Green House from Japan has introduced a nice and cute little portable speaker that resemble the tasty ice cream bar in three different taste. Enriching my own imagination, it’s available in blueberry, mango, and strawberry. But the truth is none of them have taste at all. It’s just a lively color treatment on the portable speaker for any portable media player with 3.5mm audio jack.

Despite of its small look, do not underestimate these ice cream bars. It’s actually come with a 0.8W speakers with 100Hz to 20,000Hz frequency response, 50dB S/N ratio and 8 om impedance. It also has a built-in rechargeable battery that could last for 2 hours continuous operation with 70 minutes of full charge session.

What’s great on this ice cream bar portable speaker is that you can use it directly without going through any cable for its operation. There is a built-in 3.5mm audio connector at the tip of the ice cream bar that you can remove the cap, and there is also a USB connector at the other end where you can use it to recharge the built-in battery.

This Portable Ice Cream Bar Speaker is only $29.99 USD, and it’s available right now at AudioCube.

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JBL releasing new portable speaker called On Tour Micro targeting the mobile market like tablet owner or smartphone owner. The JBL On tour Micro portable speaker is featuring a small rounded speaker set with built-in 2.2W amplifier that produces quite a loud and clear sounding quality. The speaker is using the common 3.5mm audio jack for receiving the audio signal from your device, and it also featured mini USB port (come complete with USB cable) for recharging the built-in Lithium-ion battery. Each full recharge could give you about 6 hours of continuous playback.

This JBL On Tour Micro portable speaker is currently available for $62 directly from JBL website.

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Similar to the previous vibration speakers like TuneBug Vibe, VibeHolic, or K-Box, Vibroy Vibration Portable Speaker is the variant to them as it also capable of turning anything into a speaker.

This Vibroy has integrated 3.5mm audio jack, 1Watt output, 300Hz – 10KHz frequency response, 40ohm impedance and 78dB noise. It’s powered by 2 AAA batteries, or can be powered by USB connection as well.

Here is the details snapped from Thinkgeek:

Vibroy Vibration Portable Speaker Specifications:

• Portable vibration speaker system turns everyday objects into speakers
• Stick it to boxes, containers, furniture, and more
• Vibroy’s mini module can turn just about anything into a speaker
• Small, compact side lets you slip it in a pocket and take it anywhere
• Magic sticker on Vibroy easily sticks to any surface. Pull it off at a 45 degree angle and restick it again and again. Cleans easily with a damp towel.
• Compatible with any device that uses a 3.5mm headphone jack
• Use with iPhones, iPads, iPods, MP3 players, GPS systems, computers, portable gaming systems – if you can plug it into headphones, you can use Vibroy with it!
• Output: 1W
• Power supply voltage: 3V (batteries) -5V (USB)
• Frequency response scope: 300Hz – 10000Hz
• Impedance: 40hm
• Noise: 78dB
• Batteries: 2 AAA batteries (not included, can also power via USB)
• Includes: Wrist strap, USB power cable, 1/8 inch extension cable, 2 extra magic stickers

Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker is currently available at Thinkgeek for just $29.99. Depend on the object that you stick on, it may produce a good sounding speaker out of the device.

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Here is a new gadget where you can add to your Halloween decoration. Halloween’s day about two months up ahead, but there is nothing wrong about preparing earlier.

Brando has just introduced their new Halloween gadget in form of a Halloween Pumpkin MP3 Player that could double as a Portable Speaker.

The Pumpkin MP3 player has a built-in battery that could last for several hours of playback per charge, and there is a color changing LED lighting that will blinking randomly when switched on.

The Halloween Pumpkin MP3 Player is capable of accessing songs (MP3 or WMA) via microSD/HC card or directly via 3.5mm audio plug from any compatible source (MP4, cell phone, laptop, tablet, etc.).

This USB Pumpkin MP3 Player is available right now for $15.00 at Brando.

