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.


Headphone Masterpiece

Posted on November 18, 2004 Under Gadgetry

These ones are for the absolute audophile, sound freak. Grado Labs has made the masterpiece headphones of their collection. Top of the range, best sound, uh, ever? The only product to ever be nominated for the Stereophies "Product Of The…

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JBL Onstage

Posted on November 17, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Winner of the Best Of Show at the 2004 Boston Macworld Conference, Compatible with the iPod, and the iPod mini, it also has a stereo minijack to plug in your other MP3 players, CD players, computers, anything with an output…

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Nude No More

Posted on November 16, 2004 Under Fashion

My favorite online t-shirt shop, Threadless, is running a great deal until christmas. All shirts with hundreds to choose from are $10. Yes ladies and gentlemen $10. I've bought these shirts before, I can vouch for how great they are.…

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Seat Guru

Posted on November 16, 2004 Under Travel

Seat Guru is the ultimate resource for airplane seating and in-flight services. A resource that has made my travel bookmarks instantly. I am that guy that calls the night before to confirm my seats and push for an upgrade to…

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ODM Scrolling Watch

Posted on November 15, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Hong Kong Designers for ODM have created a scrolling watch that won the prestigious 2004 reddot design award, and the IF design award in China. These unique watches scroll messages like "Save the forest" "World Peace No War", and some…

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Fast Forward 2005

Posted on November 15, 2004 Under Life

Magazine Fast Forward has published their "creativity issue" with predictions for the top 101 new buisness ideas. The future is something to get excited about again. Here's our look at the surprising people, ideas, and trends that will change how…

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Earphones Deal

Posted on November 14, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Earphone Solutions is offering a $30 coupon for iPodloungers (from iPod Lounge) EarphoneSolutions has issued a new $30 coupon code (IPODLOUNGEFREE30) to be used on any purchase of $99 or more. This is anexclusive offer for iPodlounge readers and can…

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Saarinen by Burke

Posted on November 12, 2004 Under Design

I bought a pair of these Saarinen chairs a long time back, and waited months to get the cushions re-done... Orange w white piping, i'm very pleased with the outcome. These are Saarinen knockoffs, made by Burke 'outta TX, nice…

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Ideation Taks

Posted on November 11, 2004 Under Design

Ideation's new Taks, make me wonder why it took this long to make new taks, rounded, friendly, and this cool looking. They were chosen from the RAW show "Metropolis Next Generation" competition entries. As you can see from the picture…

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Muji Cardboard Speakers

Posted on November 11, 2004 Under Design

I just love anything Muji has ever made... Those designers are damn cool, and always thinking to the future of form and function. I've got a few journals, pens, and even a cool as hell pencil from the Muji store…

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