iSkelter Classic Station
The Classic Station by iSkelter ($40) is a handsome, handcrafted bamboo dock/caddy that will seat just about any smartphone, along with some of your smaller personal items. There is no dock connector, nor any wires to fuss with, just a … (More)
OneLessDesk
The desks of most people I know are huge, clunky monstrosities, much larger than any of them actually requires. We’re talking about desks that take up 1/4 of a room here. I’ve helped some of my friends move those kinds … (More)
HeadStand
There are, give or take, about a billion and one ways to hang or store large headphones at your desk. One of the more stylish ways you could do it is with the HeadStand made by Just Mobile. Like so … (More)
Eva Solo Stainless Steel Grating Bucket
I enjoy having freshly grated cheese over a store-bought package, but what I don’t enjoy is the inevitable cleanup afterward. The way most graters are designed, the cheese just falls all over the place if you’re not careful, but not … (More)
Lockitron
I should state up front that I have absolutely no current need for this thing in my life. It’s completely superfluous since I never forget to lock my door, due to a near OCD-level habit of checking it several times. … (More)
Lumio
I love it when someone takes a standard idea and puts an interesting new spin on it. Such is the case with the tome-like Lumio Lamp, a Kickstarter project. This object opens up like an accordion into a pleasantly bright … (More)
Bem Wireless Speaker Trio
Now here is an interesting take on a Bluetooth speaker design. The Bem Wireless Speaker Trio is a set of three 6-inch-cubed speakers plus docking station. Once the speakers have been paired with your Bluetooth device, they can then be … (More)
Portsmith Co. Ekoustic Docks
Yesterday I posted about the CINCH wallet, which is made by the fine folks at Portsmith Co. In addition to that wallet, they sell a variety of lovingly-crafted wooden acoustic docks for the iPhone and iPad. Each dock is made … (More)
Rösle Pizza Wheel
When it comes to kitchen accessories, do you prefer the boring old-school tools, or gadgets that look like they were stolen straight out of a MoMA exhibit? If you’re in the latter camp, you should check out the Rösle Pizza … (More)
Sonos Playbar
Sonos is well-renowned for their awesome wireless speakers that are almost effortless to set up and use, and now they’re releasing a three-feet-wide soundbar called the Playbar. This thing packs six midrange speakers and three tweeters inside, as well as … (More)
Dyson Airblade Tap Faucet
Sir James Dyson has done it again. This time, he’s come up with a sink faucet called the Airblade Tap that not only washes your hands, but dries them right there in 12 seconds by blasting out air at 420mph. … (More)
Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Bookshelf Speakers
These lovely speakers have recently been dubbed The Wirecutter’s favorite bookshelf speakers, and they’re not alone in this opinion. The speakers are currently rated 4.7/5 stars on Amazon (out of 43 reviews) and everyone seems to agree that the sound … (More)
MOS Magnetic Cable Organizer
An unfortunate side effect of being a gadget nerd is that you start accumulating lots of cable clutter around your work area. They get dropped all over the floor, left around your desk, or mysteriously disappear into the ether. There … (More)
The OD-11 Cloud Speaker with Wireless Remote
We’ve already featured one speaker from this year’s CES, but couldn’t resist pointing out another upcoming item: the OD-11 Cloud Speaker. Astute audio enthusiasts may notice that both its name and design are an homage to the original Carlsson OD-11 … (More)
City Transit Lineposters
You don’t have to be a graphic designer to appreciate beautiful signage and cartography. These hand-illustrated, stylized transit posters are a great mix of both worlds and will fit in with just about any decor. As of this writing there … (More)
The Gravity Clock
While the Gravity Clock is one handsome timekeeper, the description really caught my eye: The Gravity Clock is a simple analog clock, nothing more. It was created to be modern, minimal and timeless. Its sole purpose is to tell time, … (More)
iRobot Roomba 650 Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
iRobot’s Roomba line of robotic vacuums is well-known, and the 650 model brings some much-appreciated improvements to the automated little helpers. The machine’s 3-stage cleaning system is designed to pick up dirt, hair, and other debris without having to empty … (More)
Light by Moore’s Cloud
Inside this little cube lives a Linux-powered brain, fifty-two LEDs in two million colors and a battery. To change the settings of the LEDs, simply connect to the device over Wi-Fi and make changes to the color and patterns. Snap … (More)
Philips Hue Smart LED Bulb
The Philips Hue Smart LED Bulb is an iOS-controlled smart bulb that can be set to one of multiple colors or temperatures, making it easier than ever to get the look you’re going for. The $59 wireless-enabled bulbs connect to … (More)
Atelier Scissor Task Table Lamp
Inspired by pharmacy lamps of the early 1900s, the Atelier Scissor Task Table Lamp features articulated extension arms that glide on precision-jointed hardware. Built with brass and steel, this lamp can be adjusted with just a touch of the stay-cool … (More)