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5 Online Sources To Playfully Accessorize Your Workspace

Julienne Lin — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Everyone has his or her go-to stores for specific needs, whether it be furniture, fashion, or tech gear. And when it comes to accessorizing my desk area, I'm always on the hunt for accessorizing my work area with designs which range from classic to those with an element of playfulness. Here are five favorites I've bookmarked during my online window-shopping sessions...

Where to Squeeze a Home Office into a Full House?

Roni Shapira Ben-Yoseph — Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

It's a perennial small space question that merits revisiting. Under ideal conditions most of us would love to have designated workspace at home, but sometimes square footage and circumstances get in the way. So if your home doesn't have an office where do you put it?

The Voyager Smart Treadmill — Final Frame

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

Designer Il-Seop Yoon envisions the Voyager treadmill as an interactive experience, with a virtual reality running course display and smartphone integration to help let exercisers focus, rather than tune out, their workout.

Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 14 Offers Adaptive Bass According to Placement

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Founded by Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen with the introduction of their first radio back in 1925, Danish Bang & Olufsen continues defining high end audio design (with prices to match) with the introduction of their latest amplifiers and powered speakers system, the BeoLab 14, dialed in with a custom tailored bass reproduction feature...

Before & After: Old Audio Speakers Transformed Into Bookshelf System — Reddit

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

From what I've seen at garage and yard sales, bookshelf speakers are amongst the most common audio gear components readily available for DIY projects on the cheap. And how many of us have old audio speakers gathering dust in a closet or in the garage? Perhaps it's time to give them a dusting off and reconsideration inspired by this simple upgrade project...

The Poler Camera Cooler Bag Plays Double Duty — Daily Tech Find

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:30:00 GMT

The Poler Camera Cooler Bag
• $65.00
• West Elm

Who doesn't love a 2-for-1 special? Designed with dual purpose in mind, the Poler camera bag is first and foremost padded for safely toting around a DSLR, lens, with extra room for an smartphone and tablet. But the insulated carrying case can also work as a lunch bag (though they warn, not at the same time with your photo gear). A very handsome and handy little number for work and your lunch break, and a lot more affordable than my aspirational recommendation, which likely inspired this design.

Beautiful Botanical Blueprints Created With 3D Software

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT

I highly recommend if you live in Southern California, and even have a passing interest in the botanical, to make your way to the Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens to see their current exhibition, When They Were Wild: Recapturing California's Wildflower Heritage, an ideal complement to the explosion of springtime flowers currently blanketing the region from coastline to desert. Similarly, those with a love of exploring the beauty of the floral may appreciate these botanical blueprints which offer a whole new perspective revealed by technology...

Google Glass Shows Us the World From a 2-Year-Old's Perspective

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Categorize this video as "pretty darn cute". Tech blogger, Chris Angelini, was readying a Tom's Hardware post about his thoughts about Google Glass when his inquisitive 2-year-old son wanted to know what all the hubbub was all about (alongside a request for some juice). Father equips son with Google's life's moment capturing device, giving us a short glimpse of what it's like to be 2 years old all over again...

The Multidisciplinary Studio of Colorcubic — Lifework

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Christy Lai and Michael John like the term “multidisciplinary.” We can see why; together, they have a lot going on. First there’s Colorcubic, their interactive studio specializing in UX/UI, 3D modeling, animation, and motion graphics. For this week’s Playlist, they share a few tracks that inspire their multidisciplinary activities while working together.

TVGla's Massive Creative Hub — Creative Workspace Tour

Bethany Nauert — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:00:00 GMT

Name: TVGla
Location: Los Angeles, California Size: 18,000 Square Feet Years In Business: 6 years

TVGla is a creative workforce for digital advertising and media. Their Los Angeles office underwent a massive renovation after they acquired it earlier this year. Avoiding the normal corporate cubicles and depressing office furniture, they created a space that is decidedly modern and bright.

Online Entertainment: 10 Worth-a-Look Videos from the Past Week

Elizabeth Giorgi — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Star Trek: Middle School Musical, Kid President, Don't Be a Glasshole, Tidal Wave Girls

Who needs cable when there are literally thousands of hours of video content uploaded to the internet every single day? Sure, there's a plethora of home movies and skateboard crash shots, but there are also plenty of other options available on YouTube and Vimeo that will make your heart skip and your lips turn upward into a smile. We share 10 of our recent favorites below...

Follow Our Home Tech Pinterest Boards!

