Ah, there seems to be rather a lot of talk about a certain new thingamabob amongst those who covet gadgets – but this is the far more Steampunk one that shockingly seems to be getting less press. Designed by Pirates for Pirates, the rPhone is apparently created using cutting edge Steampunk technology with super-miniaturised steam engines (not as unlikely as it sounds) and not only uses all nearby matter to magnify its signal, but can play up to 12 different cylinders (seen above) of music! Indeed, quite stunning.

There’s lots more information over at the official site, though it may be ahead of its time, as there’s no option to buy. Alas. Thank you Paddy, Chris, Mr Black, Hazel and ‘Just Me’.