Category: Gadgets and Tech

OK, this isn’t a replica of The Beatles’ cartoon sub, but this Yellow Submarine bathtime radio should liven up bath nights a little more than any kind of rubber duck – even the James Brown one.

Essentially it’s a musical bath toy, floating in your bath, but also hiding an FM radio and waterproof speakers. The radio features auto-scan to find your favourite stations easily, along with a power switch, volume control and a hidden antenna. And runs off 2x AA batteries.

Available now, you can pick one up for £14.95. Oh yes, it’s also available in black – but there isn’t a song called Black Submarine, so we conveniently overlooked that fact.

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If the Predicta Meteor space age TV was a little too quirky, you could try a different kind of retro TV – the Hannspree Hannslounge.

We’ve covered the unusual designs of Hannspree previously, but now the company has a new Style range of sets available in the UK, the pick of which is the 70s-inspired Hannslounge. Just like your parent’s set, this has a smart wood surround (side and back) – in this case, walnut. Add to that some leather, polished alloy and a deer-horn shaped stand and you’ve got something stylish that should sit nicely within your 60s/70s-inspired home.

And while it may look slightly vintage, the technology is up to the minute, right down to being HD-ready. Available in 26", 32" and 37" sizes, you can pick one up for between £679 and £999 now.

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No, this isn’t the work of a mad 50s scientist, Predicta is a modern company making TVs heavily influenced by mid-century design.

Check out the Predicta website for the full range of weird and wonderful TVs and more details on our favourite model, the Predicta Meteor. Designed by Mike L. Scott, the Meteor has aircraft-inspired legs, a hand-built hardwood cabinet and a 24-inch screen, which pivots on a polished brass collar.

And although these TVs are designed to fit into period houses, they’re still packed with the latest technology – easily connecting up with your cable/satellite supplier and video/DVD player.

Now the bad news – well for some of us. These are only currently available in the US. And even if you’re in the US, pricing is incredibly vague. So if you’re in the US, drop them an email for a quote for your chosen set. And for those of us outside – we’ll keep you posted as soon as they become available here.

Find out more at the Predicta website