Atari has created something new. It's a "Speakerhat." The name's self-explanatory, but let's break it down anyway. Yes, it's a hat. Yes, it features built-in speakers. It's also got a microphone and pairs over Bluetooth for phone calls and playing music. It's rechargeable, although I'm not clear on what kind of port it has. Atari says eventually Speakerhat wearers can sync up with one another and listen to the same audio stream at the same time. Are you sold yet?

While it's being billed as a gadget of the future with lines like, "the intent [of Speakerhat] is to continuously improve on design and engineering, until the technology is completely invisible," I hope hats of the future don't look like this. It could blend in well among Hot Topic merchandise, but I don't think professional adults would wear a Bluetooth-connected hat that plays music aloud and has "Atari" stamped across the front. Also, wouldn't your phone calls play loudly, allowing anyone to hear your conversation?

The Speakerhat isn't actually for sale yet. Instead, you can register to possibly become a beta tester. Only 10 people will be chosen. Good luck out there, and please let me know how the Speakerhat experience is if you end up being a beta wearer.