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Entries with the keyword "Mobility"

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App.itize.us: Inventive iPhone Apps
(13 January 2010) - A "painstakingly curated presentation of the best produced and designed iPhone applications," App.itize.us makes a clever guide to the games, maps and more esoteric apps out there. They did such a good job that narrowing their list to our...
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Zipcar iPhone Application
(01 October 2009) - by Laura Neilson After announcing it at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference last July, car-sharing service Zipcar launched their newest "mobile" venture, an iPhone application yesterday. Improving on their already useful mobile site, the software allows members to locate, reserve and...
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Jango Flik Fold-Up Bike
(23 September 2009) - Debuting stateside at this year's Interbike Expo, Jango's Flik folding bike adds a travel-friendly model to Topeak's line of clever multi-activity cycles. After months of enjoyment riding Jango's full suspension bike, we're excited to see they've applied the same...
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Trunki Kids Ride-On Suitcases
(14 September 2009) - by Julie Wolfson Trunki creator Rob Laws admits he never completely grew up. The childhood troublemaker and dyslexic found refuge in making things and came up with the idea for animal-themed suitcases that kids can ride on as a college...
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K-Box Portable Speaker
(05 August 2009) - Adding another dimension to portable music experiences, Kerchoonz's lightweight K-box speakers bring deeper bass response, making for to a spontaneous, on-the-go party-starter. Using patented Gel Audio technology to convert any smooth, solid surface into a giant speaker, the K-box...
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Eco-Pocke-My-Hashi Portable Chopsticks
(29 July 2009) - An eco-friendly and vibrant solution to the rampant waste of disposable chopsticks (250 billion are trashed yearly), Yuento's travel-friendly alternative comes with a portable poly-carbonate case and silicon cap that doubles as a rest between bites. The designers make...
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LunchBots Containers
(09 July 2009) - by Laura Neilson As concerns over the long-term effects of plastic chemicals grow, LunchBots' stylish steel food containers are both a non-toxic and environmentally-sound consideration for anyone brown-bagging their lunch these days. The California-based company launched its 100% stainless steel...
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Zuca for M.A.C. Wheelie Bag
(26 June 2009) - by Rachel Felder Wheelies dominate airports everywhere, but a rolling case with tricked-out inserts, a sleek black finish, quirky dimensions and a wide flat top to sit out delays? For that, you'll need a backstage pass to a fashion...
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FlightTrack iPhone Application
(31 March 2009) - Our favorite flight tracking application just went pro and integrated with our favorite travel management service—a harmonious union that keeps us organized and saves us time. FlightTrack Pro syncs up with Tripit itineraries, keeping users in the know about...
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Paco Cube Prefab Vacation House
(24 March 2009) - by Kelsey Keith With its three meter square Paco Cube, Schemata Architecture Office reinvents the vacation house. The space age looking portable living cube with stark white epoxy interior was designed by architect Nagasaka Hisashi to be equally at home...
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Two iPhone Recording Applications
(16 March 2009) - In the race for best iPhone recording application, there are over a dozen contestants but few finalists. After surveying a handful, we're placing Griffin's iTalk and Zarboo's SpeakEasy in the winner's circle. While neither application is flawless, both get kudos...
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Cameratruck
(12 February 2009) - Taking pinhole photography to a whole new scale, photographer Shaun Irving transformed a delivery trucks into the world's largest mobile camera, the Cameratruck. The resulting prints (see "First Kiss" below) bear the rich anomalies that come from the technique—he...
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Mophie iPhone Battery Charger Giveaway
(12 November 2008) - Being constantly on the hunt means we're on the go more often than not, leaving us in constant need of more juice for our iPhones. Mophie's iPhone 3G battery pack steps in extending our time on the phone and...
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Hands on with the T-Mobile G1
(21 October 2008) - When it goes on sale tomorrow, the T-Mobile G1 will be the very first mobile device to utilize Google's open source operating system, Android. I've been using a G1 for the last couple of weeks and am really impressed—a...
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Tonke Campers
(10 October 2008) - Campers are usually unsightly hunks of metal spewing smoke all over the highways. We'd much prefer traveling in the dutch countryside in a Tonke Camper. Tonke of Holland manufactures eco-friendly campers that offer a timeless look and lifestyle. Completely...
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Cool Hunting on the Sony Ericsson Xperia
(06 October 2008) - You might have noticed the who is johnny X ads here on CH promoting the European launch of the Sony Ericsson Xperia. In addition to a brilliant screen, handy form-factor and sleek design the Xperia offers users a variety...
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Strida MAS Special Folding Bike
(23 September 2008) - Before I settled on my track bike, I gave serious consideration to a Strida folding bike. I was living in a tiny one bedroom and the Strida met the stowage criteria handily. Now a decade into production, Strida continues...
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HTC Touch Diamond
(06 May 2008) - This morning in London, mobile phone manufacturer HTC unveiled the Touch Diamond, a new Windows Mobile Device that looks great! Yes, I did just say "Windows Mobile" and "great" in the same sentence. Focusing on delivering a killer experience,...
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ShifD
(26 March 2008) - Simple tools are always the best way to accomplish simple tasks. Such is the case with my new favorite multi-platform app, Shifd. It's basically a really easy way to capture and view notes, places and links from your mobile...
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Six Bike Baskets
(21 March 2008) - If you've ever walked through Manhattan's Union Square green market early in the morning, you might have noticed the jury-rigged bicycles chefs use to transport their produce purchases. Cycling city streets with a cargo platform, though, is not a...
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Five Bike Helmets
(20 March 2008) - Unless you’re one of those obsessives who likes to get geared up in full racing attire for a few laps around town, you aren’t keen on wearing a helmet that looks like the nose of a fighter jet. Some...
