Keeping iPad setups both tidy and flexible feels like an impossible balance. Creative professionals and multitaskers need their devices charged while juggling external drives, displays, and other peripherals. Traditional charging means cable clutter and occupied USB-C ports, forcing compromises nobody wants to...
Amalgam Collection’s Honda RA272 scale model car costs more than a Civic
Honda and Formula 1 go a long way back; in fact, more than six decades ago, the Japanese automotive giant won its first-ever F1 race. The 1965 Mexican Grand Prix brought accolades to the Asian subcontinent, sparking the start of a new racing era. To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the historic victory, Honda Racing...
A Pop-Up is Serving Jet-Black Ice Cream by CJ Hendry
This year the FDA announced a plan to phase out petroleum-based synthetic dyes from the American food supply. Studies have popped up linking these dyes to negative health effects. Why do these dyes even exist? Because your average consumer would apparently be grossed out by eating food that is the actual color it...
The Blisstil Serenade: A Noise-Canceling Pillow
In my 20s, I had a friend in Manhattan who lived on West 28th Street, directly above a nightclub. From 10pm to 4am it was absolutely deafening inside her apartment. She didn't live there long. Maybe she could've used a pair of these. Australian engineer Oliver Masson invented this Blisstil Serenade, a cross between a...
5 Best Kitchen Gadgets & Tools Of August 2025
August cooking hits different. The summer heat makes every kitchen session count, pushing us toward tools that deliver results without the fuss. Whether you’re brewing that essential morning coffee or prepping dinner while trying to stay cool, having the right equipment transforms the entire experience. These five...
Steel and Stone Piano V2 brings art, music, and design together
The Steel and Stone Piano V2 is the latest creation from the innovative minds at Batten and Kamp, in collaboration with acclaimed pianist Henry Chu. This strikingly modern, fully functional electronic piano stands out as both a sculptural art piece and a musical instrument, and it is now available in an exclusive...
The 1980s Graphic Sunset, Now in Lamp Form
In the 1980s, it became popular to depict sunsets as an orange ball, sometimes gradated, with horizontal lines across the bottom. This motif showed up in state license plates, corporate logos and pop culture. The graphic trend faded out in the '90s, but came back with a vengeance in the 2000s. Our hunger for all...
In Texas, 3D Printed Homes Inch Closer to Being Affordable
Initially, 3D printed homes generated a lot of hype; the promise was that they'd allow for more design freedom and most importantly, be cheaper than standard construction. Those things haven't happened yet: The "design freedom" seems to manifest as adding arbitrary angles and curves, and the houses are still freaking...
retro-futurism miyagi block 1 XR headset designed for immersive interaction
retro-futuristic miyagi block 1 xr headset In a world of sleek, minimalist technology, Miyagi presents a bold departure with the Block 1 XR headset, a device that is as much a design statement as it is a powerful tool for spatial computing. The Block 1 is a deliberate nod to retro-futurism, blending the chunky,...
German robotics’ Bert and Spot explores Mars-like terrains
Meet Bert and Spot, the dynamic robotic duo developed by the German Aerospace Center (DLR), making headlines for their innovative approach to exploring Mars-like environments. These two robots are not only technological marvels but also a glimpse into the future of planetary exploration, where humans and intelligent...