Final Frame: Olympic Spirit Inspires Technological Growth
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What would we do without the advances in technology brought on by the olympics? Tune in tonight......
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ASUS Eee Box Finally Comes Stateside.
We have been waiting for the gorgeous ASUS Eee Box (no, we don’t know how to pronounce it either) to make its trip to the states for quite a bit. With clean lines and minimalist design, we’d be wi...
DIY: Stealth Swann Security System, Part 1
Hello internetters. We've begun the installation of the cool SwannDVR4-Pro-Net 4-Channel Security System with 8.4" Monitor. We have a few neighbors around here who have decided that our property is ...
Look! The Quadraflex: Eames Designed Speakers
Did you know that Ray and Charles Eames designed stereo speakers, the Quadraflex, for Stephens Trusonic in 1956? Neither did we until we were scouring online all over for Eames related products for ou...
iKnock, Almost as Annoying as Your Real Friends
Do you have annoying friends? Do you talk to them via AIM? Do you wish there was some way for your computer to capture the essence of their annoyingness when you’re chatting on the interwebs? Well, ...
SunTable: Pricey Idea Encourages Tons of DIY Possibilities
Made from teak, stainless steel, and a bunch of built-in solar cells, the SunTable is an interesting concept turned production to say the least. Being able to work outside (on sunny days) without the ...
Shaving Accessory for those with Goatees
We're not sure if goatees are so dated or so timeless, but for those of you who rock this facial fashion there's a new groomer made specially for your chin décor. We just wonder how many of you have...
The Duo Washing Machine: Wash Your Hands and Then Your Clothes
Here is the reverse of the washup toilet and washing machine combo. And by reverse we don't mean the toilet water is being used to wash your clothes. Yuck. We are talking a sink and washer combined i...
Roundup: Top Five Computer Related Pet Peeves
A couple weeks ago we had a conversation with another ATer, who shall remain nameless, about our tech pet peeves. It started when said ATer mentioned his sister's insistance on typing in the "www" pr...
No More Crumbs with the Keyboard Napkin
As much as we try not to eat near our MacBook, there will come the inevitable time (usually very late at night) when a muffin meets a 10-page research report. Sure, we could get our hands on a keyboar...
Inspiration: André Felipe's Home Office with a View
We admire Andre Felipe's huge windows and all of that sweet natural light that comes through. People who hate glare would probably hate such that much sun, but your body will be producing more than en...
Replace Those Speakers...With Violins
Some people think speakers are eyesores, while others think that they are beautiful enough to stand out on their own. If you are in the first group, then perhaps painting your speakers to match your d...
Close-Up: Matthew Williams Design's Thrifty and Crafty Studio
A few weeks ago we found Flickr photos of the offices of Matthew Williams Design. A particular photo caught our attention, a shot of what was happening behind Matthew's desk. The photo had a link to ...
Final Frame: Workspace With a View
Ahh. Wish this is where we were blogging from.
[From beebumble79's Flickr]...
News: IKEA to Sell Solar Panels?
There are plenty of different solutions for installing solar panels for your home energy use. But getting solar panels may be getting easier, cheaper and a lot more Swedish. IKEA plans to pour $77 mil...
How To: Mask the Other Eyesore in the Room – Speakers
You've got a great set-up going in your apartment. An Eames Lounge Chair, a vintage couch and really cool prints that your artist friends have donated but you're still wondering how you're going to m...
West Elm Framed Secretary Desk
We don’t have to remind loyal AT readers that secretary desks and computer cabinets are a great solution for small spaces where there might not be room for a full-size desk. This one from West Elm i...
Belkin Ceylon Messenger Bag
This messenger bag from Belkin is more like a sleeve with a strap then a full laptop bag....which is a good thing in our eyes. A nylon exterior with 5 color combination choices, this bag has a couple ...
Nemo LED Chain Lamp
If you're tired of your old and cheap lighting fixture, the Nemo LED Chain Lamp may be a good way to spruce that ol' desk of yours; just be ready to throw down $600......
NES Turned DVD
Sonja was wondering what to do when gadgets die the other day. If it turns out that you aren't lucky enough to get it working again, or it is simply way obsolete, then maybe some creative repurposing...
Unplggd Thursday Giveaway: Singer Curvy 8763 Sewing Machine
Product: Singer Curvy 8763
Value: $299.99
Description: The Singer Curvy 8763 sewing machine was recently tested and reviewed by Peter, and now we're giving one of these serious piece of computerized ...
A Cool Clock Post (Or, How To: Time Travel)
Sometimes a really great piece is less about function than it is about a stylish form. Ok, so that’s almost always true here. But this clock is actually really nice to look at and pretty functional....
Mix LED Table Lamp by Luceplan
Winner of the ADI Compasso d’Oro 2008 Award, the Mix lamp reminds us of intricate, and expensive, mechanical watches that are designed to show the intricate inner workings of the movement. In the ca...