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Scosche has released a new portable speaker called boomCAN portable media speaker. This speaker come in two satellite, separated but connected via a thin audio cable. From the appearance, Scosche boomCAN is actually like a big tin can. Inside this can, there is a 40mm driver installed. Each of the speaker also has a lithium-ion rechargeable battery that could last about 7 hours per charge.

Scosche boomCAN portable media speaker uses 3.5mm audio jack to hook up with your gadgets (cell phone, media player, tablet or PC/laptop) that support 3.5mm audio interface.

These speakers will be available in various kind of color, including white, black, blue and red. Scosche boomCAN portable media speaker will retails for $24.99, and it will coming with a dedicated travel pouch.

[via TechFresh][iLounge][GadgetsIn]

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Gear 4 is going to roll out the bunch of cute angry birds speakers in this August. Featuring three of the Angry Birds characters, including the Red Birds, Black Birds and that damn coward green pig with helmet.

Guys over at Fone Arena are the lucky asses who’ve got their hands dirty with these Angry birds speaker collection earlier than everyone. The speakers looks pretty cool and made with details. Notice that the birds and pig has grown some pimples on their cheeks (on the helmet if it’s the unlucky pig) which is where the speaker drivers installed, and looking to their back you will find a range of dials (for tuning bass and volume), aux In port, on/off button as well as the dc port.

Notice that the pig has a special dock station for iphone 4 or other similar smartphones. As for the Red Bird and Black Bird, they’ll come with a dedicated dock for iPhone/iPad, as well as cute grassy stand for the birds.

These new Angry Birds speakers and docks (the pig) will go on sale in August this year. Price-wise, this portable speaker is going to cost at the range of $49 to $69, depend on which model that you want. More information on this Angry Birds speakers will be published on Gear 4′s Angry birds category. At the moment, it seems Gear 4 haven’t make those page live yet.

[via GG | image credit: Mobile Fun]

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Eco-friendly lovers might have seen some of the wooden Motz tiny speakers that are handmade with various kind of natural wood. Recently, Motz has entered to the market with new version of tiny wooden speaker. What’s interesting is that Motz is now featuring a puppy shaped on their new tiny speaker which has been called as “Motz Pet Wooden Mini Speaker”.

Similar to all of the Motz speakers from the past, this Motz Pet is also capable of hooking up with any audio gadgets with 3.5mm audio jack. All you have to do is to connect the device with this tiny little wooden speaker and it shall sing your favorite songs.

However, I’m not sure if I’m alone for the dirty minded thinking. To hook up the speaker with your audio device, you actually need to plug the long audio plug to the “bottom” of the puppy. Well… perhaps It’s only me that often things something in weird perspective.

These Eco-friendly wooden speaker is featuring 100% handcrafted work using natural cut of apricots. The Motz Pet tiny wooden speaker has a built-in battery that could last for 5 hours at most. Measuring at just 67 x 52 x 13mm, you should be able to bring it anywhere inside your pocket together with your audio gadgets (iPhone, iPod, PMP, etc.).

Motz Pet Wooden mini speaker won’t cost you much to own one. It’s only $39.99 per speaker to get something that is so cute and eco-friendly. Interested to get one? You can head on to Pyramid Distribution for more details.

[via The Gadgeteer]

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Portable music sharing has bee made easy if you have this Macally TurboTune Portable Speaker. Sometimes it’s a pain when you are in the middle of hearing music, your friend snug in and try to grab one of your earphone. With Macally TurboTune Portable speaker, sharing music made easy because it’s a mini speaker that uses 3.5mm jack to connect and share the music wide open.

Macally TurboTune Portable speaker has internal 760mAh rechargeable battery (using USB port) that could work continuously for 8 hours per full-charge. As for the speaker power, this stereo speaker has 500mW power output per channel. Enough to hear the nice tune of music while you are camping out in the forest.

Want to get one? you can get one at Amazon for $19.57.

