RIVA TURBO X Bluetooth Speaker

A product that aims to bring back a time when sounds were analog

by Justin Kaehler Audio company RIVA is hoping to “rescue the world from mediocre audio” with its new TURBO X bluetooth speaker. It’s a mission statement for founder Rikki Farr, a man who is part of rock’n’roll history: a record producer who also built industry-leading concert audio systems for bands like The Who and Metallica. For him, the TURBO X is going to bring authenticity …

Hands On with the Teenage Engineering + Cheap Monday’s Pocket Operators

Super-fun, miniature synthesizers that look like pocket calculators for all ages and levels

What happens when audio engineers and a clothing brand get together? Swedish brands Teenage Engineering and Cheap Monday broke news of a collaboration at the start of the year, generating more than a little hype about the resulting products named Pocket Operators (PO): miniature synthesizers resembling calculators that will cost just €69 each. “The Factory” for melody, “Sub” for bass oscillations and “Rhythm” for beats, …

Mattel’s View-Master Turns Virtual Reality

Mattel is updating its iconic View-Master toy for future generations. They’ve teamed up with Google’s Cardboard VR viewer to turn the slideshow goggles into an immersive virtual reality experience that allows kids to learn about the world in a completely different way. The headset will pair with Android devices and Mattel-made “reels” that feature various 3D scenes including San Francisco, the Solar System and even …