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Tâke Personal Pocket Safe
(02 July 2008) - One problem that comes with the internet's high level of data fluidity is how to keep your most private information private. Black Box Innovations attempts to ameliorate the issue with the Tâke Personal Pocket Safe. What appears to be an average flash drive is loaded with unique software to help organize all of your personal records. It includes fields for everything from your credit...
(02 July 2008) - One problem that comes with the internet's high level of data fluidity is how to keep your most private information private. Black Box Innovations attempts to ameliorate the issue with the Tâke Personal Pocket Safe. What appears to be an average flash drive is loaded with unique software to help organize all of your personal records. It includes fields for everything from your credit...
Earthdesk
(27 November 2007) - Whether the standard wallpaper options (picture of your pet, swirly thing) bore you or you just like having a global perspective, Earthdesk takes your desktop to the next level by making it into a constantly updated view of the earth. The app uses geographical and time zone stats to create a customizable, info-rich image. The most striking part, of course, is that Earthdesk provides...
(27 November 2007) - Whether the standard wallpaper options (picture of your pet, swirly thing) bore you or you just like having a global perspective, Earthdesk takes your desktop to the next level by making it into a constantly updated view of the earth. The app uses geographical and time zone stats to create a customizable, info-rich image. The most striking part, of course, is that Earthdesk provides...
Jed's Other Poem Video
(28 June 2007) - With the dawn of the future just days away (yeah, I'm talking about the iPhone), I couldn't have discovered this interesting lo-fi music video at a more perfect time. Programmed entirely in Applesoft II on a vintage 1979 Apple ][+ with 48K of RAM (pictured above), the music video for Grandaddy's song "Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground)" is a beautifully mesmerizing experiment that reveals...
(28 June 2007) - With the dawn of the future just days away (yeah, I'm talking about the iPhone), I couldn't have discovered this interesting lo-fi music video at a more perfect time. Programmed entirely in Applesoft II on a vintage 1979 Apple ][+ with 48K of RAM (pictured above), the music video for Grandaddy's song "Jed's Other Poem (Beautiful Ground)" is a beautifully mesmerizing experiment that reveals...
Mac OS X Leopard
(11 June 2007) - At Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference today, Steve Jobs showed off several new features in Leopard, the forthcoming release of Mac OS X, including a new, clean look for the desktop and Finder. Taking its design cues from recent versions of iTunes, Leopard is focused on keeping files on your Mac neat and accessible. "Stacks," a new automated organizing system, groups recently downloaded files and...
(11 June 2007) - At Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference today, Steve Jobs showed off several new features in Leopard, the forthcoming release of Mac OS X, including a new, clean look for the desktop and Finder. Taking its design cues from recent versions of iTunes, Leopard is focused on keeping files on your Mac neat and accessible. "Stacks," a new automated organizing system, groups recently downloaded files and...
Logisys Optical Finger Mouse
(28 February 2007) - Strap this optical mouse made by Logisys onto your index finger and use the 800 dpi laser on any media (except reflective glass surfaces) to easily control the cursor. The desk, keyboard, wall, even your own clothes will work as a functioning surface. Even more convenient, the scroll wheel and left and right buttons are easily usable with your thumb to scroll and click...
(28 February 2007) - Strap this optical mouse made by Logisys onto your index finger and use the 800 dpi laser on any media (except reflective glass surfaces) to easily control the cursor. The desk, keyboard, wall, even your own clothes will work as a functioning surface. Even more convenient, the scroll wheel and left and right buttons are easily usable with your thumb to scroll and click...
The Freeman PC Museum Collection now on eBay
(13 October 2005) - The Freeman PC Museum Collection is de-accessioning their impressive collection of personal computers—more than 440 computers (and their peripherals, manuals, software, etc.) covering the last thirty years of personal computing. Probably the largest of its type, the collection is currently on eBay and has been posted widely. Tell your friends with deep pcokets (and even bigger storage spaces) or your company/clients to jump on...
(13 October 2005) - The Freeman PC Museum Collection is de-accessioning their impressive collection of personal computers—more than 440 computers (and their peripherals, manuals, software, etc.) covering the last thirty years of personal computing. Probably the largest of its type, the collection is currently on eBay and has been posted widely. Tell your friends with deep pcokets (and even bigger storage spaces) or your company/clients to jump on...
Apple Mighty Mouse
(02 August 2005) - Aside from a mobile phone, there isn't anything I've waited longer for Apple to make. The Mighty Mouse is a programmable 5 button mouse with a scroll ball instead of a scroll wheel. The ball allows for vertical and horizontal scrolling as well as clicking. The shell design is clean and distinctively Apple, with its cleanliness afforded by the fact that the left and...
(02 August 2005) - Aside from a mobile phone, there isn't anything I've waited longer for Apple to make. The Mighty Mouse is a programmable 5 button mouse with a scroll ball instead of a scroll wheel. The ball allows for vertical and horizontal scrolling as well as clicking. The shell design is clean and distinctively Apple, with its cleanliness afforded by the fact that the left and...
