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Helly Hansen Odin PCM Soft Shell: Self-Regulating Temperature Control Jacket
(15 September 2008) - Regulating body heat is always a challenge during cold weather — it's always too hot or too cold, especially when running around town from crowded subway to overheated office. Helly Hansen's Odin PCM soft shell jacket solves the problem with technology that automatically adjusts according to your body heat. Fabric called Phase Change Material uses paraffin to store and release heat when needed most....
(15 September 2008) - Regulating body heat is always a challenge during cold weather — it's always too hot or too cold, especially when running around town from crowded subway to overheated office. Helly Hansen's Odin PCM soft shell jacket solves the problem with technology that automatically adjusts according to your body heat. Fabric called Phase Change Material uses paraffin to store and release heat when needed most....
IceOrb
(18 August 2008) - The IceOrb is an impressive little container. It makes ice cubes, stores them, can chill your drink or keep other foods cold. The IceOrb can make 21 cubes at a time. Remove the container, fill it up with water (or anything else you want frozen), and replace it. The container forces the water into the ice cube trays. When the ice is frozen you...
(18 August 2008) - The IceOrb is an impressive little container. It makes ice cubes, stores them, can chill your drink or keep other foods cold. The IceOrb can make 21 cubes at a time. Remove the container, fill it up with water (or anything else you want frozen), and replace it. The container forces the water into the ice cube trays. When the ice is frozen you...
Zero-G Watch
(29 July 2008) - by Kyle Small Tokyoflash is famous for making unique and unusual watches, pushing the limits of time telling. We often find the light shows a little too flashy but the mix of retro styling and an innovative display make the Zero-G appealing. With a sleek and slender profile, you might not have the hardest time telling the time (although it still takes a little getting...
(29 July 2008) - by Kyle Small Tokyoflash is famous for making unique and unusual watches, pushing the limits of time telling. We often find the light shows a little too flashy but the mix of retro styling and an innovative display make the Zero-G appealing. With a sleek and slender profile, you might not have the hardest time telling the time (although it still takes a little getting...
Jaeger LeCoultre's Atmos 561 Clock by Marc Newson
(22 July 2008) - Suspended in a bubble block of Baccarat crystal and powered by temperature change, Jaeger LeCoultre's Atmos 561 mechanical clock is the work of Australian super-designer Marc Newson (known for designing the Ikepod watch and a million other sleek objects). Newson is reportedly a huge fan of the Atmos and approached the company to collaborate. The result is this eightieth anniversary Atmos. Using small temperature...
(22 July 2008) - Suspended in a bubble block of Baccarat crystal and powered by temperature change, Jaeger LeCoultre's Atmos 561 mechanical clock is the work of Australian super-designer Marc Newson (known for designing the Ikepod watch and a million other sleek objects). Newson is reportedly a huge fan of the Atmos and approached the company to collaborate. The result is this eightieth anniversary Atmos. Using small temperature...
Taylor's Chocolate Paddle Thermometer
(14 July 2008) - Taylor's Chocolate Paddle Thermometer simplifies the task of working with chocolate by combining two essential tools—a spatula and a thermometer. Key temperatures etched on the paddle provide further assistance, making it even more of a boon for anyone who's ever tried to temper chocolate at home. The versatility of the tool works for many other cooking situations when you need to both mix and...
(14 July 2008) - Taylor's Chocolate Paddle Thermometer simplifies the task of working with chocolate by combining two essential tools—a spatula and a thermometer. Key temperatures etched on the paddle provide further assistance, making it even more of a boon for anyone who's ever tried to temper chocolate at home. The versatility of the tool works for many other cooking situations when you need to both mix and...
Bedol's Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock
(14 July 2008) - Bedol's new Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock isn't the first small desktop clock to run on water, but it's definitely the best looking. A little water, a touch of salt, and this low-maintenance digital clock is good to go. Available for $16 at the Bedol online store....
(14 July 2008) - Bedol's new Eco-Friendly Water-Powered Clock isn't the first small desktop clock to run on water, but it's definitely the best looking. A little water, a touch of salt, and this low-maintenance digital clock is good to go. Available for $16 at the Bedol online store....
BMW Kinetic Sculpture
(08 July 2008) - One particularly stunning highlight from the 125 exhibits packed into the newly-renovated BMW Welt in Munich is a mechatronic installation by ART+COM, the Berlin-based interactive media company. The project uses 714 metal balls that are individually suspended one barely visible strings, creating an seemingly weightless, amorphous mass. Each ball lowers and retracts independently, which allows them to approximate almost any form. The installation moves...