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Five Better Bike Racks
(19 March 2008) - The bike rack is one of those urban features woefully in need of a redesign. Thanks to NYC DOT and Cooper-Hewitt, who joined forces in creating the City Racks Design Competition, New York just might continue to lead the...
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CH x Puma Eight-Speed Urban Mobility Bike and World Bicycle Relief
(25 January 2008) - When Puma recently sent us one of their Vexed Generation and Biomega-designed eight-speed urban mobility bicycles, we thought we'd do a little something special with it. We tasked in-house creative Seth Brau with customizing the bike and he went...
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Best of Transport 2007
(31 December 2007) - From the gas-guzzling to the eco-chic, the following are Cool Hunting's favorite alternatives to transporting yourself and your precious belongings—whether for a jaunt around town, cross-country or overseas. Aptera Developed over the past five years, the Aptera, a three-seat automobile...
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Eight Favorite iPhone Applications
(07 November 2007) - While Apple will not condone installing third-party applications on an iPhone, we're totally game. The process for doing this has gotten easier and easier, but is still not for the faint-of-heart. And with their recent announcement that there will...
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Swobo Folsom Bike: Interview with Founder TIm Parr
(06 November 2007) - After living in NYC for over ten years I finally started riding around the city on a bike this past spring. Of course, as these things go, I now have all sorts of opinions on the urban bike experience....
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Eco Pneumo Dry Sack
(31 October 2007) - by Passa Chattra If you've spent anytime hiking or camping you know the value of keeping your stuff dry. Nothing can be worse than having to sleep in wet clothes after crossing two rivers, hiking a few peaks, and...
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Sony Ericsson Bluetooth Watch MBW-150
(18 October 2007) - by Jason Alan Snyder A much needed update on the MBW 100 model, Sony Ericsson recently released a better looking Bluetooth-enabled wristwatch. Vibrating call alerts, a remote control connected to your phone's music player, track identification and phone controls...
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Socialight London
(17 October 2007) - First introduced a few years back by a couple of ITP (Interactive Telecommunications Program) students, the cleverly named Socialight, a free service using social networking to deliver localized info to your mobile phone, launched in London today. Like a...
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Stratocruiser
(12 October 2007) - It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a blimp...no, it's the gorgeous, futuristic-looking Stratocrusier, currently in concept form by Tino Schaedler and Michael J. Brown. Calling it a "lifestyle zeppelin," the duo designed the white airship as the latest...
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Elektroon Electric Bike
(08 October 2007) - Giving mopeds of yore a new look and an energy boost, Citydoo's Elektroon relies on pedal power to get up to speed before the electric engine kicks in. But once it does, it can hit speeds up to 40...
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Piezoelectric Concept Backpack
(08 October 2007) - Capitalizing on the friction and heat created by walking, running and even just wearing jeans, engineers from Michigan Technological University, Arizona State University and NanoSonic Inc. devised a way to use this type of generated energy in a concept...
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OnGuard Locking Skewers
(01 October 2007) - New to commuting by bike in NYC, I recently learned about the ingenious design of OnGuard's Locking Skewers. After several years of hibernating in my parent's garage, I dug my bike out and brought it to the local repair...
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Apple x Starbucks: Local Content and Services
(06 September 2007) - More exciting than the new iPods and less frustrating than the iPhone price reduction was the partnership Apple and Starbucks announced yesterday. Buying Starbucks brand music from my iPod / iPhone while waiting for a Cappuccino is nice, but...
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Buy a Scout Bike, Get a Free Bag
(31 August 2007) - Other than its elegant good looks, the main appeal of Jorg&Olif's new Dutch-style Scout bike is an upright frame that makes for a more proper way to get around town. What better way to accessorize than to add one...
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mShopper
(23 August 2007) - Adding to the ever-expanding list of things you can do with your cell phone, a Boulder-based startup called mShopper recently debuted a mobile shopping platform that combines the visual and tactile pleasure of brick and mortar shopping with the...
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T-Mobile HotSpot @Home Giveaway
(27 June 2007) - Bridging the gap between mobile phones and landlines, T-Mobile's new HotSpot @Home service launches today nationwide. For those of you who who don't have iPhone fever and have thought to yourself, "who wants a landline anymore, anyway?," the service...
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Ebe Salad Serving Set
(31 May 2007) - Designed by Romain Vauchez, the Ebe salad bowl comes with a lid that has built-in slots for the tongs and also doubles as a stand for serving, making transport effortless and keeping salads and other foods fresher longer. The...
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Foléo: The New Mobile Companion from Palm
(30 May 2007) - Jeff Hawkins, founder of Palm, unveiled a new mobile device called Foléo today via webcast from the D: All Things Digital Conference. Dubbed as a "mobile companion," the device is to be used as an extension of your smart-phone...
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Tarati Touchless Phone Concept
(25 May 2007) - A play on the "reach out and touch someone jingle," Tarati is Branko Lukic's new idea for a mobile that dials by passing fingers through keyholes creating a touchless experience. Nevermind multi-touch user interfaces, the former IDEO designer's concept...
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Portable and Tabletop Grills
(11 May 2007) - Following the nine free–standing BBQs we brought you earlier this week, here are a few more suited to the urbanite without expansive yards or bank accounts. Portable and slightly cheaper, these are the grills to take to the beach,...
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SimulSays
(01 May 2007) - SimulScribe, the brilliant and simple voicemail service that transcribes your messages into an email (20 November 2006) has just launched a new application that beats Apple to visual voicemail. SimulSays, released today, is a downloadable application for your BlackBerry...
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phling!
