Some people still prefer paper and hand writing stuff, but what if it was digital but felt like paper and you could write on it? The reMarkable Paper Tablet ($380) does just that and they aim to bridge the gap by offering digital convenience with a truly paper-like experience. At its heart is a cutting-edge 10.3-inch, 226 PPI E Ink display, covered with high-friction surface materials so it doesn't just look like paper, but feels like it, too. The accompanying pen has tilt detection, 2,048 levels of pressure sensitivity, and virtually zero lag. And unlike a paper notebook, the 8GB of internal storage gives you a nearly endless (100,000) number of pages for reading, writing, and sketching.

Check out the site for more information and pre-order yours today!

Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-92! Winter is here! The days of  relaxing and staring out the window and thinking of the winter wonderland and what is to come in the New Year.  In this installment we have new music by Hollow Coves, Big Wild, Sam Sure and more...

If you want to check out any of the other Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.




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I'm sure that we all have photo's laying around in a box or a photo album sitting on a shelf somewhere. Instead of buying a scanner to digitize them, use the highly capable camera in your phone and the PhotoScan app from Google. It uses specialized algorithms to detect edges, correct perspective, rotate as needed, and stitch multiple exposures together to get rid of glare. It also integrates seamlessly with Google Photos, and as with nearly all software from Mountain View, it's completely free. So go get your scan on and try it today!

The Shinola Runwell Turntable is the first in a new line of audio products from the Detroit-based brand. It was a collaboration with Henry Weisfeld, founder of high-end manufacturer VPI. The platter and tonearm components are made with precision, while the electronic components are produced by American Board in New Jersey. The components are then placed in an oak base, and assembled in Detroit. It's finished with a custom leather slip-mat and custom-built cartridge, resulting in a new American audio classic that will sound and look great for years to come. Initially produced in a limited run of 500, The Runwell is a precision crafted piece: it delivers high quality audio and is ready to use out of the box. Currently you can pre-order yours today!

Dubbed the Microsoft Surface Studio ($2,999.00), its signature feature is its 28-inch PixelSense Display that boasts 13.5 million pixels and is mounted to a pair of arms that let it lower and rotate backward, becoming a giant drawing pad for the Surface Pen and new Surface Dial, which is amazing! Otherwise the specs are much what you'd expect, with with bottom case housing an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor, an Nvidia GeForce GPU, and up to 32GB of RAM to keep those creative apps humming. It is due to ship in 2017 and already you can pre-order this new Surface Studio PC.




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Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-91! It's that time when it gets darker soon but doesn't mean the sounds have to. In this installment we have new music by CLN, Tep No, Fakear and more...

If you want to check out any of the other Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.

I also want to give a  shout out to Bruno Ferreira for allowing me to use his image for the Playlist cover art.


Cover art by: Damion S. 

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Now here is a beautiful private, three-leveled bungalow in Sri Lanka that was built by Narein Perera. The hut-like hideaway is made of steel, timber and bamboo, situated on top of a huge estate at the border of the Sri Lankan jungle. This allows an unspoiled view over the valley below and the hills beyond.

The architecture is inspired by the form of the so-called Chena Watch-Hut. The watch-huts are elevated refugees for Sri Lankan farmers to protect their cultivation overnight. The Estate Bungalow serves the owner to oversee the functioning of his estate, too, while resting and getting together with the family all at once.

The Mag-Lev Audio Levitating Turntable floats in the air, holding your favorite albums in a friction-free spin above the main unit. It uses patented technology to maintain precise magnetic tuning of the platter's spin, which can play a 33 or 45 rpm with the turn of a button. A Pro-Ject 8.6 tonearm and Ortofon OM 5E cartridge make sure your music always sounds great, and a semi-automatic system returns the tonearm when the record is finished, meaning you can flip it or grab another at your leisure. To get more information on this turntable, check out MAG-LEV Audio Kickstarter or watch the video below.

Designed to work with the Pixel and many other upcoming compatible phones, the Google Daydream View VR Headset is Google's first attempt on virtual reality. Unlike the other competing headsets made from hard plastic, the View is primarily made from a lightweight, breathable fabric that keeps you comfortable. It comes with a simple controller, and will be available in three colors: snow, slate, and crimson.

Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-90.  Fall is now upon us and ready to have the heat of summer change the leaves of time and fall slowly to the memories of summer time. In this installment we have new music by Rufus Du Sol, Bishop Briggs, Golden Features and more...

If you want to check out any of the other Playlists, then click on TCL Playlist in the menu.

Cover art by: Damion S. 

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This bookshelf table was designed by Endri Hoxha for people who love to read when they drink their morning coffee. This beautiful wooden coffee table features integrated shelves for books and magazines. I would highly recommend though that you add glass over top the table just in case you do spill something on the table. You don't want to ruin your books or magazines. Each items is hand crafted so you would have email the designer to get a price.

