Thank you wonderful people of Early Adopter Korea for bringing this much anticipated tiny wooden FM radio to market.

This incredibly miniature, yet stylish and functional FM radio would make the perfect gadget accessory for Ralph, from the Mouse and the Motorcycle. Humans, on the other hand, might have difficulty working its fully-functional power switch, and pin-sized tuning knob.

The radio also has one headphone jack, which seems to allow you to recharge the battery via USB connection, daisy-chain multiple radios together for booming bass, and even plug an IPod in for mini speakers!

[Source: Early Adopter Shop]

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I imagine few would be surprised to hear about a “microstudio” in Manhattan.  The price tag may come a bit more as a shock: the owners paid $150,000 for the 175 square-foot space.  Monthly maintenance fees are around $700.

The couple, who share the studio with their two cats, definitely maximize every part of the limited living space:

• Besides the queen-size bed, the only furniture is a wall-mounted flat-screen TV, sofa bench/storage bin, a climbing toy for the cats, and an upright shelf.
• Neither person cooks, so the kitchen’s mini-fridge and cabinets are used as clothing storage.
• Instead of a trash can, the couple uses the trash chute in the hallway.

In the article, the couple say they enjoy spending time outside their home, eating at restaurants and traveling abroad, and that living in this studio gives them the liberty, at least financially, to do so. It sounds like homebodies might not be able to appreciate such small living quarters as much as this active couple.

The article also mentions the couple first lived in a 1,600 square-foot apartment and then a 900 square-foot apartment, both in NJ, before moving to NYC.  Wanting only enough space for the bare essentials, the couple opted for this microstudio.  What’s the next challenge for the couple – perhaps a miniature house?

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You may have noticed a subtle update to Google’s homepage recently, in the form of an even more spartan look upon initial load. Google has always been very conservative with their homepage, seen by billions daily, and this newest iteration takes Google’s tradition of minimalism to the extreme.

Check out the images below for illustration:

Hot damn that’s spartan! But never fear, just move your mouse to see the normal links fade back in. Read more on this change from the official source here.

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Check out Jay Shafer’s tiny yet functional house in California. For reference, 96 square feet means his house takes up less space than a Range Rover! (A Range Rover takes up 108 sq ft)

The house is basically a glorified trailer, with primitive plumbing and utilities. But Jay claims that his company, The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company, makes similar sized houses fully outfitted to modern standards.

One thing that resonated with Minitastic’s own beliefs: Quality over Quantity. Jay points out that he would rather buy only what he needs in the highest quality than surround himself with decent quality junk.

[Source: CreditBloggers]

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This Toshiba wireless laser mouse is a powerful little gadget! It takes one AAA battery, and the USB connector it comes with barely sticks out of the USB port. The icing on the cake is it somehow manages to pack eleven different functions onto the tiny mouse.

Appearance: The mouse itself is no thing of beauty, it has the distinct appearance of a cheaper gadget that is stamped with a company’s logo and given away at tradeshows. Appearance is not its strong suit.
Read the rest of the review here.

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