(02 April 2007) - phling! is a new mobile service that lets you tune in to the music stored on your computer (PC only for the time being) from wherever you are. To use it you download applications to both your mobile phone...
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TLC SmartCab
(30 March 2007) - The TLC SmartCab promises to revolutionize the taxi experience for both drivers and passengers. New York City's Taxi and Limousine Commission decided about two years ago that it was time for a technology upgrade, and results are just now...
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Ultra-thin MoGo Headset
(29 March 2007) - Thoughtfully designed for true mobile convenience, MoGo's 5mm thick headset can be charged without needing any additional cables. The lightweight (1/3 oz) Bluetooth 2.0 device has a fold-out ear piece so it rests comfortably in the ear and stores...
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Navman N 40i
(06 March 2007) - The new Navman N 40i personal navigation device features a built in digital camera that takes geo-coordinate embedded pictures so you can navigate back to your favorite destinations. Packed with all the standard features, you can enter an address,...
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Concierge Mobile
(26 February 2007) - Concierge.com's services for travelers are going mobile with the introduction of Concierge Mobile, a version of their Insider Guides and Condé Nast's Gold List designed for mobile phones. As long as users have reception, they can access nearly 200...
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Nüvi 680
(10 January 2007) - A new and improved version of the original Nüvi line launched by Garmin at CES last year, the Nüvi 680 bests the older version with a bigger (4.3 inches) and brighter screen and with real-time info on traffic, gas...
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iPhone
(09 January 2007) - The big news from Apple today of course is the hotly-anticipated iPhone that combines a widescreen iPod, a GSM phone and internet connectivity into one device—Steve Jobs calls it, "a revolution of the first order." With over 200 patents...
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Motofone
(04 December 2006) - Designed to be universally easy to use, Motophone, Motorola's sleek new "no-manual," no-frills phone, is almost here. Their experience website, just launched today detailing their design process and extensive research—including visits to multiple continents to conduct ethnographies of how...
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Simulscribe
(20 November 2006) - Simulscribe is a voicemail service that transcribes your messages and sends them to you in an email. It's one of those really simple, super convenient solutions that is especially helpful in situations where you can't pick up the phone...
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Zune Giveaway
(14 November 2006) - Zune, the new WiFi-enabled, bigger-screened iPod competitor from Microsoft, made its much-hyped debut today and we've got three—one in each color—to give away. With its non-scratch rubberized case, FM tuner, wireless song and picture sharing (from up to 30...
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Radar Now Supports Video
(13 November 2006) - Radar, the web service for friends to keep in touch through text and pictures via their mobile phones, today added a video feature. Sharing mobile videos is just like sharing pictures—you add a message and email them from your...
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Telefonplan Tower
(31 October 2006) - Standing proudly in the Stockholm suburb of Midsommarkransen, the 10 story, 72 meter tall Telefonplan tower—built and used by Ericsson for many years—stood as the center of their corporate campus and served as a neighborhood landmark. Today the neighborhood...
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First Look at the Treo 680
(12 October 2006) - Earlier today at Digitallife Palm announced the much anticipated Treo 680. We got our hands on one and are happy to report it's a great improvement over the 650. The device is smaller in all dimensions. The screen is...
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Foneros
(04 August 2006) - The spanish company Fon, billing itself as the largest WiFi community in the world, is poised to make a dramatic entrance to New York City this month. Their "free WiFi for all who contribute" manifesto found a comrade in...
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3G Bikes: The 3G Stepper
(04 August 2006) - The 3G Stepper is a cross between a bicycle and a StairMaster; it rides like a bicycle but is propelled by a vertical motion with your feet on two decks on either side of the frame. You stand up...
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Radar
(03 August 2006) - As the mobile multimedia landscape evolves due to the increasing availability of hi-speed networks, Radar, the new web-based photo-sharing service for your phone and PC, is a natural step. Much like Shozu with Flickr built in, the site also...
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12 Bags for Guys
(27 July 2006) - From tricked-out messengers to a rebirth of the proper satchel, men's bags are experiencing a design evolution and losing their stigma as sitcom fodder. Evolving to accomodate the gadget- (or diaper-) toting needs of the modern male, we've rounded-up...
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Herban Essentials Towelettes
(14 July 2006) - Herban Essentials updates the classic moist towlette with a version that comes dosed with naturally antiseptic essential oils. The refreshing towels are also slightly thicker and softer than their counterparts and—available in eucalyptus, lavender, peppermint, and lemon—have added aromatherapeutic benefits....
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Highway Bags
(11 July 2006) - Highway, add a modern touch to its retro-ski jacket looks. At 15" wide, it has room enough for most laptops and a magazine or two, making it handy for urban commuters or as a carry-on. Available in blue, black, red,...
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Cyclepods
(23 June 2006) - The steadily-rising price of oil, and, in London, a congestion charge of £8 for cars entering the centre of the city, mean more and more people are traveling by bike. Cheap, quick and relatively healthy (if you don't suck...
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American Express Butterfly Card
(22 June 2006) - American Express just introduced their new Butterfly Card, a foldable card and keychain carrier available to all of their Gold Card holders. Similar to the Discover 2GO Card, the concept is to make taking (and therefore using) your card...
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ESG Gryphon
(07 June 2006) - ESG, is a set of wings for parachutists to use to fly as far as 40km before opening their chute. Developed for military use as a way to get troops under a radar, it looks prime to be the next...
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Fisher-Price Active Gear
(01 June 2006) - Fisher-Price's new line of Active Gear includes two strollers and several back packs that provide practical elements for kids on the go: a stool, an air mattress and a portable toilet among them. The Stand ’n Ride Duo Stroller...