Rumor Mill: LED Apple Cinema Displays In January
It never hurts to have your fingers crossed; the boys at Mac Rumors believe there is a high probability that a batch of new Cinema Displays are coming in a few months, all with LED backlights (which m...
Headphones or Earbuds? Now You Can Have Either When Jamming on the Phone.
There are boob men and there are ass men. On the same note, there are earbud people and headphone people. Unfortunately, for a while now, if you wanted access to your phone while jamming out to the t...
Luxeed LED Keyboard
If you think spending $1600 on an OLED keyboard is ridiculous, but love it's Disco Stu appeal, maybe the Luxeed Dynamic Pixel LED Keyboard is the right alternative for you.
Formerly only available i...
Final Frame: Upgrade Your UI with Alumina Icons
Sure, seven new icons to your dock may not be enough to change your life completely, but they sure are perdy and futuristic lookin'. Courtesy of Cagwait, these spectacular, high-quality icons will sur...
Breakfast Gadget Makes Mornings Go By Smoothly
Trying to get a healthy breakfast in the morning is a difficult task on some—ok, most—days. If we ever do get up early to fix a meal, it’s cold by the time we shower, walk the dog, get dressed a...
The Periodic Coffee Table
So maybe we didn't pay as much attention in chemistry class as we should have, but we're still in geeky-love mode about this Periodic Coffee Table that contains actual element samples inside an embedd...
Exploding Pendant Lamp
We're big fans of statement pieces. One gorgeous, outrageous, over-the-top chandelier can carry a room when it's hanging delicately over a minimal dining table. This pendant lamp from Northern Lightin...
SafeRoadMaps Helps Ensure a Safe Escape
It's Escapes Month here across all the Apartment Therapy sites, and hopefully you've already taken a vacation or plan to take one in the near future. With the weak dollar, many of us are looking to hi...
Scale Lets You Walk on Water, Look at Feet All Day
We don’t have a scale in our house. They’re just an ugly reminder of the fact that, yes, you did eat that extra slice of pizza. But this scale, the Footprint Digital Scale, might be fun. It looks ...
Home Theater System Doubles as TV Stand
Home theater stands are a dime a dozen, but not all are equal. If you have components from different manufacturers, circa different decades, or simply not from the same series, all your pieces can lo...
Close-Up: Todd and Nicole's Media Rack
A while ago, ATSF featured a house tour with a sweet rack! Bernal Heights homeowners Todd and Nicole say their proudest DIY is their living room media rack. "That location was originally supposed to ...
What to Do When Gadgets Die
For years I've had this massive Pioneer receiver to pump movies and iTunes from. Yesterday, while watching a download of the Daily Show, the receiver kept shutting off randomly. Today, while blasting...
Wood + Mobility = Maple Phone
Add this to the wooden electonics list. Not only is this cell phone made of wood, it is a sliding cell phone made of wood.
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Super Mario Bros. Mushroom Desk Vacuum
For those of us who insist on eating at our desk (hi!) crumbs can get a tad disgusting over time. Pulling out the mega vacuum for a few sesame seeds can be excessive, plus how many times have you acc...
Samsung Armani Pavv
The bigger the better has always been the motto with TVs, but it's rare to find a tube you want to show off when it's not turned on. A collaboration between Samsung and Italian fashion house, Amani, ...
Final Frame: Hasbro Toy Turned Work of Art
Last June, this graffiti laden Hasbro Star Wars toy sold at Christie's for $1,250...
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Energy Conservation a Key Issue at "Green Games"
The Apartment Therapy family, as a whole, really cares about the environment. We can’t go a day without one or twelve eco-friendly posts. So it’s good to know that Olympians care as much about ene...
Lexon Turns Traditional Clock Design Around
It's a dilemma we face everyday: We want to keep a clean and bare desktop, but there are just too many cool accessories we want to have and display. If we keep picking up on the trend of new innovativ...
The Daan: The Modular Air Purifier
We have blogged about air purifiers before and while most tend to be ugly plastic boxes there are a few that are sculptural and even painting like. Continuing on the air purifier as a piece of furni...
Bang & Olufsen's BeoVision 9 HDTV
Beautiful? Check. Unique? Check. Awesome tech specs? Check.
The BeoVision 9 is everything you could ever need for a perfectly-primped home theater and more. And in true Bang & Olufsen style, we can't...
Look! Laser Engraved Wood iPhone Case
We didn't think Miniot's wooden iPhone cases could get more stylish, and then we found this laser cut mahogany version......
USB Flashdrive Made to Look like Mini Highlighters
High Dexx has come up with an interesting combination. A set of 3 flash drives that also double as highlighters. Originally designed as a promotional giveaway, they're available at Gadgets 2 Order, b...
Beverly Hills 90210 iPod Nano
*Note: Turn up the volume on your computer and hit play before you continue reading!* Theme from "Beverly Hills 90210" - John E. Davis
Oh hellz ya! Right in time for the CW's reworking of Beverly Hil...
