The way we write is constantly changing. Some young people don’t even know what holding a pen means because they only type… But there is a return to a more intuitive way of writing which frees us from the constraints of a keyboard. The XO pen, created by the Korean-based By Zero, is an incredible stylus pen that gives you the ability to freely express yourself- naturally write, draw or scribble, and the information will be loaded onto your iPad or Tablet. Continue reading →

Electronics are great and serve us well, but I always prefer devices that have a designer touch and that extra special something which transforms them from the ordinary to the extraordinary. The designers at Crosely Radio came up with a very nice concept- a powerful Bluetooth Speaker with a retro look inspired by the traditional suitcase. Continue reading →

Let’s face it, even the most hardcore outdoor adventurers today travel with equipment that needs recharging. From a smartphone to a digital camera to lighting, adventurers need to have their juice readily available. The PowerPill is an incredible solar powered battery that charges itself and can recharge all of your mobile gear. It was designed by Max Ashford as part of his degree in Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth University, Cornwall, UK. The PowerPill is robust, versatile and waterproof and has appealing pill like shape with black and orange accents. Continue reading →

The future is here—the Phree is an amazing invention that lets you write on virtually any surface and the input automatically goes into your computer or phone etc. With the Phree you don’t have to type your input! Such great news for so many people. For example, you can stand by your open fridge and write on the fridge your grocery list and the list will enter your smartphone. Incredible! This product is so exciting since it lets us go back to handwriting – a liberating leap that enables people to express themselves more freely… Continue reading →

I love gadgets that simplify life. The Portiko is a straight forward invention that makes sure you have all the power you need to operate your mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Designed by Bluelounge, the Portiko has two electrical outlets and two USB ports as well as a 6-foot extension cord. This means that you never have to go looking for additional electrical outlets and you can charge all of your “mobile office” wherever you are from a single socket! Continue reading →

The Go-Go Speaker from Stelle Audio is perfect for those who want to hear great music anywhere, anytime. It’s compact in size, Bluetooth enabled and water-resistant. It also has advanced wireless sound capabilities and comes with three separate add-ons which enable you to hang, mount and attach the speaker. With soft round curves and a delicate combination of gold and white finish, this compact speaker looks like a piece of jewelry. Continue reading →

This clock display is electrifying! Designed by Tungsten Customs, the Nixie Epoch consists of four electrical digits placed within gorgeous vintage display tubes. The tubes have a soft elliptical shape and the orange colored digits are clearly visible. The lights are surrounded by a naturally warm maple hardwood box with soft brown tone and darker veins running through it. Continue reading →

If Hi-Fi audio is your passion, you are bound to fall in love with the AK Jr by Astell & Kern. This compact and portable music player is capable of producing Studio Mastering Sound (MQS). For those of you who are not familiar with MQS – it’s basically all of the high resolution digital music recording studio formats up to 24-bit/44-192 kHz. This format provides an enhanced musical experience since it delivers 6.5 times the detailed information in the same track. With the AK Jr you won’t miss a beat! Continue reading →

The Bellami HD-1 camera is a top-end filmmaking camera. It uses advanced HD technology and state-of-the-art Chinon lenses but also gives filmmakers the freedom to use older lenses. The technological capabilities of the Bellami HD-1 are awesome and include sensor controlled brightness, a fast shutter speed for capturing fast moving objects and filming in the dark and a color illusion filter that lets you manipulate the images. From a design perspective, the Bellami HD-1 has a cool retro look reminiscent of the old 8mm-film movie cameras, and by the way in terms of size, the camera body is tiny! 9.6 x 9.5 x 3.3cm (without lens and handgrip). Continue reading →

If you ever tried taking a shot while trying to steady your smartphone between your fingers you know it’s going to be a challenge, especially outdoors. No worries. The S1 Smartphone Rig, by Barcelona-based studio Shoulderpod, is the perfect accessory for mobile photographers and filmmakers – making it a breeze to grip your smartphone like a true professional, always ready for that perfect shot. Continue reading →