GeekSugar

TDK Boom Boxes Drop in 2011

Kristen Hawley — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 05:47:12 PST

Remember the old-school boom boxes of yesteryear? All of the awesomeness that once was will soon be available in updated form. TDK is putting a modern spin on the classic design, releasing two new boom box models: a two-speaker model, and a three-speaker model.

The three-speaker model, which is the largest of the two, also features a center subwoofer that creates a classic vibration with your music's bass. And the two-speaker model features a shoulder strap for easy transport (which I'm sure will be a big hit among commuters). Both models feature a power and volume knob on the left and one on the right for navigating radio stations and adjusting settings. Both feature USB, 3.5mm, and RCA auxiliary ports to connect to any music source. You can even connect a microphone or guitar to the speakers, and they'll operate with batteries or plugged into the wall.

The TDK Boom Boxes will be available in January; the two-speaker model for $399, the three-speaker model for $499.

Ultimate Ghetto Blaster iPod Dock

GeekSugar — Fri, 10 Aug 2007 02:34:37 PDT

There are simple iPod boom boxes and plenty of boom box-inspired iPod setups, but I have yet to see anything that even comes close to the Lasonic Ghetto Blaster. The device is 15-pounds and features an iPod dock and support for USB flash drives and SD/MMC memory cards. No word on price or release day, but it's certainly hood fab.

Source: Retro Urban Lifestyle

Tiny Breakdancer: Baby's Got Beat With Boom Box Goodies

Heather Maddan — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:00:18 PST

If you want your babe to be old-school cool, invest in some beat-bumping boom box products! From soft-soled shoes to crib bedding, you can find all kinds of retro-inspired goodies on the market. Check out five of my favorite finds for retro movers.

House of Marley's Block Party Livens Up Your Beach Escapades

Kristy Korcz — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:13:53 PST

The House of Marley booth was one of our favorites from last year, and it was definitely the most jammin' at CES Unveiled - an event where we get to check out what's to come at the big show before the expo opens - last night, too. Something new for 2012 is this Block Party Audio System ($250), which comes packed with Bluetooth wireless connectivity so you can stream your tunes without docking your phone or iPod. Super portable, the Block Party comes enclosed in a canvas exterior, and unzips to reveal two powerful 3.5-inch subwoofers and 1-inch tweeters to produce impressive sound on the go.

You can keep the Block Party running via a power supply when at home and juiced by the built-in rechargeable battery when you're at the beach, lake, or wherever warm weather beckons. Expect to see Marley's Block Party on virtual shelves soon.

Super 8 Cannes 20-Minute Sneak Peek: Five Reasons It Looks Awesome

Molly Goodson — Thu, 12 May 2011 16:28:23 PDT

The Cannes Film Festival screened 20 minutes of J.J. Abrams's highly anticipated new release Super 8 today. The movie takes place in 1979 when protagonist Joe is only 14. Joe's mom recently passed away and since then he is committed to helping his friend Charlie make movies. One illegal late-night shoot with Joe's crush Alice (Elle Fanning) and his buddies has the whole crew witnessing a terrible train crash that will change their lives. The clip that was screened gave a mysterious look at the sci-fi thriller, which hits theaters in June, and while most of it is still under wraps, there's a lot to get excited about.

To see the five reasons I'm most excited about Super 8, just

Film Forum: Is Captain America Your Favorite Summer Superhero?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:05:20 PDT

As Summer rolls on, the box office continues to boom with brand new movies. This weekend, the superhero theme continued with Captain America, and I want to know how it stacked up to other superhero movies of the Summer. We've already seen Thor, X-Men, and Green Lantern, so how does Captain America measure up? If you caught the flick, we want your mini review!

If you didn't check out Chris Evans's beefed-up muscles but still hit the theater, that's OK, too. Did you investigate Mila and Justin's onscreen sizzle in Friends With Benefits? Or finally get your butt to Harry Potter's final showdown with Voldemort? Leave your two cents in the comments!

Photos courtesy of Paramount and Sony

Extraordinarily Retro iPhone 4 Skins From WilliamAndCindy

Kristy Korcz — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 06:21:36 PDT

There are those iPhone 4 owners that like to take risks by not outfitting their devices with a case. iPhone 4s are known to be on the slippery side, which makes them easily dropable, but packing on protection does add bulk to the otherwise sleek and slim smartphone. For those folks who want to add personality without a case, might I recommend a skin?

These skins, found in Etsy shop WilliamAndCindy, are perfect for keeping the iPhone 4s form factor, while giving it a pop of color and a hint of retro flare. From boom boxes to vintage cameras, these skins will even ward off scratches and scrapes your phone might encounter while tumbling around in the depths of your bag. Check out a few of our favorites in the slideshow!

What to Rent: New DVDs This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 05:05:00 PDT

Limitless

Bradley Cooper stars in this thriller as Eddie, an author who finds the cure for his writer's block in the form of a new drug. Once he's on AZT, he can access 100% of his brainpower, which takes him from zero to hero in a matter of days. Things start to spiral out of control when Eddie learns of the pill's dangerous side effects, and when those around him start figuring out his secret and want in on the action. Though the plot meanders a bit, it's still a fun ride that confirms Cooper as a marketable leading man. The DVD extras include an alternate ending, an unrated extended cut, deleted scenes and a couple of making-of featurettes.

