We mean a series of new headphones built with all sorts of materials “to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle”—or so says the official press release. Named Stretch, Snug and Specked, the new offspring of Philips and O’Neil are specifically crafted to accommodate every headphone patron’s need. … [Read more...] about Philips And O’Neil Partner To Give Us Stretch, Snug And Specked
Harman Introduces Quincy Jones Branded Earphones
Take it from us: Quincy Jones is one cool cat. Perhaps the coolest cat on the block, even. The fabled producer, composer, and arranger may be pushing past 80, but when you’ve got albums like “Off The Wall,” “Thriller,” and “Bad” to your credit, the coolness can never wane. (Should we bother … [Read more...] about Harman Introduces Quincy Jones Branded Earphones
Sony Walkman Trounces iPod In Japan
It’s official. According to the latest BCN findings for August this year, Sony’s Walkman has outsold the iPod—in Japan. It comes as no small surprise given Apple’s near-perfect track record in the land of the rising sun. But lo and behold, Walkman just pwned 47.8% of the music player market while … [Read more...] about Sony Walkman Trounces iPod In Japan
Colorado U Students Enjoy Crashing A Satellite Into The Sea
If the students involved in this little story we’re sharing ever got to write a “What I Did This Summer” essay, it would be an epic of breathtaking proportions. It would also be very technical. … [Read more...] about Colorado U Students Enjoy Crashing A Satellite Into The Sea
DIY LED Place Cards Keep Wedding Guests From Losing It
The long and short of this post is some guy over at Instructables came up with a unique twist for his wedding’s place cards by going the LED route. Looking at the photographic evidence, we think the guy deserves a pint and a pat on the back. We marvel at the craftsmanship! It’s also a good idea if … [Read more...] about DIY LED Place Cards Keep Wedding Guests From Losing It
Will A New Zune HD Challenge The 4th Gen iPod Touch?
With the Apple onslaught all but sweeping away every last vestige of resistance, speculation over Microsoft’s own answer to the iPod Touch has begun circulating across the blogosphere. If the experts are to be believed, a brand spanking new Zune HD might be ready by the start of 2011. This courtesy … [Read more...] about Will A New Zune HD Challenge The 4th Gen iPod Touch?
$199 Boxee Box Comes Out Swinging At Apple TV
If the newest post over at the Boxee Blog is anything to go by, the guys at Boxee are confident their product has enough space to compete with the miniscule Apple TV. … [Read more...] about $199 Boxee Box Comes Out Swinging At Apple TV
Lucky Scottish Schoolkids Get Free iPads
What is being given for free over at Scotland’s Cedar School of Excellence are iPads. No less than 105 iPads have been distributed to the student body in lieu of all the other traditional learning tools. While giving free tech to the kids is nothing new, Cedar’s resident IT teacher Frasier Spiers … [Read more...] about Lucky Scottish Schoolkids Get Free iPads
“A Date With Wine” Wine Stopper Reminds You To Finish The Bottle
No, we didn’t mess up our grammar on the title of this post. This strange contraption from designer George Lee is called “A Date With Wine.” It’s a tongue-in-cheek hint at its use—see those numbers? You’re supposed to set the date you opened a bottle of wine before you plug it. Though best … [Read more...] about “A Date With Wine” Wine Stopper Reminds You To Finish The Bottle
New Panasonic SDHC Cards Get An Upgrade
Big things in small packages are due from Panasonic this November. We’re referring to the hefty new SDHC cards they’ve got in store for us, the RP-SDY08G and RP-SDY16G. The twosome were built to meet UHS-I standards that can reach 60MB/s of read speeds. In case UHS-I is new to you, the … [Read more...] about New Panasonic SDHC Cards Get An Upgrade
The Inter-what? Nine Million UK Residents Oblivious To The Web
Those people were among the ranks of elderly, widowed and dirt poor as reported by the Telegraph that cited recent findings by the Office of National Statistics (ONS). … [Read more...] about The Inter-what? Nine Million UK Residents Oblivious To The Web
Sound Blaster Wireless Rocks Harder Than Most Speakers
When we say it rocks harder than the competition, we mean it literally. What would be the point of shaping your speaker after a rock then? According to the promotional lit, this new faux-granite baby from Creative is ideal for outdoor use, but we believe it looks just as good on a shelf beside a … [Read more...] about Sound Blaster Wireless Rocks Harder Than Most Speakers
