Apartment Therapy Unplugged - Archive for the week of 2008-06-01

Unpluggd Weekly Top Ten: 06.07.08

Every week we'll be highlighting the ten posts you guys are digging the most. This week, Anthony's "How To Stream Any Type of Video To Your Playstation 3" keeps rockin' you, as well as our round-up ...

Leaked 3G iPhone Photos: Fake or Real? You Decide

Crunchgear posted these photos and a few more as exclusive leaked images of the upcoming 3G iPhone. Engadget is claiming a big ole fat FAKE! The biggest point of contention seems to be the mention of...

Wilkerson Furniture's Retro Flat Panel Console

Of all the things we got to see this afternoon at Dwell on Design (happening all this weekend at the LA Convention Center; sign up for free passes to the exhibition), our favourite by far was the m21 ...

Sun Run Generation, LLC: Cheap Solar Energy at Fixed Pricing...NOW

Nat Kreamer of Sun Run Generation, LLC I hope the following statement sinks in because it is truly the crux of how the energy revolution begins: You can have solar panels on your house without ownin...

How To: Geotag Your Photos

Geo-wha? Geotagging. What geotagging is, is a way of attaching information about location to the digital photos that you snap. This will let you organize them and search through them in ways that woul...

Blogging... Where We Do, What We Do

Are you a neat freak? A complete slob? Do you work from a penthouse overlooking a million people? Wherever inspiration stems from, you've got a workspace and it tells a story. Fortunately, Where We Do...

Visual Temperature Stimuli: LED Shower Light

Whether you're coming home from a long day's work or waking up bright and early, there's nothing like some extra reenforcement to save time and make your shower experience as hi-tech as ever. From the...

Look! Steampunk USB Drive

Steampunk couture is prime for a comeback. First there was the Steampunkified desktop computer so naturally someone's designed a Steampunk USB drive... ...

Flickr Finds: Clean Wall Mounted Apple Rig

Clean, clean, clean. I wish my desktop looked like this. By mounting the monitor, laptop and hard drive up on the wall, Flickr user Brendan is able to use an Ikea Docent bridging shelf as a desktop b...

Sony Launches New XBR HDTV Series

Sony's flagship line of LCD television sets have always been praised by the general technology company as one of the best of its kind. Officially announced as of yesterday, the updated XBR6, XBR7, and...

Look! Self-Cooling Media Cabinet Keeps Melt Downs at Bay

Have you ever put your hand inside your entertainment cabinet after watching a movie? You could bake Thanksgiving dinner in there! With all those power hogging components -- DVD player, stereo, DVR --...

Wii Spray Prototype

Martin Lihs final thesis, Wii Spray, is yet another reason we believe the Wii controller is the most innovative gaming input device out there today. Just imagine this being paired with an updated vers...

Sales Alert! Sharper Image Liquidates Stores

On June 1st, 86 Sharper Image stores began liquidating their goods. The company, who filed for bankruptcy in mid February, will be shutting down all of its stores. An era has come to a close people. ...

Speed Dialing for That Rotary Phone

I remember having a very similar looking phone book growing up, but without the gigantic, high tech automatic dialer attached to it. What gigantic dialer? Click through to see what I'm talking about....

Download Free Readymech Pinhole Camera Templates

We're total converts to digital photography. But we admit there's still something about film photos that the digital medium still can't quite capture (including a higher propensity for out of focus, b...

Top Ten: DIY Charging Stations Revisted

We've covered DIY charging stations before, but never like this. We've rounded up the latest and greatest ideas from our last run and added a bunch of other finds within the recent months. Now pick th...

News: Pandora Now on Your Desktop

We have been fans of Pandora's internet radio for a while. It has even expanded onto Sonos and Sprint mobile phones. With the new desktop version of Pandora's internet radio, you don't have to open ...

Look! Mini Guitar Amp

For those of you so inspired by Guitar Hero to actually strum at home, you don't have to monopolize your apartment with a gynormous amp. The Marshall MS-4 Micro Stack stands just under 10-inches tal...

