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Compared with traditional injection sets, the needle-free vaccine delivery patch from Iomai (now part of Intercell) features a transcutaneous vaccination technology and a patch form for vaccine. As a result, it promises a safer and healthier injection. Additionally, due to the patch form, vaccine could last up to six months without refrigeration. Currently, the standard production line is still being tested so that they could also be easily manufactured in developing countries. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Japan has been claimed to be one of the most rapidly aging societies all over the world, and in order to help the elderly move around freely, Honda has recently come up with the U3-X, a small and modern unicycle. It runs in the same direction where you lean your weight, at a speed of up to 3.7mph. The U3-X weighs under 22 pounds, and therefore making it easy-taking. Though the vehicle may look a bit uncomfortable to ride, it will surely have an impact on transportation in the near future. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Measuring as tiny as a computer mouse, PrintBrush is actually the smallest printer device all over the world, and of course it’s a real product expected to be sold in 2010. Powered by rechargeable batteries, PrintBrush is wirelessly connected via Bluetooth and could be used on any surface. It also features a super accurate optical sensor that helps to ensure a high image quality. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Since it’s difficult to keep desks absolutely clean, why don’t we just leave it dirty…with desk mats like this? Look, the illusion of the stain smartly covers up the inevitable oil grease, milk, beverage, etc. It’s now available in the colors of coffee brown, cola light, jam red and others. Do you like this idea?

Though everyone wants to be a smart consumer, there’re still some details that may ruin our careful and rational planning. The number one enemy is heavy consumption of electrical power caused by those not-in-use chargers and devices. So to provide a good solution, presenting here is an innovative E-rope by Miju Kim. It is a modular power strip that allows you to assemble several needed sockets in any shape you may want. More important, E-rope also helps to cut down the undue wastage of power because it prevents appliances from costing extra electrical power even if they’re inserted in the socket.

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Stereo systems like speakers have certainly brought us with much amusement and convenience, but they do have some defects, for most of them couldn’t work when not connected to the energy source with a power line, let alone they’re usually not green. That’s why Tryi Yeh has come with the “Sunny Song”. Base on the NXT panel technology, the smart flower speaker is eco-friendly enough as it is powered by solar energy. Still, the green speaker can be connected to players with a Bluetooth technology.

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Probably such a tabbed bathroom cabinet is a common necessary that allows us to sort up different items as well as protects your privacy especially when you have to spare the same cabinet with a partner or roommate. Just as what you’ve seen in the photo, it’s cute, nice, graceful and of course smart enough for even tiny spaces.

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Have you ever been bothered by the large baggage when you are on a travel? Then you should definitely know about the portable razor. As an all-in-one razor, it stores the shaving cream inside the handle, which could be pumped out directly from the razor. Despite of the smart shape, it actually can store up to one week’s worth of shaving cream.

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In this year full of hi-tech gadget, even bolt can be smarter. This bolt equipped with a tiny indicator disk on the top which can show you how tight it is. The tighter the bolt is, the dark the indicator. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The reason you can put dishes on the table is because of the gravity, in other words, you have to put dishes on horizontal table surface. But this design can hold dishes vertically. Is it magic? No. It is just tricky, but pretty smart. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a smart design. It can turn your finger into a socket. Just use the appropriate one for nuts and bolts; you can finish your job perfectly. It is pretty useful when the nut is in some inconvenient positions. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is a smart idea for those always lacking storage space. You can put something which is not usually use in it. In order to make it not so eyeball-attractive, you’d better paint it with the same color of your wall and ceiling. [Read the rest of this entry...]

If you do not have enough room for guests, a foldable bed is a smart choice. But traditional foldable bed is usually made from steel and so it is not easy to move. So, you need a cardboard one like this. It is made from 7 mm thick cardboard that is folded like an accordion. When you need a bed just unfold it and the room underneath the bed is pretty good for storage.

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It is a simple idea but also a smart one. Just attach it to the bottle of cleaning liquid and the sponge can be hold when it isn’t used. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Often monitors and air conditioners do not need running when no one is in the room. It is not the case, however, in reality. And a good solution is needed to cut off power when necessary.

This new product with a built-in sensor can detect whether there is anybody in the room, if not, it will automatically cutoff six of the eight sockets in 30 seconds to a half-hour. The other two sockets are normal ones to fit for chargers which need longer plugging. [Read the rest of this entry...]