Mystech:  This may, in fact, be the loveliest iron I have ever seen in my life.

The 360 Iron is the result of an exploration into the evolution of the common iron and a representation of key improvements made to an appliance that has otherwise experienced minimal change over the years. The design revolves around a flexible, ergonomic joint that transfers twisting of the wrist to the iron itself thereby reducing hand-strain. A touch-screen display replaces complex dials and buttons adding to its intuitiveness and overall easy of use.

Via YankoDesign…
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Mystech:  Although most of the time a well configured network can do the trick, if you one one machine or the other and find yourself interfacing with other system frequently and don’t want the hassle of shuffling thumb drives back and forth, this clever little gadget may have your name all over it. 

The Wormhole Switch from company J5Create does something most of us simply assumed couldn’t be done: easily transferring files between PCs and Macs. No need for a network, no need for drivers or to screw around with settings. You simply plug one end of the Wormhole …
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People love aquariums because of their soothing, natural beauty. They make a stunning addition to any home or office and are great for kids. The only drawback is the cleaning. It’s a dirty, messy time consuming chore.

So we set out to design an aquarium that breaks down these barriers so anyone can have a beautiful, fun-to-watch aquarium without the hassles.

Introducing the NoClean Desktop Aquarium. The fastest, easiest, mess-free and fun way to have an aquarium! It’s self-cleaning, eco-friendly (no electricity or filters) and only takes …
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Mystech:  Cute tiny house. Elevated platform good for floods and zombies.

© Olson Kundig Architects/ Benjamin Benschneider

Three years ago I called Tom Kundig TreeHugger’s first Best of Green Architect of the year, saying:

There shouldn’t be any such thing as "green architecture"–it should be built into every building and taken for granted. It should be standard operating procedure. Whenever we show the work of Tom Kundig, we are asked, "Why is this green?" I think it is when it does the right thing without hitting you over the head.

It was a controversial choice, given that we are …
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Mystech: Another one of those things you regret you don’t have once you really need it. A detailed review of a very reasonable priced emergency flashlight and radio powered by crank or solar that’ll even charge your USB devices!

Everyone says you need a good radio in an emergency. Everyone, in this case, is right. I could go on about why communication is important in an emergency, and maybe I will later, but the short answer is that it keeps you informed. Information is something you can rarely have too much of, especially in an emergency. This applies to …
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Mystech: I’ve had this very same urge myself at times, though I have no doubt its harder than the fantasy.

Nikos Gavalas and Alexandra Tricha, both 31 and trained as agriculturalists, were frustrated working on poorly paying, short-term contracts in Athens, where jobs are scarce and the cost of living is high. So last year, they decided to start a new project:growing edible snails for export.

As Greece’s blighted economy plunges further into the abyss, the couple are joining with an exodus of Greeks who are fleeing to the countryside and looking to the nation’s rich rural past as a …
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Mystech: I really, really, really need about $3 million USD (let’s make it a cool $4 million just to cover additional expenses).

Ever wanted your own nuclear bomb-proof space station on the Central Coast? You’re in luck.

The Jamesburg Earth Station in Carmel Valley is for sale, and could be yours for a cool $2,950,000.

PHOTOS: Space Station For Sale

The space-observing earth station at 18773 Cachagua Road was built in the 1960′s, when the U.S. was in the midst of a nuclear arms and space race with the Soviet Union.

Still tired from fighting World War II, the world’s …
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Mystech:  So many “out of steam” jokes  possible here, but serious, am I to understand you can’t actually buy or play the games. Am I missing a big something or is this a big WTF?

If you’re a PC gamer, then there’s a very good chance that you’ve used Steam. For those not familiar, Steam is a platform that was designed by Valve to make buying, downloading and playing games as easy as possible. With great sales and plenty of features, there are few reasons not to use it. One of my only complaints is that Valve has yet …
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Mystech: Without going into a rant about messy cabling, cluttered living/working space and the exploratory chewing of puppies, I can say I really like this approach to a world that is probably going to remain wired for quite some time to come (I’m not holding my breath for universal wireless charging adoption in the next couple months).

The Light Ivy is a clever lamp that features wire made from strong yet lightweight craft wire. The purpose is to expose the meandering electric wire of this lamp in a creative way. Usually we end up concealing the mess, but this nifty …
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Mystech:  Being a huge fan of quirky design and of flat-pack, how could I resists sharing this?

Singapore-based DDB Group has designed this modular flat-packed alphabet furniture in which you can connect the letters to create a particular product. For example, L-A-M-P put together will give you – what else – a lamp!

Each letter is made of plywood coated with a matte black laminate. Buy them here.

Via Shoebox Dwelling…
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