Blogging: Testing Sound in Yet to be Built Buildings in Dwell

If you've ever moved into a building in poor acoustics, noisy neighbors, or a 24-hour recycling plant across the street (yes, this happened to us) you know the importance of sound when looking at pote...

Microwave PC

Now here is a creative case mod. It's too bad that the microwave doesn't actually work. The monitor is built into the front door, the microwave interior wallpaper is a nice touch, and the rest of the ...

Look! Speech Bubble Speakers

But of course! Why have boxed speakers, when you can be cheeky about your audio? Designed by Sherwood Forlee, he imagined the New Museum lamp ATNY posted about in March, the Speak-er is crafted to l...

Look! Bedroom Made to Look Like Mega Man 2 Level

Now you aren't a true gamer unless you've painstakingly turned your bedroom into a game level. Kid Overdrive, who plays covers of vintage Nintendo games, decorated his previous bedroom to look like ...

Umm... This Office's Manager Will be Stopping Off at Staples Tomorrow

And this is why it's nice to work from home. Not only are you not a victim of any postal behavior, other than your own, if you decide to go nuts you have to think twice since you'll be the one shelli...

Karim Rashid Opus Nº5 Olive Audio Player

What has Karim Rashid not designed? Seriously, if the man took all the products he's ever designed and stored them in one space, it would probably look like that warehouse scene in Indiana Jones...exc...

Some Humpday Fun

While surfin' the net for more appropriate things to post about we came across this Geek Gang Signs poster. It's based off this actual gang signs poster that illustrates the sign language used on the ...

Go Green: Energy-Saving Hard Drives Roundup

While some may argue having a "green" computer hard drive saves only a few dollars a year and is thus neglible, we beg to differ. Not only do these "green" models save energy, but they also cut down o...

JBL Control Now Speakers

These speakers remind me of either a piece of macaroni or a donut, depending on how it is configured. Strange at first, but after taking a closer look at how if can sit on a shelf, mount to a wall or ...

Playstation 3, Xbox 360 and Plasma Screens Are Power Hogs

Whoa, when people say the Playstation 3 is a supercomputer, I don't think they were meaning to refer to its power consumption requirements. But a study released by consumer group Choice found that Son...

Rumor Mill: Dell Studio Line Details Leaked

After Dell's XPS and Alienware teams merged, we knew something was coming. We just didn't think it would happen so soon. It seems they've taken a few direction with the product line to target a more s...

Inca TV Mount: The Low Profile Swivel Mount

Flat panel TV wall mounts basically come in two different flavors, a stationary mount or a mount that can tilt and swivel. While the second option gives you the flexibility to change the viewing angle...

Product Review: Litter-Robot Keeps Smells Locked

Living with three cats means living with three sets of turds, sometimes twice a day. Now put that in a studio (we know – crazy cat lady = us) and you may as well have a cot within the sewer system. ...

Layer Sideboard 77: Brown & Green Lacquer Goodness

Not much to say here except to point out that particular shade of green can either make or break a room. We've seen it happen. It isn't pretty. Word of advice: tread lightly on bold colors unless you ...

Survey: Do You Frame in Digital?

Digital picture frames are a curious invention. While an interesting concept for the digicam age, it's something we just can't seem to get our heads around. We've done roundups of the top ten displays...

2B Tube Amp Radio

Old tube amplified stereos have always been admired for their smooth sound. Although the technology is old, the attraction still remains. Tube based radios are definitely still around and a...

Flickr Finds: Tivoli iPAL In The Wild

We always like new electronics that resemble older ones, and the Tivoli iPAL is no exception. It fits perfectly into a modernist's backdrop; take this wonderful tile, muted wall, and stainless steel t...

Light Table Computer Desk

Why worry about a desk lamp when you could make your whole desk a lamp? We love the adjustable height action too. If you're interested, you could try to make your own using one of these 36" X 4...

