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Solar Sunglasses: Charge Your Gadgets on the Go!
One of the renewable energies that we always have on hand is solar energy, and we all know that we don't use it enough. One of the reasons why we aren't using solar energy more is that it's usually im...
Apple Preparing a New Multi-touch Mighty Mouse?
We actually ditched our Apple Mighty Mouse awhile back ago because that little scroll ball stopped working (we admit our fingers might have occasionally had some crumbs and feline fur on it) and moved...
Fold Away Phones: Coming to a Pocket Near You Soon
With the evolution of E ink type displays, we are getting closer and closer to thinner and thinner phones. OLED is another technology that is going to be widely available soon. Some digital picture fr...
Design Heure Projection Lamps
Table lamps with a built in slide projection system are the specialty of Design Heure and they've just come out with some new designs. The tech is simple and straightforward: a light source, mirrors, ...
DIY: A Holiday Tech Infused Mantel, on the Cheap… Part 2
We normally like to spread out these series posts so we can alternate and come back to things on a rotating basis- to keep things fresh(ish). However, this project needs to be done for the holidays a...
SimpliSafe: DIY Apartment Protection Without The Wires
Those considering going away for the holidays may feel at ease knowing there's someone looking out for their belongings left at home. No, we're not talking about leaving your dog Bobby to guard the ho...
Five Apple Rumors That Never Came True
Every few months—like clockwork, set to the first sight of invitations to top-secret Apple publicity events—we start speculating about what's next from Apple. Rumors surrounded the most re...
Quad: Modular Entertainment System Concept
Designed with small space living in mind, Dan Lewis' Quad entertainment system works as a docking station for various components that can slotted into a space saving wall mounted solution. Integrated ...
The Gift of Giving, Taking, and Giving Again
During this time of giving, it's important to remember that you don't always have to give the newest and greatest. Sometimes those obsolete gadgets you've shoved in a drawer only to collect cobwebs a...
A Little Buzz About the Samson Go Mic
Little is known so far about this tiny computer microphone from Samson Technologies. All that we do know is that it seems right up Unplggd's alley: It's a small little retro-tech-looking mic for any a...
X-Touch Mixer Faucet: For The Meticulously Water Temperature Conscientious
It seems just yesterday we were drooling over such temperature controlled faucets, but it seems X-Touch has just taken it a step further. Here you have it, your very own leverless, button-controlled f...
Helvetireader Streamlines Google Reader
Google recently updated its RSS reader's look. We don't like it any more than what they had before. There's just too much going on with all the little modular squares within squares. That said, we we...
Ron Arad and Moroso: Pixels Make Beautiful Furniture
It seems that Moroso has a thing for pixels. First it was the fabric choice for this sofa and now it is this Ron Arad creation being exhibited in the Pompidou Centre in Paris. ...
Super Cheap and Easy DIY Hideaway Keyboard
What does a father do when his toddler daughter, apparently exercising her creative juices as a drummer, won't stop banging on his desktop computer keyboard? He comes up with a DIY project that costs ...
United Keys OLED Keypad: The Affordable Optimus
Optimus. You know you want it. We all want it, but who can afford to spend $1500 on a keyboard? Not a lot of people, still it's something to strive for. Well, it looks like Art Lebedev aren't the only...
Gabriela Mombach’s Broto Aeroponic Plant Pot
You've undoubtedly seen or heard of the Aerogarden, the all in one interior garden solution that provides light, water and aeroponic tech to allow for easy growth. Love the NASA-tested green thumb tec...
THX 1138 LED Lamps
Named after George Lucas' early cinematic work (how could he have gone from this to Jar Jar Binks?), the 'THX 1138’ lamp by Italian manufacturer spHaus is every bit as minimal-stark as the sci-fi cl...
ZVOX: Z-Base Goes Surround In Platform Form Factor
It seems like there's been a spike in releases of "surround sound emulating" speakers these past few months, but hey, we always welcome the competition. In the left corner you have Zvox, with their ne...
