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Oakley MP3 Thump Sunglasses: Cool or Not?

Even though I'm OK working out without music, I prefer not to.

Even though I'm OK working out without music, I prefer not to. Fun Summer jams get me motivated, and music helps me relax too. But sometimes dealing with an iPod can be annoying. Wires get in the way, and iPod cases can get really smelly and gross. But Oakley may have a solution. The Oakley Split THUMP sunglasses ($175) come with a built-in MP3 player that doesn't require any wires, and gives you seven hours of play. They come equipped with removable ear buds that attach to the glasses themselves, and the player can be controlled with buttons on the side of the frame.

The glasses are made to be sweat-resistant, and the built-in MP3 player can download music straight from your computer, whether you're a Mac or a PC. While the idea seems pretty cool, I feel like an iPod might be easier to control while exercising. What do you think of these glasses?

YouTube

Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files With Dirpy

File this under: "Things I always wished existed but never knew existed."

File this under: "Things I always wished existed but never knew existed." Dirpy is a tool that allows you to download a YouTube video as an MP3 file. To use the site, simply enter the YouTube video's URL into the search bar. As Dirpy downloads the YouTube video, it transforms it into an audio file. Additionally, Dirpy provides search functionality to find files hosted in open directories around the web. Plus, it supports HD video formats for the highest-quality MP3 files.

Dirpy also has its own bookmarklet to save directly to your browser window. If you're viewing a YouTube video you'd like to convert to MP3 format, simply click the bookmarklet to open that video in Dirpy and begin the conversion process. Easy!

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Get Free MP3s From Amazon — No Strings Attached

When I first read on Lifehacker that you can head on over to Amazon and get $3 worth of MP3 tracks for free, I was like — there's no way.

When I first read on Lifehacker that you can head on over to Amazon and get $3 worth of MP3 tracks for free, I was like — there's no way.

But, I tested it out for myself, and in a few clicks of the mouse, I've now expanded my November playlist with a couple hot new songs.

All you have to do is go here and follow the simple instructions to get your $3 credit. The offer ends on Monday, so get to it!

Website of the Day

Website of the Day: VozMe.com

I love robot voices!

I love robot voices! They always sound weird and robotic and hilarious all at the same time. VozMe is a website that lets you create mp3s from text and already has me in geeky giggle fits. You just type something in the text box and hit "create mp3" and a robot will say what you just typed. You can even save your creations by clicking "download mp3" in the pop-up window, and then do a "save as" from your browser. The robotic voice even works in Spanish and you can add VozMe to your iGoogle page. My head is spinning with pranking opportunities and who my first victims will be — looks like the pizza guy is about to get an order from Hal!
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JooZoo: Spoiled Sweet or Spoiled Rotten?

That's not a fancy dog tag, it's JooZoo, a new portable mp3 player for pets created by Korean company Innobitz.

That's not a fancy dog tag, it's JooZoo, a new portable mp3 player for pets created by Korean company Innobitz. I'm not quite convinced it will relieve pet's stress and improve health as the company claims, and a doggy mp3 player seems like just another gadget for those with money to burn.

And, actually, quite a bit of cash burns at that – this 18-karat gold and diamond-encrusted device costs between $1,500 and $2,000. Am I overreacting here? I know you have an opinion, too, so share it with me!

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