Every year, smartphone cameras get better. This means every year, more photos are taken that never get seen on anything but a screen. Fujifilm is attempting to help fix the issue with the Instax Link Wide ($150). It connects via Bluetooth, spitting out 3x5" photos in just seconds. A companion app provides access to added features like editable templates, stickers, and even QR codes that link to sounds, videos, messages, and locations.
Thought you would never see one of these again did you? Seems vintage-style players are making a come back and why not the CD Player? NINM Lab's portable player ($150) is one of the most convenient ways to play the latter. Inspired by classic jewel cases and '90s design trends, it has a squared-off transparent design that allows for viewing the disc as it spins. It has Bluetooth 5.0 and lets it wirelessly stream audio to headphones, earphones, and speakers; it also has a 3.5mm output and comes with a magnetic secondary lid with a built-in speaker that turns it into a miniature boombox. It runs on two AA batteries, has a Micro USB port that can juice up rechargeable batteries (not included) or power the unit, and has a built-in magnet for attaching directly to metal surfaces. So pull out your old CD collection and let the music play!
Having the HP Envy 31-inch All-in-One PC version already. I can see the newest all-in-one being a powerhouse. HP has released theEnvy 34-inch All-in-One Desktop PC. The computer offers an ultrawide 34-inch 5K display with enhanced color accuracy and a blue light mode. It's powered by the 11th Gen 8-core Intel Core i9 processor2 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU and features a total of nine ports, including Thunderbolt 4 ports. It also features a built-in 15W Qi wireless charger and a detachable 16-megapixel camera that can be magnetically placed anywhere around the monitor. So would you get this all-in-one PC?
Our phones are pretty filthy things. They need cleaned, often. They also need to be charged. The CleanTray Charge ($100) handles both. It uses UV light to kill 99.99% of germs & bacteria in as little as five minutes, while the built-in wireless charger provides the juice. It can also clean other small stuff like earphones, masks, keys, and wallets, and has a built-in aromatherapy diffuser to give your EDC essentials a pleasant scent.
Here is a minimal and modern bag by Route Werks for your favorite bike! This Handlebar Bag project ($119+) got fully funded on Kickstarter within six hours, and it's not hard to see why. I love the universal mount on top that accepts a cycling computer, GPS device, GoPro or smartphone, the spring-loaded lid for smooth one-handed access while riding and the handy little lever that makes it easy to detach, grab and go. What do you think of this handlebar bag?
Google has in the past used a multi-prong approach to smart TV, with the Chromecast serving as nothing more than a box accepting streams from other devices, and some sets launching with Android TV built-in. That ends with the Chromecast with Google TV ($50). While it resembles past Chromecast devices, it runs new software dubbed Google TV that aims to consolidate all the various streaming services into a single unified interface with over 30 supported apps. It supports 4K HDR streaming, Google Assistant voice commands and ships with a new nice-looking remote.
The British audio company Keith Monks has been making record cleaning machines since 1969. Their latest effort, the Prodigy ($995), is perfect for home use. It uses a point suction technique and special fluid to clean records, moving a vacuum nozzle across the surface of the record while it spins. As a result, it can clean and dry both sides of an LP in under five minutes, while operating in virtual silence so as to not disrupt anything that's currently spinning on the turntable. The main cabinet, hardware, washing accessories, and cover are made from sustainable bamboo, and interior multi-colored lighting gives it an added boost of visual interest. So would you use this or use the old cleaner with a dust cloth?
With people spending more time at home, many are wishing they had more space or for those that like tiny concepts. Aux Box Prefab Studio (24,500+) offers an easy option to add that additional square footage to your humble abode. The prefab cube features a clean, minimal design with an expansive glass front to keep the compact interiors engage with its surroundings. They come in two sizes, 106 and 146 square feet, providing a flex space that can be used as an office, yoga studio, or just as a secret escape from the rest of your crew. To eliminate the construction woes, each unit is built off-site using quality materials and comes with a fixed cost. There'll be no end of construction surprises here, ensuring the process is as serene as your new space. What would you use for?
A coffee table that can give a room a clean look but still be able to play those games you so love. The Love Hulten Arcade Coffee Table ($TBA) with pull-out arcade controllers. Crafted from American Walnut, its joystick drawer pulls are the only clue to its true nature. Pull them out to reveal two full sets of wireless arcade controls, with the same pulls used as joysticks on the inside. Would you rock one of these in your living room?
I'm all about a minimal design desk and no one wants an unsightly power strip sitting on their desk, but most of us have more than one device to charge at a time. Native Union's Smart Hub Bridge ($54) was designed to fix this problem. It has a nicely designed fabric finish that doesn't need to be hidden away, and a host of outlets (2 AC, 1 USB-C, 3 USB-A) for charging up to six devices at once from a single power socket. An eight-foot braided cord provides placement flexibility while an integrated leather belt keeps any excess wires nice and neat.
