Speakers are essential for a great audio experience. However, most are downright boring to look at. Enough with the boxes already!
It seems that iHome was tired of being so square (or rectangle), so they came out with the iHome iDM8 Portable Speaker. This small sphere uses the awesome power of Bluetooth to connect to a [...]

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Over the weekend, I had the first of many Saturday summer BBQs. I seem to have perfected my burger-making skills, my veggie-infused pasta salad, and even my brownies. One thing that isn’t as easy to experiment with is adding tech into the party. With the cost of some gadgets, it’s not as easy as adding [...]

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Earth Day is right around the corner (April 22, in case you’re calendar is missing it). Instead of vowing to be better to Mother Earth this year, there are little tweaks that add up to a lot of savings — for your pocket and for the planet. Yes, it’s very possible to green up those [...]

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Instead of dyeing eggs this year, maybe you can rock out to them. This Easter Egg Shape Tumbler USB Speaker can plug into a computer, an iPod or other MP3 player, and pretty much everything else with a 3.5mm jack.
Then, while you scarf down jellybeans, you can celebrate the sounds of Easter through this egg-shaped [...]

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True tech geeks often associate the name Big Blue with IBM. That said, it’s also a new audio company from Brookstone — yes, the same ones that you see in the mall. However, instead of being kind of kitschy, these speakers can actually rock the house. Well, it can rock at least part of it.
Designed [...]

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Not everyone looks forward to sleep. Some people need a little lullaby to guide them into the arms of the sandman.
Instead of blasting out music, the Sound Asleep Comfort Pillow allows you to hug a few happy tunes, all while hugging your pillow. You see, the 100-percent cotton pillow actually has a built-in speaker.
Don’t worry [...]

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If you’ve ever experienced having your personal belongings wiped out by a wave on the beach, you’ll know that it’s not a fun experience. (It’s sort of funny thinking back, though.) Books and towels can dry out. Electronics are usually not as lucky.
The Grace Digital Audio Eco Terra Waterproof Boom Box can take a wave [...]

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Lately, every bird seems kind of angry. If you’re looking for something slightly more cheery (and less addictive), the chicBuds Pink Fauvette Bird Speaker is one very pretty bird.
On the outside, this pink speaker also features a gold motif. On the inside, it has a 2-watt speaker and is compatible with the iPhone, iPods, Android [...]

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Speakers come in all shapes and sizes. The Boombotix SB1 Portable Speaker is small, but well… sort of weird.
It kind of looks like a little alien, right? That said, Boombotix also acts like a little alien, clinging to you for dear life — because that’s what I assume aliens would do.
I also expect them to [...]

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Did your holiday gatherings sound a little flat this season? Maybe you just didn’t have the right speakers. A decent sound setup can make or break a party — as well as movie watching and even everyday TV viewing.
The Klipsch HD500 Home Theater Speaker System offers a complete sound solution, for just $599. Sure, that [...]

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