Your coffee routine is a highly personal ritual. For some, it’s a way to bless the day before it begins, and for others, a nightcap bringing it to a close. Nunc. – a coffee startup spearheaded by a two-time barista champion, rocket scientist, engineer, designer, and loT expert – launched the Portafilter Machine and Grinder. This AI-enhanced brewing system is engineered to remove the guesswork from the art and science of making the ideal coffee-based beverage.
Portable and playful, the JMGO N1S and the N1S Ultra flagship model feature the brand’s signature pan-and-tilt gimbal design, allowing for easy setup and optimal viewing angles. The ingenious design operates as an intelligent stand taking the hassle out of propping the device up to an ideal height. The projector packaging also doubles as a cute, convenient carrying case for moments when you wish to take your shows on the road.
The Chinese audio gear company FiiO brought the technology of yesteryear into the modern era with the announcement of the new FiiO DM13 portable CD player alongside a refresh of the FiiO CP13 portable cassette player. Both boast instantly classic designs and modern features, and allow you to unabashedly embrace your previously-retired CD and cassette collections to enjoy once again.
Bird watching and all of its slow-paced pleasures have cemented themselves into popular culture. The formerly niche, now in vogue hobby has also inspired crossover collaborations for products like the covetable Swarovski Optik AX Visio Binoculars designed by Marc Newson. This AI-enhanced optical instrument offers improved ergonomics and a slew of technology integrated with an easy-to-operate interface that users can acclimate to quickly.
Vinyl’s resurgence isn’t merely a matter of iconic analog aesthetics, it’s a generational trend towards reconnecting with music in a way that streaming cannot. But with albums sold at increasingly prohibitive prices it can be difficult to share in that experience. To make such a joy accessible, Korean designer Jaehyung Chu created the Viva turntable for compact discs. The Future-retro, high-fidelity device fashions a whole new way to appreciate CDs like never before.
Filmmaker, designer, and Serene Industries founder Denis Agarkov pulled himself out of a professional rut with a design charrette, which resulted in the creation of his own keyboard – The Icebreaker. This 65% mechanical keyboard was inspired by Manhattan’s triangular Flatiron building and manufactured from a solid block of 6061 aluminum for a brilliant edge. It is also outfitted with full-height MX switches producing the clicks and clacks that give keyboards of this kind their characteristic clatter.
Speakers, light bulbs, air purifiers, and even roller shades. Charging devices and connected audio devices, too! Up until recently, the world’s largest furniture retailer was still missing a few essential pieces of the smart home pie. IKEA’s introduction of VALLHORN, PARASOLL, and BADRING arrived as a welcome addition to the brand’s electrified lineup, bringing affordable and easy-to-install home monitoring solutions to an excited consumer base.
Today’s established vinyl enthusiasts have likely spent years meticulously building their record collections, with many now seeking to level-up their listening accoutrement from ‘good enough’ to that special ‘last-a-lifetime’ investment. The Marantz TT-15S1 turntable makes a strong case as one such component worthy to build a system around and proudly display.
Sometimes, it’s the most functional and pragmatic objects – the things that keep our cords collected and our surfaces tidy – that allow our spaces to best articulate the traditional design objects we wish to display. The Lon:HUB allows just that with an innovative combination of cable management, wireless and cable-connected power supply, and a line-up of accessible ports to give your desk the glow-up it deserves.
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Gamer or not, you’ve probably heard of the iconic home system SEGA Genesis, which became a phenomenon in the early 1990s. While leaning into fond memories from game play, designer watchmaker Anicorn tapped into that energy for the release of his SEGA x Anicorn Mega Drive/Genesis Watch. Each of the three editions recreates the console’s signature aesthetic adapted into clockwork that is every bit of a fanboy flex as it is a fine timepiece.
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