It's that time again: new Field Notes are here. This time around, the small notebooks come wrapped in a “Antarctic Survey Orange” front cover and “Polar Night Black” back cover. The interior, however, is where the magic is: The whole book is printed on Yupo Synthetic paper, an amazing water- and tear-proof paper extruded from polypropylene pellets in Chesapeake, Virginia. Check out…
The Griffin PowerMate is a USB-powered multimedia controller for your computer. The spinning knob is far more than a simple volume control. Using the built-in driver software, it can be programmed to execute all sorts of commands. When couple with the fact that the entire knob can click down, it's a powerful tool to interact with your Mac or PC.
The Mike Matas high tops are $259 a pair. For hand-made, Italian leather with wool lining, that seems totally reasonable. I mean, just look at these things. They are like grownup All Stars.
Twitterrific was the Twitter app when Apple launched the App Store for the iPhone. In fact, an early version was available for jailbroken phones before apps were allowed on the platform. The newest version of the app is a big departure from previous builds. The UI is all new, and is text-driven. It's not all that different from Microsoft's current look, but…
Adam West's original Batmobile is going up for auction next month in Arizona. George Barris built this car out of a 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car he had bought from Ford for $1. The Batmobile was built in just 15 days with a $15,000 budget. The winner will not only be this car's second ever owner, but also the owner of historical…
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, while subtly reminding you of the importance of the passing minutes. There's something that draws me to such projects. It's clean looking,…
Rounding out our week of covering some cool watches is the Casio G-Shock Bluetooth Watch. The $180 wristwatch is Bluetooth 4.0-enabled, meaning it can talk to your iPhone, providing notifications for incoming calls and texts, as well as be used for alarms and reminders. This isn't unlike the Pebble watch, the Kickstarter darling slated to ship sometime in the near future, but…
Instacast 3 is a re-working of my favorite podcatcher for iOS. The new interface is cleaner than before (especially on the iPad), and everything is faster. If you liked Instacast 2, you'll love Instacast 3. While I am not currently using an iOS device for podcasts, this app makes me want to try using my iPad mini in my car again. Check…
The Guardian MAXimus is a hard drive enclosure that sports FireWire 800 & 400, USB 3.0 & eSATA. But the real trick is inside. The MAXimus supports hardware RAID-1, which mirrors the two drives to protect against data loss. It comes with a 3-year warranty, and the option to pack as much as 4 TB of storage in the thin black case.…
Audyssey's Lower East Side Media Speaker are a solid set of speakers, with several options. The set packs both 3.5 mm line and digital optical audio inputs, and the Audyssey Smart Speaker technology works to reduce distortion and produce more bass than most speakers this size can muster.
This Wega Studio 3207 Hi-Fi was built in West Germany in the 1970s. The Hi-Fi includes the original built-in dual 1215 record player with a new system that plays at 33, 45 and 78 rpm. The unit has an adaptor included to hook up an iPod or iPhone, but doesn't include speakers. The seller claims it requires 220 Volt and 50 Hz…
While the Saucony Originals Men's Jazz Original isn't the most expensive shoe available for dudes who wear sneakers, I love them. They are comfortable, have pretty decent arch support and come in a variety of fun colors. In fact, I've worn only these tennis shoes for almost five years. The shoe pictured above is my latest purchase. I have a blue pair,…
The Accurate is a $200 wristwatch with a message — the hour hand reads "remember," the minute hand "you will die." The dial and rim of the glass are mirrored, so when you check your watch, you'll see your face with the above message. While that might seem morbid to some, I view it as a stern reminder than our time is…
Currently on sale for $49 for Amazon Prime members (the normal price is $295), the Invicta Men's Watch is a great Swiss timepiece at a price that (quite frankly) seems insane. The Invicta 12802 is powered by Japanese quartz movement. The stainless steel case, white face and red second hand create a stunning, classic look. The watch comes with four Interchangeable Bond…
In another entry in our long-running series of awesome wallets, the Obtainium Wallet might be my new favorite. Crafted from aircraft grade aluminum that is hard coated to a satin texture, the Obtainium Wallet is a metal bifold with built-in clips to keep cards and cash in place. The 15mm thick enclosure comes in one of three colors, but the platinum grey…
Fantastical for Mac is one of the best calendar apps for OS X, and this week, Flexibits introduced Fantastical for iPhone. The new iOS app brings the desktop's natural language engine to the iPhone, so event entry is quick and easy. Fantastical's DayTicker makes thumbing though days' events just as quick and easy. The only bummer here is that the app doesn't…
With most of us carrying phones and tablets these days, it's easy to get caught without a charge. The Mophie Juice Pack Universal PowerStation Duo is the company's answer to that modern headache. The devices' 6000mAh rechargeable battery can provide up to four full charges for most smart phones, and since it has two USB ports, it can charge more than one…
While this table doesn't have an announced price yet, and the pre-order form is just an email address, I think I'm prepared to pay just about anything for it. The 28″ x 25″ x 17″ steel table features a sliding disk cover that covers a storage compartment of your remotes, coasters of old data. Bonus material: check it out in action.
John Roderick & Jonathan Coulton have come together to make a great album of Christmas music. The record is 10 tracks long, and features all-new tracks; there aren't any of your run-of-the-mill Christmas hymns on this thing. It's a lot of fun, and if you like Roderick or Coulton, you'll love this disc. You can purchase the album online starting at just…
In the world of Wranglers, there's a new boss in town. Riding on massive BF Goodrich 265/70R17 tires and electronic-locking front and rear Dana 44 axles with 4.10 ratios and locking differentials, the 2013 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Edition might be the meanest Wrangler Jeep's built in years. Available in silver or white with red interior and red accents, this truck…