70%

Take Me Home Tonight

Topher Grace goes totally '80s in this comedy as a college grad who gets a second chance at his dream girl (Teresa Palmer) over the course of one party-filled night. The film boasts every cliché from the decade you could possibly imagine, and though Grace and Palmer have sweet chemistry, overall it doesn't break any new ground. Extras on the DVD include several deleted scenes, a "music boom box" feature, the trailer, and a Take Me Home Tonight music video.

28%

Mila Likes the Way Justin Sings "Happy Birthday" and He Talks More About MySpace

Katie Henry — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:59:49 PDT

Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake are entering the final stretch of their promotional tour for Friends With Benefits. The pair were joined by director Will Gluck, Jenna Elfman, and Emma Stone at Monday night's Friends With Benefits premiere in NYC, but last week they were in LA to chat about disrobing in front of the cameras and favorite films at the junket. Justin also briefly shared what he has planned for the future of MySpace. Here's more:

Mila, are you a fan of Justin's music?
MK: "[I like] the way he sings "Happy Birthday."
JT: "Pretty sure you're a big fan of my original compositions."

Mila, are your parents comfortable with the sex scenes?
MK: [laughing] "They're okay with it. They've seen it, I'm still here [alive.] No, my dad saw it. You know, he liked it. He thought it was very funny. He actually thought it was sincerely very funny and that he liked the movie. Yeah no, he liked it."

Mila, do you have any interest in joining Twitter?:
MK: "I do not tweet, nor do I Facebook."
JT: "Just say no. You don't have to explain."

Justin, do you gravitate towards self deprecating humor?:
JT: "[serious]Yes, I think my life is hilarious. I should not be here, and I am. I think my life is funny."

Have either of you ever borrowed a romantic gesture from a film?:
JT: "I thought once about playing Peter Gabriel from a boom box."
MK: "That would be awesome."
JT: "Yeah?"
MK: "Yeah, you should do it."

Did you workout more knowing you'd be naked?:
MK: "I did not."
JT: "She weighed 87 lbs. from Black Swan so she was just eating cheeseburgers."
MK: "Yeah, now I'm at the gym all the time don't get me wrong."
JT: "I train mostly all the time, I think what I do is stop drinking beer and [start] eating more vegetables and less pasta."

To see more of what Justin and Mila had to say just

read more. Justin, what were the sex scenes like? JT: "There's not a lot of female nudity in this movie so my physical job in those scenes was to [cover Mila] make sure. . . whatever. I found out really quick what was in Mila's contract because I was covering it up. But I think we wanted those to be funny and we shared the camaraderie in that so it kind of took the weird air out of all that and we just sort of went for it." Justin, what was it like working with Woody Harrelson? JT: "Woody is amazing, Woody's just a fantastic actor and a great comedian, but I'm actually glad you brought that up because that's a really important part of the movie for me. Will and I had a lot of discussion about it. Woody's character in a lot of ways is an original on film to be able to portray a gay male in the way that he is. Coming from my experience, I have a lot of guy friends, straight and gay, and we're all just friends regardless of sexual preference. So I wanted that to be in the movie, and so we took some chances with it." What romantic comedies did you watch to prepare for the role? MK: Pretty Woman, When Harry Met Sally. JT: Yeah, when When Harry Met Sally is probably a good one. You know Will kept referencing Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn. . . I think it was only in reference in how he wanted the banter to feel. That these two were equal counterparts and that they couldn't see it and that's what makes you fall in love with their story as the movie progresses so you'll be like, 'You guys are perfect for each other, these two characters are perfect for each other' and they're fighting it and they're doing it through humor. . . We just wanted to make a comedy about our generation, we wanted to just say what was funny about our generation and I feel like we were able to do that." What was important to interject into your characters?: MK: "I think just being honest to the generation itself and not losing sight of that and not trying to please people or appease people, but just being truthful to what both Justin and myself and Will believed." JT: "My favorite movie of all time, there's a quote from it, 'Yup, life moves pretty fast if you don't stop and take a look around once in a while you could miss it.' and I think that's part of our generation . . . I think that's why I feel like this is more a generational comedy. We weren't trying to make a romantic comedy. If anything, romantic comedies are by virtue not rated R so we wanted to make a real, situational comedy that two people happen to fall in love and then see if they can work it out." Justin, can you tell us more about MySpace?: JT:"I can't tell you because that would ruin when I get to tell you about it. But suffice it to say it's going to be what it should have been."

Film Forum: Did Horrible Bosses Tickle Your Funny Bone?

BuzzSugar — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:00:00 PDT

Summer is in full swing, which means the box office is booming. As we give you our two cents about each of the new movies, we want to give you all a turn to weigh in too. This weekend's biggest new release was Horrible Bosses, and we want to hear what you all thought of the film. Was Jennifer Aniston's sex-crazed dentist funnier than you had expected? Are you on board with Charlie Day as a movie star? Or do you think the film fell short amongst other 2011 comedies?

If Horrible Bosses didn't have you rushing to the theater, we still want to hear about any movie you saw. Perhaps you took some kids to see Zookeeper or caught Transformers: Dark of the Moon in its sophomore weekend? Tell us about the movie you saw this weekend in the comments.

Photos courtesy of Warner Bros. and Paramount