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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.


iPod Photo

Posted on October 26, 2004 Under Gadgetry
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Treo 650 Official

Posted on October 25, 2004 Under Gadgetry

As all gadget enthusiasts predicted, Palm One announced the Treo 650 today, finally giving this damn thing bluetooth implementation. An upgraded camera, some more memory, and a few other neato additions. There already seems to be some big issues with…

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Delicious Monster Software

Posted on October 24, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Normally I wouldn't do the shameless plug thing, but my friend Mike Matas started a software company, and his new software Delicious Library is almost ready! Check out the site for a sneak peak, Delicious Library uses the power of…

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Matrix Table

Posted on October 24, 2004 Under Design
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Towel Shelf Radiator System

Posted on October 22, 2004 Under Design

Yes mocoloco, I agree it is starting to get cold here in Boulder, Colorado. mhsboilers.com brings modular stainless steel steamradiator systems featuring a box shelf and a matching linear shelfs that not only store towels, but heat them too. Yay…

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Downtown by Starck

Posted on October 21, 2004 Under Design

The super designer Phillip Starck has designed a downtown Wall Street condo complex. Downtown is both the name and the location for his new luxury condos right near the NY Stock Exchange. I don't know the exact address of this…

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Mmmm Sushi Gadgets

Posted on October 20, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Sushi USB Drives, need I say more? Yum, cool!

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Nike Zvezdochka

Posted on October 19, 2004 Under Fashion

Marc Newson designed this multipurpose shoe for cosmonauts, wow. Looks a little bit like those crocs we saw a little while back, doesn't it? Japans HUGE magazine had the first pictures of the new shoes. This is Marc Newsons explantion…

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Apple (mini) Stores

Posted on October 19, 2004 Under Life

Apple Mini Stores concept has now launched 6 locations. These smaller sized Apple retail stores would make them a candidate for airports, and smaller shopping spaces. These stores will include all the most popular products, with new technology to streamline…

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Luca Casini

Posted on October 11, 2004 Under Design

I really like the design of Italian Luca Casini, shown below some very functional and modern house hold items. His coffee table "T3" is a colored glass top on one single continuos steel wire.. Produced by Sphaus. I also like…

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