Tag: design

  • Audio-Technica Intros NARUKAMI Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier & Headphones

    Audio-Technica Intros NARUKAMI Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier & Headphones

    STOW, OHIO,USA, March, 2024 — For more than 60 years, Audio-Technica has sought to expand the limits of audio technology. With the introduction of its NARUKAMI ultra-high-end audio products, Audio-Technica has taken the pursuit of analog sound reproduction to a remarkable new level of excellence. Making their U.S. premiere at CanJam NYC 2024 (March 9 – 10…

  • Raketa Releases Watch With Counterclockwise Movement

    Raketa Releases Watch With Counterclockwise Movement

    Raketa “Russian Code”In the beat of the Universe The “Russian Code”, one of Raketa’s most recognizable models with a counterclockwise movement, is finally launched as part of Raketa’s main collection.The watch is crafted in an all-new case: a combination of sharp facets and rounded curves are enhanced by a mix of satin-brushed finishing with polished…

  • Iconic Mid-Century Modern Home For Sale

    Iconic Mid-Century Modern Home For Sale

    Pierre Koenig was one of the most iconic architects of the mid-century modern movement, which focused on functional designs, harmony with nature, geometric lines, and the use of steel and glass. Koenig’s final project, a gorgeous geometric home in Santa Monica known as the Schwartz House, has been listed for sale at $4.55 million usd /…

  • The Met Acquires Monumental Tiffany Window

    The Met Acquires Monumental Tiffany Window

    (New York, December, 2023)—The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the acquisition of a monumental Tiffany three-part window, Garden Landscape. The window—over ten feet wide and nearly seven feet tall—was designed by Agnes Northrop in the studios of Louis Comfort Tiffany, the attribution of which is based on a signed design drawing for the center panel that resides in…

  • PS Audio Is Now Shipping Its Impressive Music Streamer

    PS Audio Is Now Shipping Its Impressive Music Streamer

     – Versatile music streamer offers exceptional sound quality and easy setup –Boulder, Colorado, September, 2023 – PS Audio is now shipping its AirLens music streamer, designed to deliver the ultimate in sound quality from streaming audio sources. The new AirLens (SRP: US $1,999.00 / CAD $2,709 ) offers high-resolution streaming via Roon and services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, JRiver,…

  • This Fall -Rebecca Myers Nature Inspired Handcrafted Jewelry

    This Fall -Rebecca Myers Nature Inspired Handcrafted Jewelry

    JOIN ME FOR THESE UPCOMING FALL SHOWS Fall is almost here and I’ve got a ton of great events coming up, including this weekend’s much-anticipated Long’s Park Amphitheater Art Festival in Lancaster, PA. These shows are more than just shopping experiences; they’re opportunities to connect with passionate artisans and discover one-of-a-kind pieces.  They’re also a…

  • New Tech Japan Debut Earphone Audio Game Changer

    New Tech Japan Debut Earphone Audio Game Changer

    Keep your conversations and audio completely private with newly debuted technology featured in the nwm MBE001 True Wireless On-Ear Speakers ! In addition to proffering stellar audio quality and comfort, they also notably prioritize privacy via advanced “Personalized Sound Zone” tech that eliminates sound leakage while letting ambient sounds in, keeping conversations and other audio private (even if…

  • Today Is National Watch Day- Let’s Look At The Watches Of James Bond 007

    Today Is National Watch Day- Let’s Look At The Watches Of James Bond 007

    Today is June 19th and in the United States, it is also National Watch Day- a celebration created by Nordstrom, an American luxury department store chain. Hey Canada, can we celebrate too? We think making this observation world wide is a worthy endeavor, without watches society would not have been able to develop in the…

  • A world first: The City of Lahti pilots a deposit system to encourage recycling of textile waste

    A world first: The City of Lahti pilots a deposit system to encourage recycling of textile waste

    Residents of the City of Lahti in Southern Finland live close to nature. More than one in two live less than 300 metres from a quiet area. In Lahti, an area is defined as quiet when there are mainly natural sounds and no traffic noise, for example. Quiet places in Lahti include the extensive outdoor…

  • Was Fabled Pontiac Aztek Design Influenced by Bladerunner?

