At this point you can find an iPad case made from just about anything, but it’s nice to see a well-constructed collection in bright, quality materials. Focusing on the idea that a functional device case should serve as a fashionable accessory, the new…
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by Juan Orozco Packing a powerful punch of sound into a small, portable wood speaker, the Houd Passive is the exact opposite of what its name implies. The upshot of a collaboration between two talented Columbian designers: multi-faceted sound engineer, sound systems developer and photographer David Sandoval and industrial designer…
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A perfectly simple aluminum stand, Mika is a new accessory from Bluelounge that offers convenient reading across all portable devices. The height of the stand can accommodate everything from smart phones to oversized tablets, cradling them snugly between rubber ends. The angle is meant for reading or typing on…
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New York-based outfit Grain Audio is determined to make some noise. Launching today on Kickstarter, the small start-up resolves to stand out with a range of goods to fulfill all of your critical listening needs—from the petite Bluetooth-enabled PWS (Packable Wireless System) to the PBS (Passive Bookshelf System) as…
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When it comes to process, few audio companies can match Meridian’s attention to detail and craftsmanship. Their latest release is Explorer, a DAC (Digital to Audio Converter) that refigures your digital audio files and outputs them as analog sound. Essentially, the device replaces your computer’s sound card to pump…
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With the constant evolution of goods in the consumer electronics market, it makes sense to have an online store focused on highlighting these creative advances. Enter Grand St., a new members-only site peddling the latest gadgets at a discounted price. The site is as much about inspiration as it…
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Taking back the road one head-turning honk at a time, the Orp Smart Horn hopes to curb biker incidents with a redesign of the classic bike bell. Currently raising funds through Kickstarter, the “Smorn” is the brainchild of Tory Orzeck, founder of Portland’s Fuse industrial design studio, who saw…
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The buzz surrounding the release of Node and Lapka this year—two sensor systems that link with iOS—proves that multi-purpose sensors are finally ready for the open market. Thermometers, accelerometers and pedometers are just a few of the sensors we use every day. Unfortunately, they’re almost always hyper-specific. The open-ended…
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As strong believers in quality over quantity, the emerging craftspeople behind The Good Flock have recently released their latest batch of limited-run bags and accoutrements as part of the Fall/Winter collection. When we last caught up with the Portland-based brand they were finishing up a collaboration tote with Parisian…
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