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Scenes from our latest photo shoot

By Steve August September 16, 2018 | stock market gift

This past Friday, we did a photo and video shoot with a production Market Series A. Working with talented Portland area photographer Rich Yodsukar, we filmed The Market Series A against a white infinity background with smooth pans and zooms. It was amazing to see how the rich details of...

Assembly Update - First Two Production Markets Assembled and Tested

By Steve August September 07, 2018 | stock market gift

Exciting times at August & Wonder HQ this week as assembly has begun! Happy to show you The Market Series A001 and A002 assembled, tested and looking amazing! Assembly is fairly deliberate for the first few units as we shake out fit and finish. Definitely expecting things will move faster each...

Assembly Starts This Week!

By Steve August September 02, 2018 | stock market gift

A fun Sunday morning before Labor Day for August & Wonder is test fitting parts and flashing firmware. Assembly getting started this week!

The Story of The Market Series A048: When a bottle of wine wasn't enough

By Steve August August 30, 2018 | stock market gift

Behind every Market, there is a story. This is the story of Series A048. “Without your help, my company would not be the company it is today. From Day 1, you've been there. I hope this gift, in some small way, shows you how much your help - and more...

Production Update 8-29-18

By Steve August August 29, 2018 | stock market gift

As I had mentioned in previous updates we were driving hard to start shipping the first units at the end of August. On the plus side of the ledger the Market production electronics have come in an tested out perfectly, so that's a big hurdle jumped! We appeared to be...

Like Opening A Treasure Box - The Market's Case

By Steve August August 29, 2018 |

I wanted the case for The Market to make it feel like you were opening a treasure, like a fine old world instrument. And of course the case needs to provide great protection for shipping. I think we've succeeded nicely and I'm happy to share. There's still a few details to...

Production Update August 21, 2018

By Steve August August 21, 2018 |

Time for another production update on The Market Series A.We remain on track to start shipping at the end of the month though there a couple of parts (chargers, packaging) that look like they are going to make it a little bit of a nail biter. Here's the highlights of what's been going on some behind...

Final Hours - Pre-Order Pricing Ends Tonight!

By Steve August August 17, 2018 |

Well, this is it. The last day for people to reserve the The Market Series A at the pre-order price.STARTING AFTER AUGUST 17TH, OUR NEW PRICING WILL BE:$990 for the plug-in$1150 for the cordless THE GOOD NEWS: UNTIL THEN, YOU CAN STILL GET THE MARKET FOR:$495 plug-in /$525 Cordless If you haven't already, Pre-Order today.

50% Off Ends On Friday, August 17th

By Steve August August 15, 2018 |

The Market is an object of curious power. More than I even realized. You see over the past month so I've been bringing the prototype to different events. A couple of weeks ago, after the last event, I left it in its case, assuming it would be out and about soon. But...

August & Wonder App is now in the Google Play Store!

By Steve August August 15, 2018 |

We are happy to announce that the August & Wonder app for Android devices is now available in the Google Play Store. As we get closer to shipping at the end of August, we now have the control apps for both iOS and Android up in their respective stores. The...

Just 7 Days Left....Pre-Order Pricing Ends August 17th

By Keith Rex August 10, 2018 |

The Market is a unique object in the world. Its surface exterior is crafted from luxurious old world materials like rosewood, brass, copper, and zinc. Yet, its lush exterior encloses sophisticated Internet of Things technology, enabling it to move in real time with 11 different global indices and 5 major cryptocurrencies. It is truly art with a purpose....

A Visit To "The Charging Bull"

By Steve August August 05, 2018 |

Recently I found myself in New York City and took some time to visit the fabled charging bull statue. It was a very hot July day, yet the bull and fearless girl statue were swarmed by a mob of tourists. As I made my way through the crowd to get...