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.




Cover art by: Damion S.

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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.