A lot can be said about the Google Nexus One. It's beautiful, very fast, open, works quite well, and terrible when you need customer support. It is also very annoying because of the limited coverage of T-mobile. »
At the end of a year, most people tend to look back to see whether they can learn something from the past 12 months. I am no exception. So this is an inside look at the stats for baekdal.com in 2009. »
Mirrors are great for reflecting your image. Some might even say that it is the whole purpose if it. But, Some mirrors are also used as an architectural feature. But, what if you wanted a surface that was opaque when didn't you need it to be a mirror? Maybe it could turn into a kind of foggy surface? »
One of the most influential design magazines, I.D. Magazine, closed down earlier this week. It's kind of sad, because most people in the design community have been touched by their articles. »
John Blunt, from Live Edge, recently sent me a few pictures of their wood lamps. While they are somewhat different from the ultra-modern design I usual write about, I rather like the craftsmanship. »
As you might have heard, Barnes&Noble announced the Nook a few weeks ago. And this one stands out from the crowd. »
Remember the stunningly designed yachts by Schöpfer? Today I came across another pretty amazing one. It's called the Why. It has a more conventional shape, but the shear size of this thing is unbelievable. It would be better defined as a house that just happens to float on water. »
Last week, Citroën revealed their latest concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It is the latest attempt at making a cool looking hybrid car, and they have certainly added a lot of design (maybe too much). The car itself is according to Citroën a revolution in design similar to the 2CV. »
Google is constantly been ‘attacked' by privacy advocates over their Google Street View feature. Apparently people do not like other people taking pictures of the streets they live on. »
Today, Apple announced their latest product - the iPad. Yes, it's a tablet. Yes, it looks like a really big iPhone. Yes, it's slim. Yes, it's super light. Yes, it has 10 hours of battery life. And yes it can be used as an ereader. It even comes with a new iBook store »
Several blogs and media outlets reports that the NY Times will start to charge money for reading their newspaper online. »
In 2008 I wrote about a bunch of gloves that would not only keep you warm, but also allow you to use your iPhone at the same time. Now one of these companies, Etre, has upgraded their product. »
If you are into living really dangerous, then this is the thing for you. It's the Hornet concept bike by Liam Ferguson. »
There is much talk these days about tablets and ereaders. Not only do we have the constant rumor that Apple is making one, but it seems like every newspaper on the planet see them as the "prophet" that will save them from their doom. »
I must admit that I am not really into bicycles. Especially not since my own bike was stolen several years ago, and the city I live in is seriously impractical (steep hills, almost no bike paths). »
There is a whole generation of people who need to change how they communicate with the world. Just this week, Michelin hired TBWA to create a Facebook campaign around their slogan "The right rite changes everything," in an attempt to rebrand the Michelin Man. »
A number of people have pointed me towards PhotoSketch, a research/student project from Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, at National University of Singapore (now there is a mouthful). »
Almost all my articles are about two things. How to understand the change that is happened all around us, and where I think you should focus your energy. But, every time I write an article, a number of people always comment that the old world is still important, that the world doesn't change that fast, or that you should probably do both. »
Publishers around the world worry a lot about the future of the printed book. Or, for that matter, the future of the newspaper. But, look no further because here is the answer. »
Here is a possible new trend that you didn't know you wanted, but you just got to have. Socks for chairs. Not only do they function as a protection for your floors, but they also look funny. »
There has always been a fair share of creativity when it comes to tea. Fancy cups, fancy tea dispensers, amazing tea kettles etc. But what about these? »
The newspaper industry is falling over themselves in the fight to come up with a ever more impressive newspaper tablet. The problem is that they miss the point completely (as I wrote about in "The Future of News, Tablets, and Business Models"). »
The buzz around social media return of investment (ROI) is just staggering. It is a good sign that this social media thing is moving away from being an experiment, to actually be part of a business strategy. And every business strategy and business plan must be focused around making money. »
As you probably know, both Google and Microsoft have entered into a partnership with Twitter and is now incorporating social search into their regular search engines. This is a big deal because social is a very important element of the future of search... it's not the only part though. »
Wouldn't you like to mix wild hand gestures, cute birds flying around your screen, Twitter, tweeting bird sounds, and your web camera? Well, now you can with Flyar. »
The absolute worst expression I know is "you shouldn't change for the sake of change". Every time I hear that, my blood begins to boil and I get really annoyed. If you shouldn't change for the sake of change, then when should you? »
There are a lot of iPhone docks around, and most of them aren't that interesting. But I really want this one from Petitinvention. To bad it is just a concept... »