Two Great New Keyboards: Ergonomic and Steampunk
We all need keyboards, even though we'd like to use touchscreens exclusively, we still have to type. There are some ways that are better than others. I have tried one ergonomic keyboard and it didn't ...
Wireless Illuminated Super Tiny Keyboard
Here's a tiny USB dongle wireless keyboard that we wish the Mac Mini would have shipped with. This 56 character keyboard is actually an update of a similar non-illuminated (and cheaper) version from t...
Find the Instruction Manual to Anything, for Free!
Buying a big gadget; like a computer, a car or a refrigerator; is a really big deal. For months, you've probably saved up and shopped around for the best brands and the best deals, and n the process, ...
DIY TV Riser: Use Door Stops to Lift your Boob Tube
We don't know about you, but we've often made sacrifices in our TV viewing because we just had to use a certain vintage credenza to hold our CRT. With our TV just a tad too low, we find ourselves slo...
Win this Elite Autofocus Webcam from HP!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
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Name: Elite Autofocus Webcam
Maker: Hewlett-Packard
Value: $100
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present Elite Autofocus Webcam from HP! Stay connected this Hol...
JetLag Travel Alarm Clock Is a Small Space Dweller's Dream
Don't know exactly what it is, but we love the look of this tiny, plain dual-display digital clock. Originally meant for traveling, we think this tiny alarm clock could be just as useful to non-flying...
In Case You Missed It: Flat Screen Decorated for the Holidays
AT San Francisco has a great post about Sacramento-based designers Tim and Linda Arbogast. When decorating their home for the holidays they decided to recycle and repurpose vintage wares and nature's...
Plasma HDTVs: Hey, We're Green Now, Honest!
Plasma televisions upon their debut boasted some of the deepest blacks ever seen on a flat screen television, blowing LCD HDTVs out of the water when it came to picture quality. Unfortunately, they al...
Adax Syklus: The Huggable Heater
What do you do to get cozy and comfy on a cold day? Do you bundle up under a blanket on the couch? Or do you go more zen style with a Japanese Kotatsu to build your own cocoon of warmth? Maybe you ju...
The iBreath: Saving People from Impromptu Karaoke
It's one of those things people talk about, but that we're not sure anybody has ever really done anything about it—buying a breathalyzer for personal use. Sure, it would be handy to know if the ...
Final Frame: Vintage Radios from a Bygone Era
A photo set of vintage transistor radio graphic designs and a HUGE accompanying collection of vintage radios....
Harman Kardon GLA-55 Bling Speakers
We'll be happy when the whole idea of "blinging" anything out goes the way of the doo-doo, but we're impressed enough with these faceted cut-glass enclosed Harman Kardon GLA-55 speakers to give them s...
35-H Lounger Chair Looks Better Than Herman Miller's Embody
Everyone needs a seat. We all know this. However, most of us are content with cheap chairs. Those of you who've spent a lot of time in chairs in front of computers know that a good chair is necessary....
Zikmu Wireless Dock For Ipod by Philippe Starck
We all need iPod and iPhone docks, but here at Unplggd, we firmly believe that such docks and speakers should be wireless. Wireless docks and speakers just cut down on the clutter and the messy wires,...
Inspiration: Hide Your HDTV with a Pull-Down Projector Screen Lined with Art
Don't watch TV much? We understand. There are times when we just wish the TV would disappear and the be replaced with a large art canvas piece of sorts.
Fortunately, Draper, better known for its proj...
Hana-Akari Solar-Powered Lamp from Sony
There have been a couple of solar lamps floating around, but none this impressive. This prototype from Sony uses a new technology that mimick's photosynthesis using a new dye-sensitized solar cell, s...
“Something to touch” Wajima Lacquer Speakers
Designed just as much as a decorative piece as a working audio speaker, the “Something to touch” certainly caught our eyes as much as our desire to want to pick it up. Just as the name implies, an...
