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Zune Giveaway
(14 November 2006) - Zune, the new WiFi-enabled, bigger-screened iPod competitor from Microsoft, made its much-hyped debut today and we've got three—one in each color—to give away. With its non-scratch rubberized case, FM tuner, wireless song and picture sharing (from up to 30 feeet away), DJ/broadcast mode, richer animation from screen to screen and customizable background pictures Zune adds several features that we like. Shared songs, however, are...
(14 November 2006) - Zune, the new WiFi-enabled, bigger-screened iPod competitor from Microsoft, made its much-hyped debut today and we've got three—one in each color—to give away. With its non-scratch rubberized case, FM tuner, wireless song and picture sharing (from up to 30 feeet away), DJ/broadcast mode, richer animation from screen to screen and customizable background pictures Zune adds several features that we like. Shared songs, however, are...
Radar Now Supports Video
(13 November 2006) - Radar, the web service for friends to keep in touch through text and pictures via their mobile phones, today added a video feature. Sharing mobile videos is just like sharing pictures—you add a message and email them from your phone to Radar. Your friends can see and comment on your pictures, videos and messages from a computer or phone's mobile browser. The addition of...
(13 November 2006) - Radar, the web service for friends to keep in touch through text and pictures via their mobile phones, today added a video feature. Sharing mobile videos is just like sharing pictures—you add a message and email them from your phone to Radar. Your friends can see and comment on your pictures, videos and messages from a computer or phone's mobile browser. The addition of...
Telefonplan Tower
(31 October 2006) - Standing proudly in the Stockholm suburb of Midsommarkransen, the 10 story, 72 meter tall Telefonplan tower—built and used by Ericsson for many years—stood as the center of their corporate campus and served as a neighborhood landmark. Today the neighborhood has grown beyond Ericsson's presence, and local architect Milo Lavén, artist Erik Krikortz and interaction designer Loove Broms have transformed the tower to be a...
(31 October 2006) - Standing proudly in the Stockholm suburb of Midsommarkransen, the 10 story, 72 meter tall Telefonplan tower—built and used by Ericsson for many years—stood as the center of their corporate campus and served as a neighborhood landmark. Today the neighborhood has grown beyond Ericsson's presence, and local architect Milo Lavén, artist Erik Krikortz and interaction designer Loove Broms have transformed the tower to be a...
First Look at the Treo 680
(12 October 2006) - Earlier today at Digitallife Palm announced the much anticipated Treo 680. We got our hands on one and are happy to report it's a great improvement over the 650. The device is smaller in all dimensions. The screen is brighter and more crisp, the SD card slot is moved to a better location and the antenna is now internal so there's not annoying nub....
(12 October 2006) - Earlier today at Digitallife Palm announced the much anticipated Treo 680. We got our hands on one and are happy to report it's a great improvement over the 650. The device is smaller in all dimensions. The screen is brighter and more crisp, the SD card slot is moved to a better location and the antenna is now internal so there's not annoying nub....
Foneros
(04 August 2006) - The spanish company Fon, billing itself as the largest WiFi community in the world, is poised to make a dramatic entrance to New York City this month. Their "free WiFi for all who contribute" manifesto found a comrade in technologist and former candidate for NYC Public Advocate Andrew Rasiej, who ran on a free-WiFi-for-all ticket. Having lost that bid, Rasiej is now privately teaming...
(04 August 2006) - The spanish company Fon, billing itself as the largest WiFi community in the world, is poised to make a dramatic entrance to New York City this month. Their "free WiFi for all who contribute" manifesto found a comrade in technologist and former candidate for NYC Public Advocate Andrew Rasiej, who ran on a free-WiFi-for-all ticket. Having lost that bid, Rasiej is now privately teaming...
3G Bikes: The 3G Stepper
(04 August 2006) - The 3G Stepper is a cross between a bicycle and a StairMaster; it rides like a bicycle but is propelled by a vertical motion with your feet on two decks on either side of the frame. You stand up while riding, and your upper body gets as good a workout as your lower body does. Arriving in stores in September 2006, the 3G Stepper...
