If you saw this orange thing hanging off a contractor's tool belt, you'd definitely be puzzled by it: That's the Sumpokun, a gadget invented by a Japanese craftsman to speed the task of cutting floorboards. It allows the user to eliminate the marking step (if not the measuring), as well as obviating the need to make...
CAT Footwear’s Apollo 11 Boot is inspired by the stars, or rather, moon
If you work in an industry that requires you to go on rough terrains or if you live in an area where you normally go hiking or trekking, chances are you’ve owned a pair of CAT Footwear at one point or another. They’re one of the most popular brands when it comes to a pair of sturdy boots and they’re actually...
Spigen Apple Watch charger mimics iconic iMac G3, comes in four original colors
The Spigen Apple Watch Classic C1 Charger Stand for the Apple Watch is not as compact, portable, and innovative as my fast charger that completely eliminates the cable and offers a USB drive-style device comprising a magnetic puck and a USB-C dongle. Nor is it anything like this useful charging cable you can use to...
feilden clegg bradley weaves past and future into sheffield’s layered urban transformation
FCBStudios blends industrial heritage with low-carbon design Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios (FCBStudios) has delivered a major redevelopment in central Sheffield, UK, titled Heart of the City. Commissioned by Sheffield City Council and delivered with strategic development partner Queensberry, the project forms part of...
A Wireless, Color E-Paper Sign that Can Go 200 Days Without Recharging
Signmaking shops must've been thrilled with the digital printing revolution, as drawing boards gave way to Adobe software and large-format printers. But new signage technology threatens to take away their business altogether. Samsung's EMDX is a wireless, battery-powered color e-paper display. Because e-paper technology...
Angry AI Study Lamp Keeps You Honest and Off Your Phone
Picking up our phones in the middle of a work session or while studying has become a reflex that is almost impossible to resist. The smartest among us do not even try to rely on sheer willpower, instead turning to apps and services that promise to block out distractions. Sadly, these digital helpers do not always...
Combustion Inc’s Braun-Like Barbecue Accessories
For some barbecuing is an art, for others, a science. For that latter camp, tech company Combustion Inc has developed two high-tech products. Their Pitmaster Bundle consists of a large, easy-to-read temperature gauge with a digital readout, and a manual dial that drives their Combustion Engine, a wireless, rechargeable...
Remedial Design: A Bully Stick Holder That Prevents Choking
Bully-stick-style dog treats aren't form-follows-function, but form-follows-manufacturing-source-material. Prepare to be grossed out: Bully sticks are made from the cow part no human wants to eat, the pizzle. Pizzle is a fancy word for penis, and slaughterhouses are happy to unload them. The pizzle is cut into strips,...
Top 10 Apple Watch Accessories Of May 2025: Best Bands, Chargers, & Innovative Add-Ons
The Apple Watch has evolved far beyond its original purpose as a wrist-worn notification hub. With a vibrant ecosystem of thoughtfully designed accessories, the device is now a canvas for personal expression, everyday utility, and technical ingenuity. Today’s market offers much more than simple straps or bland...
lattice skin encloses casa xcumpich’s red volumes by taller mexicano de arquitectura
Casa Xcumpich merges local tradition with contemporary design Located in the northern area of Mérida, Yucatán, Casa Xcumpich, designed by Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura, seeks to reinterpret its context through a contemporary style. Also known by the Mayan word Chac, due to the reddish color of its walls, the...