This week's gadget news isn't just about e-readers – the new Barnes & Noble Nook Color 2 and next week's release of Amazon's Kindle Fire. Lost in the e-book backwash are these half dozen gizmos, including a unique wristband+app from Jawbone that helps you live healthier and a psychedelic radio.
This special limited edition iSongBook ($400) portable radio from primo radio maker Tivoli was designed by Peter Max to honor the 40th anniversary of NPR. You get AM/FM, a digital alarm, a rubberized weatherproof cabinet,¨ and runs for hours on either a rechargeable battery or six AAs. The smaller speaker attaches to the larger to create one piece measuring 6.19" x 11" x 2.19". I know, $400 for a radio? It is Peter Max and Tivoli makes one fine radio – I own one myself.