(08 July 2008) - One particularly stunning highlight from the 125 exhibits packed into the newly-renovated BMW Welt in Munich is a mechatronic installation by ART+COM, the Berlin-based interactive media company. The project uses 714 metal balls that are individually suspended one barely visible strings, creating an seemingly weightless, amorphous mass. Each ball lowers and retracts independently, which allows them to approximate almost any form. The installation moves...
Smart Spice
(27 June 2008) - Spices tend to come in a pretty standard size; they also spoil within a few months of opening. For most home cooks that means a lot of waste and jars of stale spices sitting in a cabinet. Smart Spice solves this problem by packing its organic spices in several single use servings (four to a box), ensuring that you'll always have a fresh supply...
(27 June 2008) - Spices tend to come in a pretty standard size; they also spoil within a few months of opening. For most home cooks that means a lot of waste and jars of stale spices sitting in a cabinet. Smart Spice solves this problem by packing its organic spices in several single use servings (four to a box), ensuring that you'll always have a fresh supply...
Plant Sense and the GardenGro Sensor
(26 June 2008) - Plant Sense, a start up announced in 2006, is just entering public beta testing of its GardenGro Sensor. Think of it as Nike+ for your plants. After connecting the sensor to your computer and telling it whether you want to monitor an existing plant or analyze soil for a new plant, place the sensor (pictured above) in the soil/next to the plant for 24...
(26 June 2008) - Plant Sense, a start up announced in 2006, is just entering public beta testing of its GardenGro Sensor. Think of it as Nike+ for your plants. After connecting the sensor to your computer and telling it whether you want to monitor an existing plant or analyze soil for a new plant, place the sensor (pictured above) in the soil/next to the plant for 24...
Element Carbon Fiber and Helium Skateboard
(17 June 2008) - Element Skateboards furthers the evolution of the skateboard deck with their new Push Construction Positive Negative Series. The Push Deck is a skateboarding paradox. Lighter than any other deck, it's also more durable. This innovative structure is a result of the combination of the responsiveness and power of carbon fiber with the durability of Element's own featherlight helium construction (i.e. there's air inside). The...
(17 June 2008) - Element Skateboards furthers the evolution of the skateboard deck with their new Push Construction Positive Negative Series. The Push Deck is a skateboarding paradox. Lighter than any other deck, it's also more durable. This innovative structure is a result of the combination of the responsiveness and power of carbon fiber with the durability of Element's own featherlight helium construction (i.e. there's air inside). The...
Nike Sportswear T-Shirt
(16 May 2008) - This might look like just another t-shirt but with Nike Sportswear there's always an underlying innovative twist. As with any t-shirt, it's all about the fit and fabric. Proudly brandishing the original Nike Sportwear logo, this t-shirt is double layered—Nike's high tech Dri-Fit is used on the inside to wick away sweat and odor and 100% organic cotton on the outside. Soft-hand inks that...
(16 May 2008) - This might look like just another t-shirt but with Nike Sportswear there's always an underlying innovative twist. As with any t-shirt, it's all about the fit and fabric. Proudly brandishing the original Nike Sportwear logo, this t-shirt is double layered—Nike's high tech Dri-Fit is used on the inside to wick away sweat and odor and 100% organic cotton on the outside. Soft-hand inks that...
Nike Flywire
(14 May 2008) - Nike's newest and most exciting innovation presented at the Sportswear Exhibition at a new Nike space called Cable 8 in Beijing had everyone talking. Named Flywire it entails the use of high-tensile Vectran threads (stronger than Kevlar) which cut down on weight of the product yet adds stability. What's particularly unique about the new technology is that Nike's found a way to use it...
(14 May 2008) - Nike's newest and most exciting innovation presented at the Sportswear Exhibition at a new Nike space called Cable 8 in Beijing had everyone talking. Named Flywire it entails the use of high-tensile Vectran threads (stronger than Kevlar) which cut down on weight of the product yet adds stability. What's particularly unique about the new technology is that Nike's found a way to use it...
Highlights from the Spring 2008 ITP Show
(14 May 2008) - Our pilgrimage to the ITP show yesterday yielded more than a few great finds. From musical interpretations of an individual "color profile" and automated paintbrush robots to oversize models of a scrotum and a digital version of Exquisite Corpse, the projects (as usual) ran the gamut from the sublime to the absurd. Colorful Melody Colorful Melody analyzes a person's color profile based on their skin...
