Archive for the ‘Gear & Gadgets’ Category

Nixon Barneys Holiday Collection Watches Now Available

Thursday, December 4th, 2008

Nixon has created a custom collection of limited edition watches to coincide with the Barneys celebration of 50 years of the peace sign. Nixon integrated a Happy Hippie theme into the crowd-favorite 51-30 watch.

The collection is comprised of four unique and highly customized versions all individually numbered, all 300 meter water resistant stainless steel cases with either a six-hand Japanese movement with 1/10th second subdial chrono and date or a Swiss three-hand movement with tide subdial. These coveted pieces will range between $500 and $8,800 depending on material integration.

The collection is now available exclusively in Barneys Co-Op stores.

Adidas Nizza Sneaker

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

The team at Adidas Originals has re-released a 70’s classic — the Nizza ($70). Part of the Winter Craftsmanship range, the Adidas Nizza Low DP is the most refined Nizza Low’s to date, incorporating a hounds-tooth print insole and high grade woven canvas uppers.

The Nizza Low is named after the French city of Nice.

Johnny Cupcakes

Friday, November 21st, 2008

Boston based T-shirt designer Johnny Cupcakes isn’t just making T-shirts these days — he’s making accessories. And not just any accessories but accessories for your most beloved gear like the Apple iPhone.

The 100% rubber cases ($24.99) fit both the iPhone and the new iPhone 3G and feature the Johnny Cupcakes logo embossed on the back.

TX ‘730 Classic Flyback Leather Band Watch

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

Metal and leather mix perfectly in this high-tech chronograph from TX Technoluxury. The TX 730 Classic Flyback ($450) features bright orange accents, a compass and second time zone display.

Playing iPhone 3G With Power Slider

Monday, November 17th, 2008

The Power Slider for iPhone™ 3G is the first accessory of its kind to offer protection, expanded battery life and integrated sync and charge capabilities. While most supplemental batteries simply satisfy the need for added power, the Power Slider more than doubles the battery life of iPhone 3G while providing complete device protection and the ability to sync without removing iPhone 3G from the case.

With its low profile, complementary design and innovative functionality as both a case and power solution, the Power Slider provides the best in hardshell protection and extended battery life for iPhone 3G.

NOOKA x Kidrobot - Koolabooration Zub Watch

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Nooka Inc. and Kidrobot have teamed up to produce a limited edition collaborative watch featuring the distinctive Kidrobot design figure. The collaboration utilizes the extremely popular Nooka Zub watch in black with the Zen-H style face along with the Kidrobot icon printed in white on the band. These watches will be sold in limited quantities both at Kidrobot locations and at Nooka retailers.

(via SuperXOfficial)

Samsung’s T*Omnia praised by Ballmer in Korea

Thursday, November 6th, 2008

Steve Ballmer definitely gets around, last month taking a trip to the UK just to mock Android, this month heading all the way to Korea to praise Samsung’s new T*Omnia. He says it’s “at the forefront of this new generation of mobile devices,” and digs how it “brings together communications, productivity, multimedia, and entertainment in a way that meets the needs of both consumers and mobile professionals.” We think he’s most fond of its operating system (WinMo 6.1), but must admit we’re smitten by the handset too — especially its 800 x 480 screen. That’s more than twice the resolution of the older Omnia, which by the sounds of it will be released in the US sometime this month. Samsung didn’t actually say which Omnia, but since it’s the older one that’s been FCC approved don’t go holding your breath for WVGA goodness. Lucky Koreans, meanwhile, can expect the T*Omnia to start being served up by SK Telecom on November 20.(via Engadget)

Esquire Big Black Book 2008

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

The Style Manual for successful men. The editors of Esquire have compiled the comprehensive guide to living an extraordinary life: The Big Black Book. ($11.95) It’s filled with almost 200 pages of useful information on everything from the proper way to mix the perfect martini to having a custom suit made and more. It is truly the one resource no modern man should be without.

Diesel DZ7091

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

This exciting Diesel DZ7091 ($170) timeframe watch features a scrolling red LED digital, wrapped in a stainless steel case with mirror electroplating.

Nintendo DSi

Friday, October 3rd, 2008

Nintendo DSi

Nintendo has released an update to their popular DS Lite, named the Nintendo DSi ($180). The DSi has two 3.25-inch screens (17% large than the DS Lite), audio enhancements, a built-in web browser, a SD memory card slot, and a 3.3 megapixel camera (640×480) on the outside and a smaller one inside on the hinge.

The DSi, which comes in white or black, will also have the ability to download games over Wi-Fi. It hits stores in Japan next month, but won’t be available here until sometime early next year.