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Entries for August, 2008

Sphere bookcase

Different from normal bookcases which are usually cubes in shape, this unique design is actually a sphere, which holds the books and magazines inside. It can bring an elegant touch to your room. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Fiber optic light glove

Although there have been many tools providing light, a light on the hand is still the most convenient for workers. Diffused working light is produced from the bottom part of the glove and optional light source is at the end of the index finger as spot light. The glove can offer a non-shadow working area when the light beam is focused on an object. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Nose dispenser

Shampoo dispenser can be shaped in any form if you like, however, it is still pretty weird to get a dispenser in the shape of nose. Watching the gel drip out from this nose, won’t you feel uncomfortable? [Read the rest of this entry...]

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A pair of earbuds link up with each other

This is a brilliant idea. Each of the earbuds is shaped like a hook so that they can link up with each other when not in use. It might that others will mistake it for a stylish necklace. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Plastic bottle lamp

Plastic drink bottles are usually treated as waste. But designer can change them into good decorations. The central part of the lamp is a sphere whose surface is full of holes and you can screw plastic bottles into the center sphere threaded holes to make a gorgeous lamp. Turn on the light! It’s beautiful. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Radio tap

No, this is not a real tap, just in the shape of a faucet. It is actually a FM radio, so you will get music rather than water from it. After twisting the knob, you will get the radio station, and just press the button it will jump to the next available FM station. This is a perfect solution for those like to listen to the radio in bathroom. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Multi-functional compact desk

Compact desk is common furniture and desk is common as well. But this brilliant idea which is actually a combination of the two common things is not common at all.

The top of the compact desk is can be slide to reveal a hidden desk. Although it is not so big, you can still process some basic work. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Flower Extinguisher

Because of using open flame, kitchen is easy to fire. But conventional extinguisher is too ugly to fit our home. But I guess you will like this flower extinguisher. It is in the shape of silk flowers, however, in case of fire, what you should do is just throwing it into the fire. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Voice stick

Braille is sure a good way to provide information for the blind by touching. However, not everything will be translated into Braille. So why not just read the words?

The voice stick, which comes with a scanner, can read the word instantly for the blind. Just swipe it over the book, in the same way as using a portable scanner, all the words will be read to the blind. In addition, you can take a earplug to prevent disturb others. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Stretchable circuitry

Researchers from University of Tokyo develop a new stretchable circuitry which could be stretched up to 1.7 times their original size, and the performance will not be reduced. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Grass cutter for fun

Sure, grass cutting is boring. But you have to do this. Why not make it more funny? This muwi concept is a good idea, which can shape the cut grass into compact balls and disks, so that kids will have more toys, green toys. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Yamaha Deus Ex Machina motorcycle

Invented by Jake Loniak, this Yamaha branded exoskeleton motorcycle can be worn like a coat. It manoeuvres based on the rider’s movements, adjusting 36 pneumatic muscles. Therefore, it is agility than traditional ones. But, I think it might be more dangerous too.

Anyway, it is really cool. Video after the break

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Magic whiteboard

Whiteboard is frequently used in presentation. However, what if there is not any whiteboard in the meeting room? You’d better take a white board by yourself. Are you kidding? [Read the rest of this entry...]

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Intelligent seatbelt

Nissan unveiled the intelligent seatbelt. It can automatically feed the seatbelt as soon as the driver opens the door. In addition, upon abrupt steering or skidding, the seatbelt will be wound up to hold the passenger more securely. [Read the rest of this entry...]

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IceOrb

This is a 2-in-1 kitchen tool. It comes with two layers which can be used to make 21 cubes of ice. Besides, it can also be used as a ice bucket to keep ice cream cool just like a mini fridge.

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