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 carried around or placed anywhere within 125ft of the dock without any interruption in audio. Each speaker emits a little LED glow…
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 out of wood that has been salvaged or harvested using sustainable methods, machine-milled by professional woodworkers, then hand-finished with non-toxic, eco-friendly tung…
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 Wheel. This beauty is perfect for cutting thin-crust pizzas and flatbread, and it disassembles for easy cleaning. Alternatively, you could just hang…
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 an accelerometer that detects the orientation of the Playbar and adjusts the sound output accordingly. How cool is that? Just like their…
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. The water pours from the central piece, while the two handlebar-looking objects are the air vents. This luxury won't come cheap though.…
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 is fantastic. A few of these reviews have mentioned that the bass is so good it pretty much obviates the need to…
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 are many methods for managing this clutter, but one of the nicest-looking ones I've come across is the MOS Magnetic Organizer. This…
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 hi-fi speaker released in 1974. The new design is absolutely gorgeous — combining a minimalist retro aesthetic with a powerful modern sound…
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 are 18 cities available, each with a variety of interesting color palettes to choose from. Some are low-key like the one pictured…
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,…
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 the dustbin every time the robot is done cleaning. With it's "iAdapt" cleaning technology, the little guy is smarter than ever, being…
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 a photo with your smartphone, select a color from it, and the device can match it. Thanks to its support of REST-based…
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 your home Wi-Fi network and are rated for 15 years of use. Light switches are so boring, all of a sudden, aren't…
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 ring located on the head. As you can tell from the photo, this thing is simply gorgeous. The lamp uses a single…
Nest 2.0 is an updated version of the popular learning thermostat. The new hardware is twenty percent thinner than the original and supports 95% of low voltage heating and cooling systems, including 2nd stage cooling, 3rd stage heating, dual fuel, emergency heat, and whole-home humidifiers and dehumidifiers. The new Nest runs version 3.0 of the company's software, which also runs on the…
If you're a bike rider, why not let all of your houseguests know? This 4-pound, 10-inch bowl is made of recycled, de-greased bike chain, wound and built by hand by the Resource Revival team of gifted artisans in Mosier, Oregon. Each month these artists collect 3,000 pounds of bike parts to re-work in to such items. And that's pretty cool.
Simple, attractive, and it runs off butane? What's not to like about this lighter?
Just announced, the Belkin WeMo is now shipping from Amazon, or you may be able to grab one at an Apple Retail store starting late next week. The WeMo connects to your home Wi-Fi and allows you to control it using the WeMo app on your iPhone. Lamps, fans, and any other gadget can be turned on and off from your phone.…
And here is another fine typographic poster to adorn your wall. This one, The Letters Poster, is printed on an 18x24 sheet of 60# Black Licorice stock. It's 2-color screen printed with metallic gold and silver, and features original letterforms. Check out the silver edition too.
The Helvetica Exploded Poster is printed on eight individual Burgundy Keaykolour uncoated A5 cards using metallic silver ink. It's an outline of all ten numerals set in Helvetica Medium. It's a limited edition print run that would look great framed or as-is. Also available is an exploded poster set in Bodoni and one set in Cooper Black.