[Macally TurboTune Portable Speaker via gadgetsin]

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Diamond is identical to a decoration that sparks and shines in its own luxurious rays and will cost fortune to own one that is as large as this one below:

However, I doubt that there are diamonds this big exist in this world. Let take a deep look into the center of the diamond. See that driver? Yep, it’s actually a set of USB speakers in disguise. Disguised as a marvelous black diamond and this set of speaker is tagging the strongest character in the myth – Hercules.

Known as Hercules XPS Diamond USB Speakers, this set of speakers might not as strong as Hercules that can lift up a building with his finger, but at least it looks very elegant, high quality, classy, and the black diamond gives unequaled sleek feeling that would make a great decoration for your lonely desk.

This set of USB speakers are powered via one USB 2.0 cable and they are compatible with both PC and Mac OS. No driver needed for the operation because it would be detected like a normal headphones or speakers.

Hercules XPS Diamod USB Speakers Specifications:

• 2.0 Full USB Mini-Speaker Kit
• An outstanding design, honed to appeal to female audiences: the alliance of a unique shape, lacquered black colour and transparency effects.
• Full USB: power and audio via one single USB cable, ensuring unequalled ease of use
• Wired mini-remote control for volume setting s (+ / – / Mute)
• An ideal speaker kit, designed to follow computers everywhere:
  • Super compact satellite measurements: 9 x 6 x 8.5 cm
  • Black velvet case with reinforced compartments for protection and transport
• Magnetic-shielded speakers for an interference-free environment
• Clear ABS base – the satellites seem to float in mid-air.
• Product complies with ROHS standards

Hercules XPS Diamond USB Speakers will also come with its own carrying pouch that is ideal for traveler who can’t live without a speaker or can’t bear with their built-in laptop speaker. The are just measuring at 9x6x8.5cm which is pretty small to stuff into a travel bag.

If you are interested, Hercules XPS Diamond USB speaker is available for $40 in April 2011. You can find more details at Hercules website. Nope, not that superhuman heroes from the myth.

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Are you the cute stuff lover? Here is a fluffy portable animal speakers that available in the smiling pink rabbit, green frog, black cat and cute penguin bird.

It acts as a portable speakers for any 3.5mm jack enabled audio gadgets, which means it’s good for iPod, PMP, MID, laptop, or even your desktop!

These cute and fluffy Mini Animal Speakers are available for $59.99 at Gizmine.

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Over at CeBIT 2010, AVING has spotted a new concept of vibration speaker system called ‘VibeHolic‘. Generally, VibeHolic is similar with I-MU Vibro Speaker or K-Box, where it needs some kind of medium to ‘stick on’ before you can hear any sounds.

Vibeholic, which is known as the new concept of a portable vibration speaker system has attracted the visitors in the CeBIT 2010, says AVING in their special report because it is an interesting speaker that could turn any object with flat surface into a speaker. This includes paper box, wood, postcard, books, bags, glass, etc. Almost anything that could listen to the vibration and giving feedback will become a good medium. The harder the surface, the louder the music will be.

There is no news yet when this VibeHolic will be available, but because if the real product has been produced and demonstrated, sooner or later it will hit the store.

UPDATE: My fellow readers! This amazing VibeHolic portable vibration speaker system has become available! You can check it out at VibeHolic for more detail. the vibration speaker will cost your US$49.90, or about GBP30.90 for UK. [Thanks, Ron!]

[AVING via TechChee]

VibeHolic: A New Concept of Portable Vibration Speaker System
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As a business laptop user, I know exactly how is the quality of the built-in speakers. If I have to be honest, the quality is pretty ‘crap’ in some model and brand. In a situation like this, we would seek for an alternative that could somehow cover-up the shortcoming.

Logitech recently offering such an alternative by releasing an new external speaker system dubbed as Z205. This speaker has the advantage of the size, and the clipping technology which allow you to attach the speaker to your laptop easily.

Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 is designed exclusively for movies, music and voice calls, allowing you to hear the spoken words clear and crisp. Logitech Z205 is measuring at 1.35-inch thick and 2.5-inch tall only, which mean it is small enough and can be stuffed together with your laptop inside your laptop bag.

Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 require no extra power to power up other than a single USB port. As long as your laptop is pretty modern with enough USB BUS power to share with USB devices, Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 will works.

Starting March, Logitech Laptop Speaker Z205 will be available in the US and Europe market for $39.99 a pop. More detail can be found at Logitech website.

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Are you one of the glowing stuffs lover like us? If so, you might fall for this cool glowing speaker with USB hub.

Guess what, this cool blue glowing speaker is another great creation from Brando. The shape of this USB speaker is pretty similar with the previous capsule speaker with added functions.

The size of this Cool illuminated speaker/USB Hub combo is pretty small and compact, so the speaker can be conveniently stuffed it into your laptop bag and carry it effortlessly. Of course, the sound quality will not as good as the dedicated speaker system, but at less it could be a beautiful speaker that you can use it to expand your USB port in case you are using a netbook with minimum USB port supplied.

Overall, the USB hub has 3 USB ports, all USB 2.0 but it’s not recommended if you want to plug in an external USB hard drive. Head to Brando to get it for $14 if you are interested.

[Product Page($14) via Unplggd, GeekAlerts]

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The renown PC peripheral manufacturer ASUS recently introduced us to their new Sound Bar Compact Notebook Speakers entitled as uBoom and uBoom Q. These speakers will be able to bring the true bass effect to your notebook and bring the high quality sound system to your lap.

Asus uBoom and uBoom Q compact notebook speakers are designed to provide ‘high fidelity audio and heart-thumping bass via a maze like reflex port’, thanks to the tuned reflex port and amplifier with 24W RMS of power.

uBoom has slightly smaller 2-inch driver vs 2.5-inch drive in uBoom Q, turning uBoom Q to have a better specs and higher Ohm impedence. Both ASUS uBoom and uBoom Q have an auxiliary input so you can use the for other gadgets such as Mp3 player or iPod. uBoom and uBoom Q is powered by single USB port, so you can even use it at your netbook to boost your mobile entertainment experiences.

Pricing and availability remain unknown, but we will hunt for them and report it here.

(via Electronista, Winarco)

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iHome iHMP5 is a double-duty gadget that you can use it as headphones or turn it into a portable speakers in just a flip away. In the speakers mode, you will need to insert two pieces of AAA batteries for sound boost. But it’s not necessary to have batteries installed when you are in the headphone mode.

DUAL MODE HEADPHONES GO FROM PRIVATE TO PARTY AS iHOME LAUNCHES THE NEW iHMP5

Built-In Amplifier Turns Personal Headphones Into Portable Speakers

RAHWAY, N.J., August 18, 2009 – Up until now, personal headphones meant an isolated experience, and for subway rides, visiting in-laws and plane trips, that’s a welcomed relief. But what happens when you want to turn a personal reverie into a portable party? That solution is now here as iHome, a leading supplier of innovative iPod/iPhone speaker solutions, today introduced the iHMP5 2-in-1 Stereo Speaker / Headphone System. The first, over-the-ear headphone offering from iHome, the iHMP5 is unique among other headphones as it is fitted with an inline pre-amp that when activated can fill a room with stereo sound.

“At iHome, we continue to drive innovation throughout our product line by imagining new interpretations of product categories and applying creative design options to make them a reality,” said Evan Stein, vice president of Marketing, iHome. “Our iHMP5 is a perfect example of this as we completely change the way people view headphones by allowing them to turn it into a portable speaker system.”

The iHMP5 allows users to configure the unit in two ways: as a personal set of headphone to listen to music privately, or as a speaker system to share the fun with friends. Available in three fashionable colors, the iHMP5 is outfitted with a lightweight, adjustable headband and full 360-degree padding on the ear-cups for noise isolation, making the private listening experience both comfortable and clear. However, for those times when sharing is a must, consumers can simply activate the battery powered amplifier and the stereo sound is there for everyone.

