Dinosaur in your house! What a cool and outstanding concept… Shaped in the form of a t-rex skeleton, the radiator allows you to warm up and get dry almost all kinds of your stuffs: cats, scarves, coats, socks or even your cushions. Definitely functional!
Based on clever design and accurate arrange, the Rozetkcus Wall Socket comes with 9 points to allow you to plug in various shapes of devices effectively. It not only solves that problem that we usually need to insert several different types of plugs in one socket, but also promises endless possibilities of how to configure your devices according to their plugs’ shapes. Except for the 9-point socket, the Rozetkcus is also available in a 16 points version.
Special tool for special use, the “Rhythm Slim” is rightly something that can combat muscle aches and slack skins. Put it under your chin, push down on the top piston, and hold it down for ten seconds – repeating that process for several times every day, you may then the difference after a period. Will the Rhythm Slim machine really work? We bet it will, if you can persist on the exercise for a long enough period.
Basically an outstanding paper-cut artwork is always related to the masterly craftsmanship, while sometimes it is actually all completed by an electronic machine, such as the Silhouette CAMEO. When connected to your PC via a simple USB cable, the electronic cutting tool will then automatically cut out the pattern you’ve chosen on paper, cardboard, vinyl, fabric or other materials.
Certainly we’re all different: some people simply enjoyed the rock music, while some others were converting the music into electricity with their “Sound Charge” T shirts. T- Shirts?! Completely right, and the high-tech tee each can generate about 6 watt-hours of electricity to power two mobile phones or one smartphone, with a modified piezoelectric film that acts as an oversized mic by absorbing sound waves and some interlaced quartz crystals that converts the acoustic signals into electricity.
A trailer that can accommodate up to 20 kg of articles, a booster that makes bicycles zoom off with a speed of up to 19 miles per hour, all those are brief descriptions about the Ridekick. It can easily attach to most bikes, with a 500 watt battery that could get reenergized in four to six hours. On a single charge, the Ridekick can get the riders to any places within 12 miles, which is basically enough for a short trip.
Measuring merely four inches thick, this solid-oxide fuel cell (SOFC) can generate electricity from gasoline to diesel fuel to natural gas, featuring a power-to-size ratio that’s 10 times better than other fuel cells, and thus it’s really a high-efficient fuel cell that may surprise the users. Of course there’s still disadvantage of the SOFCs, which is that you have to heat the fuel cells up to 600 degrees to get them to work. But with further development on the SOFCs, we bet they’ll soon come to the market to serve us better.
Though claimed “zero waste” or “no waste”, these earthCell batteries actually are not something decomposing completely in the earth and leaving no footprint to the environment. Instead, they’re introducing to us a new way of selling and using batteries: since the used earthCell batteries can be returned to the company where they may get re-used again, the company and consumers would cooperate to reduce the amount of throw-away batteries, and thus to ensure the environmental friendliness. On the other hand, the earthCell features a good performance of rechargeable, as each pre-charged LSD-NiMH battery can last 30-50% longer than alkalines, even in high-power devices.
As nobody could get something without offering anything, we humans are expected to care about our cats much more when we’re enjoying the happy time accompanied by them. So the eSleeper is rightly what both you and the cat need. An infra-red beam is built inside the cat basket, sending data to an Ethernet Arduino to accomplish certain tasks. Thus when a cat walks into the eSleeper, the infra-red beam will be broken and then the Arduino turns on the RGB LED and a light to offer your cat with a comfortable resting location; as the infra-red beam is broken again, the Arduino would turn off the LED and tweet the cat’s sleeping information to people.
“Ministar” is a portable electric guitar featuring both a smart body and a full function. It’s only nineteen inches long, composed of a neck and head while lacking a guitar body. Even so, the guitar can still perform well in creating beautiful music, just as you can see in the video below.
Why are designers so innovative? Almost every time I met some new designs I would ask myself that question. So you know, that question emerged again, after I accidentally saw the AudioBulb, Wireless Speaker Light Bulbs that bring both light and music to your home. It’s easy to use: simply replace ordinary bulbs with the AudioBulb, insert you iPod into the included dock, and then you’ll hear beautiful music coming from any places of your house. With warm light filled with your rooms, the AudioBulb is certainly the best thing related to the word “romantic”.