As if You Needed Morning Snoozing to be Easier...
Snoozing is a bad, bad habit to get into. I used to be the kinda gal that would strike up out of bed as soon as the alarm first buzzed for me in the morning, but a bed mate of mine (an ex-boyfriend ac...
Look! Tetris Style Kitchen
The 36E8 designed by Daniele Lago should be undoubtedly be paired with the title track from the classic vid game, Tetris, don't you think? But upon closer inspection, it appears Lago's design might be...
Jamo: Wall-Mounted Surround Sound Speakers Double It Up For More Emulation
Those surround sound speaker bars have been around forever, but time and time again, it has proven to be difficult emulating that actual surround sound experience we all know and love. Well, Jamo deci...
Win 1 of 10 Bookmaking Codes from Blurb Books!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
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Name: 10 Bookmaking codes
Maker: Blurb Books
Value: $299.50 ($29.50 each)
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present these Bookmaking Codes from Blurb Books! Blur...
Where to Find Multi-Montior Wallpaper
We've all seen those sweet multi-monitor setups like this geeky numbered setup, our own Gregory's double-truck vertical action, and this roundup of the biggest and baddest multi-monitor setups just to...
LED Balloon Lamps on the Cheap
While looking for cool holiday lights to use on our next project inspired by this lit up canvas, we found these cool balloon lights. Much cheaper than the LED balloons AT wrote about last year, these...
Would you Rather Give Up Sex or the Internet?
I consider myself to be a very bad decision maker. For instance, in the drive-thru line, I think I know exactly what I want, but I'll inevitably change my mind 4,000 times before I approach the speake...
Malus Communis: Turn your DVD Rack into a Tree
Most shelves are very boring. You know the drill, you need a no-nonsense place for all your DVDs, CDs, books and video games. Most living rooms have a mismatched array of shelves in order to store all...
Toaster Shaped Battery Charger Concept
Hyun-A Ko's "Toasting Charger" concept is actually a pretty smart idea in regards to undoubtedly making it very clear when your lithium ion battery has been fully charged. The toaster not only pops up...
Re(al)view: Essick Air 5D6-700 Mini-Console Humidifier
I've been sitting here for the last half hour trying to report on something I realize doesn't need all too much explaining. A humidifier either works or doesn't, and from the few weeks using the Essic...
Yorozu: Turn Any Surface Into Speakers
There you are, trying to share some tunes on your iPod, but no one has got a handy dock or speakers. What are you going to do? Sure, you could just pass the headphones along, but if there are a few pe...
Purely Anion Bulbs Claim to Light Up and Clean Up the Air
Hmm, this might be great for a small kitchen or bathroom, where the "built-in negative ion generator" in these bulbs might noticeably make a difference. Purely Anion are bulbs that claim not only the ...
Flickr Finds: Tim's Framed Vintage Cameras
Photos from cameras are often considered art, but why can't the opposite be just as true? Unplggd Flickr group member timmelideo surely agrees, and what better why to prove something by doing it. Grab...
Another OMG Really? Recycled Home Appliance
This bad-ass, uber-modern, glass-topped, inner-lit side table (we couldn't narrow down exactly which two-parter hyphenated description to use for it) was once a part of a common—well, not in NYC...
Herman Miller Embody Chair in the Test Lab
Product: Embody Chair
Designer: Jeff Weber and Bill Stumpf
Price: $1600
Rating: Strong Recommend
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Who knew you could make a task chair even weirder than the Aeron? We got our...
Outlet Plate Uses Antlers to Hold Charging Phones
Now, we're not usually fans of bringing attention to your wall sockets, but since we love antlers and anything to help keep our cords organized we can get behind Nendo's socket-deer. The outlet plate...
Roundup: Arcade Cabinets Takes Us Back to the Future
Like very boy growing up in the 80's, one of our most vivid dreams was to own our very own home arcade like that spoiled brat Ricky Stratton on Silver Spoons. Although arcade gaming has faded away wit...
