Small projectors are nothing new. But most involve a lot of compromises, either in the maximum resolution or brightness and other features. The UO Smart Beam Laser Projector ($420)offers both 720p resolution and 60 lumes of brightness in a cube that measures just 2.2 inches in each direction. As the name suggests, it uses an advanced laser diode and LCOS tech to project your images up to 150" in size, accepts wireless and HDMI input, and has a battery life of up to two hours, or just long enough to catch a movie in the backyard. Check out the site for more information or watch the video below.
If you're a superhero fan, than these optical illusion superhero bookshelf's($25) will be a nice collectors item and they'll be aesthetically pleasing as home decor. Created by Artori Design, these miniature superhero shelf's will float in the air and gently hold your favorite books. The actual bookshelf and metal bookends are cleverly hidden inside the of the books.
The Collective Loop Playlist-76 has arrived! Summer is coming to an end soon and Fall is right around the corner! So it will be falling leaves and chilly nights! So have a listen to some summer fun. In this installment we have new music by Freedom Fry, The Chainsmokers, Motopony and more...
If you want to check out any of the other Playlists then click on TCL Playlists in the menu.
Cover art by: Damion S.
Tracklist
1. 21 by Freedom Fry
2. Will You Dance by The Bird And The Bee
3. Beach by Will Joseph Cook
4. Astrid by Happy Hollows
5. Best Friend by Kid Wave
6. Daylights gone by Motopony
7. January by Wildfront
8. Let Go by Seapony
9. Weekend by The Mispers
10. Ain't Noby ( Loves Me Better) by Felix Jaehn
11. Waited Too Long (Ft. Devon Baldwin) 90 Pounds of Pete
The flash drive was fnally re-imagined, and SanDisk is probably the best comapny to take on that challenge. With their SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick($29 - $99), they've added Wi-Fi to the flash drive, allowing you to transfer files, videos, and music easily from your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Just install the app on your mobile device and wirelessly save and access your photos, videos, and files — or share with multiple devices at once, even if the stick isn't in the same room. They come in 4 different sizes (16GB, 32GB, 64GB, and 128GB). Watch the video below for more info.
The Jug Rock Kayak House located in Westport, MA looks like a house retreat I would like to stay at. Once home to a boat house destroyed by the hurricane of 1932, this formation of Jug rocks currently sits empty and ideal. The Jug Rock Kayak House is a single room retreat. It is meant as a place of relaxation and repose, a kayak ride destination. The single space contains a library, storage, and bed elevated a few steps above entry level. The small building is lifted off the level of the rock and cantilevered out over the water, facing the dramatic Westport sunsets. What do you think of this house?
The Homestead Hook ($38) is a new product created by Domenic Fiorello Studio.The form of the Homestead hook is made using the technique of bent lamination, a technique mastered by the Eames Studio. So go ahead and pick some up to spruce up your pad. Keep one by your bedside door and never forget your keys, belt and tie again. Try one in the kitchen for your hand towels, or scatter multiples across a living room wall for a great accent to your space.
You can't go wrong with the Floating Record Vertical Turntable, not only is it aesthetically beautiful but you get to enjoy showing off your vinyl collection. This all-in-one solution, features built-in, full-range stereo speakers, so it's easy to setup. It uses an Audio-Technica AT95E cartridge mounted on a fully-adjustable carbon fiber tone arm, a DC manual belt-drive system to spin both 33's and 45's, and a high-mass acrylic plinth and platter. It has a headphone jack for private listening, and RCA outs with a built-in pre-amps in case you want to integrate it into your existing system. Get more information about this turntable on Kickstarter.
Welcome to TCL Playlist-75. I really can't believe I have actually made 75 playlists. It is a great feeling though. So let's get July ready for some fireworks and poolside chilling. In this installment we have new music by Rationale, Banofee, Hibou 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 Lindsey Whited for allowing me to use her image for the Playlist cover art.
The Ford Motor Company has announced plans to implement Smart Mobility Plan. The corporation has unveiled the MoDe:Flex concept an eBikethat provides hands-free, turn-by-turn navigation while tracking your heart rate. It also bring all the real-time data to your smartwatch as well.
Connecting to users' smartphones by utilizing the MoDe:Link app, the MoDe:Flex provides up to the minute information pertaining to navigation, weather, time and traffic, among other features.
A user with a smartwatch can then activate a feature such as "no sweat" mode, which, based on the rider's heart rate, can increase electric pedal assist to ensure a rider does not break a sweat. So, for those bike riders who have the issue of showing up to drenched in sweat, there's an app for that.
There is even more to this eBike. Ford also announced that the wearable device comes with safety notifications. Like when your about to hit a pothole. The handlebars will trigger a vibration and the smartwatch will beep as a warning signal. So that your face doesn't get notified by the pavement.
Check out the video below for more information. It will get you pumped about this eBike!