Optimus Keyboard
(18 July 2005) - The Optimus Keyboard is a wireless keyboard that features small color displays on each key that display the function for the currently active application. Above you can see (left to right) english characters, Photoshop functions and Quake shortcuts. There's also a set of programmable keys that can be used to shortcut to applications (right). Currently a prototype, the Optimus comes from the largest design...
(18 July 2005) - The Optimus Keyboard is a wireless keyboard that features small color displays on each key that display the function for the currently active application. Above you can see (left to right) english characters, Photoshop functions and Quake shortcuts. There's also a set of programmable keys that can be used to shortcut to applications (right). Currently a prototype, the Optimus comes from the largest design...
Retro-Electro
(01 June 2005) - The new book Retro-Electro is a primer to the slew of outmoded devices left in the wake of tech’s breakneck progress over the last four decades. With photos, brief descriptions, history, and pricing info, it’s as much for the obsessed collector as for those who just want a trip down memory lane. In the same way that Taschen’s The Computer, is like paging through...
(01 June 2005) - The new book Retro-Electro is a primer to the slew of outmoded devices left in the wake of tech’s breakneck progress over the last four decades. With photos, brief descriptions, history, and pricing info, it’s as much for the obsessed collector as for those who just want a trip down memory lane. In the same way that Taschen’s The Computer, is like paging through...
Nokia 770
(25 May 2005) - Today Nokia announced a new gadget that isn't a phone at all. The new 770 device is being dubbed an Internet Tablet because its primary purpose is to be an in-home, instant-on web browser and email client. It will have Bluetooth and WiFi for accessing your wireless network and has a big, high resolution screen for viewing pages. At US$350, this is much more...
(25 May 2005) - Today Nokia announced a new gadget that isn't a phone at all. The new 770 device is being dubbed an Internet Tablet because its primary purpose is to be an in-home, instant-on web browser and email client. It will have Bluetooth and WiFi for accessing your wireless network and has a big, high resolution screen for viewing pages. At US$350, this is much more...
Mini Mate
(26 April 2005) - The Mac Mini has such great potential to be a home media hub, but the hard drive options it ships with are not very well suited to such use. Apparently upgrading to a higher capacity internal drive isn't much of an option either because they'll run too hot and cause too many problems-- not to mention the innards of this thing are even complex...
(26 April 2005) - The Mac Mini has such great potential to be a home media hub, but the hard drive options it ships with are not very well suited to such use. Apparently upgrading to a higher capacity internal drive isn't much of an option either because they'll run too hot and cause too many problems-- not to mention the innards of this thing are even complex...
Hot Choz
(11 April 2005) - French designer David L'Hôte seems to be just as fed up with wires as I am. Centfils (translating to something like 100 wires) is a series of design concepts that address the increasingly problematic proliferation of electrical wires. From left to right: Octave goes under the desk for all those computer peripherals, Odile on top of the desk for the mobile devices and Oscar...
(11 April 2005) - French designer David L'Hôte seems to be just as fed up with wires as I am. Centfils (translating to something like 100 wires) is a series of design concepts that address the increasingly problematic proliferation of electrical wires. From left to right: Octave goes under the desk for all those computer peripherals, Odile on top of the desk for the mobile devices and Oscar...
GDC: Will Wright's Spore
(14 March 2005) - Even if you don't know his name (or are unsure of whether or not you wanna hear about some guy's spore), you've seen his games or have at least heard of his games. Will Wright is the creator of the Sims, a series of simulated environments where the user either builds cities or controls a character's development, depending on which version he or she has....
(14 March 2005) - Even if you don't know his name (or are unsure of whether or not you wanna hear about some guy's spore), you've seen his games or have at least heard of his games. Will Wright is the creator of the Sims, a series of simulated environments where the user either builds cities or controls a character's development, depending on which version he or she has....
Keyboard Jewlery
(16 February 2005) - Someone raided the dumpsters for old broken keyboards and found a good use for them. This custom made keyboard jewelry is made from classic original keyboard and typewriter parts. The designer has made rings, earrings, buttons, and there is even a neat bracelet made of the +'s keys of what looks like an old type writer. Techie-retro flare. via Ektopia ...
(16 February 2005) - Someone raided the dumpsters for old broken keyboards and found a good use for them. This custom made keyboard jewelry is made from classic original keyboard and typewriter parts. The designer has made rings, earrings, buttons, and there is even a neat bracelet made of the +'s keys of what looks like an old type writer. Techie-retro flare. via Ektopia ...
iPod Shuffle and Mac mini
(11 January 2005) - If my site happens to be your first stop after crawling out from under a rock, I'm pleased to let you know that much earlier today Apple announced a few new things. In the software category comes iLife 05 and iWork featuring lots of updates and one new app, Pages (a word processor). More exciting is the new hardware. Mac mini is a $500...
(11 January 2005) - If my site happens to be your first stop after crawling out from under a rock, I'm pleased to let you know that much earlier today Apple announced a few new things. In the software category comes iLife 05 and iWork featuring lots of updates and one new app, Pages (a word processor). More exciting is the new hardware. Mac mini is a $500...
