Tech Gadgets and Bicycles, need we say more? This is another great idea that was made into a reality via Kickstarter and just in time for Bike Month! The Orp is a combination of a high decibel bike horn and a beacon light. Yes, it's cute but don't let the looks fool you; Orp means business when you press down on the wail tail, at 96 dB the Orp demands attention.

I took Orp for a 40 mile test ride last night and I'm really impressed by it. The 2 LED lights are surprisingly bright (87 lumens each) and the friendly sound (72 dB) came in handy while cruising down crowded trails. Making the Orp USB rechargeable was a nice touch too, carrying batteries is too much of a hassle for my minimalist ways. Tory and his team did a great job with the Orp, this thing is Orptastic. Check them out here.

No more waiting to get a plug in the airport or the coffee shop.  Why not use this GoPlug Bag? The GoPlug Charging Bags($130+) which are currently looking for funding on Kickstarter. The GoPlug is not just an ordinary set of bags that can be used to carry your travel essentials and gadgets, it also comes with a battery pack that has enough capacity to charge your phone up to six times and your tablet up to two times, and doubles the life on an average laptop on a single charge. Find out more information here.

Welcome to Playlist-61! In this installment I wanted to keep the hype momentum and bring in summer feelings and springs flowers. So check out some sweet music by   EMBRZ, Young Blood, Magic Man and more...

Click Play and have at it! If you want to check out any of the other Playlist then click on Archived Playlist in this post or on the right hand side of this blog or in the menu.


Cover Art by Damion Schweizer

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The new Leica T Camera($3600+) has a huge 3.7-inch touchscreen, which sports a 16 megapixel APS-C sensor and a brand new "T" mount for lenses. It has Wi-Fi and GPS connectivity. It shoots 1920 x 1080 video at 30 fps.

Here it is, Bikespiration Part 19! In preparation for National Bike Month (May), The team at The Collective Loop thought it would be fitting to showcase the "SUV" of the bicycle industry. The Cargo Bike, the behemoth with a cult like following is a staple in many bicycle-centric neighborhoods. In my opinion, these bikes are a perfect blend of form and function. Whether you're a mobile party or dropping off the kiddos at school, Cargo Bikes will get it done. May is Bike Month and we hope this installation of Bikespiration inspires you to ride. Here are some of my favorites and remember... Keep two wheels on the ground. Enjoy!

Feel free to contact us at The Collective Loop if you have ideas for future Bikespriations.

Check out the other installments - Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 11, Part 12, Part 13, Part 14, Part 15, Part 16, Part 17, Part 18 


Fat Cargo Bikes need love too.

This beautiful house was designed by A. Mosow and will be constructed around a large tree in the mountains of Almaty, Kazakhstan. The transparent house offers a breathtaking view of the forest landscape that some would call tranquil and amazing. It has inside a spiral staircase, kitchen and modern bathroom.  What do you guys think of the Glass Tree House?

Starting today Orlando Valverde will be joining The Collective Loop team as a contributor to the blog. He is no stranger to TCL and his desire and love for bikes and design will fit right in and collectively loop.

How would you like to customize and build your own phone? Google recently announced the Project Ara MDK (Modular Developer Kit), which is expected to launch in January 2015. The device will be called the "Gray Phone". "It’s called the Gray Phone because it’s meant to be drab gray to get people to customize it," It's scheduled to go on sale in January 2015 for around $50.

Google is looking to shake up the smartphone industry with Project Ara, the idea behind the project is that you will not need to buy a new device when you want the latest hardware inside your smartphone.

Instead you swaps components on the modular device, and this allows people to get the latest components they want to suit their phone needs. Would you get one of these?

If your in the market for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo for your home, then why not this? Logitech has announce a new home entertainment keyboard, the Logitech K830 ($99.00), designed to enhance your TV entertainment experience. It features a bright back-lit keys and a built-in touch-pad.

"While relaxing at home, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 lets you sit back and browse your connected TV from up to 33 feet away, thanks to its advanced wireless connection. And, with back-lit keys that automatically dim or brighten based on the amount of light in the room, you can use the keyboard day or night. There’s also no need to use a separate mouse since there is a smooth and responsive touch-pad built into the keyboard."

Watch the video below or check out Logitech for more information.