As USB ports, auxiliary jacks, and Bluetooth connections become increasingly standard, many of today's cars are well-equipped for both music and phone calls. If you're like me, however, your aging ride rolls along with little more than a fuzzy radio and a cassette deck. For cars like these, however, integrated music and hands-free calling are not out of reach. Here are three solutions for those wishing to bring a touch of today's tech to yesteryear's wheels... More

Apple is king. Everyone seems to be bowing at the feet of the company's minimalism aesthetic, straight-forward interfaces, and "just works" mentality. Who can blame them? It looks like the design language of the future (albiet a future designed in the 60s). Some designers come by it honestly, being former Apple employees themselves. Here are some of their products, which show the apple doesn't fall too far. More

For frequent fliers finding the right pair for headphones is crucial. The right headphones can make all of the difference in whether you are able to sleep through the wails of the crying infant a few rows back or the chatter of the couple sitting next to you. When people hear that you fly frequently they immediately suggest active noise cancelling headphones but is that always the best route to go?
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Daily activities such as quietly working at your desk, doing your exercise routine, or even the time lazying around your house can be a whole lot more enjoyable with the help of music, podcasts, and audiobooks...and also a good pair of headphones. That being the case, finding and wearing the right pair of headphones just for you is essential to making your listening experience optimal for your needs. Here's how to pick one for your lifestyle/needs...
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There are almost as many music platforms as there are social media networks now — and many that are combinations of both. We decided to take a step back and outline the good and the bad out of all the music platforms we've been juggling around.

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Q: I've got a slightly unusual query and a little low-tech in nature. I love and listen to vinyl, with a good deal of my record collection sourced from yard and garage sales. Not surprisingly, some of the 25 cent specials are a little worn for wear. Wobbly and uneven. Is there a way to safely un-warp a record straight?
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Product: Sony RDP-X500IP Speaker Dock System
Price: $299.95
Rating: Recommend*

The category of audio docking units designed specifically for iOS device has exploded across nearly every home electronics manufacturer, and it's where a great deal of audio innovation is happening for consumer grade speakers for the MP3 generation. Sony has jumped into the game with a subtle little number, the Sony RDP-X500IP, a dock meant to be unobtrusive visually while still being able to compete with nearly any dock speaker system out there...
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Technology can inspire us in unexpected ways. Take for instance this living room makeover inspired by the new HDTV it was set to receive. Take a look at how IKEA Besta cabinets were used to change this place from drab to fab: More

Libratone is a fairly new company making headlines with a duo of award-winning Airplay speakers, blending hi-fi sound with sleek, modern design. We had some one-on-one time with Soren Pedersen, CEO of Libratone, at this year's CES, giving us a behind the speaker grill demo of their flagship speaker, the Libratone Lounge. More

Brionvega Radiocubo
• $722.00
• Ambient Direct

The Radiocubo is neither cheap or easy to find, but it's a unique audio component unlike anything out there. Fashioned after the classic 1964 Radiocubo design, Brionvega mashes together mod aesthetics with modern day technologies for an MP3 generation. Open up the cube design and inside are controls for internet and FM radio, DAB/DAB+ for European stations, and an iPhone or iPod companion dock as a sidekick. The matching remote control looks like something original designers, Marco Zanuso and Richard Sapper, would have designed in 1964. Everyone will think it's a vintage piece...until you turn it on. More