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The Light Pick
(21 June 2006) - The Light Pick is a new pick from Santa Cruz Light Wells, a company that aspires to provide innovative products to musicians and music educators. Their first product is a combination pick (left or right handed) and metronome. The pick can be set for 20-240 beats per second; the small leds light it up to the beat. It can also be set to flash...
(21 June 2006) - The Light Pick is a new pick from Santa Cruz Light Wells, a company that aspires to provide innovative products to musicians and music educators. Their first product is a combination pick (left or right handed) and metronome. The pick can be set for 20-240 beats per second; the small leds light it up to the beat. It can also be set to flash...
TalkMan For PSP
(09 June 2006) - Okay, I'll admit upfront that this has a somewhat tenuous link to the World Cup, but with people from 32 nations following their team to Germany, communicating could be a bit of problem. Just the kind of situation where Sony hopes PSP owners will take advantage of TalkMan. Originally released in Japan last year, it's not really a game as such; more a piece...
(09 June 2006) - Okay, I'll admit upfront that this has a somewhat tenuous link to the World Cup, but with people from 32 nations following their team to Germany, communicating could be a bit of problem. Just the kind of situation where Sony hopes PSP owners will take advantage of TalkMan. Originally released in Japan last year, it's not really a game as such; more a piece...
Home Planetarium
(07 June 2006) - This portable planetarium projects 10,000 stars onto any ceiling and is not a toy but a genuine educational tool (slash conversation piece). It only needs a projection distance of about 10 feet, so it's quite practical, even in relatively confined quarters. Weighing in at less than three pounds, with a price tag just under $230 and featuring adjustable angles, the home planetarium is perfect...
(07 June 2006) - This portable planetarium projects 10,000 stars onto any ceiling and is not a toy but a genuine educational tool (slash conversation piece). It only needs a projection distance of about 10 feet, so it's quite practical, even in relatively confined quarters. Weighing in at less than three pounds, with a price tag just under $230 and featuring adjustable angles, the home planetarium is perfect...
Shredding Scissors
(06 June 2006) - With the rise in identity theft and the unrelenting solicitation from credit card companies it makes sense to shred all of the offers that hit your mailbox. Power shredders don't make the cut for the most attractive items in the house (there's an opportunity), take up a lot of space, and use electricity. These Japanese shredding scissors provide an inexspensive (under $20) and green...
(06 June 2006) - With the rise in identity theft and the unrelenting solicitation from credit card companies it makes sense to shred all of the offers that hit your mailbox. Power shredders don't make the cut for the most attractive items in the house (there's an opportunity), take up a lot of space, and use electricity. These Japanese shredding scissors provide an inexspensive (under $20) and green...
RadarGolf
(24 May 2006) - Using simple radio frequency signals, RadarGolf takes (most of) the frustration out of golfing. A handheld finder tracks a proprietary microchip embedded in a ball that otherwise is equal to regular golf balls in every way. Within a range of 30-100 feet, the LCD screen's visual feedback and an audio tone gets stronger as it's closer to the ball. Included protective pouches shield balls...
(24 May 2006) - Using simple radio frequency signals, RadarGolf takes (most of) the frustration out of golfing. A handheld finder tracks a proprietary microchip embedded in a ball that otherwise is equal to regular golf balls in every way. Within a range of 30-100 feet, the LCD screen's visual feedback and an audio tone gets stronger as it's closer to the ball. Included protective pouches shield balls...
Nike x Apple = Nike Plus
(23 May 2006) - Mark Parker and Steve Jobs, CEOs of Nike and Apple, announced the first collaboration between the two companies. Eighteen months in the making, Nike Plus is the first of many (we hope) products from these two much-admired consumer product brands. And while this is a great first step, the big story is what other products the two will introduce over time. Nike Plus is...
(23 May 2006) - Mark Parker and Steve Jobs, CEOs of Nike and Apple, announced the first collaboration between the two companies. Eighteen months in the making, Nike Plus is the first of many (we hope) products from these two much-admired consumer product brands. And while this is a great first step, the big story is what other products the two will introduce over time. Nike Plus is...
