Highlights from the 2013 TED Fellows

The conference's fourth anniversary beckons a new class of young visionaries

Four years have passed since the first TED Fellows took the stage, and in that time the community has grown to 310 total members representing 75 countries. The current crop of 20 impressed the crowd yesterday as they discussed current and future projects across disciplines. Part of the fun has always been the diversity of talent—exemplified this year in polar opposites Bao Haus restauranteur Eddie …

HTC One

Real-time home screen content, animated photos and TV control in a gorgeous new phone

Announced today, the new HTC One is one of the most exciting releases in recent memory from the Taiwanese manufacturer. At first glance, the flagship phone features an understated, yet premium form with its 4.7″ edge-to-edge HD display set seamlessly in to a unibody aluminum shell. The device feel sumptuous in the hand due to its weight, finish and edges that taper to just 4mm …

Meridian Explorer

Convert digital files to analog sound with this nifty device

When it comes to process, few audio companies can match Meridian‘s attention to detail and craftsmanship. Their latest release is Explorer, a DAC (Digital to Audio Converter) that refigures your digital audio files and outputs them as analog sound. Essentially, the device replaces your computer’s sound card to pump out 24-bit resolution and 192kHz sampling. Roughly the size of a thumb drive, the unassuming accessory …