About the author

Josh Spear: I'm a frequent-flyer-mile-collector trying to visit every country in the world, sushi addict that loves omakase and active investor. Since 2004 this site has been a place for me to share highlights from art, culture, technology and global trends that I care about.


Jawbone

Posted on November 26, 2004 Under Gadgetry

2004 Business Week and Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) silver medal winner Jawbone the alpha noise-reducing headset. Brushed stainless steal, shaped by designer Yves Béhar features sensors that detect cheek bone vibrations, in exchange offering a clearer crisper transmission.…

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Key Opener

Posted on November 25, 2004 Under Design
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Nike COMMJacket

Posted on November 24, 2004 Under Gadgetry

MP3 players, head phones, speakers, now the Nike ACG COMMJacket for $499 packs a built in radio, mic and earpiece for use with mobile phones or motorola two way radios. Developed and tested by Nike and a few very very…

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Knomo Bag

Posted on November 24, 2004 Under Gadgetry

British bag manufacturer Knomo has an innovative product in laptop security and travel. Not another little trendy laptop case, the Knomo bags offer something more than just style. These bags include a tracking-tag system, the Knomo tracker, which makes it…

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Bruce Mau’s Massive Change

Posted on November 23, 2004 Under Design

a ten-step program for overcoming pessimism about the future interested? read more about at Massive Change

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Burton Liquid Lounger

Posted on November 22, 2004 Under Design

Burton has introduced the ultimate "anywhere, anytime entertainment" backpack. Equipped with a foldable metal chair for lounging as you listen to the built in stereo speakers, connected to your iPod or other MP3 player. Relax, mix yourself a drink, in…

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Fish Pod

Posted on November 22, 2004 Under Design

The hanging fishpod, a new and interesting way to fill empy wall space. It holds about a gallon of water making a "cozy home" for one or two small fish. I feel a little cruel putting a fish on my…

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Rehabilitated Dishware

Posted on November 21, 2004 Under Design
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Watch Paper

Posted on November 19, 2004 Under Design

Berlin & London based company rAndom has developed a clock printed onto ordinary paper. Using heat sensitive coating, and segmeneted LED displayes running from a tiny chip, Watch paper can be integrated into Wallpaper of any printiable size. The minutes…

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Potion Holiday Cards

Posted on November 18, 2004 Under Design

"Determined to rise the bar of personal communication this season", these new limited edition holiday cards designed by Melissa Crowley are really great. 100% soy inks and premium grade ivory or sparkle-embedded cardstock. Yum, sounds like a dessert. I like…

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