(04 August 2006) - The 3G Stepper is a cross between a bicycle and a StairMaster; it rides like a bicycle but is propelled by a vertical motion with your feet on two decks on either side of the frame. You stand up while riding, and your upper body gets as good a workout as your lower body does. Arriving in stores in September 2006, the 3G Stepper...
Radar
(03 August 2006) - As the mobile multimedia landscape evolves due to the increasing availability of hi-speed networks, Radar, the new web-based photo-sharing service for your phone and PC, is a natural step. Much like Shozu with Flickr built in, the site also has a social networking element. Once you join the Radar community and upload pictures by sending them to an email address, you'll be able to...
(03 August 2006) - As the mobile multimedia landscape evolves due to the increasing availability of hi-speed networks, Radar, the new web-based photo-sharing service for your phone and PC, is a natural step. Much like Shozu with Flickr built in, the site also has a social networking element. Once you join the Radar community and upload pictures by sending them to an email address, you'll be able to...
12 Bags for Guys
(27 July 2006) - From tricked-out messengers to a rebirth of the proper satchel, men's bags are experiencing a design evolution and losing their stigma as sitcom fodder. Evolving to accomodate the gadget- (or diaper-) toting needs of the modern male, we've rounded-up 12 of our favorite daybags. Ting Small Canvas Satchel Inghua Ting set up her company in London in 2000 after graduating from the Royal College...
(27 July 2006) - From tricked-out messengers to a rebirth of the proper satchel, men's bags are experiencing a design evolution and losing their stigma as sitcom fodder. Evolving to accomodate the gadget- (or diaper-) toting needs of the modern male, we've rounded-up 12 of our favorite daybags. Ting Small Canvas Satchel Inghua Ting set up her company in London in 2000 after graduating from the Royal College...
Herban Essentials Towelettes
(14 July 2006) - Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits. Their pet and yoga wipes hint at the many ways Herban Essentials can reinvent daily tasks. $14 for 20 from Herban Essentials....
(14 July 2006) - Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits. Their pet and yoga wipes hint at the many ways Herban Essentials can reinvent daily tasks. $14 for 20 from Herban Essentials....
Highway Bags
(11 July 2006) - Highway, add a modern touch to its retro-ski jacket looks. At 15" wide, it has room enough for most laptops and a magazine or two, making it handy for urban commuters or as a carry-on. Available in blue, black, red, silver, and green (pictured) for $154 from Highway (tel. + 01 212 966 4388)....
(11 July 2006) - Highway, add a modern touch to its retro-ski jacket looks. At 15" wide, it has room enough for most laptops and a magazine or two, making it handy for urban commuters or as a carry-on. Available in blue, black, red, silver, and green (pictured) for $154 from Highway (tel. + 01 212 966 4388)....
Cyclepods
(23 June 2006) - The steadily-rising price of oil, and, in London, a congestion charge of £8 for cars entering the centre of the city, mean more and more people are traveling by bike. Cheap, quick and relatively healthy (if you don't suck in lungfuls of fumes) the downsides are being caught out by the British weather and where to put your bike when you arrive. So with...
(23 June 2006) - The steadily-rising price of oil, and, in London, a congestion charge of £8 for cars entering the centre of the city, mean more and more people are traveling by bike. Cheap, quick and relatively healthy (if you don't suck in lungfuls of fumes) the downsides are being caught out by the British weather and where to put your bike when you arrive. So with...
American Express Butterfly Card
(22 June 2006) - American Express just introduced their new Butterfly Card, a foldable card and keychain carrier available to all of their Gold Card holders. Similar to the Discover 2GO Card, the concept is to make taking (and therefore using) your card as convenient as possible. Since most people use some sort of key chain it's a logical choice to design around. The card can be handled...