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Open Your Eyes
(22 May 2006) - To demonstrate the significant leap in Nokia NSeries' video phone quality, Nokia commissioned 16 independent directors to film and compose shorts using nothing but their new phone. All featured on the NSeries website, the series, titled Open Your Eyes,...
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Subeo Aquarius
(22 May 2006) - Almost as exciting (and useless in everyday life) as the personal flying machine is the personal submarine. Engineered with all the components of a large submarine, the Aquarius from Subeo is now available for $1.5M from Latest Buy. The...
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Timbuk2 Store
(10 May 2006) - After making messenger bags for 17 years, the folks at Timbuk2 decided it was time to open a store. Their warm but minimal Hayes Valley space is more about brand building than volume sales as it features one-of-kind and...
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Java Juice
(09 May 2006) - Only second best to an IV drip, Java Juice, a new coffee extract makes your next caffeine fix as instant— and as transportable and economical—as a Cup-o-Noodles. Slightly more gourmet and environmentally-friendly than its ramen counterpart, each packet contains...
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iPod Speakers, Part II
(28 April 2006) - For Part II of our iPod speaker feature, we focused on larger systems designed to take the place of the traditional home stereo. See iPod Speakers, Part I for the rundown of smaller shelf-based and portable systems. Geneva XL...
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Hope Forever Blossoming Vases
(25 April 2006) - Packable, mailable, and otherwise generally easy to transport, these plastic vases by the Japanese company Hope Forever Blossoming are held open and stable with water and fold flat when empty, making them as clever as they are usable. Filled...
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iPod Speakers, Part I
(18 April 2006) - As iPod speaker systems become as ubiquitous as the iPod itself, we thought it would be a good time to take a closer look at a few of the systems that have been flooding the market recently. In this...
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Sumo World Cup iPod Cases
(06 April 2006) - Sumo, a San Francisco-based accessory designer, has hit on a novel idea with a set of high-quality leather iPod cases featuring the national colors of several of the most popular World Cup national soccer teams. Choose from: USA, Italy,...
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Reload Bags
(04 April 2006) - The greatest dilemma of the iBook generation has nothing to do with relationships or religion. Our most dire predicament is finding a backpack or cargo bag we can take everywhere and doesn’t fall apart after six months. And if...
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Honda Monkey Bike
(03 April 2006) - My scooter-loving friends swear by the traditional Italian brands like Vespa, Aprilia and Lambretta, so they've been slightly disgusted that my head has been turned by the Japanese. First it was Honda's Zoomer (or Ruckus as it's also known)...
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Caddy
(29 March 2006) - Wood & Wood Design, a consultancy firm in London, has hit upon the novel idea of combining a mobile suitcase with a walker. While the "Caddy" (as their product has come to be called) is designed as a mobility-aid,...
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Magpie iPod Outfit
(27 March 2006) - Anyone who's spent any time South of the border has seen the color-splashed oilcloths that Austin-based designer Maggie Stephens uses to make her Magpie iPod Nano "outfits". Stephens, a marathon runner, came up with the design after she couldn't...
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Gorillapod
(24 March 2006) - Camera tripods are one of the albatross holdovers from the Paleolithic era of film. Allegedly, digital cameras have stabilization technology, but in both the professional and consumer market, this claim is just sales copy. So unless you're working on...
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Mobile Game Mosh
(20 March 2006) - The second annual 24 hour game design jam took place at Parsons last weekend. Following the structure of last year's Mobile Game Mosh, focuses on mobile games for cell phones. Teams were comprised of students, both undergraduate and graduate,...
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Orikaso Picnic Set
(07 March 2006) - Orikaso Products of Sheffield, England makes this practical (and affordable at £10) folding picnic set. It's made of thin, foldable plastic pieces that weigh virtually nothing. When it's time to get the dishes assembled, you unfold them and voila!...
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Mobile Beauty Cell Phone Mirrors
(28 February 2006) - At the risk of getting flak for yet another skull-related item, these little stick-on mirrors are a ingenious example of a device that's as elegant as it is useful. Plus, there's the inherent irony of a skull- or heart-shaped...
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Freestyle MINI Game
(06 February 2006) - If you're looking for a little diversion with your Sprint mobile phone, you'll soon be able to download the Freestyle MINI handheld game. Unlike real life as well as Grand Theft Auto and Outrun!, players are rewarded by obeying...
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Gravis Black Box Collection
(03 February 2006) - Nearly every company at the Action Sports Retailer show (ASR) seemed to be hooking-up some sort of collaboration — from DVS shoes photo-printed insoles and packaging to Retail Mafia-designed Boost Mobile phones sold in briefcases with accessories. Among the...
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Garmin Nüvi
(01 February 2006) - I have a pretty good sense of direction, but every time I visit LA I become navigationally challenged—especially when it comes to trying to avoid the traffic. This trip (I've been here for 3 days, now) has been a...
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Knock Knock's Text Message and Cell Citation Pads
(25 January 2006) - From Knock Knock, stationers and disciples of irreverence, these Text Message and Cell Citation pads, are perfect gifts in the age of mobile communication. The extensive translations of text messages, like "FUD: Fear, Uncertainty, & Doubt" and "IMBP: I...
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Skullcandy Guitar Bag
(09 January 2006) - Tucked in a corner at CES last week was Skullcandy, a manufacturer of headphones and other music listening devices. They have a series of backpacks, called Link, that feature amplified speakers and music player controls in the shoulder straps—these...
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Hanspree Televisions
(06 January 2006) - One of the things that's struck our eye here at CES in Las Vegas are these fun and inexpensive television sets from Hanspree. They come in dozens of shapes and styles for kids, sports fans and design freaks and...
