Final Frame: Creators Inn
Creators Inn, located in Stockholm is the world's first free "hotel-in-hotel", with one room designated for free stays for creatives for six weeks beginning in August. Love the slim laptop desk and pu...
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A Great Way to Travel With Your Electronic Gear
When you are traveling, it gets hard to track all of your electronic gear. It doesn't take long for people to just throw them all in a bag and forget about them. That makes retrieving them almost impo...
DIY Mineral Oil Mood Lamps
Popular Science
Popular Science has a cool BUILD IT project that's all about creating a mood. Their DIY mineral oil mood lamp is a hippy era mood lamp remixed with industrial garage chic and only requires about $75 o...
DIY Goodies: Urban Outfitters
We can't say we're too ga-ga over the clothing prices over at what some call, "hipster central," but man do they have cool toys. Especially when it comes to DIY projects, these gizmos are something we...
LG Auto-Open and Auto-Close Refrigerator
The LG LMX28987ST Refrigerator sports push button automatic freezer drawers opening action described as "magic", but we're perplexed when it became so hard to just pull the drawers open like us low-te...
Frank Buchwald's Steampunk Machine Lights Series
Frank Buchwald's series of beautifully crafted lights look like they were lifted right off the set of a movie like Dark City or one of the Hellboy films. If visible filaments, coils and other ind...
Tech Tip: Use Menu Settings to Learn a Language
Tech helps out and makes our lives easier in far too many ways to count (Isn't advancement the whole point of technology?). But here's one tip courtesy of Geek Sugar that's as surprising as it is usef...
Upper Playground Artist Series Speaker Tags
San Francisco urban brand Upper Playground have teamed up with ASTRO Gaming to release three Artist Series Speaker Tags for the A40 Audio System – an audio system combining 5.1 Dolby Digital ...
Cassette Tape Lamps: Old School, But Looking Good
Even though cassette tapes are retro, they were a really nifty piece of technology. For those of us who were into music back then, they remind of some good old times spent with stereos and Walkmans. T...
DIY: iPod Dock From Reused Parts and Leftover Chicken 3
Hello again:) In our last installment, I turned some scrap aluminum into a backplate and heatsink for our iPod dock. The leftover MDF was cut to the same size as the original speakers and we solde...
USB Battery Charger
Ha, we had this bookmarked to post about a little while ago, get back to it and now the sucker is sold out? Well, it's still a good product to place on backorder for those of us who have some spare US...
Moldable Tripod Sticks to Anything
We live in a small space. Yes, it's considered a large studio, but believe us, the space is small. Trying to photograph our own interior to show off to Apartment Therapy readers is close to impossibl...
Low-Tech Lighting Takes on the Look of a Light Bulb
With everyone so concerned about both money and the environment, we're all making the effort to cut back on our home's energy use and slim down those utility bills. But even better than shutting off u...
How To: Turbocharge Your Airport Express with a DAC
Since we've clearly established that wireless streaming around your house does not add jitter or degradation to audio, today we're going to let you in on a little secret that will make your music soun...
Flickr Find: California Casual Home Theater
This self-proclaimed Cali Casual home theater is certainly clean and simple, but does all the high-tech gadgetry in the otherwise sparse room overwhelm the potential calmness that you'd want in y...
Final Frame: Video Games
Video Games from MUSCLEBEAVER on Vimeo.
A Film directed and animated by MUSCLEBEAVER that takes us way back to some fond memories laying across the couch, getting our SNES on. Impressively, every game...
Joby: More Than Just Tripods
Joby's Gorillapod is a well-known, lightweight, compact tripod solution that let you fix your camera in pretty much any situation. Now, after the success of the Gorillapod, Joby will be launching Gori...
Does Wireless Streaming Degrade Sound Quality?
Good Questions
Q - After reading up on this article over at Computer Audiophile, I became a little concerned about the current state of my setup. I currently have my PC holding most of my lossless music files and HD...
