Sure, plenty of rock compilations sport amp-styled boxes, but the AC/DC Backtracks Deluxe Edition ($240) is the first to provide an actual working amp. This comprehensive set includes 47 of the band’s studio and live rarities, remastered for maximum audio quality, and spread across three CDs and one LP, two DVDs — Family Jewels Vol. 3 and Live at the Circus Krone, a 164-page AC/DC coffee table book, and original memorabilia reproductions.
Last night marked the debut of the Obey x Levi’s 2009 Fall/Winter Collection debut at the Levi’s Times Square store. The release involved a special Obey x Levi’s Live Installation by Shepard Fairey to cap things off. The artwork for the evening included iconic imagery from Fairey’s range of well-documented styles such as the Obey Giant.
Source: Gradient Magazine
Hide your Crackberry addiction with the InPulse Blackberry Smartwatch ($150). It connects wirelessly via Bluetooth to your Blackberry, letting you discreetly check emails, texts, and Twitter updates without busting out the phone. The InPulse sports a 1.3-inch full color OLED display, a built-in vibrating motor, and a rechargeable lithium-ion polymer battery. View the evolution of InPulse smartwatch on Allerta’s Tumbler blog.
Bloomframe has to be one of the best of the practical architectural innovations. The Dutch designers Hofman Dujardin Architects have won a handful of awards for the product that has now hit the commercial market. With the simple click of the remote, an unsuspecting window transforms into a glass balcony. Coming in several sizes, this balcony will add square footage to any room of your dwelling. That is, if you can find someone to install the balcony. But surely, we’ll be seeing the Bloomeframe in newly built apartments ready equipped sometime soon.
Bannon Automotive, LLC announced that it has selected Central New York as a manufacturing site for its affordable plug-in electric vehicle. Onondaga County emerged as the top choice from an initial list of more than a dozen locations in the United States due to its prime location, workforce, and commitment to green and clean technology leadership.
In another important development, Reva has granted exclusive rights to Bannon Automotive for U.S. development and production of its electric cars, pending the finalization of its financing commitments. Bannon is working to complete its financing by the end of 2009. The company will invest $26.6 million to open a manufacturing facility in Onondaga County, creating 250 new full-time jobs in three years. Empire State Development (ESD) has offered Bannon a $3 million capital grant to proceed with the project.
Bannon will use technology based on that developed by REVA Electric Car Company to build REVA’s NXR model, which was recently introduced to the public at the Frankfurt Auto Show in Germany. The NXR is a lithium-ion powered electric car, suitable for urban driving, with three doors and four seats. Depending on the model, the hatchback has a top speed of up to 100 mph and can travel up to 120 miles on a single charge. The car can be fully charged in eight hours from a standard outlet or in one-and-a-half hours from a quick-charge station.
Cuddly and cute might not be your first thoughts when seeing a brown bear walk up to you, but this Tom Arma Brown Bear ($59) costume will give you a second thought. The whole costume is lined in soft fleece. Even the claws are soft fabric so, no need to worry if the bear gets hungry. The headpiece has a Velcro closure, while the body-suit snaps in the back. Hurry your just in time for Halloween and before hibernation.
Side-note: Now that I have a ‘lil one’ coming in the late of November you may be subject to seeing more post for youngsters. Committed to displaying the very best for parents and kids. Everything from toys, games, gear, clothes, movies and more. Notice: We do not suggest making babies just so you can have fun with all the cool gear. Do it for the love of babies!
The Apple iMac ($1,999-$1,999) sees its latest evolution with a new 27” inch LED-backlit display. Which brings myself the urge to upgrade my G4 tower to the latest and greatest iMac. Apple’s new desktop also comes in a 21.5” model and are available in options such as 3GHz Core 2 Duo processors or the latest Quad-Core i5 or i7 processors, up to 16GBs of RAM, up to 2TBs of storage, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and a choice of Nvidia or ATI graphics.
Fashawn’s new album Boy Meets World dropped this week, a day after his 21st birthday. “Boy Meets World is just a story about a kid growing up,” explains Fashawn. “It’s my story, it’s very honest, it’s very in depth. So whatever you thought you knew about me, listen to this and you’ll really get a good look at who I am. It’s going to be classic.” Following is the track ‘Samsonite Man’ off the debut album which features California native Blu and production from Exile; he produced the entirety of Boy Meets World.
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If you are finding yourself either upgrading the office break room or busting out the dream kitchen, the Ariston Built-in Coffee Center ($2,150-$2,260) will make a fine addition. This in-wall brewing system can shoot out cups of coffee, espressos, cappuccinos, lattes, teas, or just plain ol’ hot waters and two at a time thanks to dual heating elements. Drinkers can customize each cup with a turn of a dial, and the built-in LED display lets you keep an eye on all the percolating action.
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