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03/21/14

Wink’s Remarkable Book Picks for the Week

Remarkable books on paper

03/17/14

Wink Books

Books that belong on paper

02/24/14

Wirecutter Meets Cool Tools

This is probably the last Hangout I’ll be doing for the Cool Tools book. This Wednesday at 4pm PST. The …

02/21/14

Tim O’Reilly on Makers and Cool Tools

Next Monday, February 24, at 2pm PST I am hanging out with Tim O’Reilly. Tim is the founder of O’Reilly Publishing, and a …

02/11/14

Lloyd Kahn, Master Urban Homesteader

In a manner of hours, on Wednesday, February 12, I’m hanging out with Lloyd Kahn in a Google Hangout. Lloyd is …

01/28/14

The Origins of Cool Tools

Next week (on February 5) I’m going to discuss the ancient origins of Cool Tools with Whole Earth Catalog founder Stewart Brand. …

01/6/14

Dead tool: Retractable Cable Combination Lock

Cable easily cut with sewing scissors

12/17/13

Cool Tools 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Last Minute Ideas

Here’s the final installment in our 2013 series of gift guides. This time: last minute gift ideas! (Previous gift guide …

12/16/13

Santa Backup Plan B

The Cool Tools book has been a big hit. It’s been a personal delight to find so many fans enjoying …

12/11/13

Cool Tools 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Kevin’s Picks

Cool Tools founder Kevin Kelly’s favorite gift ideas

12/9/13

Cool Tools 2013 Holiday Gift Guide: Mark’s Picks

In the days leading up to the holidays, we are presenting a series of gift suggestions. Today: Mark’s picks. (Previous …

12/4/13

Cool Tools Show & Tell Live Video! (7:30pm PT 12/4/2013)

Watch the Cool Tools Show and Tell from your computer

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