recent personal tech brings design twists that can appeal to sound afficionados, including a rechargeable feature for cassette players and capsule form for earbuds.

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there are two main parts of the player: the removable recording puck at the bottom and the playback device with a polished, bowl-shaped bell in the middle.

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the audio device features a pillar design inspired by architecture and is made up of a total of nine different recycled materials, including plastic washed up on the beach shore.

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explore the retro design resurgence in modern gadgets, including the use of pixel art in divoom’s ditoo bluetooth speaker and console-vibe mobile gaming controller by gamesir.

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crafted from 70 percent recycled aluminum, the minimal-styled device has two protruding speakers with detailed high-frequency sounds and rich bass.

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clams sculptures by marco barotti are made from recycled plastic and feature an integrated speaker.

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the variety in clay sources allows for different colors and textures, making each piece distinct.

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by repurposing guitars as the speaker's acoustic chamber, the kit by FOUND:ling reusery reduces waste.

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the wireless aluminum speaker is sleek and slim enough to fit in a backpack, so users can bring and play music on it anywhere they go.

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the tree-like sculptures greet visitors before they enter the museum with sounds such as foghorns, ocean waves, sea lions and more.

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