Tim Jenison, Founder of NewTek and star of Tim's Vermeer, a critically acclaimed documentary about his discovery of a possible tool used by hyper-realist painters throughout history, takes Kevin Kelly and me behind the curtain to see what tools made this investigation possible.
The tools Tim Jenison used to make Tim's Vermeer
The charming origin story of The Leatherman Pocket tool (video)
The Leatherman Pocket tool is more than just a really useful multi-tool; it has a wonderful backstory. The story of Tim Leatherman's invention of his well-loved pocket tool is absolutely… READ THE REST
Why hasn't this groundbreaking mess-handling tech resulted in a new generation of pooper-scoopers?
Our first puppy will arrive at SEATAC airport tomorrow, so thoughts have been puppy-centric lately, and while ruminating on sanitary protocols, thoughts shifted to the SWITL technology, and how it… READ THE REST
Kevin Kelly interviews author Charles Platt
In the latest episode of the Cool Tools podcast, Kevin Kelly interviews my old friend, Charles Platt author of Make: Electronics. He also has been publishing his fascinating autobiography in… READ THE REST
These Powerbeats Pro are wireless, fearless—and $80 off
TL;DR: Get a pair of refurbished Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds for $169.99 (reg. $249.99). If your current earbuds have the personality of a soggy tortilla chip, allow us to… READ THE REST
Microsoft Office 2019 is yours forever, for less than the price of three happy hour beers
TL;DR: Skip the 365 recurring fees for this lifetime Microsoft Office 2019 license, which is now less than $20 for only three more days. You know what's wild? Microsoft still makes… READ THE REST
You're not going to believe why this MacBook is over half off
TL;DR: Normally $2,899, this MacBook Pro is now only $1,239.99. If your laptop sounds like it's about to take off every time you open Photoshop, it might be time for a… READ THE REST
