I arrived at the LA Convention Center this afternoon to get my MAX badge and everything looks amazing. I spent the day hanging in the community plaza, where all the booths are set up. This place is massive and everyone is so very busy. I’m getting tons of swag and my badge even says MAX Staff—unreal. The action starts tomorrow, so expect a ton of #adobemax tagged tweets.

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Technology continues to amaze me. Can you remember a time before cell phones, when you had ALL of your friends’ phone numbers memorized. Back then, it was a bit easier without area codes. Now, I can video chat with Jen from an airplane. Here’s to the future.

I definitely don’t need another clock, nor do I need anything, besides my thermostat, telling me what the temperature in my apartment is … but WoodStation makes me rethink those claims. This beauty is a clock, an indoor weather station, and a block of wood. It even has an unnecessary proximity sensor that turns off the LED lights when too close. And at $99, it’s a bit of a stretch, but it will certainly add some variety to your aluminum-filled room.

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I’m really loving these tea kettles by Vessel. They recently won the Tea Off! Tea Kettle Design Competition. Adding Space Invaders to anything makes it an instant winner in my book.

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I’m not a die-hard Star Wars fan or anything, but these lightsaber chopsticks are pretty sweet. One question—do they light up?

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I remember seeing Brock Davis’ work before, particularly the shattered objects, but I had no idea they were part of a massive series called Make Something Cool Every Day. It’s an incredible idea—one that has me wondering if it’s the challenging hobby I’ve been looking for. At the same time, creating something new (and cool) each day is a huge undertaking. Be sure to check out his extensive portfolio along with the Flickr group designated for this concept.

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Not only is this a sweet idea, but it’s incredibly well-done. Urban Camouflage is a project about blending into commercial environments. The makers say the costumes are inspired by ghillie suits, which, in my opinion, are 10 kinds of creepy. There are a couple other urban camo coups on the website, including video footage, so check it out.

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Stormtroopers 365 by Stéfan Le Dû is an instant cheer-up for anyone in need of a good laugh. I’m pretty sure I’ve seen it or something similar before, but all the better. The set is an ongoing one-a-day series, so it’s probably a good idea to subscribe to the feed.

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I love my current Kenneth Cole watch, a Christmas present from Jen, but I really love this Mr Jones watch entitled, The Average Day. It reveals a very unique way to tell time, which typically is in terms of hours, minutes, and seconds. Now, what would be even better is the ability to customize this watch, so you can show your own average day.

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According to Multichannel News, Netflix’s “Watch Instantly” might make its way to the iPhone. Though this section of their website can easily be compared to the VHS aisle at your local video store, it does have a few goodies, mainly TV series. I recently subscribed to the RSS feed that shows the latest movies and shows added to “Watch Instantly.” It does seem like they’re picking up the pace with better additions, recently tossing in every season of LOST, but at the same time including 400 Years of the Telescope—the latest summer blockbuster, I’m sure. Regardless, I welcome Netflix with open arms.

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