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    Hot In The Hive: Revo Heritage Table Radio

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    Alex Gambardella on Nov 4, 2009 6:24 AM PST
    Sure, retro "gadgets" may look cool in a stylishly old-fashioned sort of way, but when it comes to actually using them, our geeky reliance on modern-day tech has us too cyber-spoiled and impatient to put any effort in something that can't keep up with our 3G speediness. The solution? A techie piece of equipment that just looks vintage, but packs all the convenient specs and capabilities of the most recent releases in the gadget world. The Revo Heritage Table Radio has the 60s-style walnut veneer surface, but boasts some seriously modern features in that retro-looking package: an iPod dock, WiFi for all your favorite internet stations, wireless streaming from your laptop, a remote control for maximum laziness, and even an alarm clock in case you doze off while listening to your tunes. It's the perfect device for the music lover who may have an old soul... but secretly can't live without a healthy dose of modern tech!


    Price: 229,95 GBP
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Revo Heritage Table Radio to the Hive.

    WhatsWear Has Discovered A Way To Tweet In Gold And Diamonds

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 20, 2009 5:22 AM PDT
    Twitter just became a whole lot more relevant to me. For today I learned that Twitter can now be something I wear around my neck... in gold.. and diamonds. Survival of the Hippest is a hot new accessories line inspired by the same social networking system that caused Miley Cyrus to rap and LL to fight even more publicly with Samantha Ronson. Using your TwitterName (or "hashtag" comment if you know what the hell this is), SOTH creates beautiful jewelry -- fairly reminiscent of the name necklaces made popular by Carrie Bradshaw. They are custom-made out of sterling silver, 14k gold and [drool] diamonds, and can be placed on a necklace, a key chain, a bracelet, an anklet or a pin. As SOTH pointed out, wearing your Twitter ID around a visible body part will helpfully point you out to your virtual friends, who they note "may not recognize you from your proper name or tiny Twitter picture"... seriously, a SOTH piece isn't just fashionable, it is your gilded token to making actual flesh-and-blood friends! Also, we must mention these necklaces and bracelets work perfectly as a fun layering piece or as a unique present for your friend who has everything. You can even show these Twitterific pieces to your grandchildren while explaining the Twitter phenomenon. Think about it, they'll most likely be vintage in just a couple decades! When you're not busy tweeting, don't forget to visit our friends at WhatsWear for more unique design finds!

    Hot In The Hive: Pac-Man Plug-And-Play Joystick

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    Alex Gambardella on Oct 15, 2009 6:18 AM PDT
    If you've ever wolfed down an entire pepperoni pie by yourself just for an excuse to hang out at the local pizzeria and beat those kids' scores on the ancient Galaga machine (okay, maybe that's just me), have I got the gadget for you! This super-retro Pac-Man joystick literally looks like it was jacked straight out of the arcade and modernized to fit conveniently on your lap or coffee table. Just pop in some batteries and plug the device into your TV and you instantly have a long night ahead of you in old school gamer girl heaven. With 12 classic arcade games in one compact console, you can officially save the trip to the pizza joint (and the calories that inevitably come with it) and you can geek out in the privacy and convenience of your own home (unless, of course, you want to invite the whole building over for a tournament).


    Price: $40
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Pac-Man Video Game Kit to the Hive.

    Hot In The Hive: Film Roll Alarm Clock

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    Alex Gambardella on Sep 22, 2009 6:29 AM PDT
    Immersed in a digital age where Flip camcorders and iPhone cameras and Twitpic rule the world of picture-taking, it can be easy to lose touch with the retro photo technology of yore (or even of just a couple months ago). Celebrate the way things were with this Film Roll Alarm Clock. Perfect for the film buff or photography major (or for anyone who accidentally smashed their old alarm clock in a half-asleep AM rage), this roll of film won't help you take any quality pictures, but it will help you wake up and get yourself to class on time! After all, considering the alarm clock is just about the most loathsome timepiece in existence, you might as well make the dreaded early-morning blaring more tolerable with a dose of cuteness!


    Price: $62
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Film Roll Alarm Clock to the Hive.
    Tags : technology , techie , tech , retro

    Hot In The Hive: Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera

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    Alex Gambardella on Sep 1, 2009 6:23 AM PDT
    Look out, Flip! You have some fierce camcorder competition coming your way in the form of the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera. Similar to the Flip Ultra HD in that it's cute and compact and takes great high-def footage, Kodak's latest Z-series camcorder sets itself apart in being made especially for Facebook addicts, allowing you to upload videos on the go straight to the social network with its Facebook support software. The mini-camera also comes equipped with a 2.5" LCD screen, image stabilization, and an expandable memory slot for recording all your on-the-go antics if the allotted 10 hours doesn't cut it for you! Plus, it's sleek and stylish in three polished colors: black, aqua, and raspberry. Sounds like the perfect addition to feed any unstoppable Facebook addiction!


    Price: $179.95
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Kodak Zi8 Pocket Video Camera to the Hive.

    Hot In The Hive: Undercover Laptop Sleeve

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    Alex Gambardella on Aug 25, 2009 6:24 AM PDT
    As a sometimes-careless girl in her early 20s, I've had my share of laptop mishaps. Crashed hard drives, soda spilled on the keyboard, freak accident involving a burst rain pipe (most of those just weren't my fault!) -- name a computer-related tragedy and it's likely I've experienced it. And since I'm far from wealthy enough to be able to afford a replacement laptop every time something goes terribly wrong, I'm not about to take my chances when it comes to my battle-weary notebook getting stolen. The solution? Make it look like a piece of junk with this Undercover Laptop Sleeve! Made to look like a crappy old envelope, the waterproof sleeve is actually quite heavy-duty in its protecting qualities with its tear-proof padding, yet its disguise is something thieves won't even give a second look! Just make sure you don't bring your incognito laptop with you to mailroom -- accidentally shipping it off to China is one thing this sleeve can't protect against.


    Price: $29.79
    Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Undercover Laptop Sleeve to the Hive.
    Tags : technology , techie , tech , sleeve
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