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Tyrant Alarm

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 8:41 am on Friday, July 4, 2008

Alarm clock is full of innovation. We also have introduced so many creative alarm clocks. But all of them have the same genetic, which is to wake up you by disturbing yourself.

Unlike those clocks, this tyrant alarm designed by Alice Wang will not focus on the user but his contactors. It will actually hijack your cell phone and start calling random people in your phone book every three minutes until you wake up.

Designer: Alice Wang

Elegant sun umbrella

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 6:43 am on Thursday, July 3, 2008

Usually the sun umbrella is in the same shape of traditional one used in raining days. But sun umbrella is a good accessory rather than mere a tool. Therefore, most people intend to take umbrellas on the shoulders. This is what the new umbrella doing.

It comes with a weird palm-shaped surface which allow the users to get the shadow while putting the umbrella on the shoulder.

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180ْ Scale

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 5:30 am on Wednesday, July 2, 2008

Because of the unique structure of this scale, it can be used in two ways by turning it 180 ْ. Both the bowl and the flat surface of the bottom is available when you want to weight the ingredients.

HurlyBurly extractor hood

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 10:05 pm on Monday, June 30, 2008

Extractor hoods are in general as big as the top of kitchen range to prevent steam from spreading. But this HurlyBurly extractor hood gives us an clever way to do this. It is only in the same size as a normal pan, and what you should do is to slide it on the top of the pan.

Unlike other ones, this extractor hood does not have a steam outlet. It guards the steam from infiltrating the room with its smell by using an activated carbon filter.

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Ultra light electric car for one single person

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 10:03 pm on Monday, June 30, 2008

The electric has been the most popular product of eco-friendly trend. As a matter of fact, except for the power source, reducing the weight of car is also a great idea to save energy. What is the lightest car in the world? Japanese says 150 kg.

The so-called Huvo car is made of steel, aluminum, carbon fiber reinforced plastic and ABS resin. According to the CEO, other companies trying to manufacture a comparable car would only be able to produce a vehicle weighing as much as 300kg.

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Antro solo three seat car

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 11:44 pm on Friday, June 27, 2008

It might that you will be attracted by the cool shape of this car at first glance.

But the point of the car is its multiple source of power. Gasoline is sure the first choice, although oil price is more and more crazy. But because of the super-light weight, which is only 270kg, its fuel efficiency is about 150 miles per gallon. As you can see, the solar panel is another energy source. What’s more, you can even charge the battery by cranking the pedals when sunlight is not so strong.

The best part of this 3 seats car is that it only costs 20,000 dollars releasing in 2010.

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New lane departure warning system from OPEL

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 11:43 pm on Friday, June 27, 2008

The new model OPEL vauxhall insignia cars releasing next year will feature a new safe system. The new system comes with a eye camera. Unlike most of the existed lane departure warning system, this camera can also recognize signs as far as 100 meters.

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Switchbike

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 12:35 am on Friday, June 27, 2008

Although you can adjust the height and even length of the bike, it is not convenient to do at any time. If you want to experience different position with the same bike, you will sure like this switchbike. Because of the unique design, it can transform to different pattern.

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Modular sliding bathroom

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 12:33 am on Friday, June 27, 2008

In order to maximum the efficiency of your bathroom, many ideas might have been carried out. The previous spacesaver is a perfect one. But I bet you will like this one. It is actually a modular bathroom and all the modules can be on its own rack. So you have not need to worry about lacking space.

What you should do is to slide the modules, including the shower, toilet, sink and cabinet, totally depending on your favor.

USB-programmable power strip

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 12:32 am on Friday, June 27, 2008

Conventional power strip is only used to supply power. But this new product named CheckTap can save up to 70% energy with its USB-programmable features.

Plug it into your computer via USB port and then use the software to save energy in some very conditions. Then your computer and peripherals will be shut down when not in use and saving energy accordingly. In addition, the built-in virtual tree can reveal the condition of your energy consumption.

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Motor-assisted luggage

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 12:12 am on Thursday, June 26, 2008

Although it is not clever to take a lot of baggage while traveling, in some conditions, you have to do this. This liveluggage is designed for those unclever guys.

The unique anti-gravity handle can translate 85% of the gravity to the wheels which can get extra power from built-in motors. Thanks to the help of the sensors, the motors can detect the direction of the luggage and then provide assistance. In order to save energy, this system won’t be started until the weight is more than 7 kilo.

The motors are powered by a rechargeable 12V NiMH battery which will run for about 2 hours on a single charge. What’s more, while not in use, the wheel can function as a generator when the assistant system is not required.

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Fossile washbasin

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:36 pm on Monday, June 23, 2008

It is said that this washbasin is inspired from a unique fossil of cephalopods which was in the spiral shape. In order to make it more vivid, this washbasin is made from concrete to form a old effect.

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Anybrush

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:33 pm on Monday, June 23, 2008

Although there have been so many different kinds of portable toothbrush, I have to admit that this one is indeed a good alternative.

At first glance it just seems like a matchbox, however, one end of the box contains several disposable toothbrushes which can directly be covered on user’s finger and the other end comes with a unique toothpaste cake. You can use the brush as a fingertip to dip the toothpaste cake. Then brush your teeth!

Designer: Yuanyan Li

Shit box

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:29 pm on Monday, June 23, 2008

Looking for a toilet when your natural calling you loudly is not a good experience. If you have had it, I bet you will be interest in this unique box. As a matter of fact this box is an portable toilet. When natural calls, you can spread it and use it like an normal toilet. Each box comes with ten degradable poo bags.

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Travel pillow

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:26 pm on Monday, June 23, 2008

For most people taking the economy class, to have a good sleep might be an impossible task. The severest problem is lacking of a comfortable pillow to support her heads. And this is what this two design intending to resolve.