Win this Vers iPod Sound System from 3r Living!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
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Name: Vers iPod Sound System in Bamboo
Maker: 3r Living
Value: $200
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this Vers iPod Sound System in Bamboo from 3r Living...
Psychodesign: When Gadget Design Fights Back
The mark of great design is in adapting a product to be more beautiful and at the same time to make it easier for its user to complete the task the it was born for. An article on Adbusters Magazine's ...
Last Minute Gifts: Sky Mall Edition
While flying the friendly skies the other day, once our laptop battery went kaput, we went old school and started flipping through our Sky Mall catalog. We discovered that amongst the crazy items, an...
How To: Find The Best Deals for Anything and Everything
After stumbling upon Lifehacker's recent post about the top 5 places to find deals online, we got to thinking about compiling our own list with our readers. Especially with all them brick and mortar s...
LED Outdoor Walkway Catwalk
This one is for all the fashionistas and stylistas (a.k.a. your girlfriend who takes too long to get ready to go out) who think every day is a fashion show, or just for the geek who thinks any everyda...
Liquavista's Smartly Dressed Up Mobile Phone
Here at Unplggd, we love E ink. The new display technology that is used in the Amazon Kindle and the fabulous E Ink Esquire cover is going to revolutionize displays, since power consumption is extreme...
The Recycled Airplane Wing Computer Desk
It's rare enough to think about using airplanes in industrial design. It's even rarer to recycle their parts for furniture. That's actually a fabulous idea. That's what Deborah is. A recycled computer...
Rumor Mill: Sony's Got a Secret... and It Has Touch All Over It
It looks like everyone wants to get into the "touch" game these days. Just watching those Verizon Blackberry Storm commercials for the nth time just makes us want to cringe. Now it sounds like Sony wa...
This is Possibly the First 17th c. Swordfight on Google Maps.
Possibly.
Google Maps has a lot of great potential to help you with little life-and-home-related tasks. We've already seen it used to help you map out an efficient array of solar panels and to find the optimal ...
Re(al)view: Gogo Inflight's Friendly Skies WiFi
This post comes to you from 35,000 feet. Yup, we're surfing the web from seat 38H on American Airlines flight from San Francisco to New York. After a week away visiting the family we boarded our jumb...
Candycane Scented Light Bulb and String Lights
Not exactly high-tech, but totally within the spirit of the holidays are these Scented Light Bulbs from Candy Lights by Jorabeel's, hand dipped and that emit not only the recognizable glow of holiday ...
Win this HD801 Hard Drive from Clickfree!
Holiday Giveaway 2008
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Name: HD801 Hard Drive
Maker: Clickfree
Value: $160
Today in our Holiday Giveaway we're pleased to present this HD801 from Clickfree. The Clickfree hard drive does all the wo...
Look! Pushpin Super Mario Wall Art
Using over 17,000 pins on a bulletin board, the students of the CIS Student Association created an homage to their favourite vid game hero (appears to be from Super Mario Bros. 3). Amazing, and comple...
'Slightly' Sweat-Absorbing Hemp-Wrapped Wii-Mote
Admittedly, we here at Unplggd always go for a clean, sleek form factor. We love the look of a nice aluminum Apple iMac, an elegant Bang & Olufsen television or the white, shiny Nintendo Wii. But if y...
Moxi: Premium HD-DVR for the All-In-One Savvy
If there's one thing we love about technology today, it has to be the introduction of "on-your-time" television watching (aka DVR or digital video recording) into our living rooms. However, not everyo...
Green Idea: Wine Box Turned Table Lamp
We have seen the idea of repurposed product packaging come up before and the reactions have been mixed. Are we advocating increased consumption of "stuff" or is there really value in extending the us...
Optimal Home Location Tool is a Great Moving Resource
Planning a big move soon? Whether you're upgrading (or downgrading) your current space or just looking for a change of scenery, deciding to move out of your current place can be a difficult task leavi...
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