Sculpted Eers

Find the perfect fit with custom molded earbuds

Custom-fitted to the unique shape of your ear in just four minutes, the Sculpted Eers earbuds from Montreal-based Sonomax deliver dynamic sound in an ultra-comfortable way. The DIY kit comes with easy instructions for achieving a perfect fit for either of their two models—a single speaker PCS-100 or superior dual driver PCS-200. The recently-launched earbuds will be available beginning spring 2011, and will sell for …

Devices for Aging

Gadgets to keep granny safe, healthy and connected

No matter how patiently explained, it’s tough for older people to keep up with today’s complex technologies. At the same time, user-friendly connectivity—as an increasingly important part of safety and health—is becoming more common. Two companies catering to the needs of seniors are Swedish brand Doro, specializing in simplified home and mobile phones, and Sonamba, a company in North Carolina that created the ultimate well-being …

Link About It: This Week’s Picks

The iPad paintbrush, Zagat does food trucks, high-tech barcodes and more in this week's look at the web

1. Vivian Maier’s Street Photography The work of a live-in nanny, this collection of images capturing everyday Chicago life in the ’50s and ’60s was discovered by a real-estate agent three years ago. 2. Sprig Lamp NYC-based designer Victor Vetterlein’s recently-launched lamp concept plays off the nature of plant growth for a rhizome-like structure. The modular design looks elegant as single pendant but combine two …