iPhone accessories rarely aim too high in terms of functionality. They generally fall into one of two categories: speakers or protective cases. But Lapka takes the game to a whole other level. Billed as a "personal environmental monitor," the device connects through a headphone jack to measure, collect and analyze data about substances within a user's environment. Each peripheral......read more
After covering the prototype launch of Lapka a while back, we're excited to let you know that the world's first iPhone-compatible environmental monitor has hit the market. Lapka connects through a headphone jack to measure, collect and analyze data about substances within a user's environment. Each peripheral (there are four) gathers its own information: humidity/temperature,......read more
For Maine maker Lee Goodwin and the rest of his team, sourcing materials means hittiing the beach, mere minutes from the 18th century barn where they work. That's where they collect the pieces of driftwood they use to craft these one-of-a-kind iPhone charging docks, each of which carries its own special narrative, "from seed to tree to sandy shore." The finished product is a interesting......read more
In the realm of #firstworldproblems, there aren't many more annoying than reaching in your bag or pocket and pulling out a tangled mess of cords. Los Angeles company This Is Ground has created a simple solution with the Cord Taco, a leather envelope that keeps headphones, USBs, and other small cords clean and organized. The tacos are handmade from premium leather in tan or black, and seal shut......read more
Dexim just launched five new accessories for use with iPod, iPhone and the BlackBerry at CES 2010. We have our eyes on the Solar P-Flip portable solar iPhone charger.Extending talk time for up to eight hours, the P-flip can be flipped vertically or horizontally for hands-free viewing. Solar P-Flip is expected to be released in a few months and should retail for $79.90. You can bet we'll be......read more
If you've got a friend, relative, or famous radio personality who makes a point of doubting the effects or even the existence of climate change--especially if that person cites a snowstorm as evidence--we've got a few apps that'll learn 'em good, and then teach 'em how to make up for the damage they've done....MORE>> -Dan Nosowitz (Via Fast Company)...read more
Get the official Climate Counts app for FREE! If you are serious about supporting global climate change, put your dollars to work by supporting the right companies. We can’t change our climate overnight, but we can make a difference every time we shop by voting with our dollars! Here’s how it works. We analyze companies, and our ranking scale tells you how well the company is......read more
There's not much to like about an early morning alarm, so you may as well have a bedside clock that looks good. This wooden LED clock works the the earthy-tech aesthetic to nice effect. The birch block contains a crispy clear LED digital display that projects the time through thin veneer. Also contained within are two internally powered speakers, positioned at 180 degrees, for......read more
Ah Novothink, you clever scoundrels. This is an ingenious product. The Surge allows you to power your iPhone 3G or 3Gs using nothing but the energy of the sun. Featuring lithium-ion battery cell technology, the Surge comes in multiple colors....read more
Ryan Frank is a South African born furniture designer living and working in East London. His collection makes frequent use of sustainable materials - like cork. Why do we love cork? It's a completely natural and renewable product, harvested without damaging or chopping down trees. It comes from the bark of the cork oak, and is harvested only once every nine or ten years....read more