Apple's iPod Nano has been the awkward middle sibling. It's more portable than a traditional iPod, but bigger than the iPod Shuffle. But the Nano is begining to come into its own, not only as a really great music player, but also a gym-buddy fitness device and—get this—a watch. Apple is embracing its MP3 player's new life as a wristband time keeper, and the new iPod Nano (as revealed at Tuesday's much-hyped iPhone event) comes stocked with 18 built-in clock faces. We've got close-up looks at each one in a gallery below the jump, along with a roundup of our favorite watchband accessories. More

Looking for something a little different in the realm of home audio? Check out these "look ma, no power cord or battery" type of passive horn-shaped speakers. They'lll never match a powered set of speakers, but what they lose in audio quality they make up in retro style... More

Mophie Juice Pack Reserve
• $34.95
• Mophie Juice Pack Reserve

The worst is when you're at the tail end of the day and you've got to take a call, message someone or browse online with your smartphone and you realize you're on the last iota of power. "If I cut out, it means my battery went out" moments. Although integrated charger cases are useful, they're also bulky. That's why we like this lightweight, keychain lighter-sized solution which provides 700mAh of charging power...at least for iPod and iPhone users. Friends might be asking you for a "light", but really mean to tap your Juice Pack!

Name: Geneva S
Price: $299.00
Rating: Strong Recommend*

Being the winner of the 2010 I.D. International Design Magazine Consumer Products Award surely piqued our interest in this diminutive audio system (at least compared to the other larger models in the Geneva lineup). Would it sound as good as it looked? Coming from a family of higher end siblings, like the Model L at $999 and $1,199 Model XL, this $299 unit seemed almost like a bargain... More

Name: Bram D.
Location: Wageningen, Netherlands
Collection: Vintage radios

Over a year ago we spotlighted Bram's colorful living room for an IKEA living room hack, a room that mixed new and old in pop art fashion. We're back to spotlight a major component of his home's charm, his collection of vintage radios and other electronics strewn throughout his home. Bram was kind enough to let us showcase his Skittles-hued collection so we can all tune into his eye for yesteryear's tech... More

With the numerous internet radio sites out there these days (like Pandora, Last.fm, Slacker, Spotify and Rdio), it may have been a while since you last tuned into the good 'ol FM airwaves (or at least outside of your car). While our phones can access music from the internet, content is rarely local and hardly ever live. Small battery powered radios are still the best way to get information during emergencies, so why not get one with some style? More

Carley Jacobson over at the Instructables staff sent over her latest project we think is perfect for a slightly upscale summer picnic in the (Golden Gate) park: the Suitcase Picnic Table with Speaker System. It's a pretty simple project to copy, requiring only minimal materials and construction skills. You'll need a spare suitcase, the older the better, and a set of small USB powered speakers…
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Nothing can spoil a party more than confusing cables running around connecting components and speakers. Add an iPod to the mix and you have at least one extra set of cables to worry about, not to mention possibly an adaptor and/or dock to deal with. These wireless iPod docks will make hooking up and getting the party started easier and quicker... More

Have a spare iPhone 3GS or iPod Touch (2nd gen or higher) lying around? Why not get some use out of it and turn it into an AirPlay receiver. Using a jailbreak hack you can stream music from your iTunes to speakers connected to a jailbroken iPhone or iPod Touch. It’s a perfect for solution for a summer party and is a neat hack that will allow you play the same music throughout your home on multiple speakers. More

Want to listen to your favorite internet radio when you're away from the computer? We've been hunting for an attractive, portable solution for times when it's just not feasible to crack open a laptop just to get some tunes going. Here are our three small, portable favorites; help us choose the best one.
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