The first one acts as an safety belt and because of the pillow besides her head, this lady is gonna have a good dream. The second one is a little bit funnier, but it is sure more comfortable than normal pillow.

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Bath lift

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:17 pm on Friday, June 20, 2008

Taking bath if easy for you, but not for the old people and it may even be dangerous for them. But once you have a bath lift like this, you grandfather and grandmother gotta be safer.

Its unique lift structure can help the old people safely get in and get out of the bathtub. Video after the break

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Storage belt

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:11 pm on Friday, June 20, 2008

iPod, cellphone, wallet and even a checkbook are very common for a person to take with. But I bet you will be bothered by them because of lacking enough space, especially in summer. And this belt is designed to solve this kind of problem. Come on, you can take more gadgets, if you have.

Designer: Nathan Leon

Comfort Thanko cushion

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 11:09 am on Friday, June 20, 2008

Many people like to read and use computer by lying prone on the sofa or bed or even on the floor. Since you have to support your upper body with two arms, it won’t be easy to last for a long time. But if you get this unique cushion from Thanko, it gonna be easy.

However, ladies have better to prevent from using it too long, or your breast might be angry.

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Homestar Spa planetarium

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 11:42 pm on Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Taking a bath gotta be one of the best relaxing ways after one day effort. If you need more, wine and music are good. But for those prefer visual experience, this new gadget might be better.

It is just officially announced by Sega toy. You can get a planetarium while bathing. If you’re not content with just stars, there are other modes availale.


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Magnetic office set

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 7:56 pm on Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Before you read this article, first check out your office desk. Is it chaotic? If it is, keep on reading, if it isn’t then ask yourself whether you need more space for so many different stationeries? If you need, keep on reading, if you don’t need, you will, so keep on reading too. Haha…

This is a good idea for those lacking of enough desk space. Not only the vertical storage can keep things for you without occupying any desk space, but also the magnetic board itself can hold staples, pens, clips vertically.

Price: $35

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Rolling garlic chopper

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 8:54 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008

Unlike other garlic chopper, this one is a very interesting gadget. It has similar structure as conventional ones in the market but the extra two wheels will give you more happiness during the cooking. Just put the garlic into this chopper and then roll the device around on your kitchen counter, it’s gonna be OK.

Price; $9.75

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Helter Skelter Drinks Chiller

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 8:25 am on Monday, June 16, 2008

Fridge is absolutely the best way to serve a cup of cold drink, but what if you just get a bottle of drink from outside? Maybe the ice block is an good alternative. However, somebody does not like to add any water which will impact the flavor of the beverage. Therefore, you need this drinks chiller.

What you should do is to put it into your freezer and when you need a cup of cold drink, just pour the drink into the top and collect it at the bottom.

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Bubble bike

Filed under: DAILY LIFE, DESIGN — 200702 at 12:52 am on Wednesday, June 11, 2008

Oil is so expensive that we have to try our best to cut the mileage. Although hybrid car is a cheap alternative, we still have to pay for it depending on driving mileage. Bike is different. Because the only thing you have to burn is your fat, it is very healthy than any vehicle. What’s more, you can also get many different creative ideas from bikes. This weird one is an example.

It comes with a bubble generator at the back wheel. While you’re driving, the wind goes through the tube to generate bubbles. Imagine that every path you just went by is full of bubbles, it is fairly romantic. The bubbles are generated from the similar position as the tail gas, but give a totally different feeling to pedestrians.

Omni Chair

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:37 pm on Thursday, June 5, 2008

omni chair

Although sofa and bed are very good places for relaxation, you won’t be pretty comfortable when you get some weird position. You don’t know what weird position is? Then take a look at the way your girlfriend is sitting on the sofa, you gotta know.

In order to make your girlfriend super comfy, you need a chair, which I take a leave to call it, like this. From the retailer, it is describe as below:

This super-sized pillow by Sumo is the ultimate solution for all your relaxing needs. We’ve come up with 10 ways to use it, but some people say we lack imagination!

It’s a crash mat, lounge chair, loveseat or floor pillow to name a few, but the possibilities really do go on.

Sumo Beanbags are made from space age rip-proof nylon and come filled with top quality Sumo Beads. Omni is 4.5′ x 5.5′ and it only weighs 18 lbs!

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I’ll be back in a month

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 8:09 am on Thursday, April 24, 2008

I have some urgent projects to do, so this website will be stopped in a month. Don’t worry I’m not go to Iraq so I’ll be back!

Virtual Red Wall

Filed under: DAILY LIFE, DESIGN — 200702 at 10:28 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Red light means you have to stop to wait for walkers. However, there always been some evil drivers intending to run a red light. But this ratio will sure decrease if this virtual wall is installed.

It is made up of plasma laser beams which can depict pedestrians and hence to give more warning.

Designer: Hanyoung Lee

Walking assistant device from Honda

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 10:20 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

If you have any problem to walk, I mean maybe your leg muscles are a little bit weakened, and then you might need an assistant device like this.

This is a new device which comes with flat brushless motors and a control system developed by Honda. Therefore, a small device like this will give you extra supporting while walking.

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Solar bulb

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 10:19 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

In order to make it similar to conventional lamp, this lamp is shaped like a normal bulb. Thanks to the transparent cub cover, a bulb will stand up!

Price: $48

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Usb Cufflinks

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 10:17 pm on Wednesday, April 23, 2008

As the most popular storage device, USB drive is necessary for many people. If you have to take it wherever you go, why not just choose some fashionable ones?

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Recycled shower

Filed under: DAILY LIFE — 200702 at 9:28 pm on Tuesday, April 22, 2008

You wanna a long shower but still afraid of wasting water and energy? Then you gotta like this Quench Shower system.

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