In a high-tech world, this retro toy entrepreneur is veering analog
“For example, by checking that morning's traffic, Oomi can determine if the user's commute will take longer than expected and automatically re-set their alarm clock to wake them up earlier so they are not late for work.” Fantem is running an Indiegogo ...
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January 29, 2015
The Best Smartwatches to Keep You On the Edge of Both Tech and Style
The Notifier replicates the retro analog look and integrates a smart notification system that delivers the basics (texts, calls, and emails), along with alerts for a massive list of compatible apps on both iOS and Android. Simply put, it appeals to the ...
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April 17, 2015
New Products: This family cam can take it
You like having an alarm clock with Bluetooth technology and all of the features that let you know you're a hip, 21st century citizen. But you also appreciate having an alarm clock with a gen-u-ine analog clock – you know, one with hands! If so, you'll ...
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February 21, 2015
23 Beautiful Products to Make Waking Up Suck a Little Less
Caption: Great O'Clock Before you climb out of bed to wrestle with your digital devices, enjoy a dash of analog beauty. The defining characteristic of Lexon's tiny clock is its striking bare-bones design. But it's not so minimal: There's an alarm, of ...
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October 29, 2014
Doctor Who Rewind: “An Unearthly Child”/”100000 BC”
To me, the original TARDIS console still looks like part of a space machine, even if it's analog. It seems, in some ways, . Sure, they're thrown a bone every now and again as they take the lead in caring for someone or come up with the ingenious ...
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March 3, 2015
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Review
Combat in Majora's Mask is simple. You use the left analog stick and face buttons to stab, slash, and parry, while the shoulder buttons help you block with your shield and lock on to enemies. The ability to lock on to The new Notebooks also keep ...
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February 6, 2015
App Deals: Discounted iOS iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows Phone Apps
Today's best deals include Monster Hunter Freedom Unite on iOS, Dragon Quest II on Android and TweetingUp on Windows Phone. Deals end without warning, so be quick! NOTE: This is a hand-picked list of apps that we think are worth checking out, but we ...
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April 7, 2015
Alarm Dock gives your iPhone a gorgeous analog makeover
The Alarm ... retro styling. The dock doesn’t have any electronics in it, instead, when coupled with your iPhone it just takes on the appearance of one of those old ‘flip clock’ style alarm clocks from GE. This is almost irresistible for an analog ...
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May 7, 2015
In a high-tech world, this retro toy entrepreneur is veering analog
Three years ago, Michael Roberts bought a controlling interest in Regal Games, a St. Charles company that makes Travel Bingo and other “retro” games. Then he bought Rocket USA, the Forest Park company with the patent and trademark on Whirl-O ...
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January 29, 2015
Novelty Clocks That Look Like Camera Gear
(Note: The clocks on this list may or may not still be available for purchase.) First, let’s start with some that are inspired by vintage equipment. Here’s one that looks like an old fashion tin type camera:
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December 25, 2014
Touch LCD Brings the Retro Alarm Clock Up To Date on the iPad
Touch LCD is a subtle, clean alarm clock, timer and stopwatch app with comprehensive capabilities and a slightly retro feel. The app works well ... Switching between analog and digital displays, as well as timer and stopwatch, is as easy as flicking ...
www.tapscape.com
August 9, 2014
Sound Rise, An iPhone-Friendly Bluetooth Alarm Clock
you get to enjoy the following retro-tastic experience: I tease. There’s something pretty neat about this alarm speaker, and as it costs just $80 it’s a pretty good way to get a Bluetooth speaker in your bedroom even if you don’t need a clock.
www.cultofmac.com
April 4, 2014
This Righteous Vectorscope Clock Brings Analogue Back To The Future
Needless to say, that’s not exactly something we need done very often today. But some lucky old vectorscopes get badass second lives, in the form of an awesome retro clock. Aaron tries to respect the history of all the ‘scope corpses he resurrects into ...
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January 28, 2014
A Modern Digital Alarm Clock With Retro Flip Stylings
And that's why this retro-styled digital alarm clock is so wonderful. Available in three 60s-inspired color schemes, the scrolling motion of the alarm clock's LCD display mimics the flipping numbers of older analog alarms. And like its predecessors ...
gizmodo.com
June 25, 2013