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.


The Fireorb

Posted on October 8, 2004 Under Design

This is awesome, the Fireorb; a suspended fireplace. Meet Josh Jetsonnnn...I want one of these! Check out the site for some more great pictures. The Fire Orb

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Google SMS

Posted on October 7, 2004 Under Gadgetry

I figured it wasn't long before Google did something like this, simple SMS query that performs a google search by sending a message to 46656 or GOOGL from your mobile phone with a query afterwards. For example, a query would…

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Yoshitomo Nara Clock

Posted on October 7, 2004 Under Design
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Bite Zapper

Posted on October 5, 2004 Under Gadgetry
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Designer RV Living

Posted on October 1, 2004 Under Design

Architect Buckley Gray Yeoman is giving a whole new concept to the idea RV living, this seems pretty sweet, and man, the British are so cool. This RV like trailer/recreational vehicle is made of solid timber, galvanized steel chassis, and…

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Blackberry 7100t

Posted on October 1, 2004 Under Gadgetry

I went and saw the new Blackberry 7100t, the phone/pda guy that packs two letters per key and has some insane dictionary for predictive text input. It was small, light, good shape, and I suppose would work well for someone…

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Go Go Gadget Mobile Powerplant

Posted on September 28, 2004 Under Gadgetry

I've seen this pop up on a few sites now, seems pretty celver. The backpack that is a mobile power source to charge your gadgets without tying you to a power outlet. Three solar panels that generate 4 watts of…

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iBeam

Posted on September 27, 2004 Under Gadgetry

Ever used your iPod's backlight to find your keys? I know I have, I don't know if I'd shell out a crisp $20 bill to get the iPod laser pointer and flashlight keychain connections for mine; but I think it…

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AT&T’S OGO

Posted on September 27, 2004 Under Gadgetry

AT&T Launched their OGO, they're calling it the first affordable, comprehensive messaging device and service. It's offering AIM and email from AOL, MSN and Yahoo... It doesn't surf the web, and from my investigation of it seems pretty "kiddy" in…

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BMW H2R

Posted on September 25, 2004 Under Life

I would will drive one of these around. BMW unveiled the world's fasted hydrogen-powered car, dubbed the H2R at the paris auto show. The car is capable of exceeding 185mph, plenty fast to get around town in style. Unlike most…

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