USB wall outlets have been around for a while now, however they require messing with your wiring. Who want's to do that? The SnapPower Charger ($16) does not. Thanks to the smartly-placed prongs that draw power from the screws on the outside of the outlet, you can add a powerful 1-amp charger to any receptacle as easy as you can change the cover plate. All you need is a screwdriver and a few seconds. It charges any USB device (phones, phablets, tablets, hotspots, etc.) and eliminates the need for bulky wall warts.

It has been a minute since I have written about business cards, however this one was deserving.  Let me know what you think?

This business card was designed by SURVCO and can transform into a powerful ax and more... This credit card sized toolkit fits into any wallet. It can be used as a knife, saw, tomahawk, shovel, arrow, spear, wrench, screwdriver, and bottle opener.  Watch the video below for more info.

The Asus Chromebit is something slick and might be useful to those that need a computer in there pocket on the go. It turns any display or T.V. you own into a full computer with the Asus Chromebit ($100). It's smaller than a candy bar, this device is powered by a Rockchip 3288 processor, features 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and will run Chrome OS. Just plug it into an HDMI port, connect a BT keyboard and mouse, and go.

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Being a person who loves dancing.  You can already guess that I want a pair of these shoes. Orphe is a smart-shoes system that uses motion sensors and LED's to enable new forms of expression. They are like the shoes from when you were a kid, but a lot cooler.

Orphe is a smart-shoes system designed for performance that functions both as a customizable lighting system and a musical instrument/audio-visual controller. The sole of each shoe contains advanced motion sensors, around 100 full-color, serially-controlled LEDs, and a wireless module. This technology allows users to intuitively express themselves in new and interesting ways by freely mapping interactions between their movements and light and sound (patent pending). They also provide a system that makes it easy for users to share the assets they've created online. If you want more information.  Check out the video below or check out the Kickstarter.  Sorry to say though the Early Bird special is already sold out.






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Welcome to TCL Playlist-72. Spring is here and the days of hanging out in the park with some good music is here.  So press play and get lost in your imagination if you're not in a park right now. In this installment we have new music by Coldplay, Bearson, The Wombats and more...

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Cover art by Damion S. 

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So many Whiskeys? Where do you start? Why not let The Many Varieties of Whiskey Wood Engraving ($185) help so you can keep track of them all.  Laser-engraved onto a piece of sustainably harvested cherry veneer, this premium print covers all the major varieties of whiskey — Irish, American, Canadian, and Scotch — breaking them down further into groups like Rye, Blended, and Single Malt. The whole thing is encased in a custom walnut frame, and features an engraved cork at the center and whiskey barrel-like steel strapping at the top and bottom, with brass accents. Assembled by hand in Brooklyn.

Check out the other products on Pop Chart Lab for other sweet works.

Blank William is a New York based designer who created this project called Kingdom Chess.  Not much info, but you don't need so much when you look at this amazing aesthetic chess set. This would be my center piece on my coffee table.  The design of this table is unique and the choice of black and white animal chess pieces adds a nice touch.

What do you think of this chess set? While your on his website also check out a few more of his projects.

Designer Chris Milnes created these creative Buddha statues for ($10-30 depending on the size) that look like iconic characters from popular comic books, television shows, and movies. All created with the magic of the 3D printer. So check out his Etsy store to see more Buddhas and support this artist.

I think I would go with the C3PO Budda.  What about you?

Purity Ring is no stranger to The Collective Loop.  They have been a part of the Playlist Collection many times. The new album Another Eternity was released as of March 3rd through 4AD label. This album doesn't let you down as sometimes a new album is compared to their first release, which was Shrines in 2012.

Another Eternity has the sounds of chill trap beats with the feel of electro that gave rise to a prevailing style in indie music.It's a different creative leap for the duo and I'm sure we will see other bands try the same, however Purity Ring came first. Purity Ring is stepping out of the ghostly shadows and embracing a somewhat more mainstream electro-pop sound. The songs are a lot more melodic and catchy this time around. Song like "Stranger Than Earth" and "Dust Hymn" will give you that chill trap electro feel, but don't be fooled the whole album will take you on a elcctro-pop journey of great sounds and catchy lyrics.  Hats off to the Canadian duo's  on their second album.