(14 May 2008) - Our pilgrimage to the ITP show yesterday yielded more than a few great finds. From musical interpretations of an individual "color profile" and automated paintbrush robots to oversize models of a scrotum and a digital version of Exquisite Corpse, the projects (as usual) ran the gamut from the sublime to the absurd. Colorful Melody Colorful Melody analyzes a person's color profile based on their skin...
Transparent Post-Its
(09 May 2008) - The creators of the ubiquitous Post-it Note have improved this disposable yet indispensable piece of office stationery by introducing transparency. Sheer Colors, as 3M's calling them, are a boon for anyone who has ever used Post-its as a book placeholder. They're also good for anal bibliophiles who don't care to mar pages with notes or highlighting.via Bem Legaus!...
(09 May 2008) - The creators of the ubiquitous Post-it Note have improved this disposable yet indispensable piece of office stationery by introducing transparency. Sheer Colors, as 3M's calling them, are a boon for anyone who has ever used Post-its as a book placeholder. They're also good for anal bibliophiles who don't care to mar pages with notes or highlighting.via Bem Legaus!...
Herb Snips
(30 April 2008) - Essentially a pair of scissors with multiple parallel blades, herb snips effortlessly expedite the tiresome act of mincing. With their help, scallions or other fresh herbs can instantly transform into a manageable, chopped pile. This take on herb snips features five three-inch stainless steel blades stacked on each silicone-coated arm. And although they'll likely remain in the arsenal of only the most pampered chefs,...
(30 April 2008) - Essentially a pair of scissors with multiple parallel blades, herb snips effortlessly expedite the tiresome act of mincing. With their help, scallions or other fresh herbs can instantly transform into a manageable, chopped pile. This take on herb snips features five three-inch stainless steel blades stacked on each silicone-coated arm. And although they'll likely remain in the arsenal of only the most pampered chefs,...
Nike Zoom Victory Spike and Precool Vest
(11 April 2008) - Continuing to push the limits of sportswear innovation, the Zoom Victory Spike and Precool vest are two Nike products that impressed us when introduced at their media summit earlier this week.The Zoom Victory spike takes its design inspiration from the engineering of a suspension bridge, lending strength with minimal use of materials. (We think it looks a lot like a Calatrava, pictured via Lost...
(11 April 2008) - Continuing to push the limits of sportswear innovation, the Zoom Victory Spike and Precool vest are two Nike products that impressed us when introduced at their media summit earlier this week.The Zoom Victory spike takes its design inspiration from the engineering of a suspension bridge, lending strength with minimal use of materials. (We think it looks a lot like a Calatrava, pictured via Lost...
Tata Nano: The $2,550 Car
(10 January 2008) - Tata Motors, India's largest automaker, unveiled today what could become the Ford Model T for the 21st century, the $2,550 car. Marketed in India as the “one-lakh” (100,000 Rupee = $2,550) car, with a two-cylinder 623 cc gasoline engine, the world is reacting to what has been touted as a “people's car” for the developing world. The announcement is making waves in India with...
(10 January 2008) - Tata Motors, India's largest automaker, unveiled today what could become the Ford Model T for the 21st century, the $2,550 car. Marketed in India as the “one-lakh” (100,000 Rupee = $2,550) car, with a two-cylinder 623 cc gasoline engine, the world is reacting to what has been touted as a “people's car” for the developing world. The announcement is making waves in India with...
Motorola ROKR E8
(07 January 2008) - The lastest in Motorola's line of music phones, the ROKR E8, has a new feature that (believe it or not) rivals the iPhone. The innovation is a little piece of tech called "localized haptic feedback," which makes pushing a button on the touch screen feel like actually pressing a button. This is achieved by a small vibration under the spot where you touch, and...
(07 January 2008) - The lastest in Motorola's line of music phones, the ROKR E8, has a new feature that (believe it or not) rivals the iPhone. The innovation is a little piece of tech called "localized haptic feedback," which makes pushing a button on the touch screen feel like actually pressing a button. This is achieved by a small vibration under the spot where you touch, and...
Light Wave Surfboard
(23 April 2007) - Surfers who like to be on the waves before dawn or after dusk now have a solution to improve safety and visibility. The Light Wave surfboard by Santa Cruz Light Wells has battery operated lights—a white light on the right or left side of the board (depending on which way you ride) provides visibility to other surfers. A headlight is activated when the nose...
