The world of camera's is changing and no longer are the days of the smaller sensors in smaller bodies.  Nikon's new Z7 and Z6 cameras ($1,995+) mark the start of a completely new system. The company's first full-frame mirrorless models, they use the new Z mount that's wider than before, letting more light in and packing other tricks like a ring on the lens that can be used to control everything from focus to exposure compensation. They're powered by the Expeed 6 image processor, have fast hybrid AF systems, and offer five-axis in-camera stabilization. The Z7 is more for pure shooters, with a 45.7-megapixel sensor, while the Z6 is more versatile, with a 24.5-megapixel sensor, higher maximum ISO, faster burst, and higher-quality video capture. Both are arriving later this year.

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

It looks as though Samsung is joining the likes of the Alexa and Google Home. Now Samsung's Bixby assistant has the Galaxy Home ($TBA) if you're a fan of Bixby. Aimed at the higher end of the market, the unit hides six speakers and a subwoofer inside its tulip-shaped body and sits atop three metal legs. Eight far-field mics listen for your "Hi, Bixby" commands, which encompass music playback, SmartThings controls, and many of the same tasks Bixby handles on Samsung's Galaxy phones. Would you get one?

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  CLAW comes 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.

Check out these realistic computer 3D renderings of wooden animals constructed out of low resolution polygon mesh.

PolyWood – series of digital wooden animal toys designed by Mat Szuli.

The Kozmophone Holographic Turntable ($249)  was inspired by the original phonograph. The Kozmophone brings back the old horn-style speaker design along with some modern upgrades. The turntable features an integrated design for easy setup and allows you to either connect existing speakers or to use it as a standalone Hi-Fi setup. The horn-style speaker rotates 360 degrees to provide consistent sound coverage wherever it's placed and is also detachable and portable and can connect to any device via Bluetooth.  It is also available in six different color options, the main cylinder can also be used as a smartphone charger but also features a hologram animation inside the housing that can be swapped with multiple options using the Kozmo app.  Check out more information on there Kickstarter page.

First, before I start telling you the reason for the new design let me welcome you to TCL's New Design and layout!! So now onward,  let's get into a little bit of the design and the reason for the change.

So here we are 4 years later since the last update in 2014  and I felt that it was time for a makeover. The Collective Loop is a place where art, design, music, technology and more collectively loop, but that doesn't mean the design can't.  After contemplating, I decided that I wanted to change the layout to look more professional, interactive and all around still have a minimal feel. I also wanted a site where it would look amazing on portable devices and be more responsive.  I was able to find all this with the new design.

Here are some of the new changes:

• Responsive Layout for all devices 
• Clean Minimalist Design
• Font Awesome – Retina ready icons
• Responsive Sidebar
• Social Share

So tell me what you think of the new design? Look around and see all the new changes.

New TCL Design






TCL Old Design

This beautiful house is located in Porto Feliz municipality of Sao Paulo state in Brazil, which features a green roof covered with real grass. That's got to be interesting when you need to mow the lawn. This is what you would call the “Planar House” designed by Studio MK27, which perfectly blends into the surrounding nature.

The grass roof with solar panels and skylights mimics the surrounding lawn. Not to mention that the inside has a open style floor plan that let's you gaze into the surrounding area.  Get more information on the house at Studio MK27.

Welcome to the new Playlists on The Collective Loop. The Collective Series 003!  In this installment we got some tracks to get you moving.  So get on your Summer spirit and press play and get lost on the beach, work or pool.  New music by Ark Patrol, Shallou, Wingtip and more.

If you want to check out any of the other older Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.


Cover art by: Damion S. 

Tracklist

TCL Collective Series 003 from The Collective Loop on 8tracks Radio.

Powerful enough to create a 100" screen yet small enough to fit in the palm of your hand, the Pocket Pico Projector from Kodak $300 is a portable powerhouse. Thanks to a built-in wireless connection, you can stream media directly from your iOS or Android device, as well as load videos onto an SD card or connect via HDMI. Built-in speakers provide adequate sound, and the rechargeable battery lasts for up to two hours.

