Currently exclusive to Europe, Porsche’s new classics-compatible CarPlay-equipped radios are designed for cars produced from the 1960s onward. They allow those driving older vehicles by the German manufacturer the option to upgrade their sound system while keeping with the brand’s style. Each of the audio systems features streaming services, satellite radio, texting and calling, and navigation. The kits come in a 1-DIN size specifically designed for …
Vitra is bringing a long-lost Eames design to life: a molded plywood framed radio. With holes for speakers and a few knobs for tuning, the device has been made in an edition of 999, with the first 50 available at the MoMA Design Store. The design was never realized during the ’40s, when it was initially drawn up, because the design was deemed “too modern.” Now, with …
A redesign rendering an already-sleek portable radio even more effortless, Bang & Olufsen’s iPhone-compatible Beolit 12 is a handsome take on the Danish brand’s iconic Beolit Transistor Radio from the 1960s. A leather carrying strap lends a humble air to the modern, dent-resistant speaker, which works wirelessly with AirPlay or plugged in via mini jack or USB.