    Was Fabled Pontiac Aztek Design Influenced by Bladerunner?

    Upon it’s release in 1982 Bladerunner polarized film critics and quickly divided the viewing audience. Critics had no cinematic basis on which to make a comparison and watchers were unsure what to make of it. There were a few forward thinkers who sensed its bold departure from the ordinary and they mainly focused on the…

  • Selina Berlin Mitte Launches, Offering ‘Nook for Art and Music Lovers’ in the Heart of Berlin

    Selina Berlin Mitte Launches, Offering ‘Nook for Art and Music Lovers’ in the Heart of Berlin

    Berlin’s vibrant art scene just got a little more exciting with the opening of Selina Berlin Mitte, the latest property from skyrocketing hospitality company, Selina. Dubbed an ‘art-forward’ hotel, Selina Berlin Mitte boasts a guest concept that revolves around art and music, offering visitors a memorable cultural experience to feel like a local. Located in…

  • Extraordinary Porsche 959 Attracted Extraordinary Customers

    Extraordinary Porsche 959 Attracted Extraordinary Customers

    The sound. The style. The power. The experience. All inimitable….. Introducing you to classic PORSCHE 959, an exquisitely-produced book from publishers Delius Klasing.  This fascinating boxed set is a literary monument to the Porsche 959 that is still breathtaking to behold 36 years after its first roll-out. Readers will be taken through the history of…

  • Interior Design On Yachts Is “Art On Art”

    As the world continues to grapple with the pandemic and challenging mental health issues, it’s more important than ever to find ways to bring joy and beauty into our lives. One way to do this is by infusing our living spaces with personality, whether it’s our homes, offices, or our boats. For refined yacht owners,…

  • AI Induced Shifting Subtexts- What Is And What Isn’t Art?

    AI Induced Shifting Subtexts- What Is And What Isn’t Art?

    Let’s go back to 2016 and re-consider how the works highlighted below are more relevant today than ever when asking “What is and isn’t art?”.  The recent surge in AI and chatbot produced ‘art’ has created new challenges in recognition, interpretation and validation. Or has it? [J.Barker Content Producer for The Silo]   It became immediately…

  • Audio-Technica Wowed by Response to Limited-Edition Release of “Sound Burger” Portable Turntable

    Audio-Technica Wowed by Response to Limited-Edition Release of “Sound Burger” Portable Turntable

    To commemorate the company’s 60th anniversary, Audio-Technica released a limited-edition Sound Burger portable turntable this past November – four decades after its original debut. A-T never imagined the overwhelming response the release would generate. That limited-edition AT-SB2022 retro red Sound Burger sold out in a matter of days worldwide – faster than anyone projected. The Sound Burger…

  • Here Is How Concrete Contractors Adapt To Canada Winter

    Here Is How Concrete Contractors Adapt To Canada Winter

    Concrete workers are unsung heroes. Their work doesn’t end, even when winter hits and the temperature drops. Unlike people who work in the warmth of an indoor space, they may not have the luxury of avoiding the harsh weather.  Without the right precautions, they may suffer from problems such as hypothermia, frostbite, or trench foot.…

  • Clairtone Canada Stereo Equipment Was Art-like

    Clairtone Canada Stereo Equipment Was Art-like

    The Art of Clairtone: The Making of a Design Icon, 1958-1971 is a fully illustrated stylish look back at the stereo story behind a Canadian design icon. This handsome hardcover is by Nina Munk and Rachel Gotlieb and is available on Amazon. “At its peak in the 1960s, Clairtone Sound Corporation was one of the most admired companies in the…

  • Thrilling Test Drive Of Rolls Royce Wraith

    Thrilling Test Drive Of Rolls Royce Wraith

    A Silo look back article 🙂 It’s Fall 2013 and the “now brand new” Wraith from the Rolls-Royce car company is not something I get exposed to often. Let’s face it,  I’m a mid size car guy. Not high-end luxury.  I rationalize my affordability factor by saying that high end’s are too ‘heavy’ and shee-shee…

  • Are Gaming Reviews Always Reliable? Keep These 4 Things In Mind

    Are Gaming Reviews Always Reliable? Keep These 4 Things In Mind

    Much like movies, gaming as an industry has grown to be a robust machine churning out titles, both big and small, at an obliterative pace. Suffice it to say that it is impossible to try and play all games that release every year. Moreover, considering that the price of games has been on the rise…

