It’s almost hard to believe given the almost omnipresent nature of AI assistants these days, but 2001: A Space Odyssey is celebrating it’s fiftieth anniversary this year. Thanks to the Master Replicas Group, you’ll finally be able to celebrate your love of one of the greatest science fiction films of all time with your own version of HAL 9000 for the home or office. Built to spec using dimensions from the original studio blueprints, your HAL 9000 is an officially licensed product complete with a light up eye lens, desktop stand and modern Bluetooth functionality. It’s one of the retro chic and badass looking Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever seen, but if you want the full HAL 9000 experience you’re going to need to step up to the limited edition version with the Command Console. This version is limited to 2001 units, features backlit tactile control buttons and has the ability to respond to voice commands using appropriate audio clips and video displays straight from the film. It can also be upgraded over WiFi because murder bots have to evolve, Dave.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
