Last time we talked about Blackbox gizmos from Gear4 it was a largeish Bluetooth speaker, but this new one is different. It's wired, USB-powered and designed to be a portable companion for an MP3 player. You may think size sacrifices bass power, but apparently it's got an "SFX gel" base, meaning it uses any flat surface you stick it to to amplify sound volume and bass. It's got a normal driver too, takes line-in, and can be powered with a power-brick. Gear4's site doesn't reveal exactly how small it is, but it's out August in the UK for US$40. [Gear4 and Pocket-Lint]

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Gear4's BassStation iPod dock will have a 35W pumping subwoofer, RCA connectivity and a fully featured remote control. The white on black styling looks retro enough for us to give the 2.1 stereo speaker the time of day, and the 10m range of the control gives us enough space to shield our eyes when it all gets too much. Whether it will be the worth the £99.99 (US$201) is another matter entirely. Alternatively, you could opt for the undisputed iPod Dock King. [Techdigest]

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GEAR4's BlackBox Bluetooth speaker system is both good looking and functional, having a mini LED display and two 24W speakers on board. It's a black gloss finish, touchscreen controls, a USB-upgradable firmware, and fits right in on the bus, blasting out your Rock Jamz Vol. 3 from your A2DP compatible player for everyone to enjoy. Only £99.99 ($200) if you act now. [Gear4 via Shiny Shiny]

Looking to use a plug that "could potentially expose the user to live internal circuitry"? Then hold onto your:

The company behind these plug components, which have been found prone to breakage, is Shun Shing Standard Corporation Ltd. So they're organising the recall.

All details on the specific products are at this website — plugs from mid 2006 are of greatest concern, but all AC adaptors from these brands are being exchanged as a precaution. In the meantime, they "advise that they do not reconnect the AC power adaptor". In other words, HOLY SHIT DUDE YOU COULD GO ALL SHOCKER ON YOUR HANDS IF YOU TOUCH THAT BASTARD AGAIN!!!