Looking the a smart kind of lock then look no further than the KeyWe ($199). The KeyWe smart lock comes with an Ansi Grade 2 Deadbolt and the aluminium. It use 128 bit AES encryption for the connection between the KeyWe App and door lock. The KeyWe has the ability to store up to 20 passcodes per door lock, enabling each user to have their own unique code. Why not try the One-Time Passcode (OTP) options for the courier? It's only valid for 2 minutes and can't be reused. KeyWe works with NFC, Bluetooth and Z-Wave and WiFi Bridge App. Check out the video below and check out Kickstarter for more information.

It claims to be "the world's smallest", the Chargerito ($25 to $30) appears to back up its claim. This minuscule charger attaches to your key ring, and provides everything you need to power up your device, including fold-out prongs and a flip-up Apple Lightning, Micro-USB, or USB-C connector. As an added bonus, the design creates a sort of built-in dock for your phone, so you can still see incoming notifications on the screen from a distance — which is more than we can say for your average wall wart. Get more information on the Chargerito.

Redshift has created the ShockStop ($139 & Up) suspension seat! The ShockStop is an adjustable-stiffness suspension seatpost that will dramatically improve your ride by smoothing out the road. It is equally suited for an epic gravel adventure or just dealing with potholes on your daily commute. You can even adjust the spring rate and pre-load to match your specific riding style.

The ShockStop Seatpost suspends your body, isolating you from the imperfections of the road and trail. We optimized the travel and suspension kinematics to provide a plush, bottomless feel.





The ShockStop has an internal spring which applies force on the seatpost's four-bar linkage, which in turn suspends the saddle and rider. As you ride, the seatpost allows the bike to move under you as it encounters uneven terrain, which reduces the accumulated effects of bumps and vibrations by up to 60%. The four-bar linkage ensures that your saddle angle remains constant through the full travel of the suspension.



The ShockStop Seatpost will fit any bike that has a round seatpost 27.2mm in diameter or greater (the vast majority of bikes). If your bike has a seatpost that is larger than 27.2mm in diameter, inexpensive shims can be used to make it fit perfectly.

Check out Redshift's Kickstarter to learn more about the ShockStop. More information below in the video.

The EverCam is what I would be looking for in a security camera. It takes the headache out of the others in the industry as far as battery life, complex setups, mounting and so on. EverCam was designed from the ground up to offer wireless freedom. The EverCam's 13,400 mAh Li-ion battery is claimed to be good for 365 days per charge, or 3 years in stand-by mode, with Qualcomm QuickCharge 3.0 allowing the battery to be juiced up in less than 3 hours.

The security camera wirelessly transmits data to the system's HomeBase hub over Wi-Fi, which also rocks a 5,200 mAh battery so that it can continue to operate for up to a week in the event of an outage.



When the EverCam system's motion detectors register movement, the EverCam uses AI-enhanced facial recognition technology to recognize family, friends and regular visitors who pass in front of the 140-degree, F2.2 lens and determine who is a stranger. Two-way audio also allows users to interrogate visitors such as delivery drivers or service people without opening the front door.

The IP66 weatherproof security camera can be strategically positioned using mounts designed to deter would-be pilferers, but if determined thieves do manage to make off with an EverCam, it will "brick itself to prevent it from being hacked or used by someone else."



The hub comes with a 16GB microSD media card (can be optionally expanded up to 128 GB) for storing AES-128 encrypted Full HD recorded footage, including anything captured with the camera's night vision mode. And if home-based storage isn't enough, eufy is offering cloud storage for US$2.99 per month, per camera. Recorded footage can only be accessed using the EverCam iOS/Android/browser app, which makes use of AES-256 security for login.





The EverCam Kickstarter campaign has already exceeds the needed pledges. Pledges currently start at $219 for a camera, hub, entry sensor, magnetic and screw mount, cables and microSD card. And if all goes to plan, expected to ship to backers in September 2018. Watch the video below for more information or check out EverCam Kickstarter.