Here's a first: a researcher using a fiber laser to recreate Portal's "Still Alive" song. According to its composer, "by turning the laser on and off hundreds of times per second it acts almost like a speaker cone moving back and forth hundreds of times per second - making various pitches." One caveat: "some pitches are off key and will always be due to the laser "only" being accurate to .001"." Continue reading for the video.
It's that time again, time for another batch of floppy drive song covers. This round includes the hits: "What is Love?", "Fireflies", "Levels", "Star Trek: The Next Generation Theme", and more. Continue reading to see all seven.
Another day, another multi-function gadget. This may look like a real Marshall guitar amp, but it's actually a mini fridge in disguise. Expect to shell out $299 for this geeky device, once it hits stores this October. Click here for more pictures. Continue reading for a video.
Marshall wisely included knobs that go to eleven on the top of the fridge as well, making it the perfect addition to any music geek's hangout.[via Gizmodo - Technabob]
The elago E54 from Amazon not only offers great sound quality and bass response, but it's a universal accessory that's designed for all iPod models as well as all digital audio players compatible with a 3.5mm headphone jack. It's currently being liquidated for just $13.99 (normally $39.99). Product page. Continue reading for more pictures.
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We all know LMFAO's "Party Rock Anthem" as more of a song for people who like to do just that, but what about those who love staying home and surfing the web? Well, then there's the "Staying in Anthem". Continue reading to see what it's all about.
Thanks to the plethora of music apps available through Apple's App Store, musicians everywhere are using their iOS devices to recreate popular songs, like "Stereo Hearts", "Poker Face", and more. We've compiled ten of the coolest for your listening enjoyment. Continue reading to see them all.
It's that time again, time for another top ten count down. This time, we've rounded up ten of the coolest songs recreated with floppy drives. They range from "He's a Pirate" to "Derezzed" from TRON. Continue reading to see them all.
What happens when your chemistry professor is a big fan of Lady GaGa? You might get a PowerPoint slide with the lyrics to one of her most popular songs of course. Click here to see more funny school pictures, courtesy of SchoolFailBlog.org. Continue reading for a video of incredible desk drumming.
The Monster Beats Solo provides studio-quality sound and the ability to talk on your phone hands-free. It's currently on sale for just $179.95 shipped (normally $229.95). Product page. Continue reading for an unboxing video.
High Definition Sound. Proprietary titanium coated driver technology. Tri-fold design and travel case for easy storage. Comfortable, lightweight design, perfect for active lifestyles.[via Amazon]
Last night, at the 54th annual Grammys, the "awards show began with a Bruce Springsteen performance followed by a LL Cool J prayer for Whitney Houston." A YouTube sensation, named Peter Lee Johnson, decided to pay tribute with his own violin rendition of "I Will Always Love You". Continue reading to watch.