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Buy a Maloo
(15 December 2005) - Remember the Maloo felt laptop cover we showed you last week? It's now available in the Soupe du Jour over at Charles & Marie for $75, which is the best price we've seen. It will only be available for...
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Maloo Laptop Cases
(06 December 2005) - How do you get from a Kimono to a laptop case? Designer Katja Hettler and architect Jula Tüllmann (hettler.tuellmann) won the YOnoBI design competition, which sent them to Japan to collaborate with Mizuta, a manufacturer of traditional Kimono fabric....
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Freeline Skates
(14 November 2005) - Skateboarding x snowboarding x surfing = Freelining, a new sport invented by Ryan Farrelly that looks totally whack. Freeline skates each have two wheels which are attached to a small aluminum frame with a flat top that has grip...
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Puma x Vexed, Season Three
(07 November 2005) - The latest item from the ongoing Puma and Vexed Generation collaboration is this urban cycler hoodie. More functional than the Anticon Hoodie, but aesthetically similar, this one has a built in face mask with removable filters. The jacket also...
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Caffeine Finder
(31 October 2005) - Everyone knows there's a significant overlap between the information junkies and caffeine cravers. To assist the mobility of this hyper set, Grey Stripe has created the Caffeine Finder for BlackBerry users. With over 45,000 U.S. locations mapped and reviewed...
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Burton Ronin Espionage Jacket
(27 October 2005) - The Burton Ronin Espionage Jacket has everything you need to rock the mountain in style and comfort. The jacket, which is available in 4 different colorways, also has an integrated digital camera for stealthily snapping pics. We thoroughly examined...
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Flirtomatic
(25 October 2005) - When it comes to anything mobile Europe has always been ahead of the U.S. For example, there have been mobile dating/mating applications over there for years. Flirtomatic, the latest player, launched yesterday and promises to be the new industry...
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Peyton's Podcast
(21 October 2005) - Our friend Svenja noticed in this week's episode of the WB's 'One Tree Hill' that Peyton, one of the main characters, recorded her thoughts on a podcast. In the show's credits, after the usual 'songs you heard in this...
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Mini Concept Tokyo
(20 October 2005) - Mini Traveller concept shown at the Frankfurt Auto Show was created as a tribute to the original 1960 Traveller. It's a good looking consideration for how to evolve a Mini to be a better schlepper. Yesterday, at the Tokyo Auto...
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GEN H-4 Personal Helicopter
(19 October 2005) - Traffic got you down? $31,000 will buy you your own personal helicopter, the GEN H-4. This modern marvel can go nearly 60 mph and is certain to be the envy of the commuting lane and the neighborhood. video clip...
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Triumph by Paul Smith
(28 September 2005) - Keeping it Brit, favorite fashion designer Paul Smith has teamed up with the classic motorcycle manufacturer Triumph. The collaboration will yield a Triumph branded denim and t-shirt line in addition to Paul Smith styled motorcycles. Only 100 of the...
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TranStrap
(23 September 2005) - I think of riding the subway as urban snowboard practice; I'm also a bit of a germaphobe. This usually results in a wide stance with back to doors and hands in pockets. But sometimes the ride is particularly bumpy...
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The Most Unholy Jacket Ever
(19 September 2005) - The best product found at the The Most Unholy Jacket Ever from the Shaun White collection. The high performance jacket has a shell of herringbone nylon, a double breasted storm flap and pinstriped satin lining-- street style making its...
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FLUX!
(14 September 2005) - We're very excited to announce the beta launch of FLUX, a mobile content site we helped produce. Featuring hot wallpapers and ringtones, FLUX helps you quickly and easily customize your mobile phone (US customers only)....
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Tube 2 NYC, London and Paris
(30 August 2005) - Tube, the absolute best subway mapping program for the Palm, has been updated to a significantly new and improved version. Incorporating subway lines and station information with either a system or street view, Tube even includes route planning and...
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iPod Subway Maps
(10 August 2005) - Our latest addition to the "why didn't we think of that?" list is this package of subway maps for the iPod. It's a simple and genius concept: upload the maps into the iPod's photo albums for easy access in...
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The Henk
(09 August 2005) - My fantasy savings account was started for a Chuck Close commission. Then it was a jet share. Now it's for a Henk. Having logged several hundred thousand miles and several hundred hours traveling, you can't help but design your...
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Nyko PSP Charger Case & Theater Experience
(14 July 2005) - Nyko has come out with two accessories for the PSP. First is the Charger Case (left), in which your lovely PSP fits snugly into a neoprene lining. Both items use a lithium-ion battery. The battery works by having the...
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LA Three Way
(14 June 2005) - The dream of convergence is alive and well and living in LA. This Saturday, 18 June, a hot team of sponsors brings you The Party "PC, TV, MOBILE love." With no pretense, this event is purely aimed at having...
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How to Disappear Completely
(13 June 2005) - "City Hideout," from Dutch design studio OOOMS, is a portable temporary dwelling made to fit one seated adult. The collapsable metal box resembles the kind of streetside sheds that commonly house electrical devices such as streetlight controls, new-age parking...
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Kroo PSP Case
(10 June 2005) - Nothing is worse than a new toy getting scratched. Check out these Kroo PSP Cases. It has slots for memory sticks and a UMD disk, cut outs for easy access to the buttons, and a silken interior lining to...
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Roly-Poly Backpack
(19 May 2005) - As a judge for the Scientistic Invitational earlier this Spring I had the chance to look at some really great projects. This one, by Eddie Lee from the Art Center College of Design, was one of my favorites. The...
