8 Autumnal Speakers to Kick Up the Tunes All Season


Updated 05/16/12 3:24 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Natural and Wooden Portable Speakers

With the Fall chill in the air you may be finding yourself retreating to the warmth of the great indoors, spending more time with heated beverages, and listening to favorite music while cozied up to the fireplace. Bring a piece of the season inside without worrying about layering up by plugging a music device of choice into these speakers and docks that bring the best of autumnal nature — think Read more

Julius Dance Machine Gets the Party Started Anywhere


Updated 04/10/11 4:48 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Review of the Paul Frank Julius Dance Machine Speaker Station

March is in like a lion, but sunny days will be here soon, meaning long days spent outside with the family. And what is better than background music to go along with your day at the beach? An iPod speaker station is the perfect solution for keeping tots entertained and setting a fun mood. I tried out the Julius Dance Machine Speaker Station ($100) that Paul Frank had sent over to see if it could, Read more

Boom Boom Pow: BoomCase Speakers Bring the Noise


Updated 10/14/10 3:50 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

BoomCase Suitcase Speakers

I love a little ingenuity, so of course I'm flipping over these wireless BoomCase speakers ($250 and up), which are crafted from vintage wood and leather luggage. First of all, wireless? I'm pretty stoked about that. This means you can take these anywhere — the backyard, your bedroom, living room, or even on the road. Holding a charge for up to seven hours, the BoomCase will blast tunes from Read more

Juicy Couture Plush Speakers: Love 'Em or Leave 'Em?


Updated 07/08/10 4:33 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 6 comments

Juicy Couture iPod Speakers

When I saw these Juicy Couture Mini Bear Speakers, I was a little taken aback. The designer label speakers, sold at Nieman Marcus for $68, are a set of two pink bears, one donning a Juicy Couture-logo necklace, the other a herringbone bow tie. They'll work with any MP3 player and even feature a back pocket for easy storage. And they're not tiny — the bears are 9 1/2 inches high when seated! Read more

Wearable Balloon iPod Speaker: Totally Geeky or Geek Chic?


Updated 03/11/10 6:30 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 2 comments

Wearable Balloon iPod Speaker

Billed as an on-the-go speaker that's comfortable too, the Balloon iPod Speaker ($35) connects with any iPod, but makes most sense when used with a clip-on iPod Shuffle. In the product photo, a smiling girl is wearing the speaker while riding her bike — a good use for the speaker since wearing headphones in certain situations can be dangerous. I suppose in the right color paired with the right Read more

From the Farm to Your Desk: Pig Speakers


Updated 01/31/10 11:05 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Pig Speakers

Here, piggy, piggy! This little pig might have gone to market, but I'm considering taking it home. The ceramic Pig Speaker ($49) not only reminds me of one of my favorite farm animals, but is meaty enough to fill up your empty desk space — it's seven inches tall! Hook up your iPod or any MP3 player through the headphone jack, and you'll find your music coming out of the little piggy's belly. Read more

Spotted: More Tech in Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" Video


Updated 03/13/10 8:42 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 3 comments

Spotted: More Tech in Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" Video

A big thank you to reader Baby Girl, who pointed out in the comments of my latest Guess the Gadget quiz that the gadget in question was featured in Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" video. I noticed the Heartbeats earbuds in the video right away, but it wasn't until I took a closer look that I noticed the Phillipe Starck-designed iPod dock in the video's opening scene. There's even a close-up of Gaga Read more

5 Fun and Quirky iPod Docks


Updated 01/11/10 2:45 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 0 comments

Fun and Quirky iPod Docks

As much as I love the latest, greatest high-tech gadgets and accessories, I also have a soft spot for fun and unique products. Here are five of the quirkiest iPod docks I've seen lately. Whether you love them or think they're too over-the-top for your taste, you have to admit, they're definitely fun. Read more

Woody MP3 Speaker: Love It or Leave It?


Updated 01/12/10 12:20 PM · Posted by GeekSugar · 4 comments

Retro-Inspired MP3 Speaker With Radio

Look! Another item to satisfy my vintage geek obsession: the Woody MP3 Speaker and Radio ($30). This retro-style battery-operated speaker for your MP3 player is shaped like a vintage wooden radio. Connect your iPod or MP3 player with the included cable to use it to play your digital tunes, or use the speaker as an actual radio. Its metal stand doubles as an antenna, which receives both AM and FM Read more

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer: a $10 Desktop Speaker


Updated 11/09/09 9:45 AM · Posted by GeekSugar · 8 comments

The Perfect Stocking Stuffer: a $10 Desktop Speaker

I know, stocking stuffers haven't even crossed your mind yet, but now that I'm starting to whip up my holiday gift guides, I can't help but think about gadgets and gizmos that would make perfect Christmas gifts. I found this adorable little battery-operated desktop speaker from the Container Store that only costs $10 and works with any iPhones, iPod Touches, and iPods — hello! Great Read more