Editor’s Note– I once built a talkbox out of old PVC, clear plastic tubing, a pair of Dell PC speakers and gobs of silver duct tape.  I connected it to an Alesis Ion analog-modeling synth– and good times were had.  A bit more involved that this hack, but fun nonetheless.  DS owners, try this!!  -mike payne-

Ever wanted to be like Roger Troutman, Chromeo, Dr. Dre and others?  If you said yes, but don’t have the scratch for a real talkbox, now is your chance.  You may be familiar with the Korg DS10 for the Nintendo DS. Well an enterprising fellow from Japan named Jetdaisuke has modded his DS to work like the classic talkbox.  Jetdaisuke simply taped a straw to the speaker on his DX, then modulated the output sound by moving his mouse around the straw. This is styled after the real, analog-style talkbox we’re talking here– not that annoying Autotune trash that T-Pain, Kanye and others use.  Enjoy the vid!  [via dvice]

There has been a time in everyone’s life when you have walked by a car and it has been totally filthy, prompting you to quickly write WASH ME on the back window, causing your finger to be covered in dirt. You no longer have to have a dirty finger. This set of 20 LEDs (red, blue, green, orange and rainbow cycling).This set of 20 different LEDs each has a battery and a magnet attached. All you do is pull the tab to activate, then toss them on any metal surface and whoila, they stick, leaving your message for all to see. Now everyone can be a digital prankster. Boy how times have changed.  [$9.99 at thinkgeek]

Not long ago, cellphones were simply a method of communication. Now, for many people, they’re also a fashion statement. Dubbed the Lady Dior, this is something we could see on Sex and the City, certainly not The Sopranos (except for Vito). Available in two versions, you can have the phone for a measly $3,500 dollars if you opt of the model with Swarovski crystals. If you’re a big baller, you can opt for the model that is decked out in diamonds and sapphires– 641 diamonds to be exact, totaling 3.251 carats– for a price of $26,000. After reading that, I don’t think the phone’s actual specs matter, but you should know it comes equipped with a 2.6-inch touch screen with QVGA resolution and a 2.0-megapixel camera. The feature that we like is that users answer the phone or make calls with a miniature phone the size of a USB key and use the main phone for more complicated functions. Now that is the part we think its cool. Hey, we had to say something nice… [via diorcouture]

Netbooks are the rage. Some are common and some are elusive (Apple anyone?), and what we have here is the latest netbook from Frontier in Japan. Providing some compact relief for those who are still lugging around bulky notebooks, the specs on this netbook don’t scream “take me home”. 1GB of RAM, 120 or 160GB of HDD, a 10.1” WSVGA LCD, and either XP or Vista. (Pick XP). Need something compact to keep in touch with the world when out and about? Want to have something exclusive? Then head on over to the Frontier and make a purchase. Expect it to hit for about 400 Euros.  [via akihabaranews]

Some desktops are not very easy on the eyes… for those desktop owners, we bring you the L2000. The LDorado system hides your desktop behind your display, allowing you to keep your setup simple, stupid.  LDorado features enough space to support LCDs from 19″ to 24”, and can be placed behind an LCD screen while leaving access to its DVD drive, USB ports, and power button. Want to get rid of the ugly PC? Click on over and see how you can turn your beast into a beauty.  [via akihabaranews]

Usually, having a home theater set-up is complicated and can cause plenty of clutter. The GenevaSound Home Theater simplifies the set-up and eliminates clutter by incorporating all of the audio and furniture needed for a home theater into one streamlined sideboard. It’s 2.1 surround sound system is integrated into a wood credenza with a 700-Watt digital amplifier and seven speakers, including a 12-inch sub woofer. Each speaker is individually powered and sealed for accurate, balanced acoustics. There’s also a CD player and radio receiver, not to mention an iPod/iPhone dock to stream music to speakers and video to the big screen. With interior space for components like a cable or satellite box, game console and a DVD player, this piece not only compliments your entertainment space as furniture, but keeps you organized as well.  [$3,999 at genevalab]

These new audio earbuds provide boht a snug fit and clear sound quality without the distraction that everyone hates– ambient noise. Like most earbuds, the Audek buds do a great job of providing isolation for your tunes.  Developed by the leading hearing system experts at Phonak, Audeo offers a solid pair of earbuds in contrast to others in this price range.  While there are very few spec details available from Phonak, the reviews to this point have been positive…  [$139.00 at audeoworld]

If you’re a frequent traveler, you know there are never enough outlets to connect your myriad of gadgets at hotels or airports. With three 3-prong outlets and two USB power ports, the Kensington Power Outlet lets you turn a single outlet into a slew (five to be exact) of surge-protected charging options. The unit has a 15-inch cable with a flat wall plug, and it’s relatively flat itself so it’s fairly easy to fit into your carry-on bag. Sometimes you can never have enough juice, even in Florida, and this little contraption is the cure for your thirst.  [$24.99 at kensington]

Everyone hates passwords. Now you can actually give them the finger while screaming at the monitor. The Eikon Digital Privacy Manager allows you to log on to your Mac or PC, and with the swipe of your finger, access password-protected websites, switch between accounts and access security controlled preferences. The only thing you might be asking yourself– where has this been all your life?  [$49.99 at eikon]