The only problem with the classic style boombox is that they were both extremely heavy and mediocre sounding. So, if you were to update such a masterpiece, you would naturally keep the style and carry bar; upgrade the technology, and leave off the tape deck. The iP4 is a retro-tech sound dock for your iPhone […]
Heineken X Krups Countertop Sub
October 23, 2013 by
It is amazing the length a man will go in order to pour a cold glass of beer. The Heineken X Krups Countertop Sub is a giant pressurized vessel fashioned out of aluminium, heat, and sweat. If you take one of these and load a live “Torp” into it, which is a metal cylinder filled […]
Apple Unveils the iPad Air
October 23, 2013 by
Air is an untold hero. It is essential to all life and gadgets, yet we rarely sit down to give it the credit it truly deserves. Well, today we praise Air in the form of the newest iPad. The iPad Air features the A7 Chip, which delivers up to two times the performance in a […]
Gesture Control Technology Takes a Big Step
October 18, 2013 by
If you’re a fan of the kind of gesture control technology that was featured in the film, Minority Report, starring Tom Cruise; you’ll like what the company ThalmicLabs is currently working on. The MYO is an arm band that can read the electrical activity of the muscles in your arm, and translate them into movements, […]
Fitbit Says, Let the Force Be With Your Wrist
October 13, 2013 by
Quite frankly, we’ve lost count with the number of Fitbits floating around on the streets today. You’ve got your Fitbit Zip and Fitbit One; and then came along the Fitbit Flex for your wrist. However, if we learned anything from the film Star Wars, it is that there is one thing that is all powerful– […]
Reading on the Run Has Become Easier
October 3, 2013 by
We at Urbasm do not recommend running and reading on the street, as it has the unfortunate side effect of crushing a lot of skulls on light poles and oncoming traffic. However, when you’re on a treadmill, that is another story. Run-N-Read is an innovative idea that tracks your head movement while you are running, […]
What a Modern Record Console Should Look Like
September 28, 2013 by
The Modern Record Console by Symbol Audio is their flagship audio player. It features two 15-watt tube amps, two 6.5″ drivers, and an 8″ subwoofer. The entire unit is crafted with an eclectic use of sculptured metal, Walnut, and carbon fiber. We could say a lot more about the craftsmanship of this device. However, we’ll […]
Pressy Perfects Your Smartphones Android OS
September 28, 2013 by
Imagine if you could have a few of your most used features on your phone right at the tip of a finger. That’s the idea behind the Kickstarter project, Pressy. It is basically just a single button that plus into the headphone jack on your phone. Then, with the free app, you can program your […]
Tyde Height-Adjustable Tables
September 28, 2013 by
The Bouroullec brothers have been hard at work at their desk, creating a desk that will help you stay more organized, and work less in the process. The Tyde is a family of height adjustable tables that can be made to fit just about any project your up to these days, including writing a blog/novel, rebuilding […]
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
September 28, 2013 by
Retro-tech is a thing of beauty when it is packaged in classic Marshall box, with an old-school cloth grill, and gold/chrome analog knobs. This one may look old from the outside, but on the inside it includes 80-watts of bluetooth enabled splendor. However, the old cats can also plug it into their turntable or tape […]