Chumby was created by hackers who wanted to create a different kind of device that can sit on your bedside table, or in the kitchen, or in the bathroom, and can do a lot more than a simple clock radio. Expected to cost about $150, and be available in March 2007, the Chumby is WiFi enabled, has two speakers, audio in/out and a USB port.

The really cool and distinguishing functionality is Chumby’s interface, which is completely customizable and “hackable” via widgets, which you can arrange and select at Chumby’s website when the device is registered. Options are limitless, including showing pictures, blog headlines, your horoscope, the weather or streaming MP3 music! It’s soft and squishy and can also be customized with stylized shells. There is no keyboard, so it’s not meant to replace your existing computing devices, but it does have a touch screen and even a “squeeze” sensor!

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