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Keep Your Eyes on the Road
(13 May 2005) - Sony's latest in-car GPS unit, the NVXYZ777, displays a 3D rendering of the streets and buildings of Tokyo. This high resolution touch screen device also has 30GB of storage and is capable of playing back audio and video files...
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Bamboo Bike
(11 May 2005) - Brano Meres, a Slovakian bike hobbyist, recently built this incredible bamboo bike frame. While bamboo is light and strong, there are certain practicalities that make commercial production of this thing unrealistic. But it is oh so nice to look...
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Cellphedia
(03 May 2005) - It's thesis week over at ITP and the second year students are propping their all-nighter-red-eyes open to present the culmination of their graduate adventures in interactive technology. Following last year's well publicized mobile social software thesis, Dodgeball, there are...
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ICFF Preview: Bisazza Mini Cooper
(03 May 2005) - Bisazza, the mosaic tile masters, have been touring a series of tile covered Mini Coopers. Their next stop? ICFF next week here in NYC. Check out Mini2 for some more press shots....
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Shift Bicycle
(19 April 2005) - Shift Bicycle was designed by Scott Shim, Ryan Lightbody and Matt Grossman, and it won them top honors in a bicycle design competition held by the Taiwanese Government. The technology is simple, the back paired wheels come together by...
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Freebord S2 Bindings
(12 April 2005) - Freebord (covered witness both the old school and the new school--one guy riding a larger board in flip flops and another riding a smaller board with bindings. It was wild, to say they were "bombing the hills" would be...
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iXi Bike
(04 April 2005) - iXi Bike seems like the most convenient, and highly designed collapsible bike on the market. It collapses with a patented interlocking system that seems extremely simple to use. Starting at a little over a grand, it's a bit pricey--...
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PS Pictogram Series X Porter Bags
(30 March 2005) - All the recent PSP love makes me swoon with mobile gaming goodness! Check out these PS Pictogram Series X Porter bags put out by Sony. Although I'm not exactly sure what the concept description says, the series have what...
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Freitag Star Tek
(29 March 2005) - Even Freitag, those lovely truck tarp recycling chaps, bow down before the Cult of Mac with their Star Tek laptop sleeves. which are specifically designed for the Powerbook and iBook. They come in either fume stained white or yellow....
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GDC: Tuesday Mobile Summary
(09 March 2005) - On Tuesday, I spent most of my time running about the GDC Mobile Game circusóI mean circuit *wink*... I went to most of the morning discussions which were about the future of the industry as well as some business...
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GDC: World Tour of Mobile Games
(08 March 2005) - GameSpot) and David Collier (NAMCO), go through 40 of the crÈme de la crÈme of mobile games from all over the world in fewer minutes than the number of mobile games discussed. Organized by genre, the mobile gaming duo showcased...
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First Glimpse: The Puma Bike
(02 March 2005) - Puma, Vexed and Biomega teamed up to create this highly functional, yet totally minimal bike. I had the chance to try it out last week and was pleasantly surprised. I was expecting the looks would exceed the comfort and...
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Mobile Payments
(23 February 2005) - As the quest to consolidate wallet contents in to the mobile phone continues, we still look to Japan as the technological innovator. Next month trials will begin to test the use of mobile phones for subway fare payment. No...
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The Zoomer
(18 February 2005) - The Zoomer is one of oki-ni's latest products--a 50cc scooter collaboration with Honda. Very limited edition, only 15 Zoomers will be available and oki-ni will be selling 5 of them each month for the next 3 months. It's available...
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The Windcheetah
(17 February 2005) - This is the Windcheetah, the world's most advanced recumbent tricycle ever. It still remains the only trike to have set six significant speed and endurance records as well as having the honor of being exhibited in the Museum of...
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Mobile Game: Getting Up
(15 February 2005) - Setup: Mark Ecko, founder of Ecko Unlimited, worked with Atari and The Collective to produce the urban culture game, Getting Up, where the central theme is graffiti art. The console game is for PS2, set for release later this...
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Puma + Vexed = Urban Mobility
(09 February 2005) - Puma and Vexed Generation will be releasing the second season of their collaboration, Urban Mobility. The line is designed to target the needs of the urban rider by delivering adaptable performance-wear that fuses cutting edge styling with highly technical...
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PALV
(27 January 2005) - PALV, a revolution in personal transportation? Well, maybe-- but I don't think a personal air and land vehicle will work anytime soon. Bad traffic jam? No problem, lets just lift off and fly home--wait, don't hit that overpass! What...
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Illustrated Mini Cooper
(24 January 2005) - Remember the Mini Cooper Convertible we all can't wait to get our hands on? It has a choice of twelve exterior colors, three hood colors, eight potential dash colors, and nine interior trim options. That's darn customizable--but now you...
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Toyota Z-Capsule
(21 January 2005) - Treehugger about Toyota's continued push for environmentally friendly transportation. The hybrid car manufacturer will be testing a new lower impact, mass transit scheme this March in Japan. The Z-Capsule bus runs on a low-emission, compressed natural gas engine. But...
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Segway Spinners
(10 January 2005) - With so many companies at CES, sometimes a great product isn't enough-- exhibitors had to use all sorts of strategies to get people to hit their booths. From scantily clad women to skateboarding half pipes, every effort was made....
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SHHH!
(16 December 2004) - Heidi of Coudal Partners came up with this snappy little solution to dealing with obnoxious cell phone users. The .pdf includes several different versions of a card that you can print, cut out and hand to cell yellers. Brought...
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Shift: 8 Custom Be.BIKEs
(13 December 2004) - Shift is an exhibition of eight custom-designed Be.BIKE bicycles by eight highly-acclaimed graffiti-influenced artists: FUTURA, HAZE, KAWS, KENJI HIRATA, MATZU MTP, MISK, SKWERM, and STASH. Each bike has been altered completely to represent the artist's vision. Shift brings together...