(23 April 2007) - Surfers who like to be on the waves before dawn or after dusk now have a solution to improve safety and visibility. The Light Wave surfboard by Santa Cruz Light Wells has battery operated lights—a white light on the right or left side of the board (depending on which way you ride) provides visibility to other surfers. A headlight is activated when the nose...
VIZcap
(13 April 2007) - In response to underperforming health, sports, and medicinal drinks that lose potency as they sit on shelves, VIZcap is a new technology that releases vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the water at the time of consumption making for a more effective and potent beverage. The patent pending design is a twist-top consisting of an air-tight chamber which houses the supplements, and a plunger...
(13 April 2007) - In response to underperforming health, sports, and medicinal drinks that lose potency as they sit on shelves, VIZcap is a new technology that releases vitamins, minerals and other supplements into the water at the time of consumption making for a more effective and potent beverage. The patent pending design is a twist-top consisting of an air-tight chamber which houses the supplements, and a plunger...
Bloomframe
(27 March 2007) - Bloomframe, a window that turns into a balcony, was widely covered last month for making many an urbanite's dream come true. Designed by Amsterdam architect duo Hofman Dujardin, the prototype window frame opens with the push of a button. Other than the dirt problems posed by using a floor as a wall, the inconvenience of having to set up (and store) furniture and structural...
(27 March 2007) - Bloomframe, a window that turns into a balcony, was widely covered last month for making many an urbanite's dream come true. Designed by Amsterdam architect duo Hofman Dujardin, the prototype window frame opens with the push of a button. Other than the dirt problems posed by using a floor as a wall, the inconvenience of having to set up (and store) furniture and structural...
Body Volume Index Machine and Clinical Research Study
(26 March 2007) - Body Volume Index, a U.K.-based company, has developed a new method of measuring body fat. The method and company name are the same, or BVI for short. Patients step into an enclosed area where they are subjected to non-invasive, non-radioactive light technology; in less than seven seconds their bodies have been scanned. Currently undergoing a two year clinical research study in the U.K. (details...
(26 March 2007) - Body Volume Index, a U.K.-based company, has developed a new method of measuring body fat. The method and company name are the same, or BVI for short. Patients step into an enclosed area where they are subjected to non-invasive, non-radioactive light technology; in less than seven seconds their bodies have been scanned. Currently undergoing a two year clinical research study in the U.K. (details...
Kyjen's Puzzle Toys for Dogs
(23 March 2007) - CH mascots Otis and Logan are obesessed with their puzzle toys from Kyjen. They come in several varieties but the concept is the same—multiple pieces that can be removed or disassembled and then put back together again. Leaving the house? Put a treat or some kibble in one of the puzzles and give it to your dog on the way out. It's a great...
(23 March 2007) - CH mascots Otis and Logan are obesessed with their puzzle toys from Kyjen. They come in several varieties but the concept is the same—multiple pieces that can be removed or disassembled and then put back together again. Leaving the house? Put a treat or some kibble in one of the puzzles and give it to your dog on the way out. It's a great...
North Face 3-Point Optimus Boa
(06 March 2007) - New on the flip-flop scene, the North Face 3-Point Optimus Boa features a built-in device to achieve the perfect fit. Differing from the strappy, too-fussy alternatives for securing sandals, the 3-Point Optimus maintains the flip-flop shape but uses the patented form fitting Boa system to adjust to the contours of your foot. Turning the wheel moves stainless steel cables located inside each strap, which...
(06 March 2007) - New on the flip-flop scene, the North Face 3-Point Optimus Boa features a built-in device to achieve the perfect fit. Differing from the strappy, too-fussy alternatives for securing sandals, the 3-Point Optimus maintains the flip-flop shape but uses the patented form fitting Boa system to adjust to the contours of your foot. Turning the wheel moves stainless steel cables located inside each strap, which...
2xist Soy Underwear
(22 February 2007) - 2xist's recently released Soy collection features several styles of briefs and a t-shirt made with 95% soy-based fabric (the rest is Nylon). The soy fabric has natural antimicrobial properties, is very breathable, provides natural UV protection, is moisture wicking and is touted as feeling "more luxurious than cashmere." Similar properties to clothing made with bamboo or high performance fabrics derived from corn and other...
(22 February 2007) - 2xist's recently released Soy collection features several styles of briefs and a t-shirt made with 95% soy-based fabric (the rest is Nylon). The soy fabric has natural antimicrobial properties, is very breathable, provides natural UV protection, is moisture wicking and is touted as feeling "more luxurious than cashmere." Similar properties to clothing made with bamboo or high performance fabrics derived from corn and other...
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