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What is Microsoft Surface? Microsoft Surface™, the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp., turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that's easy for individuals or small groups to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. In essence, it's a surface that comes to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Soon to be available in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and public entertainment venues, this experience will transform the way people shop, dine, entertain and live.

How does Surface work?
At a high level, Surface uses cameras to sense objects, hand gestures and touch. This user input is then processed and the result is displayed on the surface using rear projection.

What is surface computing?
Surface computing is a new way of working with computers that moves beyond the traditional mouse-and-keyboard experience. It is a natural user interface that allows people to interact with digital content the same way they have interacted with everyday items such as photos, paintbrushes and music their entire life: with their hands, with gestures and by putting real-world objects on the surface. Surface computing opens up a whole new category of products for users to interact with.

What are the key attributes of surface computing?
Surface computing has four key attributes:
• Direct interaction. Users can actually "grab" digital information with their hands and interact with content by touch and gesture, without the use of a mouse or keyboard.
• Multi-touch contact. Surface computing recognizes many points of contact simultaneously, not just from one finger, as with a typical touch screen, but up to dozens and dozens of items at once.
• Multi-user experience. The horizontal form factor makes it easy for several people to gather around surface computers together, providing a collaborative, face-to-face computing experience.
• Object recognition. Users can place physical objects on the surface to trigger different types of digital responses, including the transfer of digital content.
How does Surface benefit consumers?
Surface breaks down the traditional barriers between people and technology, providing effortless interaction with digital content. Similar to the way ATMs changed how people got money from the bank, Microsoft is changing the way people will interact with all kinds of everyday content, including photos, music, a virtual concierge and games. Common, everyday tasks become entertaining, enjoyable and engaging, alone or face-to-face with family, friends or co-workers. (via Gizmodo)

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Patagonia WeatherShed Duffel

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It's summer time and that means roadtrip! Patagonia's watershed duffel is perfect for every environment, including those random summer downpours. The bag has a hybrid welded/sewn construction and Shiftlayer nylon fabricwith durable water repellent. It also features a ton of random pockets (always a deciding factor for me...pockets). (via Uncrate)

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The Gentlemens Refinery After Shave Balm

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Because shaving everyday is rough on the skin and you need to look good at all hours...for your clients and your woman.

The Gentlemen's Refinery After Shave Balm quickly heals and seals your skin without an intense shock (although that shock isn't so bad in the morning).

Heals your skin and keeps you sexy. (via Uncrate)

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Kaenon Polarized - Basis Sunglasses

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I've been looking for a pair of sunglasses that are classier, but maintain that sporty, modern design. Kaenon's Basis Sunglasses fits the bill by combining all of those attributes. Kaenon's patented SR-91 lens combines strength, optical clarity in a thing, lightweight package. (via Uncrate)

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Kaenon Polarized - Variant Series Sunglasses

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So maybe I don't love the Basis sunglasses as much I love these Variant Series sunglasses. I'm a big fan of all things frameless and this definitely fits the bill. The variant series gives you three different lens shapes to choose from, all while utilizing the same SR-91 technology found with the Basis sunglasses.

Updated Jun 2, 2007

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TokyoFlash - EleeNo EG3 LCD Watch

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Another crazy watch from the folks at Tokyo Flash. The hour is on the top row, the middle row indicates 10 minute blocks and the bottom row shows single minutes.

When someone asks you for the time, just point at your watch and say "I don't know! I just wear this because it looks cool!"

Updated Jun 2, 2007

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Lock Pick Business Cards

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I wish they actually made these. A sweet concept indeed. Just don't go breaking and entering. (via Gizmodo)

Updated Jun 2, 2007

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LG LG 60PY2DR w/ built-in DVR

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For the baller in your family. This bad boy is going runs into the five figure range, but at 60", what do you expect? This 60" LG rocks a 5000:1 contrast ratio, LG's patented XD Engine, SRS Surround Sound, every port known to man, and the best part: built-in HD DVR, so you don't have to worry about getting TiVo.

Style.com's Splurge recommendation for flat panel tvs. (via Style.com)

Updated Jun 2, 2007

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MoMA Store Round Flask

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If you're going to drink, you might as well look good doing it.

Updated Jun 3, 2007

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Toshiba Portégé R500

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Thin is in! This portege rocks a 12.1" reflective LED display, Core 2 Duo, and a built in optical drive. It's light at 2.4 lbs, and has a pretty decent battery life. At only .77" thick, this thing is SKINNY. (via Gizmodo)

Updated Jun 5, 2007

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