The way Otis James expertly crafts his ties and hats isn't seen too much these days. Nothing is automated, there are no shortcuts, and everything is finished by hand. Griffin approached him to collaborate on a line of iPhone Sleeves (for the 4S and the 5, so you're good regardless of what model you have), and he brought ... continue reading
These days, you can't even walk into a convenience store without being bombarded by a rack of iDevice accessories. Portable chargers, and cases, and cloths, and protectors, and who knows what else designed for your iPhone/iPad/iPod and available on the cheap. At $59, the Root Cases Wood iPad Case isn't what we would ... 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
Listen, any app icon that is simply a fine mustache is going to get our attention. In the world of bros and guys that have all but lost any bit of chivalry, we still like to fashion ourselves as gentleman. If you're trying to become a reformed bro and don't know where to start, download The Gentleman's Guide to Life ... continue reading
The iPhone 5 is kinda like that TV show that no one admits to watching but still garners huge ratings. Despite the mocking adds, online jokes and other knocks, Apple still sold around 5 million units of the new iPhone in its first weekend. If you were one of the fans who got the slightly taller yet slightly smaller ... continue reading
Photographing something cool that's happening in our lives usually plays out like this: 1. Notice awesome thing. 2. Grab camera. 3. Snap picture. The problem here is step two. Unless you're randomly snapping pictures while you walk, you're going to miss the spontaneity of the moment you want to capture and you'll ... continue reading
How many times have you missed the perfect shot because you were pulling your camera from a bag or wrestling with the point-and-shoot crammed in your pocket? Your other option has always been that included neck strap which is about as comfortable as a children's size turtleneck. The UltraFit Sling Strap from JOBY is ... continue reading
There are plenty of devices on the market that will convert your vinyl to a more transportation friendly digital format, but most of them require a computer. So, once all your Hendrix vinyls are converted you're still going to need to transfer them to your iPhone/iPod/iPad. The iLP iDevice Turntable from Ion Audio ... continue reading
Harman Kardon has been producing awesome audio equipment since before there was even a Cool Material, and they've done quite a few pairs in the crystalline style of the fortress of solitude. No other pair has been as glaringly beautiful as the SoundSticks though, and that's probably why they're a permanent fixture ... continue reading
Seeing as how just about no one pays attention while driving these days, you'd best make yourself as visible as possible when you're riding your bike. Monocle will make sure you never leave your bike light behind when you hop on your two-wheeler. The clever little pouch and app turns your iPhone into an impromptu bike ... continue reading
A good tailgate requires more than burgers and beer. Skimping on your pre-game festivities is the mark of a fair-weather fan or a college freshman. To make your tailgate the envy of every other parking lot dweller, gear up with some of these nifty pieces of tailgate tech. ... continue reading
If you want a pair of black headphones, the world is your oyster. If you want a more colorful pair, you're going to have a tougher time tracking down a solid pair. You could delve into the world of Urbanears, but that's about the extent of it. Skullcandy wants to change this. With Edit, you can customize a pair of ... continue reading
Officially, there are only a handful of days left in the season of fun and sun. That doesn't mean you should stop thinking about how you're going to spend time outdoors because most of the other seasons are fine for doing shit outside, too. Outdoor Tech wants to make everything you do outside a party with their Turtle ... continue reading
You have two options when you want to buy a retro looking camera. You could, you know, actually buy an old camera, or you can shell out the cash for a nice Leica or something similar. Thanks to Fuji, you can now get a sweet looking camera like your pops used to use in an affordable point-and-shoot package. Along with ... continue reading
With Canon unveiling the world's smallest, lightest and cheapest full-frame DSLR ever, the gauntlet has been thrown down at Nikon's feet. Now, "cheap" is a relative term, the EOS 6D will still set you back over two grand, but if you're in the market, the new Canon should be the go-to. It's got built in WiFi (so ... continue reading
Don't you hate it when you're trying to discreetly take a picture of some bombshell in a bikini only to have her turn and see you pointing a camera right at her? All of a sudden you're the creepy one, right?? This lens from Polaroid will keep your dignity intact (questionable) and your perv levels at a minimum (also ... continue reading
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