Red Toffee Media Chair
We look at the Red Toffee media chair and we are not sure what to think. What kind of space would this actually look good in? The use of fiberglass for a seating material is definitely proven with the...
ZeeVee: We're On A Mission To Get HDTV on Your TVs
Pioneering their new ZvBox, ZeeVee intends on bringing consumers the ability to create their own private hi-def television channel of everything they own on their computer and the internet. The set-up...
DIY: Drawer Becomes Hideaway Charging Station
Pesky wires are always a problem with modern gadgets. All of those gadgets need to be charged. Strabes found an interesting solution to this problem. Strabes turned a drawer from a nightstand into a h...
Doorbells: An Often Overlooked Part of Home Decor
When we think about a doorbell, our minds turn to the finger-sized button placed, in perfect form, right next to our front door. If you’re a not a design stickler, you’ve probably left it well eno...
Delay: The Clock Turned Inside Out
More art than a clock for actually telling time, Delay by Studio Bloomm exposes the internal mechanisms usually hidden behind a wooden or metal box. With three cogs placed in the x, y and z axes, the ...
Vizio VMM Monitor: So Sleek, You Can't Even Find The Bezel
Vizio isn't much of an unknown brand as it was a few years back. Because of their low prices and decent specs, buyers looking for a budget LCD did not have to look far to find a deal.
However, it loo...
Rumor Mill: iPhone Nano Available By Christmas
While most of us still haven't gotten the 2nd gen iPhone, the Daily Mail reports that Apple will come out with an iPhone Nano in time for Christmas.
The Nano version of the extremely popular iPhone...
Cute USB Hubs at Fred Flare
It's nice that technology has become so ubiquitous that trendy clothing stores like Fred Flare and Urban Outfitters offer fun tech solutions.
This week we found these rad USB hubs at Fred Flare. We...
New Vita Audio R4 Updates and Adds New Features
Our dominant decorating taste seems to change with the tides. That’s why, when given the opportunity, we’ll try to pick up items that are adaptable to different palates (good advice a friend once ...
Credit Card Pig Bank is an Old Friend With a New Life
It seems like we’re always a fan of seeing our childhood favorites go around the high-tech circle of life here at Unplggd. (Like Atari, Hello Kitty, and Duck Hunt, for instance.) We guess it’s kin...
Rithm: Speakers Insistent on 2.0, Starts a New Trend of Parabolic Speakers
Danish company Davone’s Rithm speaker is more than just a bunch of sweet sound packed into a curvy wooden shell; it's a work of art that will raise eyebrows and looks promising enough to send chills...
Re(al)view: Naturemill's Composter Part Two
It's been a week and a half since I started up the NatureMill composter and from the looks of it I've got some nutritious brown stuff that's almost ready for my green friends outside. The whole proce...
JVC Silicone Earphones
Even though wicked sounding headphones are available, ear buds are the easier and more portable solution. No one wants to lug around a big ol' pair of Sennheiser or Sony DJ headphones to listen to yo...
Giant LED Clock Doubles as Shelf
We are always digging different interpretations of the LED clock. Whether it is on a watch or wrapped in wood, there is something about those simple red numbers that beat out an analog clock any day ...
Open Media Library: Organize Your Digital Collections
Open Media Library is an open source solution for viewing and organizing your DVDs, stored videos, recorded shows through the Vista media center. This add-in allows users to browse their movie library...
Sleek Candela Luau Lantern is Really Handy, Too
Floodlights, flashlights and other gadgets that can come in handy in emergency situations always tend to be less than attractive. Needless to say we never have them handy when we need them.
But gone...
Bath Safeguard: Silicon Bath Plug Reports Water Temp
Baths are amazing, but like Goldilocks and her porridge, it can be hard finding just the right temp. Dip a toe and you may be in for a scalding surprise. Kai Chen has devised a way to color code your...
What To Do With Hanging Wires From A Television?
A Renter's Dilemma
Rebecca over at ATLA tackled a common renter's dilemma that we thought fell under the realm of Unplggd...
(Help! We don't know what to do with these hanging wires!?!)
The other day Janel posted about ...
Hulger Movies: In 3D
Hulger, the reincarnator of retro phone handsets as DJ headsets and bluetooth phones has another up to date take on an old technology....3D movies. ...
Look! Using Vinyls as Inspiration
The boys at Hello Fellaz reminded us how awesome vinyls can be used to easily spruce up an empty white wall. The characters designed in this particular room remind us of recent game releases such as L...
LEGO Brick Lamp
The Japanese store 25togo has designed these clever little desk lamps inspired by classic LEGO building blocks...
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Hot Posts 08.03.08: This Week's Top Ten Unplggd Posts
We can't believe it's already August and we've yet to build our backyard theater! That project may have to wait until next year, but in the meantime this week's Hot Posts are getting us inspired for ...
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