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Burton Series 13
(10 December 2004) - All the kids love customizing their stuff, right? Ok, fine-- us grown-ups do to. Anyway, this season Burton is running a customized board program called Series 13. You can choose from 4 different boards and configure the colors for...
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Burton / R.E.D. Audio HiFi Helmet
(25 November 2004) - This isn't the first snowboarding helmet with built in speakers, but it may be the best so far. Burton claims audio excellence and I haven't gotten proof of that yet, but the overall features are just right. Removable speakers,...
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Freeboard
(11 November 2004) - Many have tried to create a skateboard that emulates the feeling of a snowboard with varying degrees of success. Though I haven't tried a Freeboard, this video certainly makes it look like the San Francisco based, rider owned company...
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Voltaic Backpack: Taking Orders
(05 November 2004) - Remember the pre-order one now....
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Entertainment Center, Toland Style
(03 November 2004) - Goyard, wanted to do something interesting they comissioned Toland Grinnell. Master of lux and an expert craftsman, Grinnell managed to capture the essence of Goyard, but for a whole new audience. Achieving a new dimension of ghetto fabulous, The...
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Tumi Mountain Pack
(29 October 2004) - Tumi continues to push outward and upward-- this time with a mountain climbing pack that looks just as good in the Sea of Tranquility as it does on the top of Mt. Hood. Their VP of Design, Timm Fenton,...
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ConQwest
(29 October 2004) - ConQwest is a Big Urban Game of the same ilk as PacManhattan. Basically a treasure hunt, high schoolers find Semacodes (an evolved form of the bar code), photograph them with their camera phones, and send them in to HQ...
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DC + Incase + Apple
(15 October 2004) - DC Shoes, Apple and Incase teamed up to create this lovely laptop-skate-backpack. It fits any size Powerbook in the padded laptop sleeve, easily holds a deck strapped to the outside and is designed to integrate your iPod. While I...
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Google SMS
(07 October 2004) - read the instructions before sending your first search to the code 46645 (GOOGL)....
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Dog Walker
(07 October 2004) - If my site had a section called 'so weird it's cool' this Japanese dog walker would be the most recent entry. There's not a lot of information here, but the picture is priceless....
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Power Pack
(28 September 2004) - The Voltaic Backpack is a mobile powerhouse. It holds a Lithium Ion battery pack that is charged by external solar panels, an AC adapter or a car charger. Wires from the battery pack run through the bag to each...
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Tumi Yellow Jacket
(23 September 2004) - Tumi, the bag design innovators, will be venturing in to the apparel arena this Fall. Yellow Jacket, their first product in this space will be in stores by November. It might seem strange for the bag company to get...
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RNC Text Alerts
(02 September 2004) - CNN picked up this AP story about how people are using Upoc text messaging to get updates on the RNC protests. Organized by Ruckus, the alerts have, by far, been the fastest way to find out about demonstrations and...
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A Cyclist's View
(27 August 2004) - Ever see a bicycle messenger hurling down a Manhattan street, dodging pedestrians and threading the needle between a bus and a stupid stretch Hummer? If you think it looks crazy from the safety of your cab, just imagine what...
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Event Based Mobile Participation, by Upoc Networks
(17 August 2004) - Here at Upoc Networks we're proud to announce that participants have sent over 1 million messages during the event based mobile promotions that we've enabled this year. By voting for the MVP of a ball game or sending picture...
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Genevieve Bell: Other Internets
(17 August 2004) - Intel's Genevieve Bell is nearing completion of her 3 year long study on the role technology plays in Asian culture. The anthropologist shadowed families and individuals in India, Australia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, China and Korea and learned first hand...
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Mini Cooper Convertible
(06 August 2004) - The Mini Cooper Convertible is about ready to ship, just in time for, um, Fall. Aside from the redesigned dash I flipping off Hummers in your neighborhood soon....
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Mobility Denial System
(27 July 2004) - The Sunday Times Magazine covered a slew of "non lethal wepons" currently in research and / or production here in the US. The Mobility Denial System is a thick goo that when sprayed across any surface makes that surface...
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AppleMoto
(27 July 2004) - Motorola and Apple have announced a partnership to create a mobile version of iTunes. With it, you'll be able to transfer music from iTunes on your Mac or PC to a Motorola handset via USB or Bluetooth. Obviously this...
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wiPod
(20 July 2004) - No, it's not a WiFi enabled iPod. wiPod is a downloadable app from Bay Area Free WiFi that puts a directory of free hot spots on your iPod. Super handy if you're toting your warez around the Bay Area,...
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Fluidtime
(14 July 2004) - Fluidtime is another project from the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea. The goal of Fluidtime is to use text messaging for negotiating the use of shared resources. For the Ivrea students, this means getting to class on time and keeping...
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Mass Distraction
(17 June 2004) - Mass Distraction is a thesis project from the Interaction Design Institute Ivrea. Agnelli Davide and Drori Tal designed 3 jackets that challenge the experience of balancing your attention between the friend right next to you and the person calling...
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Mile High Kit
(14 June 2004) - Mile High Kit is the first in a new line of products from Oro Design. Stocked with everything you need to get prepared and get busy, the Mile High Kit keeps the savvy traveller equipped with all the toys...
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AirPort Express and AirTunes
(07 June 2004) - Apple has just announced the AirPort Express pocket size WiFi base station. For the traveller, AirPort Express will free you from the uncomfortable hotel room desk that houses the oh so short ethernet cable. For the rest of us,...
