My favorite Danish glassware maker sells stickers now! Ok, to be fair, Studio Arhoj did always sell a lot a different things besides glassware – postcards, bricks (no, really), tote bags, you name it. But I have a soft spot for stickers, so obviously I'm getting some.
This one, for example, will look great on my laptop AND sums up my current state of mind perfectly.
Check them out here. They are all really fun!
Ok, how cool is this lamp by design studio Nader Gammas? It totally looks like little glowing mushrooms on a tree branch – though I think it is more inspired by old candle holders. As a fan of all things Mario, I'm immediately sold.
So playful. You can get them here.
We live in the golden age of enthusiast media! For proof, just look at this beautiful book from publisher Tune & Fairweather on the mythology of Elden Ring!
I am replaying this game at the moment, mainly to finally get to the DLC, and this just keeps on confirming that this is one of the finest games ever made. And if you dipped just a toe into the deep water that are VaatiVidya lore videos, you know how fascinating the mythology of that game can be.
So, yeah, I’m pre-ordering.
The NuPhy Kick75! I’m pretty intrigued by this keyboard. YouTuber Cheese Turbulence has a great overview:
Now, I already own a NuPhy (the Air60, which I’m very happy with), and – I have to confess this to you, dear reader – I also own three to four additional keyboards that serve no immediate purpose. So, there is absolutely no reason for me to get this one.
And yet! The semi-transparent shell. The ability to switch between low- and high-profile switches. The subtle gaming vibes. I just bet it would look great on my desk.
eInk – it's great! Seeing your schedule at a glance – also great!
That's basically what TRMNL, a wall-mounted eInk display, promises: All the information you care about, on a display that needs very little energy and can be read in all lighting conditions.
I completely missed the launch. The first batch is now already sold out (of course), but I'm definitely jumping on the second one. I can really see this working as a family hub of sorts, showing the kids' schedules, the day's weather, and whatever else catches our attention from their long list of integrations.
The downside of many of these systems is that once the provider goes out of business and switches off servers, they become e-waste really fast. TRMNL's commitment to open source and toward thinking about exactly these scenarios gives me hope for its longevity.
Few stores are as delightful to browse as Studio Arhoj. They offer a variety of glassware, ceramic mugs, and little figurines. Everything is really cute and very well made (I own two of their mugs, and they always put a smile on my face when I drink my coffee from them... Ok, this starts reading like an ad, but it's not – I promise! – they're just a delight!). Anyway! For the Easter holidays they have a new offering that I ABSOLUTELY NEED: Happy glass eggs! So cute!
I have been sending Teenage Engineering's new "TP–7 Field Recorder" to a bunch of people today. My friend Phil reminded me that I could blog about such products. My guess is that he was annoyed that I'm sending him unsolicited stuff like this ALL THE TIME. But still, what a great idea! I'm doing it right now!
To be honest I would absolutely love to own such a recorder. It's absolutely beautiful. But I have a bit of a hard time to justify 1500 Euros for a purchase that I have very, very few use-cases for (I could start a podcast! I could use it pretentiously in user interviews! I could capture all my thoughts!). But at least I have some pretend use-cases! Since most of Teenage Engineering's products are aimed at musicians I normally don't even have a chance to pretend.
So yeah, let me dream a bit.