LG Chocolate (Photos + Review)
(12 May 2006) - As shiny and black as Darth Vader's helmet, with controls that glow like his red lightsaber, the LG KG800, or Chocolate, as it's also known, is one of the most striking mobiles I have seen. In the manufacturer's South Korean homeland, people have been snapping them up for a few months now, but this week they finally launched here in Europe, and I've been...
(12 May 2006) - As shiny and black as Darth Vader's helmet, with controls that glow like his red lightsaber, the LG KG800, or Chocolate, as it's also known, is one of the most striking mobiles I have seen. In the manufacturer's South Korean homeland, people have been snapping them up for a few months now, but this week they finally launched here in Europe, and I've been...
Sonos ZP80
(11 May 2006) - Last month Sonos released their new Zone Player 80 (ZP80) and and I've been demoing the system ever since. The Sonos solution allows you to play your digital music throughout your house without having to run any wires between rooms. Playback can be controlled from software installed on your computer or by using the super intuitive wireless remote. The music remains on your computer...
(11 May 2006) - Last month Sonos released their new Zone Player 80 (ZP80) and and I've been demoing the system ever since. The Sonos solution allows you to play your digital music throughout your house without having to run any wires between rooms. Playback can be controlled from software installed on your computer or by using the super intuitive wireless remote. The music remains on your computer...
Nokia 8800 Black
(03 May 2006) - I've always loved the Nokia sliders, and was rather impressed with the stainless steel, spring loaded, uber-lux 8800 when it first came out last year. Now they've released an updated, super sexy all black version, distributed exclusively by Nokia UK. Apparently quantities are limited, but I'm not sure how much so. £799 direct from Nokia (via Shiny Shiny) ...
(03 May 2006) - I've always loved the Nokia sliders, and was rather impressed with the stainless steel, spring loaded, uber-lux 8800 when it first came out last year. Now they've released an updated, super sexy all black version, distributed exclusively by Nokia UK. Apparently quantities are limited, but I'm not sure how much so. £799 direct from Nokia (via Shiny Shiny) ...
Polycom Communicator
(02 May 2006) - Though we love a Hulger for Skype, sometimes you need to get a few more people on the call. Polycom, makers of the popular conference room speakerphones, have just released the Communicator—a small USB speakerphone with full duplex audio and noise minimizing software. No word on price yet. via Productdose ...
(02 May 2006) - Though we love a Hulger for Skype, sometimes you need to get a few more people on the call. Polycom, makers of the popular conference room speakerphones, have just released the Communicator—a small USB speakerphone with full duplex audio and noise minimizing software. No word on price yet. via Productdose ...
iPod Speakers, Part II
(28 April 2006) - For Part II of our iPod speaker feature, we focused on larger systems designed to take the place of the traditional home stereo. See iPod Speakers, Part I for the rundown of smaller shelf-based and portable systems. Geneva XL Topping our list is a stylish Swiss audio-wolf-in-sheep's-clothing, the Geneva Sound System XL (pictured above right). Housed in a single, piano-lacquered wooden cabinet (measuring 24"x18"...
(28 April 2006) - For Part II of our iPod speaker feature, we focused on larger systems designed to take the place of the traditional home stereo. See iPod Speakers, Part I for the rundown of smaller shelf-based and portable systems. Geneva XL Topping our list is a stylish Swiss audio-wolf-in-sheep's-clothing, the Geneva Sound System XL (pictured above right). Housed in a single, piano-lacquered wooden cabinet (measuring 24"x18"...
Gadgets from the Lasarium
(24 April 2006) - Over the weekend Jeff Staple posted a few gadgets recently tricked out at the Nike Lasarium. Don't go getting your hopes up, the Lasarium is a room on the Nike campus in Oregon where they do all their laser work—it's not open to the public. On the left is Justin from Dime Magazine's Blackberry 8700 with the Jordan XX allover print. The RAZR in...
(24 April 2006) - Over the weekend Jeff Staple posted a few gadgets recently tricked out at the Nike Lasarium. Don't go getting your hopes up, the Lasarium is a room on the Nike campus in Oregon where they do all their laser work—it's not open to the public. On the left is Justin from Dime Magazine's Blackberry 8700 with the Jordan XX allover print. The RAZR in...
