The million-dollar stereo system
Once upon a time in the 70s and 80s, people spent a giant chunk of their after-tax income on piecing together the most powerful, most clear, and most accurate stereo system they could
Read MoreOnce upon a time in the 70s and 80s, people spent a giant chunk of their after-tax income on piecing together the most powerful, most clear, and most accurate stereo system they could
Read MoreRussian inventor Leon Theremin came up with his hands-free electronic musical instrument almost a hundred years ago. It remains one of the most esoteric instruments of all time. They might be more popular
Read MorePro-Ject is the largest manufacturer of turntables in the world (I have one; it’s magnificient). They’re also known for creating special limited-edition runs of machines that–well, look at this new Pink Floyd design
Read MoreNot only does it look cool, but the Focusound speaker is highly directional, meaning that it might be good for desk workers. The speaker isn’t available yet, but its makers raised over US$250,000
Read MoreYou know what it’s like. You save up for a big splurge on a new piece of electronic gear and just as you figure out how to use it, something better comes along.
Read MoreHow many times have you wished you could make someone just shut up? There’s now a device called a “speech jammer”–a type of sonic weapon, if we’re honest–that seems to work wonders. Watch.
Read MoreThe younger of the two English bull terriers in the house has developed an aversion to fireworks. This is an issue since we live across the street from a park where families in
Read MoreMy family’s first VCR was a Beta machine. It took my dad years to get over choosing wrong. But Sony’s Beta seemed to be the way to go. I mean it debuted in
Read More“Spatial computing?” It’s Apple’s new thing with the Vision Pro, the company’s entry into the world of augmented reality/virtual reality. But it also looks pretty cool when it comes to gaming, watching TV
Read MoreBack when electronic music was brand new, synthesizer demos started popping up on TV, including kids’ shows. Sure, there were tech program demonstrations like this from 1970… This is from 1981 and features
Read MoreIf the rumours are true, Apple will have plenty of new hardware to announce at next week’s WWDC. Along with new Macs, new chips, and new software, we should finally see the AR/VR
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