Will Earl's LED Bud Lighting Up
Depending on your memory, and perhaps age, this LED task lamp might remind you of either the egg pod tops from Alien or the crane from a stuffed animal prize dollar machine. 32 warm and cold LED bulbs...
Three Free Mac Desktop Calendars
Some people like to keep personal photos or attractive art on their computer desktops. Others like to match their desktops to their decor. But the most productive techies among us would probably prefe...
Second Life Virtual Art Galleries
Ages ago we gave the virtual world game Second Life a spin, mostly drawn to it for the promise of being able to design and build our dream home. The game ended up disappointing because of server lag, ...
Inspiration: Stylish LED Lighting Underneath Furniture
There is a fine line between tacky and stylish. Some tacky ideas can yield some great results, even if they verge on being completely tacky. We have to say that usually lighting that is put underneath...
Making Household Chores Fun: Chore Wars
Yesterday over at Apartment Therapy, one of the most vibrant discussions was about household chores and maintaining an equitable amount of tasks between spouses or roommates. This isn't always the mos...
Hot or Not? Blister Pack Killer
Do you think the person who invented the term blister pack did so because the packaging is just so darn dangerous? We know we've sliced up our hands pretty badly whenever we've tried to rip open a pl...
Gotta Love Hand-Me-Down-Tech!
Unless you're rocking an unlimited bank roll, it's got to be hard pimping out your house with all the latest and greatest tech. That's why we say that we love hand-me-downs! A chance to share your fav...
Look! Bento Box USB Drives
For all you fans of those cute lookin' traditional Japanese lunch box boxes, here's a miniature version of it for ya. Made with details such as mini broccoli and edema-me beans, you can finally pair u...
Amari Entertainment Center by BoConcept
Now that we've finally replaced our old multi-system analog TV with a sleek new flat screen, we've found ourselves drawn to more stylish entertainment centers than the sturdy old coffee table we've ...
Psystar Making Mac Clones, Getting Sued For It
One of the biggest gripes that the non-Mac-faithful have about the Apple computers is that they're a lot more money than a comparable PC would be. So why doesn't somebody just start making Apple-style...
Final Frame: Big Henry and Little Henry
"Big Henry and Little Henry"...for big and small messes?...
Boost Your iPhone's Battery Life With This Simple USB Cord
Being stuck on the road with no way to charge up your iPhone or iPod can get annoying fast. Thankfully, there are a number of solutions out there than can boost the power of your beloved device. We've...
Bulk Up Your Music Library With 1000 Free Songs
Microsoft is playing nice guy with this free 1000 song download offer. What's the catch? You'll see (but not hear) advertisements on your screen in addition to the album's cover art, which is how Micr...
Inspiration: Speakers In Strange Places
Yeah, yeah.. we get it. Speaker location super important when it comes to proper stereo imaging, but what if you don't care about all that? What if making your place feel welcoming trumps having a pa...
Good To Know: Electronics Recycling Websites
Get Cash For Your Trash!
Broken iPod, old phone, busted computer. Most electronics die sooner or later. We all know you shouldn't just throw them in the trash, and this is especially true now that there are so many resourc...
Marquee Alphabet Lights
So your kids have always wanted their name in lights? Will they settle for just their initial? We love the old-timey quality of these large (around 2' tall), metal lights reminiscent of Vaudeville...
Make Your Vintage Tech Display Do Double Duty
We've been seeing a trend of using old tech as a kind of sculptural art piece. So if it's going to sit there taking up space, why not make it do double duty, like this vintage radio does for one Instr...
Wheelersean's DIY Muro Media Storage
Yesterday we posted about the Design Within Reach Muro Media Storage, a ingenious customizable flat panel TV and media center solution. Our big gripe was the price, as it's made of MDF board and obvio...