So if you're a gamer and just purchased a 4K TV, then you'll want to think about upgrading your current gaming console . A mid-generation update of the already-popular PS4 console comes the PS4 Pro ($399.00), it has an upgraded CPU and GPU to let it support both 4K and HDR games. Most current PS4 titles will be able to upgrade to 4K via a simple patch, while newer titles will be developed to take full advantage of the new hardware. It also has a 1TB hard drive standard, will have 4K-compatible apps for services like Netflix and YouTube, and will enable better graphics for the upcoming PlayStation VR, as well. Coming in November.

If you're not a fan of the all-in-one PC and still like the desktop  but don't want to have it collecting dust on your floor then the HP Pavillion Wave Desktop ($549) is your next bet. Much smaller than a traditional desktop, it has a triangular design that puts the processor, graphics, and SSD on one side, a hard drive on the next, and the thermal system on the third. In the middle is a custom tuned, 360-degree audio system from B&O Play that works with vented top and woven sides to deliver outstanding audio, a perfect complement for the detailed visuals of a fully-supported 4K display.

This desktop beauty packs all the power and performance of a standard desktop in a sleek frame. Get the performance of a 6th generation Intel® Core™ processor,1 up to 16GB memory, and optional AMD R9 470M graphics cards.

Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-89.  Fall is just right around the corner and the fall feeling is going to come fast. So let's get a little energy up on some new music.  In this installment we have new music by Tycho, Zhu, Human Movement and more...

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Cover art by: Damion S. 

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Alyssa Mees Trautz is a painter, illustrator and graphic designer based in Southern California. Throughout ten years of creating visual art, she has drawn inspiration from her fascination with animals, nature, and street art. She strives to learn, explore, and grow with each piece she creates.

Alyssa Mees' paintings are beautiful and the time lapse videos of her work are just as mesmerizing. Oh! Did I mention each video has some great music choices as well. She just published the making of "Growth", see that one and a few more below!

Created in collaboration with industrial designer Joey Roth, the Grovemade Wooden Speaker System ($599) uses natural materials to its full effect. The speakers are machined out of solid wood and mounted on leather clad stainless steel stands. Each set's enclosures are crafted one at a time using CNC machining and hand forming, leaving the interior without any parallel walls or flat surfaces, eliminating distortion. The 2-inch full-range drivers benefit further from the back-loaded horn, as well as the 2 x 25W amplifier. Each shell is finished with two coats of natural oil and set atop a leather stainless steel stand. Available in either maple or walnut. Get more info here



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The 2016 Rio Olympics have already started and we have been quite enjoying the games. So how about some art to celebrate the Olympics.  Spanish artist Raya Sader Bujana has created this 3D Paper Olympics series. Miniature sculptures of Olympic athletes made out of layers of white paper. If you get a chance as well check out her Etsy page

The aesthetics on this amp are just beautiful. The Billie Amp ($600), which is named after the jazz singer Billie Holiday promises to bring smooth sound into your home no matter the source. It has dual inputs for both analog and digital sources, a dedicated turntable input, and aptX Bluetooth, all of which pass through the custom-built tube preamp before the Class D ICEpower Bang & Olufsen amp sends the signal out to your speakers. There's also a powerful headphone amp with a convenient front connection jack, and to ensure everything looks as good as it sounds, it has wooden volume and source selection knobs that add warmth to the machined aluminum body. Get more info on there Kickstarter page.

Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-88.  Summer is in full effect and with hot heat comes some hot tracks. In this installment we have new music by Frenship, Chace, Blood Orange and more...

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Cover Art and Image by: Damion S. 

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Who doesn't like nostalgia stuff like the Nintendo? The NES Classic Edition ($60) gives you all the nostalgia with none of the hassle. Arriving in November, it's a miniature of the real thing, packing about 30 games into a small palm-sized box — including all three Marios, both Zeldas, a couple Castlevanias, Metroid, Punch-Out (sadly minus Mike), and Tecmo Bowl. It connects to your TV via HDMI, and its controller can be hooked to a Wii Remote for use with Virtual Console games.



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Tycho has just released a new track called "Division" and I couldn't be happier.  Tycho tweeted earlier this year that he would like to have a new album out by 2016 and it seems this might come true. Check out the new track below as well as his upcoming tour and be sure to check out the mini documentary about The Closing Awake Tour.

TYCHO 2016 TOUR DATES

JUL 02 - Chicago, IL - Mamby on the Beach
SEP 17 - Morrison, CO - Red Rocks Amphitheatre (w/ Lotus, El Ten Eleven)
SEP 22-24 - Thornville, OH - Resonance Music & Arts Festival
SEP 24-25 - St. Louis, MO - Murmuration Festival
OCT 15-16 - San Francisco, CA - Treasure Island Music Festival

Welcome to The Collective Loop Playlist-87.  Take that nice stroll on the beach and feel the water under your feet as you get lost in the bliss.  In this months installment we have a mix of some shoeglaze, indie pop style music.  We have new music by Local Natives, Petit Biscuit, Brothertiger and more...

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Check out this innovative tree house that can be easily hanged, installed, and removed without any negative impact on the environment. Trees & People created the first platform glamping (glamor camping) tree house without any impact to the trees and their environment. DOM'UP is an economical and ecological alternative to tree houses, and meets a growing demand for unusual nights in a natural environment. Check out more information on here.