Deep Fried Gadgets

Technology gets the greasy spoon treatment in a photo series by Henry Hargreaves

Beer battered tablets and crispy fried notebooks are just a few of the dishes served up in “Deep Fried Gadgets”, a delicious new series by photographer Henry Hargreaves. Inspired by an internet video of a Japanese youth deep frying and eating his PSP, Hargreaves decided to refine the idea by toning down the danger and upping the artistry. With the concept in tow, Hargreaves began …

Five Headphones

The best-sounding new options for tuning in or tuning out

Whether you put them on for pure musical escape or simply to tune out the daily grind, headphones are an essential accessory for all walks of life. We’ve sifted through the most recent releases to short list a handful of standouts from a wide variety of established and unknown names in the audio business. From high-tech and upscale to environmentally friendly to basic, the following …

Meta Watch

The first Bluetooth 4.0 smart watch offers developers an open-platform plaything

With the distinction of being the first watch to ship with Bluetooth 4.0 compatibility, Meta Watch represents the logical next step in digital timekeeping. The product leverages new Bluetooth capabilities—namely, more efficient energy usage—while incorporating familiar functions from other Bluetooth watches. This includes a variety of options for notifications, navigation and entertainment when sync’d with an Android or iOS mobile devices. What sets Meta Watch …