Many iPhone owners already use their phone as a makeshift alarm clock—why not go all the way by turning it into your nightstand clock? Kensington’s $40 Nightstand Charging Dock charges your iPhone at night using a compact dock-connector base that supports the phone horizontally like a picture-frame stand. The base is thoughtfully covered in rubber, to avoid scratching or sliding.
The speakers on the MacBook line are generally quite good -- for a laptop. Rock your world they won't, but Twelve South's BassJump might just add that low-frequency kick your unibody workhorse has been missing. The solitary speaker connects via USB and, through an analog-styled tuning app, augments the built-in speakers of the laptop with much-needed bass. If the styling didn't clue you in this is only for MacBooks and, at $80, seems to come at quite a premium over your average set of portable speakers. It's certainly nicer looking.
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Perhaps you are growing tired listening to the same old playlist, or maybe you are growing tired of your same old Apple iPhone Apps. Perhaps you have been sitting on a bus, or heard a song on the radio and had that Eureka moment, when you realize, yes you, can improve a song, and even, make a new one by mixing it with another. Well now you have a chance to do exactly that. For $19.99 (£15), you can download the new Touch DJ Program App from Amidio, and have a go at mixing some tunes from the comfort of your iPhone.The whole thing revolves around “visual mixing” which involves a lot of tapping and sliding, but with a bit of practice the following effects can be achieved:
- Looping
- Scratching
- Positioning
- Equalization
- Effects and pitching
Though you will not get the same results from hi-tech DJ Equipment, you can carry it in your pocket, is considerably cheaper, and if you are truly rubbish at it, you will not have wasted immense amounts of money. It is also more portable than a drum kit.
The flaw with the App, is that you can not import songs from your iTunes library straight into it, but instead, you have to reload them into the App’s library, which seems a little daft. Also the fact that you can't hear the next song your going to mix since your headphone jack is being used as the main output.
Still, for a bit of mixing fun, or indeed a new single, the Touch DJ Program App is both unique and appealing in equal measure.
Traditionally iPhone and iPod Touch have only one stereo audio output which broadens the possibility of using them as a DJ device. Touch DJ overcomes this limitation by offering innovative and unique way of deejaying which doesn't require additional headphones for prelistening to the tracks. This technology is called "visual mixing" and it implies the graphic display of the track waveforms next to each other. The low-bass (kick) parts are detected and rendered in different color compared to the rest sonic frequencies, making beatmatching as easy as adjusting the tracks position and pitch so that the kick parts become visually matched.
As an alternative for the users who really need to prelisten to the tracks, Touch DJ also offers a second "Split" mode of mixing which requires the usage of a special l/r splitting adapter. Among extra features - LP filter FX for each track, vinyl Spin and Break effects, onboard sampler with 3 sample slots (accepts .WAV files) and the ability to record samples via the microphone. As a bonus, Touch DJ is shipped with 25 dance tracks provided by DanceMusicHub.com.
Touch DJ is available at the AppStore worldwide for $19.99.
http://amidio.com/
Any man feels a need to have a well stocked bar, Me included so I Recently purchased alot of liquor. I bought Vodka, Gin, Amaretto, Rum, Scotch, Martini Mixes, Lime Juice, Grenadine, Kalhua & Sweet & Sour Mix. Now i know what your thinking, thats alot of gear for 1 bar but what i was surprised to find out is that i was always missing something. I came accross a number of iphone apps and i was so excited because they have a feature that allows you to find any drink based on the ingrediants you enter. For example if i put vodka and rum in the app it will tell me 12 drinks i can make with those 2 ingrediant combination. After reviewing the 12 i felt upset because i could only make 3 i would be here for ever trying to find all the drinks i could make.
If only there was a program that you enter ALL your ingredients and it will tell you all possible drinks you can make. Now that is a feature i yearned for a long long time. Intill recently i came apon Mixology which sports a brand new feature called Liquor Cabinet. It lets you enter all the liquor and mixer types you have on hand—and find all the cocktails you’re able to make. Full Specs Below. Drink Responsably.Mixologist is the ultimate drink recipe and bartending guide for the iPhone.
- Browse and search through 7,900+ drink recipes and 1,300+ ingredients.
