This lovely pot uses an ancient technique to keep houseplants alive

The future of phones is cool. But is it $2,000 cool?

Samsung’s Galaxy Fold is the first of many forthcoming foldable smartphones. Its sky-high price may deter some consumers.

These ultra-strong bags were made from truck tarps and soda bottles

Behold the most complete map of American breweries ever

This ingenious ruler doubles as a fountain pen

The strangest of devices is not only extremely useful, it also looks beautiful. Designers and architects, meet your new best friend.

Prepare to have your mind blown by a cabinet

Artist Sebastian ErraZuriz builds furniture that transforms into magical sculpture.

See the amazing evolution of the alphabet, from 1750 BC to today

Your home can now smell like Frank Lloyd Wright’s

This clever lamp uses surgeon’s tech to eliminate annoying shadows

Balmuda’s $540 The Light doesn’t create shadows or glare.

Ikea to release a hackable bed that could last a lifetime

The Delaktig line of hackable furniture, developed with British design star Tom Dixon, is growing in a big way.

The perfect pepper grinder for food and design snobs

Nendo and Valerie Objects team up to reinvent one of the most common kitchen items on the planet.

This is the first truly great Amazon Alexa and Google Home hack

The two designers behind Project Alias compare it to a virus–or perhaps a parasitic fungus. In a good way.

This mega calendar helps you plan the next 10 years of your life

Buy the purse Dieter Rams secretly designed for his wife

Once one-of-a-kind, the fabled 931 bag can now be yours… for a price.

Turn your Christmas tree into a crazy animated light show with this app

Skip the gimmicky toys. Get kids these beautiful, durable gifts

I tested these toys on my toddler. Each gets an enthusiastic thumbs-up!

The most innovative cold weather gear of 2018

Winters really are getting colder. A beautiful, high-tech coat could be just the right gift.

These are the perfect holiday cards for Brutalism fans

Are you cool enough to get these minimalist maps?

Peter Gorman designs maps that make you go “hmmm.”