(22 June 2006) - American Express just introduced their new Butterfly Card, a foldable card and keychain carrier available to all of their Gold Card holders. Similar to the Discover 2GO Card, the concept is to make taking (and therefore using) your card as convenient as possible. Since most people use some sort of key chain it's a logical choice to design around. The card can be handled...
ESG Gryphon
(07 June 2006) - ESG, is a set of wings for parachutists to use to fly as far as 40km before opening their chute. Developed for military use as a way to get troops under a radar, it looks prime to be the next extreme sport. According to Coolest Gadgets, ESG is already working on the next version which will have small turbo jet drives to accommodate jumps from...
(07 June 2006) - ESG, is a set of wings for parachutists to use to fly as far as 40km before opening their chute. Developed for military use as a way to get troops under a radar, it looks prime to be the next extreme sport. According to Coolest Gadgets, ESG is already working on the next version which will have small turbo jet drives to accommodate jumps from...
Fisher-Price Active Gear
(01 June 2006) - Fisher-Price's new line of Active Gear includes two strollers and several back packs that provide practical elements for kids on the go: a stool, an air mattress and a portable toilet among them. The Stand ’n Ride Duo Stroller has four modes to meet the needs of multiple kids and lots of stuff that needs to be moved around. The Sleepover Nap Sack has...
(01 June 2006) - Fisher-Price's new line of Active Gear includes two strollers and several back packs that provide practical elements for kids on the go: a stool, an air mattress and a portable toilet among them. The Stand ’n Ride Duo Stroller has four modes to meet the needs of multiple kids and lots of stuff that needs to be moved around. The Sleepover Nap Sack has...
Open Your Eyes
(22 May 2006) - To demonstrate the significant leap in Nokia NSeries' video phone quality, Nokia commissioned 16 independent directors to film and compose shorts using nothing but their new phone. All featured on the NSeries website, the series, titled Open Your Eyes, pays homage to the beauty of mundane places. Jason Nichols takes a romantic ride over New York’s East River on the Roosevelt Island tram, Prashant...
(22 May 2006) - To demonstrate the significant leap in Nokia NSeries' video phone quality, Nokia commissioned 16 independent directors to film and compose shorts using nothing but their new phone. All featured on the NSeries website, the series, titled Open Your Eyes, pays homage to the beauty of mundane places. Jason Nichols takes a romantic ride over New York’s East River on the Roosevelt Island tram, Prashant...
Subeo Aquarius
(22 May 2006) - Almost as exciting (and useless in everyday life) as the personal flying machine is the personal submarine. Engineered with all the components of a large submarine, the Aquarius from Subeo is now available for $1.5M from Latest Buy. The submersible craft holds 3 people, can dive down up to 50 meters, holds 3 hours of Oxygen and can move along at up to 7...
(22 May 2006) - Almost as exciting (and useless in everyday life) as the personal flying machine is the personal submarine. Engineered with all the components of a large submarine, the Aquarius from Subeo is now available for $1.5M from Latest Buy. The submersible craft holds 3 people, can dive down up to 50 meters, holds 3 hours of Oxygen and can move along at up to 7...
Timbuk2 Store
(10 May 2006) - After making messenger bags for 17 years, the folks at Timbuk2 decided it was time to open a store. Their warm but minimal Hayes Valley space is more about brand building than volume sales as it features one-of-kind and limited edition messenger bags as well as a make-your-own bag option. All of these are available in three sizes and can be made from premium...
(10 May 2006) - After making messenger bags for 17 years, the folks at Timbuk2 decided it was time to open a store. Their warm but minimal Hayes Valley space is more about brand building than volume sales as it features one-of-kind and limited edition messenger bags as well as a make-your-own bag option. All of these are available in three sizes and can be made from premium...
Java Juice
(09 May 2006) - Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains a half-ounce of organic Arabica coffee that, unlike other extracts, is a "live" product, formulated to retain freshness and flavor without the use of preservatives....
