Yesterday we got a chance to check out the launch of the Club Beats section at the brand spanking new Best Buy in Union Square (which took over Circuit City's old digs - may it rest in peace). Best Buy has teamed up with Monster and Beats by Dr. Dre to be one of the first big box retailers to offer not just its typical electronic and technological wares but also a source for hard core DJ's to come and spin some tunes, mix tracks, and test out DJ equipment such as turntables, headphones, and software. I watched as some people were

The Sonoro Cubo Mystique is a limited edition for 2009 that sports a high gloss purple lacquer finish with a hint of metallic. Encased in the Sonoro classic handcrafted case the specs remain the same with a FM radio with 6 presets, iPod and MP3 player connection via Aux-In, alarm clock, and headphone out jack. There are only 2009 of these pieces that are being made and each one includes a Certificate of Authenticity. Only available in Europe, the Sonoro Cubo Mystique retails for € 289 EUR ($489 USD)

So remember that iPom from Speakal ? Well we mentioned it in August and now its ready to bloom in your home. Nothing has really changed all that much from our initial coverage of it except for the colors of the plants on the red version of the iPom. There will be three different units available in red, green, and white and each totally adorable and requires no green thumb. The iPom will retail for $99.99

The new Audio-Technica ATR1205 microphone for consumers gives a twist to boring old mics. The new ATR1205 comes with not one, but four microphone wraps that let 'singers' customize the look of their mic: "Tribal," "Boom," "Jackson" and "Cutie" are the names of each design.  The "Boom," "Jackson" and "Cutie" wraps are also the same as the ones available in  Guitar Hero 5, where players who get "sponsored" in the game can upgrade to Audio-Technica mics.  The mic itself has an on/off switch,  features a cardioid (heart-shaped) response pattern that rejects background noise,  a 16.5-foot cable with a 3.5mm mini plug, and comes with a desk stand, mic stand clamp and 1/4-inch plug adapter. 

A while back we reviewed the Sonos Multi-Room Music Digital Player. The system was, and still is a great way to spread out your media library through out your home. Unfortunately, the system isn't for everyone since its set up is pretty complicated between all of the equipment and wires. Now Sonos has announced the ZonePlayer S5, a wireless system that shares a lot of the same features as it's older brother. The new Sonos ZonePlayer S5 has been designed from the ground-up to be an easy to use system right out of the box.

You have probably seen a guitar like this one on Rock Band and even Guitar Hero but the Graveyard Disciple is in fact very real. A collaboration between Zakk Wylde and Gibson/Epiphone brought upon this limited edition guitar. As you can tell it is shaped to look like a coffin and so is its case, but this guitar is anything but dead. If you want a chance to see it in action - Monster, Gibson/Epiphone, and Zakk Wylde will be throwing a Halloween bash at the Hard Rock Cafe in NY. According to Monster, the event is already full but I'm

You can diss and judge Mariah Carey all you want, but to many she is still a Diva and superstar no matter how well her records sell. If you ever wanted to catch her concerts live and could never go, this may be your chance.  On  Saturday, Oct. 10, her performance “Mariah Carey Live In Las Vegas” will be simulcast to mobile (internet enabled phones) and other digital devices worldwide. You can view it at www.iviago.com. It will be accessible in over 200 countries via more than 235 mobile as

The Sony ICF-C8WM Mobile Phones + Walkman Clock Radio made its debut at IFA a few weeks ago and is now available for pre-order at Sony Style. The device will ship around 10/15 and will retail for $69.95.  If you think you can throw an iPhone on to this - you can't. This is a clock radio meant to work exclusively with Sony Ericsson phones and Walkman MP3 players.  It features a dual alarm ability to wake up via the clock or your Walkman MP3/Sony Ericsson phone, 30 channel presets, and a large LCD display for the clock. It's perfect for your home or office all the while charging ...

Dying to be Yanni? Well the newest addition to the Work Station line of keyboards from Casio may help you out a little bit, the WK-500 is probably one of the most hi-tech yet easy to use keyboards on the market. There are 76 touch-sensitive piano style keys and many other features, including 670 high quality tones, recording capabilities and song expansion. The WK-500 has a 5 song, 6 track recorder which allows you to create your one music utilizing the WK-500’s tones and rhythms and  then you can save them to a SD card.  The WK-500 is compatible with both Mac and PC and in addition you can also connect an MP3 player , iPod, or any other audio source to the keyboard to playback music or

Exclusive to Urban Outfitters is the new Ion USB Portable Turntable in red. This portable record player has a convenient USB computer jack enabling you to connect your Mac or PC and transfer your music. It can connect to multiple music sources via the line input jack and turn them into MP3s.  The Portable USB Turntable uses an AC adapter or batteries and has a built-in speaker for listening to your records and editing your recordings. Also included is converter software which provides an easy way to transfer your music and import it into your iTunes music library or PC users can download EZ Vinyl Converter with ...

We racked our brains and scoured our own playlists to come up with the top 15 tech songs for the long Labor Day weekend coming up. Be it in the title or somewhere buried in the lyrics, each of these songs was influenced by something techie. I'm sure we missed a few -  so please feel free to suggest.

