hours of play time. Choose between 1GB for 39,800 KRW (~$41.00) and 2GB for 54,800 KRW (~$56.00.)
Read More | GDIS (Korean) via Aving
Gallery: Colorful Floral titi MP3 Player Unveiled
Adobe Launches Media Player
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Corporate News, Hot Deals, Internet, Misc. Tech, Music,
Today Adobe launched its new Media Player for the masses. With the AMP you can stream and download from their partners, such as MTV or Comedy Central. You can customize it to your taste as long as there is an RSS feed and has Flash or MPEG-4. You can also track and download episodes automatically and manage your videos for watching at your leisure whether you are on or off line. Fortunately, everything you acquire on the Air-based software is free and/or ad supported. Download the AMP from their site and enjoy!
Read More | Adobe
Gallery: Adobe Launches Media Player
Should the Record Industry Offer Free Music?
Posted by Sheila Franklin Categories: Editorial, Music, Portable Audio / Video,
An interesting meeting took place during the Song Summit Sydney (S3) in Australia. Mark Meharry, co-founder of Music Glue, said that consumers are changing and that the record industry will have to respond to the fact that there is now much more file sharing as opposed to purchase. He says that downloaders are music fans, not thieves.
Considering the fact that the current generation can get what they want without spending a dime, Meharry suggests they let the music be free and concentrate on other products available, such as music players or concert tickets. Some of the bands listed on Music Glue, which was started about a year ago, offers free downloads in exchange for an e-mail addy or small donation. We like the idea but suspect that this is a debate that will not end for quite a while.
Read More | News
