PonoPlayer: $399 $$$ Conceived by Neil Young, designed by Charles Hansen and Ayre Acoustics, and made possible by Kickstarter funding of $6.2 million—which is $6.2 million more than has been raised by anyone offering to create a digital player of no greater resolution than the Compact Disc—the Toblerone-shaped and unambiguously yellow PonoPlayer has an internal […]
Author Archives: Phil Baker
Uncategorized
Epson Debuts World’s Fastest Photo Scanner to Scan, Restore, Organize, and Share Printed Photos
15
Sep
Sep
Epson FastFoto FF-640 Scans up to One Photo per Second, Restores Faded Photos, Organizes Collections, and Saves to Cloud Epson America, Inc. today introduced the FastFoto™ FF-640 high-speed photo scanning system poised to change the way people preserve and share the billions of photos tucked away in attics, basements, garages, and closets. An innovative alternative to flatbed […]
02
Sep
Sep
All eyes will be on Apple in early September as they introduce their new iPhone 7 series. It’s expected they will introduce the product at an event in the first week and have them available for purchase in the last week of the month. Why is there so much interest? Because Apple is one of […]
26
Aug
Aug
These are simply the finest camera and accessory bags available. FOGG bags are handmade in France by Nigel Fogg and bee berman (written just as you see it). They are coveted by Leica users and now have grown in size and utility to carry iPads and notebook computers. Each bag is made from durable, lightweight, […]
For five years, Ethnotek has partnered with artisans all over the world, and this year they’re celebrating with the launch of a Kickstarter campaign on August 24th, 2016 for a brand new lifestyle backpack called the Premji. In the Kutch district of the Gujarat state in Western India – an area known for its rich […]
22
Aug
Aug
Here’s the solution. German watchmaker Sinn, offers their solution to this dilemma of watch aficionados. They’ve come up with a Dual Strap System consisting of two shortened strap halves for the Apple Watch and the Sinn watch, letting you wear both at the same time.You can also wear each watch by itself using another connecting strap. For more details check this out.
21
Aug
Aug
Waterfield has created a line of wallets unlike anything I’ve come across. I have been using one for years. They are small and efficient, designed to hold a stack of credit cards and a bunch of folded bills in a small zippered case. Nothing as efficient as this. Now Gary, the owner of this San Francisco […]
21
Aug
Aug
It seems every automotive company, as well as Uber and Lyft, are touting the imminent arrival of self-driving cars. In an interview with Bloomberg, CEO Travis Kalanick announced that Uber would be adding self-driving cars this month, working to modify some Volvo vehicles. Ford’s CEO Mark Fields claims they will be offering self-driving cars soon, […]
04
Aug
Aug
One of my favorite bags has just undergone some improvements to refine the compartments and make it lighter. It’s the Muzetto bag from Waterfield in San Francisco. The bags (and all the company’s products) are made in San Francisco. The bag costs $299 or less, depending on the size. The premium, naturally-tanned leather Muzetto with a […]
Uncategorized
Sonic Blocks Launches Indiegogo Campaign for World’s First High Fidelity Modular Audio System
02
Aug
Aug
Sonic Blocks, a certified Start-Up NY company at the Binghamton University Start-Up Suite Incubator, and Benefits Corporation, announced today the launch of its Indiegogo campaign for the world’s first HiFi modular audio system. Owners will be able to customize their audio experience by selecting, swapping, and optimizing their Sonic Blocks units. The 30-day campaign […]
30
Jul
Jul
Computers and smartphones are complex devices. When you choose to buy one, one of the most important considerations is being able to keep them working and get them repaired without giving them up for days or weeks while shipped back to the company. The first company to realize this and to do something about it […]
26
Jul
Jul
The Mazda CX-3 is the company’s new subcompact SUV that’s getting loads of accolades, including being selected as top in class by a number of automotive reviewers. It’s a car that offers a lot of features for a relatively low price, yet manages to avoid the stigma of an economy car that cuts corners. I […]
22
Jul
Jul
MuscleSound Celebrates Five Years in Business MuscleSound, a Denver-based performance and health technology company that helps athletes optimize performance levels and prevent injury with non-invasive MuscleHealth® measurement, is marking its fifth year in business. With an impressive and fast-growing client roster, including, but not limited to, the USA Cycling Team, Colorado Rockies, Dallas Mavericks, Kansas […]
20
Jul
Jul
We all know how software is never really “done.” There are always new updates to refine, fix and add another feature. But what about hardware? Are there some products that you can say are mature and need no more changes? That they are done, finished? That’s not something we frequently encounter when it comes to […]
12
Jul
Jul
Pokémon GO has taken the world by storm. From people playing it, to hearing about it from friends and the media, the game has seemingly captured everyone’s attention around the globe. Pokémon GO is a location-based mobile game that was launched at the beginning of the month and has exploded since. The game allows users to […]
07
Jul
Jul
Here are three products great for use when traveling this summer. A great little portable espresso machine The MInispresso is a clever little gadget that makes espresso one cup at a time. It requires no electricity and is completely portable, perfect for hotel rooms and on vacation. The device used to sell for close to […]
First published on PJ Media With the digital revolution, we’ve seen huge improvements to the quality of our TV and our photos, each exhibiting more lifelike images in higher and higher resolution. But when it comes to music, the quality has gone the other way. I’m not talking about the artists and their performances, I’m […]
04
Jul
Jul
The MInispresso is a clever little gadget that makes espresso one cup at a time. It requires no electricity and is completely portable, perfect for hotel rooms and on vacation. The device used to sell for close to $150, but is now retailing for $60. It’s well-constructed, beautifully finished and works with little effort. It […]
30
Jun
Jun
A Danish company, Libratone, has introduced the ONE Click portable Bluetooth speaker. The Bluetooth speaker category was pioneered by Jawbone, opting for a premium-priced quality sounding compact speaker, ideal for use while on the move. That’s spawned many other companies to follow suit, creating speakers of all sizes and shapes, such that the category is much a […]
29
Jun
Jun
I’ve tried many solar powered products and solar power sources, but they typically looked like home made contraptions that rarely delivered what was promised. You’d need to work hard to get them to recharge by carefully positioning them outdoors and then wait for hours for them to accumulate much of a charge. When Solartab offered to […]