Technology

Go for the Gold » That Sounds Golden.

limited edition 24kt gold-plated Dr. Dre Beats Studio headphones by Crystal Rocked


There’s nothing like some thumping beats to get you through another hard workout. And I’m just going to gloss over the science here and make the assumption that any track sounds better when blasted through gold. So go on then! Head over to Crystal Rocked, your expert in all things bedazzled, and pick up a pair of limited edition 24kt gold-plated Dr. Dre Beats Studio headphones. They’re ideal for long cardio workouts – especially if you’ve always wondered what it’s like to sweat all over two thousand bucks worth of bling (it smells the same). They’re also good for squats: think weights, hugging your face. Only 50 of these guys were made (10 are at Harrods in London so you Olympians can hurry over and get a pair too). Best snatch one up before that snob with the Swarovski-encrusted gym shoes does! Oh, and an auditory suggestion for your new tchotchkie… No excuse not to work out now.

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Kawaii! » Angry Birds are Back! And Cuddly! Piggies Too! Oink!

Angry Birds' Yellow BirdAngry Birds' Moustache Pig
Angry Birds' King PigAngry Birds' Blue Bird

So, we all know that one of the best (and cutest) games on mobile devices these days is Rovio’s Angry Birds. Not only is the game ever-expanding, they make kick-ass seasonal versions (did you SEE the valentine’s day edition? Cupid piggies!!)…

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Geekology » Attention Clutterphobes!

Bluelounge Studio Desk

As a design geek living with a music geek, I spend my days lost in an endless gaggle of wires: nests of audio-cables, tangled mouse-cords and — what the heck does this attach to!? Three cheers, then, for Pasadena-based design firm Bluelounge, who are single-handedly cutting through the technological gordian knot with a range of savvy clutter solutions…

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Big Screen » Spread the Word, Brooklyn is the New Mission Control.

Aside from being visually breathtaking (and goosebump-inducing), this film pretty much showcases some of the best things in life: science, nature, education, experimentation, and… good times with the fam! The film documents the build, release, and recovery of a video- and iPhone-rigged weather balloon that, in the span of a wee 70 minutes, managed to climb nearly 100,000 feet (hitting the upper stratosphere) before bursting and frantically dancing its way back to earth — landing in a tree a mere 30 miles from the launch site!

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Geekology » TikTok! Only a Few Weeks Left to Pledge…


We’re big into the innovative projects happening at Kickstarter. It’s truly a blast pledging for our favorite ideas and seeing them come to life. The TikTok and LunaTik >iPod Nano watch kits by MINIMAL have got to be the coolest gadgets of the year — certainly our favorite Kickstarter product to date…

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Geekology » Deego’s Got Your Back(up).


In the wake of yesterday’s Lo’s List computer crash of 2010, it seems appropriate to write a quick entry about Deego Toys’ adorable tools for backing up your data. Any computer user’s relationship with their hard drives is that of love and hate: yet another thing to sort, organize, care for and, equally, another thing that saves your tail (and files) time and again when faced with an iMac meltdown.

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Geekology » After 30 Years of Power Pellets, Pac-Man is Still Chomping at the 8-Bits…

It was at the local ice skating rink where I first battled Inky, Blinky, Pinky and Clyde. I would feed the game’s coin slot with a bottomless pocket of quarters while destroying my pearly whites with Mike and Ikes and Hot Tamales.

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Fashion Scout » Makr Carry Goods

“Artisanal” is a word that’s generously tossed around these days, but the craftsmen at Makr Carry Goods truly abide by the philosophy. Their bags and small leather goods are designed and crafted from start to finish by the Makr team – sketched, stained, laser etched, cut, stitched, buffed, waxed and detailed. No flashy logos or flamboyant shapes. No florid embellishments. Their signature is strong, understated design with a practical point of view.

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Geekology » Stay Focused!


Not that you should be tired of your fancy new iPhone 4G but, if you do have the patience of a newt and your device has lost its luster these lovely Scandinavian hard shells (with matching wallpaper and nifty stand/headphone wrap) from Focal Point Computers might just do the trick…

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Geekology » Grab Your Compass and Head Twelve South!

We went downright gaga for Twelve South’s Macbook BookBook cover and were checking the site for the design studio’s iPad version the other day when we came across this uber-gadget: the sleek, silicone-coated steel collapsible Compass iPad stand…

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Geekology » Angry Birds! Piggies! Parabolaaaas!

Angry Birds by Rovio is available for your iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Verizon Droid, Blackberry & more!

Although I try to delegate most of my iPadding to productive tinkering like to-do lists (Taksa), concept sketches (Adobe Ideas), blogging (WordPress), proposals (Pages), and keeping up with the times (NPR, BBC News, TIME Magazine, Paris Match…), it’s hard to resist the smattering of impeccably designed gaming apps available on my new favorite gadget…

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Geekology » Top Ten iPad Cases!

Hard Graft Pocket iPad Sleeve

So, the best husband of the year award goes to YZ for the best birthday present ever: an iPad! After a month of tinkering with the gadget I’m only more in love with this gem from Apple, despite the Adobe vs. Apple controversy. Of course, such a swanky toy needs a good case to keep it safe and sound while in your bag so, here’s the Lo’s List round-up of the best sleeves, cases and iPad-centric bags I could find!

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Geekology » Mac Makeover with David Lanham Freebies! (Pt.2)

David Lanham Somatic Icon Set

Organizing project folders with custom icons is a great visual way to help you quickly identify what’s what and where on your computer. If you’re anything like me, you want your icons to somewhat reflect the folder they’re labeling… David Lanham’s free icon sets have the perfect mix of adorable monsters & friends as well as slick system icons for all your apps, standard folders and other default components… More sets after the jump!

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Geekology » Mac Makeover with David Lanham Freebies! (Pt.1)

David Lanham Nearly Ripe Wallpaper

It’s amazing what a fresh wallpaper on your desktop can do to spruce up a humdrum workday! If you’re not already busy curating your screen I highly suggest diving in to this modern-day personal gallery of sorts. To get you started — actually, whether you’re a novice or uber-geek — David Lanham’s cornucopia of system-skinning graphic packages are a must-have! First up: a round-up of some of our favorite wallpapers from his gallery… More after the jump!

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Bookworm » Q&A with Infographics Whiz David McCandless

Lo's List /// The Visual Miscellaneum Calories In vs. Out

Copyright David McCandless, Courtesy of HarperCollins, from The Visual Miscellaneum

A few months back, while splashing around in the happy bookstore mud that is Amazon, I came across David McCandless’ infographics atlas, The Visual Miscellaneum (also titled Information is Beautiful for the UK hardcover edition). As a total graph & data junkie I immediately sleuthed up some details around the author/designer, and found that, aside from the two books under his belt, the writer has contributed visual information & great writing to the likes of The Guardian, Tank, and one of my all-time favorites, Wired. Well, lucky for me, I got the chance to dissect The Visual Miscellaneum / Information is Beautiful page by page and ask David some questions about his approach to visualizing data in a world of rather staggering & bleak stats…

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