It’s amazing how simple designs can make things look attractive, and that’s certainly the case with this cute looking speaker, dubbed the Hi-Fido, which is obviously a reference to its puppy-lover design. The speaker uses the acoustic properties of ceramic to diffuse high quality sound with a bass reflex system. If you think it would fit well into your home, you’ll probably need to act fast, as there will only be 10 of these available in the US, and based on it, you can bet that it’ll be rather expensive. Still, it’s a really unique looking speaker.

Still don't have a Blu-ray player in your living room? Why not kill two birds with one stone if you're thinking of upgrading your current standard definition TV to one of those newfangled HDTVs? Sony has just the thing with their latest Bravia TV which will come in 32" and 40" sizes, known as the KDL-32EX40B and KDL-40EX40B. As it is under the Bravia umbrella, you can expect staples such as Internet widget support, DLNA compatibility, Wi-Fi connectivity, USB media playback and an added bonus - a built-in Blu-ray player.

Granted, anyone who wants to top the iPod Shuffle's position in the MP3 player market isn't aiming high, but that has not stopped Samsung from unveiling its TicToc MP3 player which boasts an integrated motion sensor that makes switching tracks a snap - all you need to do is shake the player in the right manner and you will be able to perform various functions such as slow down a song or speed it up. A large button allows you to power on/off the TicToc, although you can turn it off permanently by throwing it against the wall with all your might until it breaks open. The Samsung TicToc will hit the market later this year in 2GB and 4GB capacities, where it carries 12 hours of non-stop playback on a single full charge with support for MP3, WMA, OGG and FLAC audio formats. No idea on pricing though.

Have you ever wondered what a real world Cover Flow would be like? Wonder no more with Matt Brown's invention - the RFID record player that is capable of playing songs on a turntable that interestingly enough, does not turn at all. This is made possible thanks to his 45rpm vinyl records being tagged with RFID stickers, and the RFID reader within the fake player will obtain information from said RFID-tagged record. Upon detection, the user will need to move the tonearm into position, where the player will get to work by reproducing its playlist. According to Matt, he wished that people were more personal with their songs, hence this invention that requires them to physically touch the songs.

Amusity is a zany table that ought to make its way to your music collection, simply because designer Idan Arbel who came up with the Amusity wants to turn your coffee table into a tangible user interface for your whole music library. With the Amusity, one is able to play music videos, access information concerning the artist, song and album among others in order to control the flow of the songs. Whenever you activate a song, there will be a bunch of possible paths that are available to you to move on to other tunes. As for the circle pieces, those function as speakers that plays the song when it is placed on the board. Interesting! We do wonder what the power consumption of this thing is, alongside the type of operating system it runs on.

For the 10 of you out there who own a Zune HD, good for you. As for those who are still undecided until now whether to splash your hard-earned money on a Zune HD or an iPod touch, this latest piece of news could be a deal clincher - Microsoft quietly reduced prices of its Zune HD range in the past few days, albeit through a temporary promotion. The 16GB model is now going for $190 at Amazon, signifying a $32 price drop, while the 32GB model also received a similar discount amount to touch $250. Compared to the equivalent $299 iPod touch, which would you go for?

Marinemart has just unveiled its Freestyle Audio Waterproof MP3 player which will target those who lead an active lifestyle, especially for folks who love to go swimming (and involved in other watersports), since the Freestyle Audio is capable of remaining submerged in up to 10 feet of water before it starts to go haywire. Too bad in this day and age, all the manufacturer could offer was a paltry 2GB of internal memory, but at least you get a pair of waterproof earbuds to go along with it. Other features include shockproof protection, EQ presets, an integrated FM tuner and MP3/WMA/WMA DRM files support. Expect to fork out $89.99 for the Freestyle Audio Waterproof MP3 player before you go snorkeling the next time round.

Owners of the Palm Pre, Pre Plus, Pixi and Pre Plus need not sit around and mope anymore with news of Slacker Radio offering the ability to tune in to Slacker Radio wherever they are, thanks to the erstwhile free Slacker Radio app. Similar in nature to other Slacker applications on both the BlackBerry and iPhone, you are able to create custom stations, choose from more than 120 expert-programmed genres as well as over 10,000 artist stations. Expect to find an intuitive interface greet you upon use, while the ability to personalize each station based on one's music tastes adds a more personal touch. This new Slacker Radio app is already available.

What you see here will surely bring a smile to your face if you are a 1970s or 1980s baby, as chances are you ought to have a fond recollection of the hours spent with your audio tapes on a Walkman. Well, the IMIXID Power Speaker takes a different route, offering a speaker that comes in such a retro form factor which is capable of carrying a built-in 800 milliwatt amp. Rechargeable via USB, you can choose from a wide range of colors to suit a compatible digital audio player or portable media player. No idea on pricing, but it ought to hit the market pretty soon.

Newsmy updates their A18HD portable media player with the rather uninspiring A18HD+, where the latter shares a similar design alongside hardware specifications that include a 5" LTPS display at 800 × 480 resolution, 720P video support, compatibility with RM, RMVB, AVI, FLV video formats and MP3, WMA, FLAC audio formats. Just in case you left your PSP or DS behind during a road trip, the A18HD+ is a poor substitute with 64-bit games to keep you occupied. It is available in 8GB and 16GB versions, retailing for $102 and around $117.50, respectively, making it a no-brainer in picking the right model that offers the best bang for your buck.

Think that your iPod is one tough mother which can last the distance? Yinlips has something better with their YDP102 MP3 player which is touted to offer a phenomenal 100 hours of non-stop audio playback, but you can be sure that it will never be able to hold a candle to Apple's iPod devices when it comes to user-friendliness. If that is not important to you, then the YDP102 might be just your cup of tea with its 2GB of internal memory alongside MP3, WMA, APE, FLAC, AAC, OGG and WAV audio file format support. At $20 a pop, this surely places it under the impulse purchase category. Hard to believe that Yinlips claims the 100-hour battery life is achievable on a mere 5-minute charge!

With Valentine's Day slightly more than a week away, why not show your love to your other half by sharing your favorite song over a single portable media player? After all, true love doesn't mean having an his and hers iPod touch each, but the whole experience is made much more meaningful by pooling your resources together, listening to a tune which is agreeable to both parties with the help of the Music In Love Audio Splitter. What better way to celebrate the moment than with this heart-shaped peripheral? It supports all 3.5mm headphone jacks - if you have more money, then we would recommend you purchase Bluetooth headphones instead.

School Music which is based in South Korea has presented its latest piezoelectric pickup for acoustic guitars known as the Corona Deluxe Studio, allowing even beginners to install it within minutes without causing any damage to their precious musical instrument while maximizing the resonance achieved. No idea on pricing, but if it helps make your music sound a whole lot better, why not? We wonder whether this is considered "cheating", or will the master who fashioned that particular guitar from scratch feel offended that his/her masterpiece is no appreciated as-it-is?

The Sirius Stiletto 2 portable satellite radio seems to have reached the end of the road, and if you want one of these, it would be pretty hard to locate since only a few areas have them, and in dwindling stocks to boot. The discontinuation of the Sirius Stiletto 2 could be due to public sentiment moving away from dedicated hardware for portable satellite radio, alongside Sirius XM turning to the adaptation of current devices in order to provide portable audio capability, including its dedicated Internet radio app for iPhone and iPod touch owners and the XM SkyDock. In gaming parlance, GG Sirius Stiletto 2 and good night!