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InMyBag →

Hassle-free gadget recovery

InMyBag is a recovery service for your technology. We give you hassle-free, same-day replacement for lost, stolen or damaged devices, as well as first-class data recovery and worldwide cover. Get 15% off annual membership now with the code OFFSCREEN.

Apps

Wire →

Independent, encrypted communication app

Wire's mission is to provide an independent, secure, ad-free, cross-platform, state-of-the art communications channel as an alternative to existing apps like WhatsApp or Messenger which have vested interests by large corporations at heart.

Halide→

Full camera control on your iPhone

"Smartphones feature excellent camera sensors, but the experience of taking photos is still far less pleasant than using a physical camera. Halide gives you a tactile, intuitive, yet powerful way to take beautiful photos."

Atomic →

Browser-based prototyping

Atomic is a combination of prototyping and design tools that helps you quickly explore everything from rough concepts to high-fidelity prototypes all inside your browser.

Gear

Ystudio →

Brass ballpoint pen

I came across these gorgeous brass pens last week. The black colour seems to wear off over time with heavy use revealing the raw material underneath which I find strangle satisfying.

Migrant Journal →

Understanding the effects of migration

A timely topic: Migrant Journal explores the circulation of people, goods, information, but also fauna and flora, around the world and the transformative impact they have on space. (Have a story to contribute? They are looking for proposals for issue 3.)

Perusal

Read/Watch →

At 97, this Vietnamese grandma has mastered the internet

At the age of 97, Le Thi is connecting with the world, one Facebook status and Skype chat at a time. "The world is a whirlpool of materialism. People think money can bring them happiness. But to me, happiness is freedom, happiness is knowledge, and happiness is science."

Read →

An Exist Strategy

I've decided to re-publish a selection of essays from sold-out Offscreen issues on my blog. The first one is also one of my favourites: Natasha Lampard looks at the longtrepreneurial approach of an ancient onsen in Japan.

Quote

Life is more convenient than ever, but convenience has also weaponized temptation.

– Adam Alter