SurfacePad for iPhone
In the spirit of yesterday's item, TwelveSouth has announced the SurfacePad for iPhone. Made from luxury Napa leather at 1/10th an inch thick, the SurfacePad sports a built-in stand for hands-free iPhone use. The case itself gently wraps around the device, but does not interfere with the buttons, ports or camera on the iPhone. The SurfacePad for iPhone is shipping now for…
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 are many methods for managing this clutter, but one of the nicest-looking ones I've come across is the MOS Magnetic Organizer. This…
The Apogee Handmade Folded iPhone Carry
Made from stone-oiled leather that simply folds over into itself, the Apogee Handmade Folded iPhone Carry might be the classiest, simplest iPhone case we've seen in a while. There's no stitching, no velcro and no buttons — just leather. These things are handmade in Vancouver, British Columbia. They can be made to fit an iPhone 4S or 5, and are $45 a pop.
Courier Prime
Fixed-width fonts are a major point of contention between nerds. While I use Consolas in my text editor and terminal, not everyone likes it. Well, there's one more typeface entering the fray — Courier Prime. The new (free!) font comes from the guys over at Quote-Unquote apps, a firm all about screenplay software. In fact, Courier Prime is designed for use in screenplays.…
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CARROT: The To-Do List with a Personality
Remember the Tamagotchi craze of the 1990s? You know, those little virtual pets you carried around in your pocket? Ever imagine what it would be like for that cute little alien to grow up into a HAL 9000-esque robot that ordered you around while cracking jokes about you? That's basically how I would describe this hilariously awesome new to-do list app called…
DigiTech iStomp
In the flourishing world of iOS hardware accessories, the $229 DigiTech iStomp might be the coolest. The iStomp is a guitar effects pedal lets you download new pedals right from your iPhone. The app comes with ten pedals out of the box, and additional pedals are available as in-app purchases, with a demo period so you can test the tunes before you…
hipKey Proximity Alarm for iPhone and iPad
If you've ever lost your keys or your iPhone, the hipKey is for you. Once you've paired it with your iDevice via Bluetooth, you open up the free companion app and set up a geofence range between 2-50 meters. If the two devices become separated by a distance outside that range, you'll be notified by a combination of vibration and a beeping…
‘When We Left Earth’ Documentary
27 years ago today, the space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds into flight, killing all seven aboard. While the accident was caused by a faulty o-ring in the shuttle's right solid rocket booster, a much bigger problem at NASA was found by the investigators: NASA had become complacent after decades of routine flights. Discovery's When We Left Earth chronicles manned space flight,…
Apogee ONE for iPad & Mac
The Apogee ONE is a new outboard device for the iPad and Mac that allows capturing audio over USB easier than ever. The ONE works with GarageBand, MultiTrack, Spotify or any Core Audio-compatible app on iOS or OS X. It packs two analog inputs (XLR microphone and 1/4” instrument connector on breakout cable) with a built-in omnidirectional condenser microphone. The $349 made-in-America…
Drafts for iOS
What started as a quick text entry app has grown into a powerful tool for getting things done on the iPhone and iPad. The new version of the apps has lots of new goodies, including unlimited custom URL actions, more robust Dropbox support and more powerful URL callback support. The developer has even launched a new site for users to share actions…
Wired Wyatt’s Caffeinated Maple Syrup
Coffee not cutting it in the morning? Then it's time to bust out the caffeinated maple syrup. Drink it straight (ew), pour it on your waffles, put it in your oatmeal, there's no wrong way to enjoy this stuff. It's all-natural, and every tablespoon contains more caffeine than an energy drink. Not for the faint of heart, obviously.
The Bridge Front Pocket Wallet
Daniel Kane, the guy behind these awesome Kickstarter sunglasses is back, with a front-pocket wallet that looks just great. The Bridge is built with a slim aluminum and stainless steel exoskeleton that provides easy access to cards and cash with the push of your finger. The sides are held together with bands that allow up to 8 cards to be stored in…
Cocoon GRID-IT Organizer
Theoretically, we'd all keep our pens, cables, and other knick-knacks in a single, easily-accessible place. But in reality? Stuff can quickly get lost or misplaced (or in my case, stolen by a rogue toddler). That's where the GRID-IT organizer comes in. It's a board of elastic belts that can be used to hold all your smaller items in place. Capable of holding…
Everlane Weekender Duffel Bags
We recently talked about Everlane's Snap Backpack, and figured it'd only be fitting to also mention their Weekender Duffel Bag. As with the snap backpack, this duffle sports a high-quality canvas outer with waterproof interior lining and leather accents. Every color choice features a bold stripe accent that sets off its otherwise simple exterior. And Everlane has smartly designed the hand straps…
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Moog’s Sub Phatty Synthesizer
Moog is the name when it comes to awesome synthesizers, and the company has a new, smaller offering coming out in March. The Sub Phatty includes 31 knobs and 25 keys, less than you'll find in more expensive models; however, it also includes a new feature called "Multidrive," which distorts the audio for a more vivid sound. To get a feel of…
Curly Dog Roasting Sticks
Lost more hot dogs and marshmallows to fires than you care to think about? Well, thanks to these curly roasting sticks, those kinds of tragedies can be a distant memory. Made of high-quality, hand-twisted steel, these handy tools will keep your food safe (thanks in part to the sharp end-point being twisted back in towards the dog) so you can focus on…
Cyclops SE Watch
The Cyclops SE is not your usual wristwatch. It has a black stainless steel case and black stainless steel mesh strap, but the real magic happens on the face. Each hour is represented by a circle and a red hoop eclipses and releases each circle in turn to indicate the time, as seen above. I'd imagine this would take a little getting…
Napkin
There is no shortage of image annotation apps on the Mac. OS X's built-in Preview application offers some simple tools, and Evernote's Skitch is a favorite of many, but the new Mac app Napkin is different. In addition to offering lots of editing tools, Napkin allows you to use multiple images to create one, new image. Instead of firing up Photoshop to…