Smart and cute, these electrical outlets not only feature an outstanding appearance, but also come with new functions: their little “arms” can be used to hang your plugs until they’re in use again.
Researchers at the University of Michigan are currently busying with their cyborg insects that would be used in small spaces or nuclear disaster locations to assist people to collect information or do something else. These insects are all installed with sensors in their bodies, which are powered by the energy generated from their own wing motion. When fully-developed, these insects can help to investigate hazardous environments that are dangerous to humans, thus to find their application value.
Pull and fix to provide your electrical appliances with enough electricity, to use an outlet is just as simple as that. Composed of 5 pods along a 15 foot-long cable, the Pod Power is an extension cord that brings the outlets to you, and in the meanwhile keeps your cables tidy and organized. With adhesive stripes included, the Pod Power can be stuck onto walls or tables once you’ve already adjusted the distance between the pods.
Launched by Japan-based Panasonic, this is the world’s first LED bulb that uses clear glass to show the light source. It features a single filament, coming with a power of 4.4 watts while lasting for over 40,000 hours. Requiring no time to get prepared, the bulb offers 100% of the light once you switch it on, and thus quite ideal for public places like the stairs and toilets. As a bonus, the bulb is announced to get a high efficiency, even remaining high lumen of 70% at end of life.
No doubt we people are selfish to some degree, because we really want everything belonging to us is exclusive, never the same as others’. ‘Artist’ Phone Case Printer, exhibited on ‘The Korea International Sign&Design Show (KOSIGN 2011)’, is rightly a device that prints out our own cellphone cases. It’s similar to ‘Photo sticker machine’, printing out your favorite pictures on a leather or silicon case within two or three minutes.
This is a unique electrical switch designed for your books. It is subtly hidden inside your books and turns your light on when you move the book, while it doesn’t bring any damage to the books. So what do you think, pull out your favorite book to turn a light on or turn on a light to find your favorite book?
Magical Blow On/Off Light Switch is something especially perfect for lazy people like me. It can attach to any electrical appliances and then lets you to switch on or off them via an easy control of the device. That means, if you sleep with a Light Switch besides your pillow, you can conveniently turn on the light when you need to get up in the midnight… Cool, I love the idea.
Nest is a new thermostat put forward by Tony Fadell, who used to work in Apple Inc. and brought us with the iPod. Designed to be a smart thermostat that can learn about your schedule of changing the temperature and thus makes temperature adjustments based on that, the Nest comes with a stylish metal body, a touchscreen as well as a rolling wheel controller. It features a energy-saving modes like Auto-Away™ and Energy History too, so as to help the consumers reduce down their electricity consumption.
My passion for cleanliness and organization finally drives me closer to this Corner Power Strip designed by Herald J. Ureña – Umaña. It features a triangular composition, which allows the gadget to be neatly placed in any corners. Plus, its clever design also ensures the power cord to face the direction of the outlet, so as to make it really convenient for use.
Anything that comes with an outlook nothing to do with its functions is usually interesting. And the Pistol Hairdryer shown here is rightly a good example. It is shaped like a pistol, however shots no bullets but hot air instead. If possible, I’d like to try it.
Can solar cells become as flexible as paper or fabric? The answer from a MIT group is “yes”. Instead of producing solar cells, the researchers actually printed solar cells onto fabric or paper substrate, thus making the cells quite flexible. On the other hand, this technology reduces the production costs as well.
With more and more electronics on my table, there’re actually less and less power outlets to plug them all in. So it is obviously the time we need to use one power outlet to serve two or more gadgets. The FlipIt USB Charger is a clever tool that can leech off an existing plug to draw about 1Amp of current for your USB devices, while not troubling your other gadgets to get reenergized. Pretty great!
With battery-powered vibrations and gentle heat, the device is an ideal gift for ladies who want to improve the condition of their skin around the eyes. It’s easy to operate, simply lay them under your eyes and you can then enjoy comfortable massage to have your eyes rid of annoying lines.
Amazing… I mean, these plugs come with really cute look that can make us smile. Additionally, they also feature a good function to help us unplug them from the sockets easily and conveniently. Simply push the knob on its back, and then you’ll see your plugs out of the sockets slowly. Just think of the practicality!
