Heatworks Tetra Just Made the Dishwasher a Design Element
Who among us s washing dishes? Cool, we’re on the same page. Now, who thinks of the dishwasher as a design element for your kitchen? No one. It happens to…
Sherwin-Williams Announces 2018 Color of the Year Three Months Early
Throw down those swatches people. That includes you, Mom. Sherwin-Williams has decided for us what the 2018 color of the year is and it’s teal. Wait… My bad… It’s Oceanside.…
TapMeasure iOS 11 App is Perfectly Measured For HGTV Fanatics
Prepare yourself. The ARKit framework in iOS 11 is finding a plausible use in TapMeasure. It beats annoying the hell out of everyone with games you’ll play maybe twice…
Winnebago Revel Tosses its Hat into 4X4 Camper Van Ring
Loing for a bit of an adventure but like the Winnebago brand? Good news. The company has lifted the curtains on the Winnebago Revel. And it’s pretty damn expensive. Not…
Spun Sheets Will Have You Spinning at the Practicality
Top sheet. The fitted sheet you always seem to find the wrong corner. Pillow cases that are evil. We’ve all been there, and a new Kickstarter project from Spun Sheets…
The Apple Watch Series 3 LTE Doesn’t Have a Hidden Fee
It’s in the name. LTE. That’s like saying our LTE enabled iPads have a hidden fee. Nope. In the name too. Once you add cellular connectivity, guess how the wireless…
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PangeaBed Mattress – Human Tested. Border Collie Approved [Review]
Every mattress-in-a-box company has an angle. PangeaBed is the first to go after the fact the mattress you’ve had since college is disgusting. We produce 26 gallons of sweat in…
A Fireside Chat With Crownarch Watches
Recently I had the chance to sit down with the owner of Crownarch Watches and discuss the state of the market for non-smartwatches, go inside their target audience and speak…
PetCube Bites Treat Cam is Really So We Can Stay on the Couch
PetCube is back with a new product offering. Now instead of seeing just how much my border collies ignore their dog beds in favor of the couch, you can toss…
Airbnb Wants to be a Hotel When it Grows Up
Like the service of a hotel but the feel of a home in your travels? Good news because Airbnb is loing to step up its offering with a premium tier…
RIP Malls and Department Stores. Amazon Unveils Prime Wardrobe
Props to the owners of Trunk Club on the Nordstrom exit. Cause is coming. And malls? Yeah, you were already done, but Jeff Bezos is the gleefully vindictive type.…
Tentrr Slaps the Easy Button on Camping Trips
The Airbnb of camping? Pretty sure no one wants to use the ‘uber for whatever’ any. Tentrr is like a giant easy button for camping. No ing through the…
Echobox Introduces Hi-Fi Earbuds For The Masses
High fiity sound without breaking the bank? No absurd branding – loing at you Beats? That’s Echobox, an audio company launched on the back of Indiegogo in 2015. Now the…
Rent Down By the River With Native Campervans
Who doesn’t a camper van? It’s an RV without the hassle of an RV. Native Campervans is taking the concept and turning it into a rentable business. Choose between…
Claudio Sibille’s Ludovico Office Has Seen My Desk
Office need a little – maybe a lot – organization? The award-winning industrial designer Claudio Sibille has developed a rolling cabinet that hides an entire office setup. It’s meant for…
Behind the Scenes at the Lokal Hotel
In a previous post, I talked about a new boutique hotel in Philaphia – Lal. I had a chance to jump on the phone with Chad Ludeman, the co-founder of…
Converse Gives Chuck Taylors a Friendly Neighborhood Update
Who doesn’t a good pair of Chucks? Converse and Neighborhood have teamed up to give the Chuck ‘70 a motorcycle-inspired upgrade. It’s still the same silhouette, but it’s all…
Sway Your Way to Serenity With New Meditation App
Smartphone-based meditation isn’t a new market. Headspace constantly reminds me at 9:30 each morning to work on my mindfulness. Sway is a new app which turns the idea on its…
A Welly Merck Watch Tells a Story With Timeless Style
Watches are subjective. Do you want the latest smartwatch telling you to take a rela breath? Or do you want a timepiece with understated elegance guaranteed to start a conversation?…
Philadelphia’s Lokal Hotel Lets Guests Get Lost With Invisible Service
Here’s an idea which needs to be incorporated into all hotels. Invisible service. Instead of the traditional front desk, Lal Hotel offers guests automated codes for its apartment-style suites. In-room…
A Look at Portland’s Best Airbnb Rentals
Portland, Oregon embraces its quirkiness, and it shows through its Airbnb rentals. The city goes out of its way to advertise it. Whether it’s the eclectic food scene, music, weather…
BetaBrand and Greg Tamargo’s Sitting-Pocket Sweatpants Are All Courage
BetaBrand, you’re an Alpha in my bo. The clothing company is taking preorders on its sitting- sweatpants collab with Greg Tamargo. We all experience one problem when lounging around the…
Swatch Wants to Protect Your 10,000 Steps in Android Wear Snub
Get ready for another app. Watchmaker Swatch Group is electing to develop its own smartwatch OS over Google’s Android Wear. CEO Nick Hayek explained the move in an interview with…
Papa Bear Chair Fuses LA Chill and With Scandinavian Design
It’s meant for reading, but we all know a comfortable chair is destined for a nap. And what better way to ease your day away than in a Papa Bear…