Rumor: Next Gen iPods Getting Audio/Video Recording
It's apparent that the iPod as you know it will slowly disappear. With a confluence of technology, the devices we know as phones or MP3 players will become more and more interlinked. It's already happ...
Hot or Not? The DXG Luxe HD Camcorder Collection
The DXG Luxe HD Camcorder Collection
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Knoll's New Generation Task Chair
The Generation at the Knoll showroom two weeks ago.
Today, I give you a world premier look at the brand new Knoll Generation Chair. Designed by Formway Design of New Zealand, it took over three years ...
Look! Kid's Gaming Screen in the Ceiling
When we asked you "What's the Appropriate TV for a Kid's Room?," the answer was a loud-and-clear N-O. Most of you, despite growing up with TVs in your rooms, elected that your kids shouldn't have thei...
Unplggd's Sales Calendar: Wireless Toys Galore
THIS WEEK:
Logitech diNovo Keyboard for Notebooks (Begins 8/1, Exp. 8/31) - $19.99 (After $30 Rebate)
Microsoft Wireless Laser Notebook Mouse 6000 (Silver) - $14 (Was $40)
HP G60t T4200, 250gb HD...
Question: What do you do with your old product boxes?
Apple products are known for their innovative packaging design which is what compels me to save them. But electronic boxes are also handy to have if you ever move or sell your electronics - but in t...
Now We Feel Old!: "Things Your Kids May Never Know"
I was born in the 1980's. I'm hardly entering mid-life, let alone applying for my AARP card. But Wired has found a way to make my twenty-something years feel like a lifetime. The online magazine's tec...
Use Any Headphone With Your iPod Shuffle While Traveling
When you are traveling, it's really useful to be able to use your favorite pair of headphones for your devices. Most people have a few, but it was a bit infuriating to learn that the new iPod Shuffle ...
De'Longhi Artista Series
Looking for a way to express yourself while making a perfect cup of espresso? The De'Longhi Artista Series is a line of 10 limited edition, laser etched espresso machines emblazoned with the ar...
Rumor Mill: An Apple Tablet Coming This September?
We've heard it all before, but here we go again with the onslaught of Apple Tablet rumors for the new year. Fueled recent confirmations by the Financial Times, Apple is apparently working on a new way...
Klipsch Heritage Series Speakers
Like a well tailored suit, Klipsch is now offering bespoke speakers with their Klipsch Heritage Series line. Built to order, handmade in the US in Hope, Arkansas with a 4 weeks turnaround time,...
JAVOedge iPhone 3G Lumberjack Cover
Cork is a great material for many reasons: it's soft to the touch, protects well from dings, and is a renewable resource. With that in mind, JAVOedge has released the iPhone 3G Lumberjack Cover, a ver...
eiPOTT Egg Cup Puts Some Apple Love in the Kitchen
Our college-style "make-whatever's-in-the-fridge" culinary habits don't really facilitate the need to own an egg cup. (For our like-minded friends, we'll save you the trouble of typing out W-I-K-I-P-E...
5 Secret Things Your Cell Phone Can Do?
We'd been contemplating getting rid of our land line permanently after reading Abby's post awhile back, but we just haven't made the leap...yet. However, this morning we got an interesting email entit...
DIY Project: Create USB Power Pack From Netbook
You know the situation. You are stuck somewhere in the boondocks with no power and no way to recharge your gizmos. What can you do? If you have an extra battery for your netbook lying around, then you...
Muro Media Storage for Flat Panel TVs
Here's a case of a great design, but at a price that we're not sure is warranted considering the materials used. The Muro Media Storage from DWR is a very smart design which allows for custom paint or...
Behind the Blog: Desire to Inspire
Desire to Inspire is one of our fave interior design blogs. Kim Johnson and Jo Walker consistently find the most inspiring spaces, along with sharing some incredibly creative ways to spruce up ...
Kangaroom Bamboo Office System
Here's for all you lovers of wooden accessories who also want to keep their tech mess in check. The Kangaroom Bamboo Office system is comprised of a Laptop Stand Workstation, two different acce...