Ever felt it bothered to bend down to pick up those dust particles on the floor? Calm down and have a look at this CUUM Electronic Wastebasket. It is a clever combination of an electric appliance with a vacuum cleaner, which would suck all the dust in when you sweep it to the bottom of the device and turn it on. So how do you like it? Everything gonna to become easy.
You may get bit of promiscuous, because the concept hub designed by Qi Weijia looks really the same as taps you commonly see. Actually, however, it merely supplies electricity to charge your computers or cellphones. Simply connect your tablets to the hub via a USB charger, turn the tap, and then you’ll see your items reenergized.
Bookmarks and dictionaries are two necessary tools for bookworms, and obviously the item shown here has cleverly combined them together. Named as Electronic Dictionary Bookmark, the gadget comes with a quite simple look but extremely powerful functions.
With the innovation of design concepts and the progress of technology, remote controller is now approaching its new period that features great changes in both appearance and functionality. The Leaf Grip Remote Controller by Murata is a creative one that requires the users to control their TVs with a bending and twisting motion. Furthermore, it is built with a photovoltaic cell, providing the device with a battery-less feature.
Wanna to experience any modern but comfortable ways of cooking? Have a look at this 3D Food Printer. It utilizes an electronic blueprint system called “FabApps” that not only allows people to print out their food but also to design something with their imagination. All the “ink” this printer uses is edible, including melted chocolate, cheese or cookie dough. Once the users draw up the food’s design on a computer, the blueprint will then show the printer what goes where, and finally builds up your food with prepared materials. It is said that the 3D printer would soon be launched to market, helping both families and restaurants to customize interesting and healthier dishes. [Read the rest of this entry...]
German LCD maker HANNspree recently launched its Lounge TV 70 on International Funkausstellung Berlin 2011, which is announced as both a windows PC and a white board except for acting as a HDTV. Even though the device is just a prototype at the time, it would no doubt bring the TV designs to a new age. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Nissan Leaf, as the first all-electric production car, has long been concerned during the past days. Recently Nissan issued its 24kWh battery that can power a Jananese house for up to two days, to support a faminly when their electricity power goes out. According to the company, the new battery will come into production at the end of this year and then be tested at the beginning of 2012. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Weed Spinner, a weeder that works together with electric drills, is a powerful device removing weeds with their roots. It is made of carbon steel and therefore tough enough for a long-time usage. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Sascha Pohfleep’s Blind Camera is an interesting design that features its unique function of sharing photos instead of taking photos. It has no lens, sensor or optics, but still has a button. When you push its button, the Blind Camera then shows you pictures taken by others at your location. If you’re not that good at taking photos, the Blind Camera is obviously your best choice. [Read the rest of this entry...]
In spite of living in different times, we’re actually sharing so many same things in our childhood. Paper plane is rightly a good example. But nowadays kids are playing with paper aircrafts much better than us, because they have the Electric Paper Airplane Conversion Kit. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Jennifer Lewis & Jennifer Bernhard, two professors from University of Illinois, have collaborated with a silver-ink pen that will greatly change the way we draw working circuits. The new pen will leave ink on paper or cloth, which will then dry into silver trails tough enough to survive bends and folds so as to keep its function of conducting electricity. In other words, you can sketch circuits on anything that can hold the silver ink, isn’t that amazing? [Read the rest of this entry...]
Nowadays we’re living in a world full of USB-powered items, including our cellphones, music players, laptops and many other things. As a result, we all need this U-socket USB Wallplug that converts 110 volts coming out of wall outlets into 5 volts of USB power to recharge our devices. It is really convenient for use. [Read the rest of this entry...]
If you’re looking for a special electric guitar – one that only belongs to you, you may get an inspiration from these modular guitars. Their bodies are made of different kinds of materials, as the designers provide customized guitars according to clients’ various requirements. [Read the rest of this entry...]
The future of TV has arrived!! No need of remote-controllers or touching screens, simply wave your hand in front of the display and you can change channels and adjust the volume. [Read the rest of this entry...]
Designer Xie Chen Chen wants to save your trouble with messy wires with this Plug Socket, which not only has a multiplug to hook up to three plugs, but features a foldable design to hold your items when they’re on charge. It’s not the most complex or most delicate plug we’ve ever seen, but we do like that the Plug Socket keeps it simple while ensuring us a more convenient using. [Read the rest of this entry...]
