Category: Gadgets and Tech

We’ve covered an endless number of retro radios, but most are DAB radios specifically for the UK. This Crosley Traveler radio is AM/FM – so good for more of the world’s population.

The 50s-style radio is allegedly designed in the manner of "finely styled luggage" and features a wood cabinet and tweed vinyl for the outer, plus a telescopic antenna and "aeroplane" dial for tuning and a full range speaker for sound.

Battery or mains powered, it retails for $39.99 (around £20).

Find out more at the Linens n Things website

Brionvega has been making TVs since 1945 – and with some style. A number of their TVs (and indeed radios) have positions in design collections and museums – in fact, you can still pick up old designs like the Cuboglass in the smartest stores – how many other TV makers can say that?

New designs aren’t exactly commonplace, but one has recently surfaced – albeit as a concept so far. This Alpha TV was designed by V12 Design and has a fine retro feel of curved chrome, a cool orange colour scheme and a chunky metal vintage-style remote control that you’ll not lose in a hurry.

If it makes it into production, I’ll be at the head of the queue.

More images at the ICT Blog website (in Italian)

Looking for a wall clock that wouldn’t look out of place on a 1930s train station? You need the Marks & Spencer Waterloo wall clock.

Like train clocks, this is a clear, no-nonsense clock with a sweeping second hand, all packed into a nickel-finish clock.

You can buy one instore or online – either way, it retails for £49.50.

Find out more at the Marsk & Spencer website

You may remember Sukie from the Chamonix cushion we featured some time back. But as well as their own designs, they’ve also done a few for other retailers – including this Gyms Pacific laptop sleeve.

This Motel design is just one of a series available, all designed by Darrell Gibbs of Sukie UK. The back of the sleeve is in all black neoprene while the printed side is on white neoprene, with a capacity that should fit a 14-inch to 15.4-inch laptop or portable Mac and padding to protect your machine.

Available online, you can pick one up for $45 (around £23).

Find out more at the Gyms Pacific store