The Oculas 2.0
(21 December 2004) - Isn't it great when those gorgeous concept pieces we see in cult classics like The Oculas. Updates include a motorized door, Dolby 5.1 sound delivered through Harmon Kardon speakers and fully integrated Second Life. ...
(21 December 2004) - Isn't it great when those gorgeous concept pieces we see in cult classics like The Oculas. Updates include a motorized door, Dolby 5.1 sound delivered through Harmon Kardon speakers and fully integrated Second Life. ...
SBTG
(23 September 2004) - A couple weeks back Singapore-based customizer, SBTG debuted in the US. I didn't make it to the opening (though it would have been a great excuse to visit chic Teaneck, NJ), but imagine some of these funky designs were shown....
(23 September 2004) - A couple weeks back Singapore-based customizer, SBTG debuted in the US. I didn't make it to the opening (though it would have been a great excuse to visit chic Teaneck, NJ), but imagine some of these funky designs were shown....
Starck Mouse
(01 July 2004) - Microsoft has commissioned Philippe Starck to design a mouse. The scroll wheel is nicely hidden in the center line detail, and the proportions are rather nice. But other than that, it's nothing ground breaking. According to the distributor it will be available in the Fall. via engadget...
(01 July 2004) - Microsoft has commissioned Philippe Starck to design a mouse. The scroll wheel is nicely hidden in the center line detail, and the proportions are rather nice. But other than that, it's nothing ground breaking. According to the distributor it will be available in the Fall. via engadget...
New Apple Displays
(28 June 2004) - Months after releasing the new G5, Apple has finally created a matching update to their display line. The 20, 23, and 30 inch wide format displays all boast a minimalist design with aluminum casing. Additional features like integrated USB and Fire Wire, one cord from the display that splits behind the desk and the ability to mount it on the wall bring this new...
(28 June 2004) - Months after releasing the new G5, Apple has finally created a matching update to their display line. The 20, 23, and 30 inch wide format displays all boast a minimalist design with aluminum casing. Additional features like integrated USB and Fire Wire, one cord from the display that splits behind the desk and the ability to mount it on the wall bring this new...
Lulét 307
(15 June 2004) - Eclipse has released a new line of speakers, including the Lulét 307s. This simple and stylish set-up is supposed to pack incredible sound quality. The Lulét is optimized for use with computers and mobile music devices, and includes a dedicated amplifier....
(15 June 2004) - Eclipse has released a new line of speakers, including the Lulét 307s. This simple and stylish set-up is supposed to pack incredible sound quality. The Lulét is optimized for use with computers and mobile music devices, and includes a dedicated amplifier....
OQO uPC
(10 June 2004) - The OQO Model 01 ultra personal computer (uPC) is a fully-functional Windows XP computer. The OQO has a 1GHz processor, a 20GB hard drive, 256MB of RAM, a color transflective display, and integrated wireless, as well as Fire Wire and USB ports. What makes this thing more exciting than other Windows devices is the size and style. It packs all that functionality into a...
(10 June 2004) - The OQO Model 01 ultra personal computer (uPC) is a fully-functional Windows XP computer. The OQO has a 1GHz processor, a 20GB hard drive, 256MB of RAM, a color transflective display, and integrated wireless, as well as Fire Wire and USB ports. What makes this thing more exciting than other Windows devices is the size and style. It packs all that functionality into a...
Zip Linq Retractable Cables
(20 April 2004) - Zip Linq retractable cables solve the tangled cluttered mess of today's not quite wireless mobile world. They offer USB, Fire Wire, data cables and more-- all with a retractable mechanism. Among their more innovative products is a cell phone charger that plugs in to your computer's USB port. Until our mobile devices are truly wireless, these cables at least promise to keep our bags...
(20 April 2004) - Zip Linq retractable cables solve the tangled cluttered mess of today's not quite wireless mobile world. They offer USB, Fire Wire, data cables and more-- all with a retractable mechanism. Among their more innovative products is a cell phone charger that plugs in to your computer's USB port. Until our mobile devices are truly wireless, these cables at least promise to keep our bags...
Ava Computers
(05 April 2004) - AVA Computers, founded by Adrian Anz, builds custom computers. From guts to casing, every component is hand picked for each customer. AVA uses gold, leather and other fine materials to create a computer, display, keyboard and mouse to suit your personal taste. Check out the tricked out samples on their site. via Daily Candy...
(05 April 2004) - AVA Computers, founded by Adrian Anz, builds custom computers. From guts to casing, every component is hand picked for each customer. AVA uses gold, leather and other fine materials to create a computer, display, keyboard and mouse to suit your personal taste. Check out the tricked out samples on their site. via Daily Candy...
This Week's Gadgets
(20 March 2004) - This week I was posting my gadget finds over at Gizmodo. Thanks Nick, Choire and Joel... it was lots of fun. Here's a recap:...
(20 March 2004) - This week I was posting my gadget finds over at Gizmodo. Thanks Nick, Choire and Joel... it was lots of fun. Here's a recap:...
Joy. The new Powerbook has arrived.
(16 September 2003) - Finally!...
(16 September 2003) - Finally!...
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