For those audiophiles out there with cash to burn, Harman has released a slew of new high end products that while still pricey, these beauties manage to bring the audio technology from super high-end luxury products in to something more reasonably priced. The new Mark Levinson N˚500H power amplifiers (above) are audio beasts. I sat in a meeting room and listened to them power audio through a set of speakers. Between the Harman speakers and the Mark Levinson N˚500H power amplifiers, it felt as if you were sitting in a concert hall - minus the annoying crowd. I especially appreciated that the bass produced by the system wasn't body jarring the way so many high-end systems are.  Also, you'll notice that the Mark Levinson N˚500H's design is especially unique. It screams metro-sexual audiophile with money to burn. It also kind of resembles a high-end desktop tower. I think men will love to use this system as a show piece in their living room and women will want to hide it.

It seems Sound Blaster still wants you to know it has relevancy with the launch of the Sound Blaster Wireless System for iTunes + Receiver. Even though they have a little thing called the ZEN, they still realize that iTunes will always rule, so they might as well suck it up. Just plug in the device in to your USB port and stream your iTunes music wirelessly to your powered speakers or home stereo system via the Sound Blaster Wireless Receiver. Sound Blaster Wireless for iTunes enables speakers to be placed anywhere in the home. No wireless network is required, so it’s much easier to set ...

Instead of carrying around your MP3 player with you when you need music on a long trip, the Aluratek’s USB Internet Radio Jukebox is a neat alternative. Just plug it in to your laptop or desktop and it unlocks access to more than 13,000 radio stations in over 300 countries. You can search for music by continent/country/state or as well as 50 different genres. After you find your favorite stations just add it to your favorites folder for listening to the next time you plug in the USB Internet Radio Jukebox. You can also vote for your favorite channels and search top 10 radio stations. There are no monthly fees and

It appears that iLive has updated its iPod Boombox from its earlier version from two years ago. The latest generation still keeps the same similar design intact, but with a little bit more of a pocketbook/purse feeling. The design is overall a bit more curvier and compliments the latest iPod Nano nicely. The iLive Portable Dock for iPod with Radio IB109P will play all iPod generations and will let you connect just about any external music source via its AUX jack. If you tire of what's on your shuffle list - then there is always the AM/FM radio. The iLive Portable Dock for iPod with Radio comes in ...

If this piano doesn't scream patriotic, then I don't know what will. The Baldwin American Flag Vertical Piano is the perfect accompaniment for an awesome July 4th celebration. Not only is it totally patriotic, it's extremely cool too! Darrell Jones who specializes in airbursh art, has added his own special touch to the Baldwin Exotic collection. An American Flag has been spray painted to look like it's waving gracefully on the top and sides of the piano, while the front of the piano has a see-thru panel so that the musician as well as his/her admirers can watch what happens as you tickle the ivories ...

Obviously,any type of Michael Jackson memoribilia is going to be hot right now. This one, is not exactly new news - but for those who may not be able to get a hold of the Thriller vinyl album (because the CD version does not give it any justice), you might consider getting it on a USB Flash Drive. This limited edition collectible is available at Sony Style and is currently in stock (who knows for how long now) for $19.99. It comes pre-loaded with Michael Jackson's Thriller 25th anniversary edition, which contains nine original songs, eight bonus tracks and video clips.

Sadl,y these days layoffs are pretty much the norm at work - so why not stick it to the man and put the Mini Buck Talking Stag on your cube. You will either lighten the mood in your office or get your butt thrown to the curb. He will sing "Sweet home Alabama" if you push his button, or if you set it to motion sensor anytime someone passes your desk. But don't blame us if you do get fired... The Mini Buck Talking Stag retails for £29.99 (USD $41.62).

Everyone will remember Michael Jackson for something - his great music, his style - whether it be funky or different, and of course his dancing. But as many know, who followed him over the years, he also had a taste for technology. His videos were some of the first to feature special effects like in Black or White, where people's faces morphed into others, or other videos where animals became people... I know I never saw anything like that before the first time I watched it. It was cutting edge back then. And as much as Billie Jean was an awesome song, the tiles that lit up as he walked amazed me even more than the music itself. Michael was using green screens and all sorts of advanced video production before it was ever the norm.

Its nice to see once and awhile something extremely simple that still has some style and panache. The new lineup of Sony CD Boomboxes doesn't offer anything extremely outstanding but only simplicity. Its rugged design is perfect for any pool party. Not only does it play CD's ( CD-R and CD-RW) but also has an AM/FM tuner, along with a audio in jack to attach your iPod or MP3 player to it.  It even has a built in extendable antenna - how retro! Everything about this device screams summer and fun. The price is pretty decent too at only $39.99 and is available in ...

Monster has been busy of late, besides showing off their latest Turbines - it has been updating its products page to include FM Transmitters compatible with the iPhone 3G S. The Monster iCarPlay Wireless 1000 FM Transmitter and Monster iCarPlay Wireless 800 FM Transmitter both for iPod and iPhone. Both will let you program 3 favorite channels, scan the entire FM spectrum three times in order to lock in the clearest channel for your tunes, and both offer additional circuitry or an external antenna for increased sound quality. Were they differ is that the iCarPlay 1000 will charge ...