The iHMP5 is currently available for purchase at The Apple Online Store and on ihomeaudio.com for a suggested retail price of $59.99.

(Amazon: $59.99 via Engadget)

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Designer Pekka Salokannel has created a brilliant speakers concept dubbed as Gramo Speakers. The uniqueness of Gramo speakers is located on its three layers solar panel, and the foldable interface to allows maximum portability.

There are total of two faces available for you to flip around. The first one is the Solar Panels layer surface and the other blank surface (suspected as the thin loudspeakers) equipped with a touch sensitive upward-downward volume control with finger. Gramo Speakers has an internal rechargeable battery, so It will store all energy produced by the solar panels.

It certainly looks interesting as you won’t need a large space to bring this Gramo Speakers to your outdoor party in Summer time. However, it’s just a concept. So you won’t have the opportunity to enjoy this technology in this Summer. Hope Pekka Salokannel will be able to Materialized this concept into a real stuff soon!

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iSpeaker is another portable speaker, such as the Sound Ball or the foldable portable speaker. But iSpeaker has a slight more advanced features, such as energy saving, built-in battery and amplifier.

iSpeaker Portable Speaker

iSpeaker is suitable for many player that have 3.5mm audio socket, including iPod and iPhone. iSpeaker has its own battery indicator with a red LED but no words about how long the battery will last.

If you are interested to find out more, it’s available at Gizfever for $20.99.

(via GeekAlerts)

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Sprocket Speakers Color Selection

Check out this mini portable speakers called SPROCKET. Its glossy case design remind me of the Zumreed’s Water Drop Speaker, but Sprocket has 3 more rounded edge giving me an impression of a flower, especially that Pink color one.

• Free-standing design
• Complete portability
• Auxiliary line-in (“headphone jack”) for use with iPod and other mobile devices
• Easy to use volume control
• Approximately 5” x 5” x 3.5”
• Three colors: Hot pink, Silver, Icy blue

Sprocket Mini Porable Speakers - Icy Blue Color

You can actually create a Stereo sounds effects with two of Sprocket mounted together through a Y cable. You can take sources from Audio player like our renown iPod player, iPhone, Zune, MP3/MP4 player as long as it has that 3.5″ audio jack.

Also, Sprocket is battery powered. You’ll need two pieces of AA battery to let it rocks your ears. Sprocket is yours if you have $14.99 to spend.

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This cool portable speaker is as good as the given name. You can directly guess it out that this speaker is small size (pocket), and foldable. The foldable feature might be a little bit confusing, so let’s us the picture to explain everything:

Foldable Pocket Speaker

Yep, the foldable feature in this portable speaker is not about folding it into two or something. It’s all about the expandability after releasing the green transparent lit. Though there is no further information on what is the different in sound quality in both folded and expanded position, I’m sure it will add up some effects to the sound quality in some way.

Foldable Pocket Speaker Folded Position

Although in the picture it’s showing that this foldable pocket speaker is for iPod, you can actually use it anywhere on any gadgets that have that 3.5mm headphone jack. To bad, you will still need an additional power source to turn the speaker on. You will need a twin AAA batteries or directly using external power supply 5V power to power it up.

Foldable Pocket Speaker is now on sale for $19/piece at Gizfever. If you are a traveler, perhaps this gadget will be a good companion.

(Source: GeekAlerts)

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Traveler always love portable hardware and gadget. Since it’s easy to carry around and won’t be a burden on your backpack. If you’ve already equipped yourself with a slim mp3 player, you may also check this on-the-go mini speaker by Nokia.

Portable Nokia Travel Speakers

“Enjoy stereo sound on-the-go with these innovatively designed pocket-sized portable speakers. Includes a 30″-long cable which neatly stores in the base. Four AAA batteries included provide approximately 27 hours of use.”

– by MoMa Store

Whenever you want to use this travel speakers, Just fold the speaker outward, plug in the audio cable, and you can hear your favorite music on-the-go without the need of earphones.

(Price: $78 | via 7Gadget)

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