Boxee has finally combined the Internet set-top box with a DVR. The
Boxee TV ($100) features two tuners so you can watch one show while you record another, and it works with both a digital antenna and unencrypted cable. It still offers a fluid, good looking UI like the previous versions of Boxee and it gives you access to the online services you want. The biggest feature of this product is there is NO limit to how much you DVR. All your DVR recording are uploaded to the cloud, which means you can access it from anywhere, although it does have a $15 a month subscription fee but it's only available right now in NYC, LA, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, Phily and DC to start. So it may be a while before that service is available in your area.
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Welcome to Bikespiration Part 12. The image above is just awesome! It give you all the best reason why riding your bike is just healthy and provides happiness and freedom.I hope that you can find some inspiration in this post. Happy bike hunting!
If you find any bikes out there that you think would be great in Bikespiration series. Please send me an email at pdragon65[@]gmail.com.
Check out the other installments -
Part 1,
Part 2,
Part3,
Part 4,
Part 5,
Part 6,
Part 7,
Part 8,
Part 9,
Part 10,
Part 11
The Bicymple is a simple unicycle that removes the need for a chain. This working prototype was created by Josh Bechtel and Scalyfish Designs. The design is made of a CroMo Steel frame that is just two simple bars that run above and between the two wheels.
"By removing the chain, the number of moving parts and overall complexity is significantly reduced. A direct-drive, freewheeling hub joins the crank arm axis with the rear-wheel axis, shortening the wheelbase and minimizing the design. "
If your still wondering how do even ride this thing, then check out the video below and it will clear up a few things and demonstrate the interesting possibilities rear steering adds to your ride.
Source: Dvice
Here is a bike that I thought about putting in Bikespiration Part 12 but I thought it needed it's own post. This
Thonet Bike was designed by London-based architect
Andy Martin and was designed using bent wood. The reason behind the name is because
Thonet's steam bending process was used to make this bike and was originally developed in the 1930's to make chairs. This bike was one of three developed but this one was chosen due to the aesthetic beauty and modest connection with the heritage of the company. The Thonet Bike will be available in limited edition and will cost you about $69,505.00 dollars. If you want to read more about the bike go to
mocoloco.com
This awesome sculpture was made of resin and recycled computer keys by
Babis Cloud and it sure is sweet looking. The piece is titled
Hedonism(y) Trojaner, derived from the giant mythological
Trojan horse. I'm just assuming that on some level he refers this horse to the negative aspects of technology (viruses, irrational dependence on computers), but you can read a bit more explanation over on
iGNANT.
Source: Colossal
Welcome to Playlist-42 on The Collective Loop. In this months installment we have some new music by
Tycho,
Frightened Rabbit and more... Take a journey into the beginning of Fall and enjoy the smells and feel of the chill air.
If you want to check out any of the other Playlist then click on
Archived Playlist in this post or on the right hand side of this blog or in the menu.
Tracklist
1. Visions by Letting Up Despite Great Faults
2. Color Theory by Tea Leigh & Luke Reed
3. A Walk (Kolombo Remix) by Tycho
4. Angeline by Bearhug
5. State Hospital by Frighten Rabbit
6. Blinding Light by Jethro Fox
7. Somewhere Close 2 U by Dudes
8. vvi+h You by Taquwami
9. Close Remix (Beat Connection) by Sun Airway
10. Vestige by Pair of Arrows
11. If You Loved Me by Child Actor
12. Sunshie Eyes Channel Swimmer Mix by Polarsets
I have always enjoyed Kayaking but I don't have room for it in my car and I don't want to spend money on a top rack that could mess up my car. So San Francisco-based designer Anton Willis designed the
Oru Origami Kayak ($TBA). You can now take your kayak with you anywhere you go. When fully expanded, the Oru folding kayak is about 12 feet long, and weighs about 25 pounds and takes 5 minutes to assembly.