Gadgets | The First Few

Thank you Steve Jobs. We wish you well.

Written by Andrew Payne on August 24, 2011
Computers, Creativity, Design, Gadgets, Graphics, iPhone

Think Different. Just the words give me a lump in my throat. Not just for the concern over the health of Mr. Jobs, but rather for the inspiration that his company has given me for so many years. I’m not talking about the more recent innovations and products, such as the iPod, iPhone, and iPad. [...]

Kaufmann Mercantile Store | All The Best

Written by Andrew Payne on April 26, 2011
Design, Gadgets, Menswear, Packaging, USA

Since launching our new company General Knot & Co. a few months ago, I’ve become an increasingly enthusiastic Twitter-er and Facebook fan. Whereas both were always great tools to use for keeping in touch with friends, they are now additionally perfect for making connections to entire industries of related products, information and business partners. And [...]

Antique Folding Ruler Design | Upson Nut Co. and Lufkin

Written by Andrew Payne on August 13, 2010
Gadgets, USA, Vintage

No.68 UPSON NUT CO. 24 inch folding ruler Before the invention of the ubiquitous modern retractable tape measure, tradesmen nonetheless needed to make accurate measurements in the field with a convenient and portable measuring device. The above folding ruler has been in use by one person or another for the past hundred plus years. I [...]

Top 7 iPhone Blogging Apps

Written by Andrew Payne on February 10, 2010
Blogging, Computers, Gadgets, Geek, iPhone, Software

Since getting into the wonderful world of blogging, I’ve come to rely on certain programs for my computer and especially my iPhone. I wanted to share a group of apps that I particularly like. To honestly talk to the subject of blogging apps built for the iPhone, you have to first establish on which software [...]

Bing To Become iPhone Default Search Engine

Written by Andrew Payne on January 20, 2010
Computers, Gadgets, Geek, Software

Can it be true? Yes, it does look to be likely that Microsoft and Apple are again playing nicely together. Of course it seems to be the result of Apple and Google NOT playing nicely together. Oh well, as long as we get good software, gadgets and phones out of it all, I’m fine with [...]

Pantone for iPhone

Written by Andrew Payne on January 20, 2010
Art, Computers, Design, Fashion, Gadgets, Geek

I know that I’m a little late getting to the party, but I need to mention my new favorite iPhone design app- myPantone. It was released back in the early Fall 2009 and I’ve been hearing friends sing it’s praises since then. To say the least, over the last month since downloading it, I’ve used [...]

Surprise Rumor: iPhone Version 4 in April With OLED & Video-Calling

Written by Andrew Payne on January 13, 2010
Computers, Design, Gadgets, Geek

With rumors of both the iTablet and new iPhone coming out in the next few months, we are in for quite a ride! Check out the below link for an interesting bit of the rumor mill. Surprise Rumor: iPhone Version 4 in April With OLED, Video-Calling | Technomix | Fast Company.