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Orange Shop: Notting Hill
(10 April 2006) - For many of us buying a new mobile phone is a task, even a quest, which is not satisfying until it's over and the device is in hand. In the U.K. the mobile operator Orange is experimenting with shop concepts that create a better customer experience. We stumbled on this one in Notting Hill last week, apparently the only one of its kind in...
(10 April 2006) - For many of us buying a new mobile phone is a task, even a quest, which is not satisfying until it's over and the device is in hand. In the U.K. the mobile operator Orange is experimenting with shop concepts that create a better customer experience. We stumbled on this one in Notting Hill last week, apparently the only one of its kind in...
Sony Data Tiles
(03 April 2006) - Developed by Jun Rekimoto in the Interaction Laboratory of Sony's Computer Science Laboratory, these Sony Data Tiles use tagged, transparent tiles to present dynamic information when placed on a flat panel equipped with sensors. The system makes use of both physical and graphic user interfaces and can either be used independently or in complex configurations. To get a better sense of how they work,...
(03 April 2006) - Developed by Jun Rekimoto in the Interaction Laboratory of Sony's Computer Science Laboratory, these Sony Data Tiles use tagged, transparent tiles to present dynamic information when placed on a flat panel equipped with sensors. The system makes use of both physical and graphic user interfaces and can either be used independently or in complex configurations. To get a better sense of how they work,...
Leica C-LUX 1
(03 April 2006) - Combining superior Leica optics and design with the latest in digital camera technology, the new Leica C-LUX 1 is a compact, attractive device loaded with features. Including 6 megapixels, an ultra short shutter delay, a 28mm lens, a 2.5-inch display, optical image stabilization, a high sensitivity setting up to 1600 ISO, and measuring a mere 5 x 10 cm, critics point out it's nearly...
(03 April 2006) - Combining superior Leica optics and design with the latest in digital camera technology, the new Leica C-LUX 1 is a compact, attractive device loaded with features. Including 6 megapixels, an ultra short shutter delay, a 28mm lens, a 2.5-inch display, optical image stabilization, a high sensitivity setting up to 1600 ISO, and measuring a mere 5 x 10 cm, critics point out it's nearly...
Miss A Kit
(29 March 2006) - Based in Sydney, The Useful Chick Stuff Company makes products "for when the gods of fashion decide that today is not going to be your day." The Miss A kit is basically a pink Swiss Army Knife optimized for the girl on the go—it has a flashlight, keychain, needle and thread, safety pin, corkscrew, mirror, tweezers, perfume bottle, bottle opener, screwdriver, scissors, ruler, nail...
(29 March 2006) - Based in Sydney, The Useful Chick Stuff Company makes products "for when the gods of fashion decide that today is not going to be your day." The Miss A kit is basically a pink Swiss Army Knife optimized for the girl on the go—it has a flashlight, keychain, needle and thread, safety pin, corkscrew, mirror, tweezers, perfume bottle, bottle opener, screwdriver, scissors, ruler, nail...
Unisex Toy
(27 March 2006) - An entertaining conceptual design piece, the Unisex Toy equally serves man or woman, top or bottom. Designed by Boston based Ben Durrell, the pink and blue unit "questions traditional gender roles, and provokes viewers to consider whether the color break is 'correct' or not." We discovered the Unisex Toy on the back page of the just launched third issue of mindful porn, Box Magazine....
(27 March 2006) - An entertaining conceptual design piece, the Unisex Toy equally serves man or woman, top or bottom. Designed by Boston based Ben Durrell, the pink and blue unit "questions traditional gender roles, and provokes viewers to consider whether the color break is 'correct' or not." We discovered the Unisex Toy on the back page of the just launched third issue of mindful porn, Box Magazine....
Seiko Bluetooth Watch
(17 March 2006) - Seiko Japan has previewed a new watch with Bluetooth. Though it's a bit oversized and odd looking, the features are admirable. When paired with your mobile, the watch will display the phone's signal and battery strengths. It can also show the caller id for an incoming call which is especially useful when wearing a Bluetooth headset. Other features include SMS display, built in ring...
(17 March 2006) - Seiko Japan has previewed a new watch with Bluetooth. Though it's a bit oversized and odd looking, the features are admirable. When paired with your mobile, the watch will display the phone's signal and battery strengths. It can also show the caller id for an incoming call which is especially useful when wearing a Bluetooth headset. Other features include SMS display, built in ring...