Toss the Duster: TVClean Rolls It Off Your Screen
I must be a dust magnet. Whether it's the black surface of my stove, the shelves on my espresso bookshelf or the screen on my TV, I seem to always attract massive amounts of dust. It requires constant...
Polaroid Throwback: Make It a Snap!
When announced last February that Polaroid was going to stop making film, fanatics have been dying get to get their next fix on instant film. And while Dell's Wasabi printer paper solution may come cl...
Roundup: Unique Staplers
We might be a little obsessed with office supplies lately. It's because sometimes work in the office can get a little stagnant and if you're going to be using a stapler all day, it might as we...
How to... Color Dye Plastic Computer Parts
When we asked if you have a go-to color when you're picking out gadgets, we found that most liked their gadgets to remain neutral, but modern. Black-, white- and silver-colored stuff took the stage. B...
Final Frame: "How it would be, if a house was dreaming"
555 KUBIK | facade projection | from urbanscreen on Vimeo....
Aqualris Water Filter: Elegant and Beautiful
In some places water filters are a must. You just can't drink the tap water. Thankfully, this isn't the case in the US. There are laws that make it certain that the water you drink from you tap is saf...
Re(al)view: SonyVAIO P Series Lifestyle PC
Sony seems to be trying their hardest to get us to swing on over to using a Windows machine, sending us a variety of computers from their VAIO line that bucks the assumption that PCs can't hold...
Back To School Survey: Netbook or Laptop?
Right about this time of year, parents and students are scrambling to get their funds together for their next big computer purchase for the upcoming school year. With cloud computing well underway to ...
Withings Wi-Fi Body Scale
We've rounded up body scales with an eye for design before, like our 5 Best Bathroom Scales for Minimalists over at Apartment Therapy. But here's a truly tech-savvy way...or rather, weigh...of getting...
Are Your Big Gadget Purchases A Never-Ending Cycle?
You needed a new computer, but were less than equipped to shell out cash for it on-the-spot. So, naturally, you signed yourself up for one of the big-box electronics stores' credit cards and were enjo...
Mac or PC?
Good Questions
Q - I want to purchase a new computer and I'm unsure whether I should go for a Mac or PC. Right now I have Mac PowerBook but my experience has been so-so. No, after 4 years it's dying a weird slow dea...
How to Get Free Airport WiFi
There's nothing worse than being stuck in an airport for a few hours with nothing to do. You'd expect to be able to boot up your laptop and get some free WiFi, but that's just not happening in all air...
Alone Illuminating Coat Hook
Such a simple, but useful idea for the entryway: coat hook that is also a wall mounted LED light! Daniele Trebbi's Alone light is one of those products that get our mind racing in the hopes of finding...
Recycling Old Appliances?
Good Questions
Q: I keep hearing that we should replace our fridge with an Energy Star fridge. My questions are, what do you do with the old one?
Which is less green: using a non-energy star fridge or an energy s...
Check Out Cool Tools for Gotta-Have-It Gadgets
Our better half is somewhat obsessed with the DIY network. To our our non-premium cable subscribing self (Why pay more when there's Hulu and TV-on-DVD?), it was a surprise to find that it's not all Ma...
Big Chill: Retro Refrigerators for Your Vintage Kitchen
Sweet fancy Moses, the end to boring fridges are here. The hardest decision to make here is which color to pick. Oh, and did we mention the big version is Energy Star rated? More shots of Big C...
Tech Tip: Clean Connections With A Coffee Filter
We've had some slow running internet lately and although we've just had new service installed, we still seem to be having a little lag. After checking that all the cables are actually functioning an...
This Radiator Design is Hot!
We've been over how geeky gadget love has a strangely symbiotic relationship with being a lover of graphic design and typography. Well it turns out the same is true about sarcasm- and irony-love too. ...
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