CGear | Sand-Free Mat
A beach mat that actually works: the CGear Sand-Free Mat shrugs off abrasive grit, dries fast, and makes the sandy chaos disappear – so you can focus on the good part of being by the water.
From Pools to Pixels: A Short History of Seeing Through Things
From Roman pools to Apple’s Liquid Glass, designers have always played with transparency to reveal, hide, and delight. This piece traces how glass shaped cathedrals, modern homes, and now the screens in our pockets – and why a little distortion makes design feel more human.
Baroo | Los Angeles, CA
Inventive Korean tasting menus, masterful textures, and flavors that surprise without overwhelming – Baroo turns dinner in LA’s Arts District into something unforgettable.
GOPRO | Hero13 Black Ultra Wide Edition
Wider, sharper, and built to take a beating – the HERO13 Ultra Wide Edition captures everything in a 177° field of view with GoPro’s signature steadiness. This is the kind of camera you throw in your bag and trust to keep up, no matter what you’re doing.
Polaroid | Now & Now+ Gen 3
Polaroid’s Gen 3 instant cameras keep the retro charm and add sharper shots, smarter autofocus, and some seriously dialed-in design. Film still feels like magic – and now it works better in bright light too.
The Secret Lives of Color | Kassia St. Clair
A kaleidoscopic history told through 75 shades. From battlefield browns to plague-fighting whites, this book uncovers the hidden stories behind the colors we live with – and the strange ways they’ve shaped art, culture, and everything in between.
Loaded | Tangent Longboard
A longboard built for real miles and smooth carves. The Loaded Tangent is stable, responsive, and surprisingly refined — whether you’re commuting, cruising, or just chasing pavement like a wave. This one rides like it was designed by actual skaters.
Leica | Q3 43
The Leica Q3 43 is the camera that makes you want to carry a camera. Stunning images, premium build, and a lens that feels like magic in your hands. It’s not cheap — but it is worth it. Plus, I found the perfect fix for the one flaw in Leica’s lens hood design.
MING | 37.02 Monolith
The MING 37.02 Monolith is a stealthy, matte-coated statement for people who like their watches low-key but meticulously built. Killer design, sapphire dial, and lume that glows white – if you know, you know.
Nintendo | Switch 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here and it’s a proper step up – sharper screen, better controls, premium build. If your old Switch feels a little tired, this one’s easy to justify. It feels great in the hand, plays nicer with your library, and finally brings the hardware up to date.