(09 May 2006) - Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains a half-ounce of organic Arabica coffee that, unlike other extracts, is a "live" product, formulated to retain freshness and flavor without the use of preservatives....
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"...
Hope Forever Blossoming Vases
(25 April 2006) - Packable, mailable, and otherwise generally easy to transport, these plastic vases by the Japanese company Hope Forever Blossoming are held open and stable with water and fold flat when empty, making them as clever as they are usable. Filled with flowers, they make an excellent gift that safely minimizes hassle on subways and in cars. Or, slipped in a suitcase, they add a romantic...
(25 April 2006) - Packable, mailable, and otherwise generally easy to transport, these plastic vases by the Japanese company Hope Forever Blossoming are held open and stable with water and fold flat when empty, making them as clever as they are usable. Filled with flowers, they make an excellent gift that safely minimizes hassle on subways and in cars. Or, slipped in a suitcase, they add a romantic...
iPod Speakers, Part I
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Sumo World Cup iPod Cases
(06 April 2006) - Sumo, a San Francisco-based accessory designer, has hit on a novel idea with a set of high-quality leather iPod cases featuring the national colors of several of the most popular World Cup national soccer teams. Choose from: USA, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Argentina (pictured, a Cool Hunting premiere), England, Mexico, and non-specific black. If you’ve been in a sportsbar with even a smattering of European,...
(06 April 2006) - Sumo, a San Francisco-based accessory designer, has hit on a novel idea with a set of high-quality leather iPod cases featuring the national colors of several of the most popular World Cup national soccer teams. Choose from: USA, Italy, Germany, Brazil, Argentina (pictured, a Cool Hunting premiere), England, Mexico, and non-specific black. If you’ve been in a sportsbar with even a smattering of European,...
Reload Bags
(04 April 2006) - The greatest dilemma of the iBook generation has nothing to do with relationships or religion. Our most dire predicament is finding a backpack or cargo bag we can take everywhere and doesn’t fall apart after six months. And if it's maybe stylish as well, is that too much to ask? Straight out of Philadelphia, Reload Baggage Inc., with their ultra-sturdy handmade bags, is here...
(04 April 2006) - The greatest dilemma of the iBook generation has nothing to do with relationships or religion. Our most dire predicament is finding a backpack or cargo bag we can take everywhere and doesn’t fall apart after six months. And if it's maybe stylish as well, is that too much to ask? Straight out of Philadelphia, Reload Baggage Inc., with their ultra-sturdy handmade bags, is here...
Honda Monkey Bike
(03 April 2006) - My scooter-loving friends swear by the traditional Italian brands like Vespa, Aprilia and Lambretta, so they've been slightly disgusted that my head has been turned by the Japanese. First it was Honda's Zoomer (or Ruckus as it's also known) that impressed me with its pared-down Mad Max minimalism. Their classic Monkey Bike, updated from top to bottom in shiny chrome, has won me over....
(03 April 2006) - My scooter-loving friends swear by the traditional Italian brands like Vespa, Aprilia and Lambretta, so they've been slightly disgusted that my head has been turned by the Japanese. First it was Honda's Zoomer (or Ruckus as it's also known) that impressed me with its pared-down Mad Max minimalism. Their classic Monkey Bike, updated from top to bottom in shiny chrome, has won me over....
Caddy
(29 March 2006) - Wood & Wood Design, a consultancy firm in London, has hit upon the novel idea of combining a mobile suitcase with a walker. While the "Caddy" (as their product has come to be called) is designed as a mobility-aid, who wouldn't want a suitcase they could lean their weight on while careening across the O'Hare airport terminal in a frantic rush to make Gate...
(29 March 2006) - Wood & Wood Design, a consultancy firm in London, has hit upon the novel idea of combining a mobile suitcase with a walker. While the "Caddy" (as their product has come to be called) is designed as a mobility-aid, who wouldn't want a suitcase they could lean their weight on while careening across the O'Hare airport terminal in a frantic rush to make Gate...
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