Tech
Orbit-MP3 Speaker
All speaker and little else, Altec Lansing’s Orbit-MP3 speaker gets right to the point but still manages to pack in a little style. Its straightforward look comes with an equally honest price.
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Fashion
The War Against Work
Perfect for cubicle soldiers, Glenn Jones’ “The War Against Work” tshirt is an oldie but a goodie; It’s being reprinted due to popular demand, so grab one if you missed it the first time.
Fashion
Knomo Messenger Bags
Knomo’s Bungo 15″ Messenger Bags look upscale due to the genuine leather flaps and sides, but their nylon construction makes them highly durable and functional.
Art + Design
Smoke Art
We generally think of smoke as the byproduct of some other process, but these photographs highlight the seemingly chaotic wisps and curls. The result is intimate, artistic, and awe-inspiring.
Leisure
G.I. Joe Mighty Muggs
Hasbro’s latest Mighty Mugg vinyls feature G.I. Joe and will launch in November. Boy are these stirring up Saturday cartoon memories; Snake is still the most bad-ass out of the bunch.
Tech
Samsung U800
Samsung’s U800 “Soul b” is part of their fashion line; we really dig the brushed metal finish. The cellphone obviously ranks high in design, but is also easy to use and sounds great.
Games
Macross: Ace Frontier
Robotech fans have been aching for a video game deserving of the Macross mantle; this trailer of Macross: Ace Frontier (PSP) has us drooling like an Invid on protoculture.
Living
Lighthouse Wall Torch
If you can’t get enough of this year’s Olympics, Christina Bjorn’s Lighthouse torch keeps the flame alive. This modern oil-burning lamp is made out of porcelain and aluminum.
Tech
AlterEgo Facial Animations
We’re almost out of the uncanny valley with these digital faces, created by Pendulum Studios’ AlterEgo. Their facial expression software gets the timing down so well that it’s … uncanny.
Leisure
Iron Man Blu-Ray
The Iron Man Blu-ray edition (avail. 9/30) packs more punch than a flame-throwing robotic suit. Our favorite extra is the Hall of Armor, which displays 3D schematics of suits and weapons.
Luxury
Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR
The 2008 Dodge Viper SRT10 ACR is a rip-snorting muscle car that you can’t help but love. Not for Sunday drivers: a massive rear wing, scalding side pipes, and an 8.4 liter V10.