Teenage Engineering’s PO-12 Rhythm Is Still the Best $59 Beat Toy
Some drum machines want a studio. The Teenage Engineering PO-12 Rhythm wants a hoodie pocket and two AAA cells. It is a calculator-sized beat box with real synth drums, sampled hits, a 16-step sequencer, and an animated LCD that looks like a sewing machine having a rave. Street price still hangs around $59, which is […]
Divoom TimeBox Evo: Pixel Art That Also Plays Your Podcasts
Quick continuity note for longtime GK readers: we’ve covered Divoom’s rugged Voombox Bluetooth speakers before. This is not that remaster. The TimeBox Evo is the pixel-art desk cube—16×16 programmable RGB LEDs up front, a pocketable speaker behind the smile. It still sells in the ~$40 neighborhood, which is absurd value for a gadget that doubles […]
TDM Neo Hybrid Headphones: Twist Into a Speaker (~$249, Batch 002)
Headphones that “also play out loud” usually mean everyone hates you on the subway. TDM Neo—from Tomorrow Doesn’t Matter, because subtle branding is dead—takes a better path: twist the flexible headband around the cups until they magnetically nest, and the whole thing becomes a palm-size Bluetooth speaker. Kickstarter Batch 001 sold out; Batch 002 is […]
This $9 Lollipop Plays Music Through Your Teeth (Yes, Really)
CES rarely hands you a snack that doubles as a concert, but Lollipop Star from Lava Tech Brands does exactly that: an edible sucker with bone-conduction electronics in the stick so music vibes through your teeth. It’s ~$9 of “wait… what?” energy—and yes, people lined up to bite demos. Think of it as a novelty […]
USB And Smartphone Disco Ball
Sometimes you just need some good music and a disco ball to get the party started. I almost always carry my smartphone for the music, but the disco ball – not so much. Enter this tiny USB disco ball! It comes with Lightning, USB-C, and Micro-USB adapters as well so you can use it on […]
Leather Apple AirPods Case
The Apple AirPods are pretty great but they aren’t exactly cheap, so it’s no surprise some people want to add a layer of protection to the white plastic case. These leather AirPod cases from Air Vinyl Design are just the ticket for protection that is good looking. No more of those saggy and grippy neoprene […]
How To Make Your Apple AirPods Case Charge Wirelessly
Love your Apple AirPods but wish they had wireless charging? Well, apparently you can make it so you can charge your AirPod case and AirPods all in one go. Read on for how to wirelessly charge your Apple AirPods.
McIntosh MT1100 Bluetooth Turntable
Nostalgic buyers have been creating a market for for vinyl record players. Think of these throwback turntables as conversation pieces for the living room. The main downfall of most of these turntables is the fact that your accompanying amplifier doesn’t typically have a dedicated phono input. McIntosh has a fix with their MT1100 Turntable ($6,500) […]
Apple HomePod Gets Stereo Pairing And AirPlay 2
While Apple might not be first to the show, they are often worth the wait. If you want a smart speaker that sounds good and doesn’t pimp out your data – check out the Apple HomePod. Not only is it one of best sounding of the bunch, it looks pretty nice to boot. The HomePod launched […]
KNZ GoDuo Magnetic Stereo Bluetooth Speakers
Another bluetooth speaker? Sure, as long as it innovates and improves on the past generations. The KNZ GoDuo bluetooth speaker is pretty unique which says something in this crowded space. For example, the GoDuo’s are built tough, connect for easy carry, can be separated for wider stereo sound, and have magnetic bases. Video of the […]