The British audio company Keith Monks has been making record cleaning machines since 1969. Their latest effort, the Prodigy ($995), is perfect for home use. It uses a point suction technique and special fluid to clean records, moving a vacuum nozzle across the surface of the record while it spins. As a result, it can clean and dry both sides of an LP in under five minutes, while operating in virtual silence so as to not disrupt anything that's currently spinning on the turntable. The main cabinet, hardware, washing accessories, and cover are made from sustainable bamboo, and interior multi-colored lighting gives it an added boost of visual interest. So would you use this or use the old cleaner with a dust cloth?
You've heard of whiskey stones, but few carry the ancient history that these Lithologie Granulite Whiskey Stone set ($50) possess. The stones are dark granulite Hornblende: a 940-million-year-old stone from the Trois-Rivieres area in Canada. Each stone is deep black and finely crystalline with a dark green translucence and bursts of coppery colors. They're perfect for keeping whiskey cold without watering down your dram and arrive as a set of four stones in a walnut case that is made in Quebec and coated with oil to protect the wood.
This is for all the cat lovers with Google Mini's. Odd-on Industries just launched Caat ($20) - a cute cat shaped silicone skin for your Google Home Mini. Caat is a new and fun accessory and transforms your smart speaker into a customizable pet friend for the home and is available in multiple colors - white, black and red.
Architect Marco Zanuso created this minimalist design in 1965, taking its name and shape from the Italian word for skyscraper: "Grattacielo". This minimalist Grattacielo Radio Speaker ($199) design catches the eye and the curiosity of the design. This updated version revives the timeless look and adds Bluetooth connectivity to turn it into a portable speaker that connects easily with your devices. It can be positioned vertically or horizontally depending on your surroundings and has an LCD screen and a USB port to charge external devices. Available in black or white, the radio also includes a wake-up alarm with snooze feature, auxiliary audio input, and stereo headphone output, as well as the ability to listen to FM radio.
Summon nature inside, transform your space with Morvah Wall Hanging Planters ($350) by Tim Raffield. A steam bent piece of solid oak loops around and embraces a hand-glazed earthenware planter bowl creating a unique, wall hanging feature.
Inspired by nature, shaped by steam, curated by you. Check out more product design by Tim Raffield on his website.
Key Information:
Dimensions: L 295mm x W 410mm x H 800mm
Weight: 2.1 kg (unboxed)
Main materials: Sustainably sourced oak
Finish: Eco-friendly natural oil blend, matt finish
Malboro & Kane have launched the CLAW ($29), which is the worlds smallest multi-tool bottle opener. The CLAW hits a sweet spot by going above and beyond what is usually expected of small bottle openers. The ingenious design allows for an almost unlimited set of uses with its tiny form. It doesn't skimp on the quality either with it's stainless steel design that comes in two colors silver and gold.
The CLAWcomes with a perfectly spherical holding hole – to allow it to be attached to all manner of fixtures and fittings. Lanyards, wrist bands, carabiners and key rings it fits seamlessly onto them all. Check out the site for more information at Malboro & Kane.