Gregory Han — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Hey, did you know we've been collecting and archiving some of our best and most inspiring home technology posts throughout the year over at Pinterest? We have! And you can browse through hundreds of our highlights, from product reviews, to home office inspirations, to how-to projects, and much more!

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The Built From Scratch DIY IKEA Multimedia Desk: Part 1

peter — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:15:00 GMT

It's pretty easy to create your own "custom" table by using IKEA table legs. The legs are set at a perfect height for making a desk, and people have often turned to an assortment of surfaces to match for a simple DIY desk solution. But I wanted to set out to build something a little more advanced...

The Week's Top Tech Posts — May 13 - 17, 2013

Gregory Han — Sun, 19 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

• Can You Guess What's Hidden Inside this Kitchen Cabinet?
• 7 Settings To Conserve Your Smartphone Data Plan
• Smartphones to Replace Front Door Keys

• The Peel-and-Stick Makeover: Wallpapered Fridge

A Cottage Corner Home Office — Final Frame

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

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10 Online Security Tips From Google — Google I/O

Joelle Alcaidinho — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:00:00 GMT

Everyone knows having your personal information hacked is a nightmare to be avoided. But with the myriad of advice out there, which advice is the best to follow? Thankfully, after attending a security panel with Google's Director of Security for Google Apps, Eran Feigenbaum, and Head of Chrome Security, Parisa Tabriz, I came away with a better understanding of practicing safe and secure habits online...

An Inventive Triangular Wireless Speaker Designed to Blend Into Corners — Kickstarter

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:00:00 GMT

A few years back...ok, make more than a decade ago, I purchased my first dedicated home theater audio system. It was a glorious behemoth of a system, with left, right, satellite surrounds, center, and get this...two discrete subwoofers. It was fine and dandy when I was sharing a large home with a then girlfriend. But then we broke up right before I moved from LA after accepting a job in San Francisco where I found myself in a 300 sq. ft. studio, situating such a system proved challenging...

Chrome Welded Rucksack Laptop Bag — Daily Tech Find

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT

Chrome Welded Rucksack
• $110.00
• Chrome Industries

I've got a couple of friends here in LA who've ditched the grind of sitting in traffic and now commute to work by bike. But hauling a laptop and other tech accessories while pedaling can prove to be challenging on the streets of any city, requiring secure and weather-proof carrying gear. The Chrome Welded Rucksack seems up to the task: waterproof, accommodates up to a 15" laptop, U-lock pocket, and includes a removable laptop sleeve.

Brightening Up the Home Office In Neon

Chris Perez — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

Do you have a love affair with home office supplies? A penchant for color? There's a whole rainbow spectrum of colors to brighten up your workspace, from stationery to peripheral accessories...

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Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:00:00 GMT

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The Tangible Interface of Objects and Interactions' Ceramic Stereo

Gregory Han — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:45:00 GMT

Awhile back, I reached out to audio designer Victor Johansson after seeing some enticing preview images of an audio solution he was developing, a design-tantalizing ceramic stereo system utilizing wireless connectivity, all contained within a vessel of smooth earthenware and warm wood. He's finally finished his project to share with us...

Pantone Desk Trays, Incase Headphone Sales, Windows 8 Ultrabook Discounts — Tech Deals of the Week

Jason Yang — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:30:00 GMT

This week's tech deals are aimed right at the tech geek in all of us. We've found a few options for Apple products at a discount, Windows 8 ultrabooks, gaming titles galore, and a few designer headphones at slashed prices. If you're looking to liven up your desk, an old school typewriter or industrial task lamp on discount could also do the trick, while those with a penchant for housekeeping efficiency should note this week's vacuum deals below...

Can You Guess What's Hidden Inside this Kitchen Cabinet? — Design Megillah

Taryn Fiol — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:00 GMT

There's not a long list of industrious uses for that hard-to-reach, cropped cabinet above the refrigerator in the kitchen. Maybe somewhere to hide all those long neglected kitchen appliances you bought but stopped using. But there's at least one great solution: this one. Can you guess what's hiding in this unsuspecting kitchen storage?

Apps That Make You Make Stuff: The Pocket Scavenger and More

Rachel Rosmarin — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT

With all the talk about mobile devices beginning to eclipse computers, there’s still not as much talk of creating for the sake of creation on mobile devices. We take photos and videos, and even tweak them with apps like Instagram, but how much creativity are we really talking about here? The application of a hazy filter?

Cue Up Well Wishes With This Turntable Greeting Card — Final Frame

Gregory Han — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:00:00 GMT

A greeting card for the music/vinyl lover out there, offered by 4four over at Etsy ($4.00)