Owen & Fred are offering cigar and audio aficionados a way to combine their two interests in one form factor: Sweet Cigar Box Speakers. Made from genuine salvaged wood cigar boxes, the handmade cedar cigar box house a 2.5" aluminum cone speaker with a self-powered with an internal 10 watt per channel amplifier inside... More

There's nothing more annoying than going for a run or being out during an errand with your favorite pair of earphones, and having to constantly fiddle with them so they stay put. In my experience, specific types of earbud covers are needed to prevent earbuds from popping out. Here are some easy ways to making them stay put from a DIY perspective... More

This past weekend, a fairly sizeable portion of the western hemisphere got a glimpse of a spectacular eclipse, one which created a glowing red ring of fire in the sky. Of course, it is dangerous to look directly at an eclipse, which is why those eager participants viewed the phenomenon using eclipse glasses, handmade projector tubes or pinhole cameras. More

Color is so big for us photographers. Color and light are our primary mediums in creating our picture. So, when a picture is off in color tones, for example too dark or yellow/pinkish, it can really affect how we view the photograph overall. There are a few simple steps in adjusting the color of your photos in Photoshop. Here are the start and finish results, before and after color correction, side by side. Quite a difference huh?! More

I don't know if you've noticed the same thing within your own social circle of friends, but my Facebook feed has been noticeably slowing down, with less and less updates, commenting, and interaction online. Perhaps it's reflective of my friends getting older and focusing on their career and parenting concerns, but it seems more likely the luster is wearing off. Conversely, my Instagram feed is vibrantly alive with comments, updates, and add-ons. Facebook probably took note of this migration, thus the acquisition of Instagram just last month. But strangely enough, they've launched their own Instagram-ish social photo sharing app, Facebook Camera... More

Following the trend of retro-tech themed furnishings, designer Jeff Skierka has designed and manufactured a 12:1 scale replica of an audio cassette tape in coffee table form! And of course, the table surface offers reversible sides A and B.... More

I was just in NYC this past week and the weather ranged from muggy overcast, to heavy downpour, to a wicked chill, then finally to a pleasant warmth with sunshine...all within a span of 48 hours. All of New York seemed to blossom once the sun came back out, with Gotham's city dwellers seeking any and every corner where the could soak in some sun... More

It's an annual showcase for some of the latest designs in the furniture industry, but the International Contemporary Furniture Fair -- now back in full swing in New York City -- also introduces interesting accessories for the home and office. Here are a few we spotted that might look smart in your workspace. More

People always say that your hands are the most constantly germ ridden parts of your body because you use them to touch everything. As much as it's important to wash your hands when they get dirty, the folks over at PhoneSoap believe it's just as important to wash your phone, especially considering the amount of time you spend all day holding it. More

With all the USB cables winding in and out of my computer setup, I rely upon a few cable management solutions. Now there's another affordable option for keeping cables and cords tidy around the desk or behind your home entertainment center... More