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DIY IKEA Headphone Stand
All-things-IKEA weblog IKEA Hacker details how to make an attractive headphone stand for your desk—complete with cable-wrapping posts for cord management—using roughly $15 worth of returned parts from IKEA. The outcome, which you can check out at IKEA Hacker or in the many larger pics at the original forum post, is really impressive. The headphone stand seems like a perfect addition to any desk, particularly if you do any sort of editing or you just like zoning out with headphones when you’re working.
(Via Lifehacker.)
Apple introducing new iPods on September 9th?
There’s been a lot of iPod chatter in the air lately and now MacRumors and Ars Technica say that we’ll be seeing El Steve boom-boom some new gear on September 9th. No specifics on what’s in store, but new nanos are obviously on the table, as is that rumored subscription service and possibly a new iPod touch at a lower price. Anything you guys hoping for?
(Via Engadget.)
15+ Ways to Make Your Linux Box Hip to Web 2.0
15+ Ways to Make Your Linux Box Hip to Web 2.0: ”
The market of applications managing various Internet-related tasks is divided generally into three parts: Windows-based, Mac OS X-compatible, and Linux-friendly. Some function across all platforms, or perhaps the most mainstream and consumer-centric of the two. But it is unquestionably the case that the Linux world holds the least currency where desktop-to-Web and Web-to-desktop communication is concerned.
Well, if you’re a Linux user, or perhaps just curious to know what’s now possible on Linux installations in order to better decide whether to ‘take the leap,’ we’re going to do Tux a solid today and see what’s up in the land of ‘Net apps’ to save you from having to search the open source galaxy yourself.
Now, you’re probably aware of this. It is likely the most popular download for Linux. But what the hey, it’s good to hear once in a while. Mozilla’s well-renowned Firefox 3 browser, an open source fan-fave, is ready for Linux users to download. In every localized language version of the newest build, too. According to the official website, that leaves Firefox for Linux one better than the Mac OS X option. Do you speak Gujarati? Well, then you’ve got just two options: Windows and Linux. Enjoy.
Real Strat for Rock Band Controllers!
HEXUS.gaming reports that game controller builder Mad Catz is coming out with an actual full size, actual wood Stratocaster controller for Rock Band. Looks like sombody gets to sell more hardware & real straps… Maybe cases too.
‘Hey, what kind of Strat you got in there, bud?
…Uhh, it’s my Rock Band controller.’
We’re witnessing a marketing revolution here folks. Relic game controllers should be next. Hey! Why not?! Then maybe limited edition custom shop, masterbuilt, collectible controllers. Some vicarious hedge funder may even convert his ‘54 to a controller, and pose with it on the cover of Forbes or Fortune! It could happen.
All you gear entrepreneurs out there oughta put on those thinking caps. Imagine faux effects pedals and dummy pedal boards. Maybe even 5.1 surround, flat panel Marshall stack arrays for the family room. Hi-Def TV housing re-trimmed in tweed! Even faux guitar culture beats no guitar culture.
Somebody stop me!!!
(Somebody hire me!)
(Via Strat-O-Blogster Guitar Blog.)
Quicktime Encoding/Decoding Hardware Rumor
Word has it that Apple will be throwing in a Quicktime encoding/decoding chip into their future products, somewhat like how MPEG2 decoders were integrated to deal with DVD playback. It seems that this rumored addition will handle MPEG4 only. This piece of news would come as a boon to folks who deal with programs such as Quicktime for iTunes, iMovie and Final Cut Pro on a daily basis, but then again current high end video cards already handle video intensive programs pretty well. As with all rumors, it is only a matter of time before it was smashed or confirmed, so sit tight and enjoy the ride.
(Via Ubergizmo.)
