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Portable Solar-Powered Window Socket

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:57:33 +0000

Designed by Kyuho Song and Boa Oh, the Window Socket is a nice and ingenious solar-powered device which sticks to windows and charges small electronics with a direct plug-in. The product is still in its concept phase and we sure hope that it will go into production. If you liked these, you will probably love XDModo’s solar window charger. Enjoy!

Puzzle Keyboard by Wan Fu Chun

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:10:23 +0000

The Puzzle Keyboard is a modular keyboard concept which allows the user to rearrange the keys according to its preferences for a more efficient typing and wrist relief. It was designed by Wan Fu Chun and won a 2012 Red Dot Award in the Design Concept category. It would come in especially handy when using certain softwares. Enjoy!

BAT Levitating Wireless Computer Mouse

admin — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 19:42:59 +0000

Russian designer Vadim Kibardin (see also White and White Clock) recently introduced a very interesting product: the BAT, a levitating wireless computer mouse. It consists of a base pad combined with a mouse equipped with a magnet ring that allows levitation in order to prevent and treat the carpal tunnel syndrome which affects active computer users. “The BAT mouse project is in the first stage of pre-production. We’re researching the market, customers’ interest and improving the engineering part” says Julia Kibardina, Managing Director of Kibardin Design. Enjoy!

The Polaroid Instagram Camera

admin — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 18:00:34 +0000

Originally created by Antonio De Rosa of ADR Studio as Socialmatic, this camera concept features an internal printer as well as the possibility to apply Instagram-like filters. Polaroid recently bought the rights to produce the camera and planned a release for early 2014. “This mix of Hardware and Software, together with our brand new photo social network will fill the gap between virtuality and reality”. If you liked this, you’ll probably love the Apple iCam. Enjoy!

MYO Wearable Gesture Control

admin — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:55:49 +0000

MYO is a very innovative armband that uses the electrical activity in your muscles to wirelessly control your devices. “Using groundbreaking technology, MYO is able to measure electrical activity in your muscles instantly. The result is a seamless way to interact with computers, and a truly magical sense of control”. It should be available by the end of the year and retail for $149. See it in action in the video below. We like!

Adobe Photoshop Touch

admin — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 21:48:16 +0000

Adobe just released Photoshop Touch, a mobile version of the world’s most popular digital imaging software. It lets you quickly combine images, apply professional effects and share it with your friends through social networks. The app can be purchased on iTunes for $5. More details in the video below. Enjoy!

Marionette Meets Robot by United Arrows

admin — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:04:30 +0000

In collaboration with their advertising agency TBWA\Hakuhodo, Japanese fashion label United Arrows created this very nice PR stunt. MarionetteBot uses the power of Microsoft’s Kinect to animate display mannequins which mimic the poses and movements of passersby. Enjoy!

Google Glass

admin — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:23:59 +0000

Google recently released another video of its Google Glass (see also Google Project Glass), which was announced back in April 2012. “Want to see how Glass actually feels? It’s surprisingly simple. Say “take a picture” to take a picture. Record what you see, hands free. Even share what you see, live. Directions are right in front of you. Speak to send a message, or translate your voice. Get the notifications that matter most. Ask whatever’s on your mind and get answers without having to ask”. Enjoy!

The World’s First 3D Printing Pen

admin — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 21:11:04 +0000

3Doodler is a very cool project that is currently looking for investors in Kickstarter: it is the world’s first pen that draws in 3D in real time. “Using ABS plastic (the material used by many 3D printers), 3Doodler draws in the air or on surfaces. It’s compact and easy to use, and requires no software or computers. You just plug it into a power socket and can start drawing anything within minutes”. More details in the video below. Enjoy!

Soloshot Automatic Cameraman

admin — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:32:59 +0000

Soloshot is a very cool product that was successfully funded on Kickstarter and which consists of a waterproof and shockproof armband paired with a base tripod. “After an initial two step pairing process, your Base will automatically rotate to continually keep your camera pointed at your Armband. Any camera that can mount to a standard tripod will attach to the Soloshot Base”. And if by any chance another Soloshot is around, the pairing process ensures that your camera will only follow you. More details in the video below. Price tag: $479. Enjoy! (via)