Beatz Buddiez feature designer characters doubling as ultraportable, affordable speakers. Each speaker is approx 3in tall and can play music from an assortment of gadgets – PC, cell phone, tablet etc. The speakers are rechargeable (a 1-hour charge typically lasts four hours). Characters include the gang from South Park, Hello Kitty, and others. Purchase HERE.

The latest versions of the iPhone and iPad, which feature a smaller Lightning connector, are frustratingly incompatible with previous speaker docks consumers may have purchased with prior models. While it doesn’t offer complete relief (since the consumer has to pay extra), JBL has launched a series of Lightning-enables speaker docks. There are two versions, the [...]

The Eton Boost Turbine 2000 is a must-have for emergency preparedness, probably the best battery booster for your mobile devices besides actually having spare batteries. The Boost Turbine 2000 features a rechargeable lithium battery, and a handcrank power generator which can generate power for emergency situations (e.g. a text or a quick call). Depending on [...]

Pioneer Electronics’ Pro DJ division has announced the new DJM-2000nexus performance mixer, which serves as a complement to the CDJ-2000nexus multi-player. The mixer offers unique mixing features – Beat Slice and Sync Master – while including some of the popular features of the prior version – Beat Effect, Pro DJ Link, MIDI control. A 5.8in [...]

Business Insider (via media and entertainment company Party Earth) has put together a list of five venues around the world that every music-loving traveler must check out for its live show and unique environment. The recommendations range from the Paradiso in Amsterdam (leave it to the cultured, yet hedonistic city to convert a 19th century [...]

Panasonic was nice enough to send me the Technics RP-DH1250 headphones to test out and review. Per usual, I was getting ready to travel to Las Vegas so what better place to test the headphones then at the airport and on the plane. My day started in the cab at 5:45am and to get me [...]

Metrofarm’s wall-mounted DJ Desk is tailor-fitted to your equipment, hiding the cords and adding a simplistic, stylized look to complement your decks. Allow 2-3 months for shipping. Check out the classic, concrete, stainless and commissioned desks HERE.

The Arkcanary is a horn-shaped acoustic speaker attachment for the iPhone 4/4s. It slides onto the base of the phone and, given its shape, amplifies the sound from the iPhone. For what the product does (and its plastic material), it is priced appropriately at $19. Think of it as an audio funnel for your iPhone [...]

GrabCAD is a platform for engineers to share talent and knowledge, working together to develop tools and features which are available for free download (the software component) to others. Designer Mike Enayah has created iTheater, a hands free holder with speaker that supposedly mimics the immersive environment of a movie theater. It is fully adjustable [...]

With the plethora of iPad cases on the market today, it may be tough to sift through and find one that suits your lifestyle. When you are spending anywhere from $400 to $700 on an iPad, you want to make sure that the case you get is secure and protects your device without being an [...]