Aedle VK-1 Headphones
With a minimalistic design, high-definition custom made titanium transducers, the Aedle VK-1 Classic Edition headphones deliver high-quality audio in a handsome package. The lambskin pads should be comfortable for hours of use on end, and with an additional cable and a 6.5mm adaptor in the box, the VK-1s come ready to rock, no matter what your setup. The VK-1 Classics ship in…
Featured Sponsor: Today Weather for iPhone
Our thanks to Today Weather for sponsoring the RSS feed this week. It's a new iPhone weather app built by the same guys behind Agenda, which we have long considered to be one of the best iPhone calendar apps out there. And right now, Today Weather is on sale: just a buck in the App Store. * Today Weather is…
Zagg Mini for iPad
We've looked at a lot of iPad keyboard docks in the past, but the Zagg MINI 7 and Zagg MINI 9 are a couple of the first docks we've seen just for the iPad mini. The Zagg MINI 7 is smaller than the 9, with a more compact key layout. On the other hand, the 9 houses the company's regular keyboard, but…
Wind-up, Drum-Playing Robot
Lots of people have a love for vintage tin toys, and this drum-playing robot would be a great addition to any robot-guarded bookshelf or desk. You can pick this little guy up on Etsy for $18.
Beckel Canvas War Bag
Beckel Canvas in Portland makes some wonderful hand-crafted canvas items. The War Bag is the largest size bag allowed as carry on on most flights. Made from 20 oz Canvas and a 2-inch cotton webbing with reinforcing leather, this bag can take a beating, all while carrying a ton of stuff. In fact, at 11" x 11" x 23", the bag boasts…
Lifta Desk Organizer
I'm currently using an old Apple IIGS to keep my Cinema Display up at the correct height. However, there are far better options. The Lifta Desk Organizer is a fine-looking stand that not only keeps things ergonomically correct, but even offers a place to store peripherals. Available in early 2013, the $95 desk accessory can be pre-ordered in plywood, oak, or (my…
Silverlit Bluetooth Porsche
The Silverlit Bluetooth Porsche remote control car lets you use your iOS device as a controller, with gesture control, force feedback and sound effects. The remote app is free, while the car itself is $66 from Amazon. Riding in style has never been so affordable.
Transparent Speaker
The Transparent Speaker is pretty much what it sounds like. A 6.5-inch subwoofer provides the bass, while two 3-inch full range drivers provide crisp highs and mid-tones. The speakers, digital sound processor, controls and wiring are all exposed within the speaker's glass chassis. It packs to AUX-in jacks, a powered USB port (with additional Bluetooth and Wi-Fi dongles) and a slot to…
The Sketchnote Handbook Video Edition
The Sketchnote Handbook is a in-depth guide to how to use sketches to capture and share information. The book includes guides to draw faces, shapes and simple objects easily and without the fear many people have of drawing. This edition includes access to 70 minutes of video tutorials where viewers can see the author demonstrating drawing techniques discussed in the book. Homework:…
Leatherman Wave
The Leatherman Wave with Black Oxide Finish is a stainless steel multitool that comes the following tools: Wood/Metal File, Diamond-Coated File Large Bit Driver, Small Bit Driver, Large Screwdriver Needlenose Pliers, Scissors, Regular Pliers, Ruler (8 inch/19 cm) Wire Cutters, Bottle/Can Opener Hard-Wire Cutters, Wire Stripper Clip-Point Knife, Lanyard Ring Serrated Knife, Phillips and Flat Tip Eyeglasses Screwdriver Saw, Phillips #1-2 and…
OmniFocus Perspective Icons
Both Shawn and I rely heavily on OmniFocus in our work. As with most things that we look at and use every day, we both wish it was a little bit nicer. Icons & Coffee is here to help with this very problem. The group is offering a set of 50 (!) icons to be used to define Perspectives within the app.…
Google Maps for iOS
While this isn't the coolest or most fun app we've ever come across, Google Maps is back for iOS, as a free app. iOS 6 famously included Apple's home-grown Maps, and to be frank, they aren't always awesome. While Google's offering isn't perfect, either, it will be nice to have both when out and about.
The OCDock
The cleverly-named OCDock is an iPhone dock that is designed to reduce clutter and cables. It works by sitting against the foot of your Apple display or iMac, held with a piece of ultra-thin, re-usable tape. The dock's integrated Lightning cable is paper-thin, and runs underneath the foot of the display for a clean look. The dock is available in an anodized…
Field Notes Colors: The Expedition Edition
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…
Featured Sponsor: QuoteRobot
QuoteRobot makes it easy to write winning proposals. Let's face it, proposal writing generally sucks. It's unpaid time spent in the hopes of winning a new project. If you're pitching against other companies, the chances of winning are further diluted. But, it's a necessary evil. Here are 3 tips from QuoteRobot to help you win more: Focus on benefits, not features. For…
Griffin PowerMate
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.
Mike Matas High Tops
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 5 for iOS
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…
The Original Batmobile
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…
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, while subtly reminding you of the importance of the passing minutes. There's something that draws me to such projects. It's clean looking,…