  • Globetrotting CEO Develops Ready To Wear Line For Female Business Execs

    Globetrotting CEO Develops Ready To Wear Line For Female Business Execs

    Introducing Lindsay Nicholas New York, an empowering female RTW line, created out of necessity for power women, by none other than a power woman. Nicholas, the designer, found a gap in the market for stylish pieces that were instantly put together and effortless to wear. Female executives and powerhouses’ closets craved comfort, while their lifestyles…

  • Space Watch Uses Real Parts from Soyuz and Space Suits

    Space Watch Uses Real Parts from Soyuz and Space Suits

    Officially made from a piece of metal of a “Soyuz” space launcher and from the fabric of a space suit “Sokol”, this Raketa “Space Launcher” watch brings you very close to the experience of flying to space. Officially made from a piece of metal of a “Soyuz” space launcher and from the fabric of a…

  • Self Driving Vehicles And The Trolley Problem

    Self Driving Vehicles And The Trolley Problem

    With the imminent arrival of Autonomous Vehicles, many people have started worrying about the safety of this new technology, especially when an issue arises to do with choice. In this piece, we’ll delve into the issue of the “Trolley Problem” and how AVs will deal with this and whether all manufacturers have the same stance.…

  • Three Thousand Dollar Cartridge Reveals All That Vinyl Records Offer

    Three Thousand Dollar Cartridge Reveals All That Vinyl Records Offer

    Audio-Technica Introduces Its ART Series AT-ART20 High-End Phono Cartridge   STOW, OH, June, 2022 — Audio-Technica recently reached out to The Silo and announced the introduction of its AT-ART20 Dual Moving Coil Stereo Cartridge, the latest in A-T’s ART Series of high-end phono cartridges. The AT-ART20 utilizes Audio-Technica’s magnetic-core design to achieve extraordinary musical realism. Complementing its superlative vinyl playback…

  • 7000 Words About The Refragmentation Of The Economy

    7000 Words About The Refragmentation Of The Economy

    One advantage of being old is that you can see change happen in your lifetime. A lot of the change I’ve seen is fragmentation. US politics is much more polarized than it used to be. Culturally we have ever less common ground. The creative class flocks to a handful of happy cities, abandoning the rest.…

  • Nanotechnology Gloves For Phone Use In Cold Weather

    Nanotechnology Gloves For Phone Use In Cold Weather

    Do you have trouble using your smart device in the cold? Here’s some good news for you- we’ve improved our knitted touchscreen gloves, raising the bar again with the introduction of the Single Layered and Double Layered Touchscreen Gloves. Featuring an updated nanotechnology design that includes a leather wrist strap, leather cuff boards, upgraded material…

  • Groove Life Silicon Rings Are For Modern Living

    Groove Life Silicon Rings Are For Modern Living

    Traditional metal rings are uncomfortable, costly to replace or repair and can lead to serious injury of caught on rocks, wires or other objects – turning a fun day into a medical emergency in minutes. Instead of worrying about losing or damaging expensive, meaningful jewelry, let Groove Life provide a peace of mind with the…

  • French-born DELPHINE LEYMARIE designs luxe & modern eponymous fine jewelry line in NYC

    French-born DELPHINE LEYMARIE designs luxe & modern eponymous fine jewelry line in NYC

    Drawing inspiration from the blissful beaches of her childhood in the South of France & the invigorating energy of the modern urban architecture surrounding her for the last two decades, she creates jewels that are timeless, romantic yet edgy, and playfully convertible. Delphine’s collection is centered around the many uses of her Boheme Clickers, her versatile modular…

  • Porsche 928 auto was machine with personality and speed

    Porsche 928 auto was machine with personality and speed

    Machine Intelligence  Let me start this article by sharing with you my own observation about the nature of intelligent mechanical life: EVERY machine I ever interacted with exhibited a distinct personality.  After all, they’re really analog information processors, aren’t they? Like transformers, only not quite so … animatronic.  Even so, they do have a machine “spirit”.  Some docile and some down right malevolent.   From…