In the Realm of Things
By Kate Cohen | Objects, technology, possessions
the Ushnisha Convex Mirror Mirror The Art of Mark Evans
The Ushnisha convex mirror is composed of spokes of clear, gilded hand-cast resin and Venetian glass. The spikes are cast from bronze ushnishas in …
After 17 Years Nokia Is Re-Launching The 3310, World’s Most Beloved Phone
According to the leak by Evan Blass, it will cost €59 (around $62) and will be revealed among Nokia’s new smartphones during the Mobile World …
Fight Fascism - Women's Fit
Fight Fascism design. All proceeds after cost go to Make the Road, an organization that builds the power of Latino and working class communities to …
Space putty is the best way to spend $10
Whether I'm trying to relieve some stress at work or entertain myself on the metro, Space Putty is there. You can bring this magical goo home and try …
James Baldwin
This is a print of painting by Molly of the author James Baldwin, originally released as part of PEN America’s #writersresist campaign<p>$10 of each …
Ikea’s sleek new bike is now available for $500
Perfectly low-key<p>Are bikes made by furniture companies the next big thing? Seeing how there’s a turning tide toward more and safer biking in cities around the world, it certainly would make sense.<p>Yesterday, we learned that minimalist furniture brand Blu Dot has started selling an equally …
This Japanese Boutique Has So Much Stuff You Never Knew You Needed
At LA’s Tortoise General Store, shop everything from Japanese textiles to Hasami Porcelain.<p><i>As part of our</i> <i>new series</i> <i>on the best stores in the world, Shilpa Shah, co-founder of San Francisco-based women’s lifestyle brand</i> <i>Cuyana</i><i>, shares one of her favorite places to shop.</i><p>I love Tortoise General Store …
ShoppingPlume Labs’ Flow tracks the air quality indoors and outdoors
Plume Labs unveiled its Flow air-quality tracker last week at CES 2017, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas. It is one of many air-quality trackers, but this one has an interesting twist.<p>One Flow device can scan the quality of air in your home or around you. But a bunch of Flows spread across your …
PollutionRock out with the jamstik+ smart guitar [Review]
Lust List: jamstik+ MIDI guitar<p>Already thinking about how to fulfill your 2017 New Year’s resolution of becoming a rock god?<p>If so, check out the jamstik+. This MIDI guitar, and its associated collection of apps, promises to help anyone who wants to learn to play guitar or improve their existing …
Nike Brings a Clean Black & White Colorway to the Air Huarache
With a touch of grey for good measure.<p>After getting a bold Pendleton makeover with this year’s fall/winter NIKEiD customization options, Nike’s Air Huarache is going in the opposite direction with its latest release. Opting for a clean black leather look, this iteration of the Tinker …
Review: Zhiyun's Smooth II 3-Axis Gimbal Gives iPhone Video Footage Better Stability
Digital image and video stabilization features have been included in modern smartphones for a while now, with each new generation offering improved correction for jumps and jitters that typically occur during handheld shooting.<p>Still, even the latest handsets can't quite match the benefits that can …
Camera capability comes to Apple Watch with launch of third-party band
Apple Watch wearers can now take photos with a flick of the wrist, using the CMRA watch band.<p>Produced by visual communication company Glide with …
Rubinacci Is the Best Bespoke Suit Tailor: One Week in Naples, Italy
Get Suited by the Best Bespoke Tailor on Earth<p>Rubinacci, the legendary Neapolitan atelier, will make you the suit of a lifetime in just one week.<p>By …
Maximize the Potential of Raspberry Pi 3 with This Complete Computing Package
• Processor: Quad-Core 1.2 GHz<br>• 1 GB RAM<br>• On-board WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity<br>• SainSmart 7" LCD display touch screen<br>• HDMI VGA input driver<p>Raspberry Pi 3 …
FORMcard is a million tools in one
These may look like simple pieces of plastic but I've found them to be the most interesting tools in my box. They're made from melt-able, bio-plastic …
A 911 Lifeline for Your Car, No Fees Required
Cruising down the D.C. Beltway at the crack of dawn last June, Bill Bowen was suddenly struck by a car veering across four lanes. Mr. Bowen’s red Mini Cooper spun around and landed on the road’s shoulder. What’s incredible isn’t just that he survived. Before he climbed out of the wreck, police had …
BabysittingLearn to Forget Eyeglasses
Learn to Forget Eyeglasses $190.00<p>OMAFELEA-BLK<p>Quantity<p><b>Story:</b> We learn our lives by two different sets of lists; the "wanna" do's and the "gotta" …
Riley Home Monitoring Robot
The Riley Home Monitoring Robot is a new device developed to boost up security at the spot of your choice, this bot is able to run around on tank …
The Wirecutter
Featured<p>Despite some tough competition, the great-sounding, easy-fitting JLab Epic 2 remains the best pair of Bluetooth exercise headphones.<p>The Latest<p>…
The best multiroom wireless speaker system
<i>By Chris Heinonen</i><p><i>This post was done in partnership with The Wirecutter, a buyer's guide to the best technology. Read the full article here.</i><p>We've spent hundreds of hours over several months using six multiroom wireless speaker systems in every possible room and even outside, and determined that …
Secure Your Home or Office with This CES-Award Winning Robotic Security Camera
Home security just got a brand new name, and it's iCamPRO. With its 3 motion sensors and 360 degree visibility, this robotic security camera will …
Zojirushi Classic Bento Vacuum Lunch Jar
This fits your .<p>to make sure this fits.<p>A convenient, efficient way to keep foods hot or cold longer when transporting to places without microwaves or …
Use Honey to save money on Amazon purchases
This popular browser extension has a new trick up its sleeve, and it's all about Amazon.<p>If you're anything like me, you consider saving money a sport. Of course, to get good at the game, you need the right gear.<p>Or, in this case, the right browser extension. Honey is a popular tool that can …
AmazonScout Overland Kitchen
It doesn't matter where you've parked your vehicle: the Scout Overland Kitchen ensures you can cook a proper meal right out of your truck. Built with …
Lifx Color 1000 review
The best color-changing bulb? Not Hue you think<p><b>The Good</b> The Lifx Color 1000 is brighter and more efficient than the first generation of Lifx bulbs, and the colors are just as true. The easy-to-use app offers a good number of features, and integrations with IFTTT, SmartThings, Nest, Windows, and …
Home AutomationThe Cult Kitchen Tool That Makes Grilling Steak Foolproof
Food cults come in many forms, celebrating everything from the exotic to the absurd. But you'd never expect to come across one that revolves around a …
BBQThe best food processor
<i>By Christine Cyr Clisset, Michael Sullivan</i><p><i>This post was done in partnership with The Sweethome, a buyer's guide to the best things for your home. Read the full article here.</i><p>After spending 40 hours researching food processors, interviewing experts, and conducting nearly three years of long-term …