How would you like to customize and build your own phone? Google recently announced the Project Ara MDK (Modular Developer Kit), which is expected to launch in January 2015. The device will be called the "Gray Phone". "It’s called the Gray Phone because it’s meant to be drab gray to get people to customize it," It's scheduled to go on sale in January 2015 for around $50.

Google is looking to shake up the smartphone industry with Project Ara, the idea behind the project is that you will not need to buy a new device when you want the latest hardware inside your smartphone.

Instead you swaps components on the modular device, and this allows people to get the latest components they want to suit their phone needs. Would you get one of these?

If your in the market for a wireless keyboard/mouse combo for your home, then why not this? Logitech has announce a new home entertainment keyboard, the Logitech K830 ($99.00), designed to enhance your TV entertainment experience. It features a bright back-lit keys and a built-in touch-pad.

"While relaxing at home, the Logitech Illuminated Living-Room Keyboard K830 lets you sit back and browse your connected TV from up to 33 feet away, thanks to its advanced wireless connection. And, with back-lit keys that automatically dim or brighten based on the amount of light in the room, you can use the keyboard day or night. There’s also no need to use a separate mouse since there is a smooth and responsive touch-pad built into the keyboard."

Watch the video below or check out Logitech for more information.

Have you seen the Pibal bicycle crossed with what? A scooter. French designer Philippe Starck and car company Peugeot have unveiled a prototype bicycle crossed with a scooter, designed for a free cycle scheme in Bordeaux, France. Good idea. The first 300 units are expected to be manufactured and delivered by Peugeot in June, when they'll be loaned to citizens for Free. I wouldn't mind trying one out, but I don't live France.

Source: Dezeen

This is an interesting idea and looks to keep the cyclist safe while riding at night. The Lumen is a retro-reflective coating bicycle inspired by late nights, city lights, and full moons. By day its frame and fork appear to be dark gray, but by night they both glow white under direct light. There's no on/off switch, no batteries required.

This is there third Kickstart and if you pledge $499 on Kickstarter you get just the frame and fork. If you want the whole bike you're looking at spending anywhere from $1245 to $2500.  Check out the there Kickstarter to get more information.

   

Welcome to Playlist-60! In this installment I wanted to continue the hype that spring brings. So we have have some new music by Little Dragon, Pomplamoose, The Knocks and more...

Click Play and have at it! 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.


Cover art by: Damion Schweizer

Tracklist

This printer works with iOS and Android devices and makes 3″ x 4″ photographs. The LifePrint is a WiFi and Bluetooth photo printer for your phone, which allows anyone with either a WiFi or 3G and up connection to snap a photo, and then beam it through the LifePrint App to the device itself, which pops out a hard copy at home. Even if home is 10,000 miles away. In about 60 seconds, the printer can receive and output any photo taken from anywhere in the world. Watch the video below, for its price, pledge at least $99 on Kickstarter.



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Field Notes Shelterwood Notebook ($10) to jot down your ideas. The covers are made from American Cherry wood sliced thin and bonded to kraft paper and comes in a packs of three. Each notebook has a one-of-a-kind wood grain texture. So go ahead and stop on by to Field Notes Spring Edition 2014 website before they are all gone.
Anyone that keeps a journal or any style of inspiration has a need to not only make the inside inspirational but also what surround it. So if creativity strikes, use the

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This is an innovative suspended staircase called Object Élevé. Combining a desk, storage, and shelving designed by Dutch design studio Mieke Meijer. The Dutch studio was commissioned by designer Just Haasnoot for his home in The Hague, Netherlands. Handcrafted out of oak wood and black steel, its minimalist and industrial look contrasts nicely with Haasnoot's pale walls and muted tones. You can find out more information on Mieke Meijer Website.



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I stumbled upon Reuben Wu and his photography and just like his work in Ladytron, I was impressed. His images let you get lost in the world that we might not always get a chance to see.  Also as you can see from the first image he also did the latest photography session with Tycho. 

About Reuben Wu

Check out all of his work on Behance or his website. I know I will be.



Source: Behance