Collapsible Kitchen Gadgets
(16 March 2006) - With an increase in "essential" kitchen gadgets fighting for limited storage space and the anything that can be silicone, will be silicone mantra of designers, consumers are benefitting from an overwhelming variety of new products. These handy measuring cups collapse down to a fraction of their height and can handle boiling liquids. Likewise, the colander and funnel, with their camera-inspired designs, are a huge...
(16 March 2006) - With an increase in "essential" kitchen gadgets fighting for limited storage space and the anything that can be silicone, will be silicone mantra of designers, consumers are benefitting from an overwhelming variety of new products. These handy measuring cups collapse down to a fraction of their height and can handle boiling liquids. Likewise, the colander and funnel, with their camera-inspired designs, are a huge...
Start Mobile Call for Animated Submissions
(13 March 2006) - Start Mobile, the online purveyor of art for your mobile phone, is taking the leap from static to animated content. Utilizing Flash Lite from Adobe (Macromedia), you can create animations that will run smoothly on devices from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and more. At the moment they don't have much content, which is where you come in. Go learn about Flash Lite, then...
(13 March 2006) - Start Mobile, the online purveyor of art for your mobile phone, is taking the leap from static to animated content. Utilizing Flash Lite from Adobe (Macromedia), you can create animations that will run smoothly on devices from Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and more. At the moment they don't have much content, which is where you come in. Go learn about Flash Lite, then...
360-degree plug outlets
(08 March 2006) - These outlets have already made the rounds, but such an ingenious solution to a common annoyance deserves note here. The story goes like this: Some bright chaps in Salt Lake City invented a solution to the low functionality of most electrical outlets by creating a socket that can rotate a full 360-degrees, allowing us to use our electrical devices from 18 different angles. Standard...
(08 March 2006) - These outlets have already made the rounds, but such an ingenious solution to a common annoyance deserves note here. The story goes like this: Some bright chaps in Salt Lake City invented a solution to the low functionality of most electrical outlets by creating a socket that can rotate a full 360-degrees, allowing us to use our electrical devices from 18 different angles. Standard...
Kelly Dobson's Blendie
(01 March 2006) - I know I wasn't the only kid humming along with the household appliances trying to find the right harmony to make my head vibrate. Right? Um, anyway, MIT Media Lab's Kelly Dobson must have because one avenue of her work takes that interaction and flips it around. Blendie is part of her series called Machine Therapy which was undoubtedly influenced by her childhood spent...
(01 March 2006) - I know I wasn't the only kid humming along with the household appliances trying to find the right harmony to make my head vibrate. Right? Um, anyway, MIT Media Lab's Kelly Dobson must have because one avenue of her work takes that interaction and flips it around. Blendie is part of her series called Machine Therapy which was undoubtedly influenced by her childhood spent...
Ooms Memory Stick
(06 February 2006) - Oooms made the rounds last week — check out the geeky visual pun, intended to stand out against the slick plastics of normal office gear, on We Make Money Not Art and Treehugger. Starts at €79 for 128MB (goes up to 1G) from Oooms. Also on Cool Hunting: How to Disappear Completely...
(06 February 2006) - Oooms made the rounds last week — check out the geeky visual pun, intended to stand out against the slick plastics of normal office gear, on We Make Money Not Art and Treehugger. Starts at €79 for 128MB (goes up to 1G) from Oooms. Also on Cool Hunting: How to Disappear Completely...
Dial 'M' For Music
(06 February 2006) - The March Issue of Cargo Magazine is just hitting newsstands and subscribers' mailboxes and is definitely one to check out. In addition to being one of the best issues of the men's shopping magazine so far, it includes a story I wrote for them about music phones. The beautifully photographed (thanks, James Wojcik!) piece reviews eight music phones currently on the market—Sony Ericsson's W600i,...
(06 February 2006) - The March Issue of Cargo Magazine is just hitting newsstands and subscribers' mailboxes and is definitely one to check out. In addition to being one of the best issues of the men's shopping magazine so far, it includes a story I wrote for them about music phones. The beautifully photographed (thanks, James Wojcik!) piece reviews eight music phones currently on the market—Sony Ericsson's W600i,...
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