The aptly named Big Ass Giveaway has finally drawn to a close. Thanks to everyone who entered. 12 people won one really cool item from the Big Ass Giveaway. Here are the items and the winners who won them: ... continue reading
By this time, you’ve probably spent a ton of cash on gifts for others. Either that or you made some crap that was supposed to be “sentimental.” Whatever the case, it’s time to get some stuff for yourself. A lot of stuff. This year’s Big Ass Giveaway is stocked with over $1500 worth of awesome goodies highlighted by two VX rucksacks from Mission Workshop. We’ve also got some sweet Marshall headphones in there, the Blokkey magnetic valet and a ton ...... continue reading
It might be a rare occasion, but if you have ever dropped your pocket knife in a pond while out camping, you know the annoyance involved in retrieving that sucker. The Cork Knife eliminates any fear of cutting rope on the side of a lake or whittling wood over a creek while you're on your next trip. The cork handle ... continue reading
There are a plenty of daily deal sites out there these days, and a good portion of them offer things we really don’t want. It’s always old stuff that someone is trying to unload on our naive wallets. This is far from the case with Huckberry. The guys over there consistently stock their virtual shelves with stuff we dig. The current Tsovet watch sale they have going on now is no exception ... continue reading
Ever since we stumbled across the Well Rounded Sound booth at The New York Audio & AV Show a few months back, we’ve been pretty huge fans of the brand. Their eco-friendly speakers produce awesome sound and happen to look real sharp. The Yorkies aren’t the kind of desktop speakers that you hide in the corner behind a stack of papers and a monitor. These New Zealand wool felt covered wooden speakers will be the focal point of your work ...... continue reading
“What the hell is a ‘Qanat?’” And so ends every single game of Scrabble we’ve ever played. No game is so utterly frustrating and yet addictively fun in the process. Taking our odd love of the written word to another level is this Scrabble Typography Edition designed by Drew Capener. The limited edition set available from Winning Solutions is like a font lover’s dream come true. The beautifully designed, magnetized, walnut game board is lined with slip free cork and is ...... continue reading
If you’re still sporting that beat up gym duffle as your weekender or vacation bag, it’s time to grow up. For sophisticated and stylish options that can withstand a lifetime of getting crammed in overhead bins and thrown in your trunk, Blue Claw Co. is always a smart choice. Their handmade bags and cases are crafted with a passion for solid, well-made American goods that will add a bit of style to your journeys. Whether you’re looking to take ...... continue reading
If you’ve subscribed to Jay-Z’s wisdom of rocking all black everything, here’s your watch. The Vestal ZR3008 Minimalist Chronograph sports a sleek, bare bones style clad in all black. It’s a chronograph that doesn’t get bogged down in messy details like numbers and over-the-top styling. The guys over at Watchismo - the place to go for an insane selection of awesome time-pieces including a bunch of Vestal numbers – was cool enough to provide us with one ZR3008 ($259) to give to ...... continue reading
If you’ve subscribed to Jay-Z’s wisdom of rocking all black everything, here’s your watch. The Vestal ZR3008 Minimalist Chronograph sports a sleek, bare bones style clad in all black. It’s a chronograph that doesn’t get bogged down in messy details like numbers and over-the-top styling. The guys over at Watchismo - the place to go for an insane selection of awesome time-pieces including a bunch of Vestal numbers – was cool enough to provide us with one ZR3008 ($259) to give to ...... continue reading
All your awesome tracks can get ruined in a jiffy when a babies screaming on the bus or there's a jackhammer going on your block. A pair of quality noise-cancelling earphones are a luxury not every music fan has invested in. If you're in the market for a solid pair, check out some of the features on these Phiaton ... continue reading
All your awesome tracks can get ruined in a jiffy when a babies screaming on the bus or there's a jackhammer going on your block. A pair of quality noise-cancelling earphones are a luxury not every music fan has invested in. If you're in the market for a solid pair, check out some of the features on these Phiaton ... continue reading
We've contemplated expanding our office just to have more wall space for prints from Sonic Editions. The limited edition shots were found in galleries all over the world, made available in superior quality and we want just about all of them. The Impossible Cool collection features photos of some of the legends ... continue reading
Drop a couple of ice cubes into a warm drink and they’ll quickly water down your beverage into a glass of tasteless liquid. We like our drinks tasty but cold. To achieve that, we turn to something as awesome as the FrozenBalls ice sphere maker. Using thermal mass, the aluminum ice sculptor will serve up a large solid sphere of ice in less than a minute. You can get all experimental too and make some with coffee and other liquids for different ...... continue reading
Any time you sign up for a daily email, you usually regret it about a month later. They become self-approved spam. There are a few exceptions however, ones where, upon seeing the name in your inbox, you actually get eager with anticipation. For us, the most exciting of those comes from TouchOfModern. The site sends ... continue reading
Summer is winding down, but thanks in part to all this awesome global warming we've got going on, you can still hit the beach for a little while longer. If your day in the sun wardrobe includes a pair of knockoff shades you got at a mall kiosk, it's time to upgrade. Capital is the kind of brand you should turn ... continue reading