Braun T3 Radio
Braun
Mentioned once across 1 show · first heard Mar 2026 on My First Million.
The general take
Sam Parr is genuinely enthusiastic about the Braun T3 radio, calling it one of the most important objects ever designed despite most people not knowing about it. He sees it as historically significant enough that its influence still impacts people today, even though the radio itself from 1953 remains relatively unknown.
About
Crescendo beep alarm - The beep alarm gets more frequent and louder if you do not turn it off · Snooze / backlight function (Snooze interval is 5 minutes/Light illuminates for 10 seconds once manually activated) · Negative LCD display with 12 hour / 24 hour setting option. *the digital display may vary in contrast depending on room lighting · Compact size, perfect for travelling (W5.8cm x H5.8cm x D2.0cm)
Who said what
Sam Parr👍 Recommends
…introducing the braun t3 radio as an example of good design and taste
“Have you ever seen this radio? It's called a T3 radio. It was invented in 1953. It's called the Braun T3 radio. Most people haven't seen this. But I'm going to tell you a story about this radio. And by the end of the story, you're going to know how it was one of the most important objects ever designed. And you still are impacted by this radio today.”
My First Million — The Skill That Made Steve Jobs Exceptional (and how to learn it)at 02:17
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