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Oct 08
How many numbers of Pi can you rattle off? Probably not many. Probably even fewer if you’re drunk. But you can at least cheat with these glasses from TheUncommonGreen that are printed with hundreds and hundreds of digits from the mathematical constant. More »
Oct 05
This gorgeous typographic chess set, based around the Champion font by Hoefler Frere Jones, brings elegant simplicity to the game with each piece assuming the form of its initial. It’s almost too pretty to play. More »
Oct 04
The Ridiculous High-Concept Inflatable Bike Helmet Is Finally Buyable [Helmets]
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If you’re sick of your bike helmet and you’d rather have something that looks like a giant baseball mitt to protect your cranium, you’re in luck. After seven whole years of development, the Hövding invisible helmet is finally available for purchase. More »
Oct 03
After an evening of enjoying libations at your local speakeasy, do you really think you’ll be of sound mind to find your way home using your phone? Probably not, and maybe that’s what inspired this beautiful line of hand-etched tumblers featuring the intricately webbed maps of large metropolitan cities. More »
Oct 02
Nest 2.0: The Smart Thermostat Is Thinner, Works With More Home Heating Systems Than Before [Nest]
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Nest was not the first smart thermostat to reach the hands of consumers. But it was the first that made our parents (and maybe even some of our grandparents) raise an eyebrow. Its cylindrical form and simple GUI are nothing, if not inviting to use, and its ability to learn from your usage habits not only offers convenience, but possible savings when it comes to the power bill. Now with the second generation iteration of Nest—one that is slimmer and guaranteed to work with 95% of home heating systems—the product wants to go from being a buzzy new product to a mainstream, must-have home gadget. More »
Oct 01
This Fantastic Grimlock Hoodie Makes the 80s Totally Worth It [Transformers]
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If you grew up in the 1980s on a steady diet of cartoons, you probably spent many mornings captivated by the Transformers. And while Optimus Prime might have been the noble leader of the Autobots, he would never be as universally loved as the show’s real star—Grimlock—who’s now immortalized forever in this fantastic hoodie. More »
Oct 01
The Pellet Stove That Actually Looks Like It Was Made in the 21st Century [Desired]
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We previously extolled the virtues of the space heater for warmth when the deep chill of winter arrives. But gazing at this pellet stove—a very modern-looking pellet stove—we’re rethinking what we want in our homes come December. More »
Sep 27
Koss Pro4AA headphones are ancient classics you can still buy for $100, but if you’re finding their steel construction a bit uncomfortable these days, why not repurpose the old cans into a delightful wall accessory? That seems to be the thinking behind these lovely hooks made by Etsy seller jtbaldwin. Use them to hang your coat—or your new set of headphones. [Etsy] More »
Sep 27
An Adorable Strawberry Knife That Feeds My Unfortunate Kitchen Gadget Addiction [Kitchen]
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My kitchen is the size of a walk-in closet and has less drawer space than the dresser in my bedroom. But does that stop the constant influx of novelty kitchen gadgets and uni-tasking tools? Seemingly not. I don’t even really like strawberries, but that doesn’t mean I won’t be finding a spot to cram this cute and colorful $12 berry-prepping knife from Kuhn Rikon. More »
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