- Drink categories include Cocktails, Martinis, Shooters, Jello Shots, Hot Drinks, Punches, Non-Alcoholic Drinks, and Favorite Recipes.
- The “Liquor Cabinet” tab lets you enter all the liquor and mixer types you have on hand—and find all the cocktails you’re able to make.
- The “Random” tab has a slot machine interface, which lets you find random recipes based on liquor, mixer, and glassware criteria.
- The Cabinet and Random features are user-friendly because we’ve broken down 1,300+ ingredients into 87 categories.
- Choose between Metric and Imperial (US) units for all recipes with the click of one button.
- Find the closest liquor stores using GPS and Google Maps.
- Learn bartending techniques & terminology.
- Share recipes with friends via email, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Add your own custom recipes (paid version only).
- Select a random drink from any list you’re currently viewing (paid version only)
If you use Twitter then you know the power of TweetDeck, If you don't this article is for you. TweetDeck is your personal Twitter browser. You have the ability to monitor as many columns as you like at 1ce. For example you can watch your friends tweets, your tweets, your direct messages, any time anyone mentions you, and even have columns to search public tweets!
Tweet Deck is a simple and easy to use program with out all the bells and whistles. Auto Shorten URL is a key feature as well as uploading images. Facebook and myspace support and even an iphone app!
Tweet on the go with all your favourite TweetDeck features, including the ability to view and update Facebook, direct from your iPhone. The best feature is that you have EVERY column as a full screen on your iphone. With a swipe of the finger your at your next column.re.Create groups, search Twitter, manage multiple accounts, and easily post your tweets or share photos, videos, links and much more.
Geolocation allows you to create columns from tweets in your immediate area, and since TweetDeck for iPhone comes integrated with Facebook, you can change your Facebook status too. Plus sync your existing TweetDeck columns between your desktop and iPhone. Nice and easy.
Audi's A5 goes topless
So far, Audi's A5 is one of the better-looking cars to come out recently. Audi is replacing the A4 Cabriolet with a convertible version of the A5. but lets be honest, audi when will you get a hard top convertible enough with this soft stuff.
But Audi does equip the 2010 A5 Cabriolet with plenty of tech, including a navigation system with absolutely beautiful 3D maps.
Thanks OutblushChumby One Wifi Clock Radio
The Chumby One is officially the coolest clock radio we've seen for a while. And with a name like that, you'll either love this super-powered alarm clock...or hate it. The Chumby One ($100) might look like a toy, but its Web 2.0 razzle-dazzle is purely for the grownups. The Wi-Fi-enabled Chumby One will keep you on the grid 24/7. Facebook? Check. Twitter? Check. Gmail? Flickr? Pandora? Check. Check. Check. You can access over 1500 free, goody-filled widgets with the Chumby's touchscreen display. (You'll need your Mac or PC to set it up.) If you want to take Chumby One with you on a day trip, pick up an optional rechargeable battery. Oh, it's also got an FM radio, whatever that is.
FLO TV
Previously available through a cell phone add-on, you can now get FLO TV ($9/month) on a dedicated standalone player, the FLO TV Personal Television ($250). The service offers live and time-shifted content from leading channels such as ESPN, Comedy Central, NBC, MTV, and more, all of which can be enjoyed on the 3.5-inch touchscreen of the Personal Television, with a built-in stand and stereo speakers adding to the experience.
But lets be honest if i told you to pay $9 a month for ESPN, Comedy Central, NBC and MTV would you? I rather 4 Vitamin Waters and a pack of Nibs.
NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display
Ever wish you could combine your dual-monitor setup into one behemoth display? Get ready, because your wish has come true in the NEC CRV43 Curved Widescreen Display ($8,000). Boasting a unique curved design that's sure to immerse you more than a standard two display setup, this beauty also features a 2880x900 double WXGA resolution, a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, single link DVI-D and HDMI inputs, USB 2.0 ports, an on screen display, and the assurance that you have the most unique monitor in the neighborhood.
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Thanks GizmodoWe have few actual specs on these Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin MM-1 USB speakers, but if the high-end computer speakers sound nearly as good as they look, we're in for a treat. Arriving January 2010.
