The question of whether a single small device can replace a laptop and desktop without feeling compromised keeps surfacing. Past attempts include phone lapdocks and 2-in-1 tablets that end up either too heavy to hold …
Edifier D32 Retro Hi-Fi Speaker Hides AirPlay and 11-Hour Battery
Music has become the backdrop to almost everything, cooking, working, reading, but the hardware that plays it often looks like a leftover from a tech store, plastic boxes that clash with furniture. There is a …
Anbernic RG G01 gaming controller monitors your heart rate while you play
Anbernic is known for its retro gaming handheld devices has a respectable lineup of controllers as well. Looking to take the challenge to market leaders like GameSir and 8BitDo, the Chinese gaming accessories maker has …
The JVC Pyramid TV That Defined Retro Futurism in the 70s Now Wants to Be a LEGO Set
Before flat screens colonized every wall and surface, televisions had personality. They came in wild shapes and bold colors, designed by people who believed consumer electronics could be sculpture. The JVC 3100R Video Capsule, produced …
Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic: Solar Paint That Generates 7,450 Miles of Range Annually
In most concept cars the paint is just a color. On the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic, the paint is a powertrain component. Beneath that mirror black surface lies solar paint, a wafer thin photovoltaic skin that …
The Tong Side Table Turns Geometry Into Good Company
There’s something refreshing about furniture that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still being completely serious about design. The new Tong side table from designer Zelimhan Hamitsaev walks that line beautifully, bringing a playful sculptural …
What If Your Spoon Could Evolve? This Designer Found Out
We use spoons dozens of times a day without giving them a second thought. They’re just there, scooping soup, stirring coffee, delivering cereal to our mouths with mechanical reliability. But BKID co asked a question …
These LEGO Brick Crocs Cost $150 and Look Exactly as Weird as You’d Expect
The LEGO Brick Clogs are not subtle. They are not refined. They are giant red rectangles that you strap to your feet, complete with four oversized studs jutting from the top like a toddler’s building …
5 Furniture Trends That Just Made IKEA Look Obsolete in 2026
Furniture is now understood as a core architectural component rather than a purely functional addition to a space. In 2026, instead of sharp, rigid forms, current design directions favor softer, organic silhouettes that promote comfort …
IndigoGo! Proves You Don’t Need a Loft to Go Tiny
The IndigoGo! by Indigo River Tiny Homes redefines what compact living can look like. This single-level tiny house eliminates the typical loft bedroom found in most mobile dwellings, creating an accessible design that prioritizes ease …