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Message in a Bottle
(02 June 2004) - On 25th May 2004, fifty bottles with messages inside them were released into the sea off the south east coast of England near Ramsgate Maritime Museum. Their intended destination is 800km East of mainland New Zealand: the Chatham Islands...
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Biodiesel
(01 June 2004) - Maybe it's because of all the bullshit oil politics, or maybe it's because I just revisited my crunchy Vermont roots-- either way, I'm fascinated by Biodiesel at the moment. It is an old concept that's seeing a rebirth among...
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Zipcar
(17 May 2004) - Need to rent a car for a few hours? Want a quick way to reserve, pick up and drop off? Zipcar is the answer. Use their search tool to get a map of cars near you, book it, then...
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New York Snap Exchange
(13 May 2004) - The New York Snap Exchange, created by Andrea Moed, is a round-robin, massively multiplayer street photography game taking place all over New York City from May 13 through May 16. Players are challenged to find and send pictures in order...
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PacManhattan
(03 May 2004) - Another fun ITP project! Pacmanhattan is a live-human Pac Man game played around Washington Square park. Ah the joys of Academia in the Spring... 11 May Update A few hysterical videos from the games and some press coverage, available...
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Zip Linq Retractable Cables
(20 April 2004) - Zip Linq retractable cables solve the tangled cluttered mess of today's not quite wireless mobile world. They offer USB, Fire Wire, data cables and more-- all with a retractable mechanism. Among their more innovative products is a cell phone...
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Dodgeball Social
(06 April 2004) - As covered here earlier, Dodgeball is a mobile app that helps you navigate your social scene (assuming you live in NYC). Today they launched a new service, Dodgeball Social, which allows you to find out which of your friends...
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Upoc's New BREW Application
(26 March 2004) - Upoc is now available on Verizon's Get It Now! BREW service. You can download the application to have a full featured interface to all the Upoc messaging services. What's Upoc? It's an easy-to-use wireless service connecting you to your...
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Froogle Wireless
(26 February 2004) - Google Labs has built a WAP version of their product search service, Froogle. Wireless Froogle will be rather handy when you're trying to haggle the price down on that new camera......
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Umbrella.net
(24 February 2004) - Jonah Brucker-Cohen and Katherine Moriwaki are at it again... This time developing a transient network, both technological and social, by embedding wireless devices in umbrellas....
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What's Up New York
(28 January 2004) - What's Up New York is a great source for details on happenings around NYC. From fashion, food and art to street parking rules WUNY sends timely text message alerts directly to your mobile. Powered by Upoc...
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Fonebak
(27 January 2004) - Fonebak is a UK based initiative to recycle discarded mobile phones. Participants can drop off their handset at one of several participating shops, or they can mail it to Fonebak directly. The device is then dismantled and whatever bits...
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Upoc Redesign
(11 December 2003) - We launched a redesign of Upoc. This new version includes a totally new Web site, enhancements to the WAP site, and many new SMS commands. We have also made lots of changes under the hood to make the system...
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Dodgeball
(07 December 2003) - Dennis Crowley and Alex Rainert have launched Dodgeball 3.0, a location based mobile messaging solution for New Yorkers. Dodgeball has three core features: Guide, Circles, and Scout. Guide is just for finding and rating places, Circles and Scout are much...
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Nike Epic
(23 November 2003) - The Nike Epic backpack is pretty hot. It's stealth, but functional and techy, but simple. You can order is in all black, or use nikeID to customize the colors....
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Lingo Phone
(21 November 2003) - Another really useful SMS application, Lingo Phone offers language translation services. via Emily at textually.org...
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SMS Search -MojoKnows
(13 November 2003) - MOJOKNOWS is an SMS based question and answer site. They claim to be the Google of SMS. You send them a question, they send you an answer and pay per question. When you ask a question, the number of question...
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Dog Powered Scooter
(11 November 2003) - The Dog Powered Scooter is a fascinating invention... From their site: This new dog scooter design is revolutionary †and has many benefits. Particularly appropriate for urban use on bike paths & sidewalks. The human is in †total control †of...
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New Burton iPod Gear
(03 November 2003) - update: January 4, 2004 I finally found a Burton Amp backpack at Paragon in NYC. So far, so good. Aside from the obvious benefits, it has the right number of pockets, high quality manufacturing, and a sleek design. Let's...
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Designer Mobile Phone Screensavers Raise Money for AIDS
(16 October 2003) - The Parisian mobile content company, See My SMS, in a fund raising effort for "Ensemble Contre le Sida" (United Against AIDS), has launched a collection of artworks to be downloaded onto cell phones. The images were created by many...
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Galvin Steps Down
(19 September 2003) - Ok, this is not my usual type of post, but it is the coolest thing to happen to Motorola in years. CEO Chris Galvin is stepping down! As a former Motorolan, I'm very happy for my friends who are...
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NYC Bloggers
(01 July 2003) - nycbloggers.com is great directory of bloggers in New York. What makes it cool is that the whole thing is organized by Subway stop. The page heades have some great NYC imagery as well....
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PhoneScout
(27 June 2003) - PhoneScout is a Japanese Mobile Photo Log, however it also records the location from which the image was sent. The site includes a map that updates for each image. You can search for pictures by location or just browse....
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Cellphones Made Easy
(05 June 2003) - In today's NY Times Circuits, David Pogue reviews low end cell phones. It's a pretty good overview of the most basic phones on the market. And, as always, it has Pogue's witty tone. I like the Seussian opener: Red phones,...
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The Wallet
(14 May 2003) - For a long time now, I (we) have seen a day in the future when I have one device that organizes my information, enables my communication, and holds all the stuff currently in my wallet. Convergence of cell phones and...