Jay Garrett’s Gadget News

Every now and then there’s a beautifully simple design that is so intuative it beggers belief as to why no-one else had thought of it.
But, John Van Den Nieuwenhuizen’s has done just that with his ”Hidden Radio” concept design.
Volume is controlled by lifting or pushing down the top part to reveal more, or less, of the [...]

Ars Technica has changed its mind after saying that iTunes 8 won’t be on stage at Apple’s Let’s Rock September 9 event.
So I’m taking it that iTunes 8 will be available then.
Not only that but they’re saying Apple will also release the iPhone 2.1 update that in theory will fix the apparently large password [...]

There’s so many ‘Hello Kitty’ products out there from car tyres to AK47’s, yup, really!
So I tend to let them all drift by and let other sites mention them.
This, however, is pretty noteworthy in a twisted, still a heap of junk, but fun kinda way.
It will cost you $25 and that buys you a Hello [...]

Belkin are still pushing to make our lives cable free.
The largest glut of wires must be lurking behind your home cinema rig.
Enter Flywire!  Belkins new wireless transmitter and receiver that can send 1080p video over a 5GHz band with a little help from Amimon. This probably means it’s WHDI.
They promise little to no interference and [...]

The quickest way to make anything look hi performance, modern and cutting edge is to construct it from carbon fibre.
This even works with a pair of studio grade cans!
These are Phiaton’s latest model weighing in at a mere 6.5oz.
To keep the weight down Phiaton have made the MS-400 from carbon graphite fibre encased in a [...]

Digg founder Kevin Rose seems to have a finger/pulse interface with Apple.
After unveiling shots of the rumoured next generation iPod nano he’s following up with knowledge of new iTunes features too.
iTunes 8 is widely expected to launch at Apple’s event next week as well as the new iPods.
According to Rose a new source has come [...]

Hey baby - I’m lovin’ your spheres!
You want balls? You want great sounding balls?
Check out these love globes that Grundig are pitching at IFA 2008.
The Audiorama 900 spherical speaker system is all you’ll need to finish off that retro chic along with your egg chair and zebra print chaise longue.
The speakers create a 360° sound projection and can be [...]

At last!
The UK gets something first :p
Not that I’m bitter, but us folks here in Blighty get very little before anyone else and usually most tech actually reaches us a good 6 months down the line with the added bonus of a few extra quid slapped on the price just for the privilege!
Nokia are set [...]

By the sounds of things Apple are refusing to rest on their laurals as “No. 1 digital Music Retailer”.
There are plans afoot for a more interactive element to the digital albums.
The first artist to take advantage of this is Snow Patrol who are set to release their latest studio offering next month.
According to a Polydor [...]

If you prefer your iPod dock to have more of a retro-anglepoise lamp vibe here’s just the thing!
The Hi-Fi Hi-Light has a built in 6 inch speaker and that all important dock for iPods and even a 3.5mm audio input for other MP3 players.
Its iron and plastic construction comes in a range of colours befitting your study or [...]

Ooooo………sparkly!
Harman-Kardon have released these very fetching cut glass speakers that will sit nicely with the whisky glass that generally sits atop my leather bound bureau. Yup, that’s where I am working right now; in the library in the east wing of my manor house……..
Nuff dreaming!
In reality they have the standard 3.5mm mini-jack connection to pump out the choonz from puter or player.
They produce 56 [...]

What do you get when you cross a Home Theatre in a box (HTIB) and an iPhone/iPod dock?
The Philips CinemaOne, that’s what!
It’s an iPod speaker system, a DVD player, and a soundbar all in one pretty package.
Connect it to your flatscreen via HDMI and it will provide surround audio through five DSP-driven speakers and a [...]

It’s finally been announced that Sony’s cute dancing MP3 player, aka Rolly, has been given the nod for its European launch!.
It’s said that it will go on sale in October but there’s no price info yet - In the States the gadget costs around the $400 mark so if all things were equal it should [...]

It’s time for your iPod/iPhone and Sony to take on Sonos!
Sony’s new S-AIRPLAY system will allow users to create a wireless multi-room solution without “complicated setup requirements.”
You’ll be able to whack in your your iPod or iPhone into the device and then can stream that music up to a distance of 50 meters around your [...]

This one really caught my eye and I felt the need to share. 
The chance of getting my hands on legal mind-altering drugs, without the side-effects sounds good - and to achieve this through technology – well, that sounds too good to be true!
Now, the promise of  “proven, scientific and safe methods of synchronising your brainwaves” [...]

I have a deep respect for Razer and am a big fan of their gaming mice and they’ve unveiled a new model at The Games Convention in Leipzig (home of my favourite goth festival) yesterday.  But it aint a mouse! 
Named the Razer Maelstrom Audio Engine, the company has turned away from the input peripheral and this time [...]

Apple has released the latest update for the iPhone - version 2.0.2.
Apparently this is to fix problems that some folks have reported with reception of 3G.
Once you hook up to iTunes users of the iPhone 2.0 software and iPod Touch 2.0 software are recommended to download the latest update.
So, what is it for?  What is it going to [...]

iPhone users and those that have an iPod Touch can now stream music from their puter officially thanks to a new app just launched on the Apple App Store!
Called Simplify Media, the new application allows you to navigate artists, ablums and genre and works over Wi-Fi, EDGE and 3G.
You’ll need to download a secondary application on your PC/Mac [...]

Saw this and though WTF!
I know kids are rocking iPods and mobiles as soon as they’ve stopped bottle-feeding but c’mon!
Teachers have a hard enough time keeping the pupils focused and, while it scares me, stab-proof hoodies and kevlar school-bags serve a purpose but Marks and Spencer have gone and released a new line of school uniforms [...]

If you like making your sound system to look like an art installation or need a splash of colour in your neutrally decorated apartment you need to check these out.
Smart Technology have released some modular speakers that connect to your iPod/iPhone.
You can decide how you place them, whether you’re a stacker or a spreader the choice is [...]