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One could argue that Warby Parker is well on its way to transforming the eyeglass industry by eliminating the middleman, cutting prices, and selling direct to consumers. Now Warby Parker co-founder Jeff Raider, along with longtime friend Andy Katz-Mayfield, is trying to do the same thing for shaving. The two launched Harry’s about three weeks [...]
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I first stumbled upon S’well bottle in an airline magazine. Intrigued by the manufacturer’s claim of keeping cold beverages cold for 24 hours, and hot liquids hot for 12 hours, I visited their website and purchased a 17 oz. S’well. The claims are valid: these double-walled stainless steel bottles keep liquids at temperature for hours [...]
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If you’re tired of paying exorbitant sums for prescription eyeglasses and are looking for distinctive frames with a retro vibe, check out Warby Parker. The firm was founded by four friends with a single objective: “to create boutique-quality, classically crafted eyewear at a revolutionary price point.” The firm contends that the eyeglass industry is controlled [...]
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Nearly everyone is (painfully) aware of the “razor and blades” business model – aptly nicknamed “bait and hook:” the razor is inexpensive, and the blades are anything but. I use a Gillette Fusion razor, and can only imagine the profit margins Gillette realizes from the blades – an eight pack is about $30. That’s the [...]
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Paperwallet is a Tyvek® wallet with a twist. In a bid to make art more accessible, Paperwallet is collaborating with artists from around the world to create striking, eco-friendly wallets that not only look great, but are fully functional. Each Paperwallet has 2 credit card slots, 2 business card flaps, 2 side pockets and a [...]
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If you worry about losing your digital camera – or perhaps worse, the images on its memory card – you might want to check out CameraTrace. For an annual fee of $10, CameraTrace provides a metalized, adhesive tag for your camera which enables someone who’s found it to return it to you. The tag directs [...]
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The Highs: Thoughtful design; impeccable quality; TSA checkpoint friendly; a 320 pound bodyguard couldn’t provide your laptop more protection The Lows: Quality ain’t cheap, son The Verdict: A dual purpose laptop bag for the new millennium In the ancient history of the 1980′s, the contents of my daily bag looked a lot different than they [...]
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