Total Max Output: 5.4A, 27W / 1 x USB-C Port: 15W Max (Up to 3A) / 3 x USB-A Port: 12W Max (Up to 2.4A per port)
VanMoof's premium line of stylish e-bikes just got sweeter with the new VanMoof S3 e-bike ($1998), featuring upgraded tech and a much lower price. A new four-speed automatic electronic gear shifter and works without the motor being engaged. The motor gets improved to a 350W peak unit, and new hydraulic front and rear brakes help stop the increased power. The app lets you change things like shift points, riding modes, and even the horn sound, while VanMoof estimates a range of up 90 miles using the economy setting. Details like brake lines and wiring all pass inside the frame and comes with an integrated anti-theft tech, keeping the look extremely clean while guarding your e-bike. With a long list of improvements and a reduction in price, this might be the best e-bike on the market.
Looking to create your tracks on Vinyl, then this is for you! Created in collaboration with designer Yuri Suzuki, the Easy Record Maker ($82+) from Japanese firm Gakken is able to both play vinyl records and record them. It has a mini audio jack that can accept input from a phone, computer, or any other sound source, as well as a cutting arm that permanently etches the incoming signal onto five-inch vinyl discs. It took five years for the project to become reality; the player supports both 33 and 45 rpm and arrives with 10 blank records as well as a magazine detailing its design and background. It's vinyl records also come in 4 different colors.
I'm not going to lie. I lose my keys a lot. I just lost them a month ago, however I did find them. So the Orbitkey's X Chipolo Key Tracker ($35) would be a great way to carry all my keys and other small essentials in an organized way. That organization also means it's more compact and thus easier to use. This tracker, built in collaboration with Chipolo, makes it equally as easy to find. Made to pair with the Key Kit, it has a loud ringer that can be activated from the companion app, and it functions as a remote camera shutter button for your smartphone. It also attaches to standard keychains and comes with a tassel that makes it useful for tracking bags, cameras, or anything else likely to be misplaced. Check out more products on Orbitkey.
Captivating views and beautiful design the architect and CG Artist Bartosz Domiczek visualizes a modern abode overlooking olive slopes. The dwelling is designed within an old farm storage building with its former facade restored as an ancient shell for the interior's contemporary suites. Rooms are arranged around a central courtyard while original arches around the perimeter frame in views of the adjacent mountains. Above on the hilltop, a natural basin is converted into a swimming pool with sweeping panoramas of the rustic landscape. I would even take the car seen below as well as this house.
For many of you out there, The Oregon Trail was one of the first computer games you played in school. This Oregon Trail handheld game ($23) puts the '80s classic in the palm of your hand. It has a color screen and speaker housed in a fittingly chunky beige box, finished with over sized gray buttons that cover the essentials: arrow keys, yes, no, mute, and Enter. I'm a fan of the look of this handheld and the retro of the design choices, it also runs on just 3 AA and not a lot of floppy disks.
It is now 2020 and with that comes new landscapes of the ambient sounds of Tycho. Tycho just released a new single "Outer Sunset" for the upcoming new album Simulcast, which is out on February 28th 2020 and is available for pre-order now.
This new album is like a companion to their latest album Weather, which recently was a Grammy-nominated album. Here is what Tycho had to say about the new album Simulcast:
"A Simulcast is the transmission of a program across different mediums and in different languages. With these two albums I wanted to present the same ideas in two languages, one more literal and the other more open to interpretation. Simulcast expands on the concepts laid out in Weather but shifts into the abstract with instrumental soundscapes in place of lyrics opening up a visual space and translating the message into a new language."
I'm sure a lot fans out there are looking forward to this new album just as much The Collective Loop is, however their is even better news. Not only do you get a new single and an upcoming new album dropping next month you also get a tour. Check out the new single below and check the tour dates to see if he is coming to your area this year.
Looking for a new smart lock that is smaller and Wifi enable? August who was one of the first companies to offer a smart lock. With this Wi-Fi Smart Lock by August ($TBA), they've finally perfected the formula. It has a Yves Behar design, yet it is 45% smaller and 20% slimmer than the prior Smart Lock Pro. Built-in Wifi lets it interface with Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri without the need for the Connect bridge, while also letting you manage access from anywhere with just the Internet. DoorSense technology makes sure that the door is securely closed and locked, and it installs over most single-cylinder deadbolts in about 10 minutes.
This TV is sure to catch a lot of eyes and a lot of money. The screen-to-body ratio of nearly 99 percent, Samsung's flagship Q950TS QLED 8K TV ($TBA) effectively blurs the lines between the TV and its surroundings. It's not just the bezels that are thin, either, as the set is only 15mm thick across the entire display. Despite its svelte design, it still offers a next-gen Quantum Processor 8K with AI for improved up-scaling, smooth streaming, and Object-Tracking Sound which matches the movement of the audio with on-screen objects. It will be available in 65, 75, and 85-inch sizes; pricing and release info has yet to be announced.
Every year Pantone reveals the color of the year and this year it is: PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue is the official 2020 color of the year with its deep blue shade that’s at once comforting and relatable. A timeless and enduring blue hue, the Classic Blue is elegant in its simplicity. Suggestive of the sky at dusk, the reassuring qualities of the thought-provoking PANTONE 19-4052 Classic Blue highlight our desire for a dependable and stable foundation on which to build as we cross the threshold into a new era.
Find out more about this color and past on Pantone's site.