LG Super Stretch Display

We all dig Gregory's space with his side by side portrait monitors, but imagine that setup with these stretched 38 inch LG bad boys....

Giant Fabric Rug Keyboard

What do you get when you combine the elements of a rug, a Dance Dance Revolution mat, and a computer keyboard? You get one helluva workout while you chat online......

Fold-up Cricket Laptop Stand

I've been trying awhile now to convince my girlfriend to get a laptop stand or feets for her Macbook, which heats up to an uncomfy temp after a few hours of use (though nowhere as hot as the AppleTV)....

Look! Radio Controlled by Figurines

Forget buttons and knobs! Martin Bramer has designed a radio concept which uses figurine pullies to access fave stations......

Cassina Kick 112 Table: Sofa Companion, Supposedly

Keep that lonely couch occupied with a side table to hold your remote controllers, laptops, and beverages. The table features steel casters covered in gray enamel, a lacquered top, and pneumatic gas c...

Look! Wallpaper as Speakers

This wallpaper is loud, and not in a visually tacky kind of way. We have seen electric wallpaper and now it looks like wallpaper doubling as stereo speakers is not far behind. ...

Western Digital Announces 7200RPM 2.5" Laptop HDDs

With WD's latest release of Scorpio line, we're one step closer to the laptop matching desktop race. Featuring all the popular laptop HDD sizes of 80GB, 120GB, 160GB, 250GB, and 320GB, the rare 7200RP...

Dog Ear: West Elm's Latest Goodies

While perusing West Elm's latest catalog we found some mod TV solutions, as well as a few Herman Miller inspired pieces. Added bonus, some finds are on sale! ...

How To: Take Great Nighttime Photos

Wondering why all those night pictures always turn out too dark, blurry, and ugly? Unfortunately, many compact cameras don't have the power of a full professional dSLR, so we've thought up 5 simple st...

Walk-in and Drop Off Recycling at Best Buy

We've reported before about where to recycle your E-waste a few times, including mention of Best Buy's recycling drop-off kiosks. But now the consumer electronics giant is allowing customers to bring ...

Plastic TV Shield for Overzealous Wii Fanatics

Just put on the damn strap would ya? There must still be a bunch of stubborn Wii users out there that think the Wii-mote strap hinders the speed of their fastball or serve because TV armor is creating...

Flickr Finds: Mini Design Whore Curio Cabinet

This is just too adorable. Flickr user, Shawnwall, set up his iPod nano below these Panton mini chairs. We love the balance of the mini items with the mega Apple Hi-Fi......

Best Solar Charging Bags and Totes

Cellphones, mp3 players, portable gaming devices, GPS units...many of us carry a combination of these items every day and occasionally face the dreaded flashing drained battery icon. Why not insure yo...

Look! Pot Monitors Plant's Happiness

How many of you have a black thumb? For the most part that's due to not knowing what your plant needs -- more water, less water, sun, shade. While just a concept, the Pet Plant by Junyi Heo tells you ...

Fluorescent Lighting Disguised as a Clock

How is this for pulling double duty? One part commercial light fixture, one part digital clock....in minutes. Just minutes? That's right. Commissioned by New York based Artistsspace gallery this light...

Roundup: Etsy Scavenger

We're a few days late with this monthly round-up, but you'll forgive us once you see the goodies we've found for you on our fave craft shop, Etsy. ...

Rumor Mill: Optimus Popularis 3D Prototype

We're all heard the buzz around Art Lebedev's Optimus keyboard a while back, boasting customizable screens embedded in each key, we became fans almost immediately. However, at its $1800 price tag, we ...

Sale! Pottery Barn Smart Furniture

Maybe they are already starting to make room for the avocado green fall line. Pottery Barn has a few nice pieces for sale out of their Smart Furniture line. Pictured above is the Daily System which c...

Make That Podcast Station Mobile: Snowflake Microphone

As the name implies, the microphone is as small as a snowflake. Well, not really, but it's a great deal smaller than most microphone systems mobile artists tend to carry around with them. Boasting hig...

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