Ah, vending machines, the eternal dispensers of much goodness. Last week we were almost raving (and a little skeptical) about Shanghai Hairy Crab, this time an American inventor has made it a personal crusade to save us with an eco-friendly vending machine called H.U.M.A.N. … [Read more...] about H.U.M.A.N. Vending Machine Is Here To Save Us
Concepts
The Da Vinci Alarm Clock
Leonardo Da Vinci, the renowned Renaissance artist and polymath, was known for his unconventional sleep habits. He utilized something called a polyphasic sleep schedule, which means that after every three and a half hours, he took a thirty-minute nap. This unique sleep pattern allowed him to … [Read more...] about The Da Vinci Alarm Clock
Quirky Contort Adds Four USB Ports and Manages USB Cables
Quirky has a history of making some out-there products that are actually pretty cool. The company has a history of making some interesting gear for computer users too with things like articulating power strips and other goodies. The latest product for computer users from Quirky is the new Contort … [Read more...] about Quirky Contort Adds Four USB Ports and Manages USB Cables
PayPal Vending Machine
Check out this innovative PayPal vending machine on exhibit at the PayPal X Innovate 2010 developers conference and spotted by Adam Flaherty over at the MAKE website. Watch the video after the jump for an in-depth run through how the system works. The prototype PayPal Vending machine has been … [Read more...] about PayPal Vending Machine
Facial Recognition With Mobile Phones Mastered (video)
Researchers at Manchester University in the UK have been busy figuring out how to bring facial recognition to mobile devices. With most modern phones now having front-facing cameras, it surely won't be long until mobile phone facial recognition is used in our daily lives. This technology could … [Read more...] about Facial Recognition With Mobile Phones Mastered (video)
Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
If the price and marketing are properly balanced, a revolution might be sweeping Moscow's streets very soon. We're not talking about a return to Bolshevism though. The picture you see below is a concept for a new class of hybrid dubbed the "City Car." (The official name has yet to survive the rigors … [Read more...] about Russian Billionaire Showcases Upcoming Hybrid Car
Bottle Light
Putting a new twist on bottle recycling, the Bottle Light designed by YaRan Chang, Hsin Chou Liao, Chung en Lee & Simon Shih definitely adds a unique light source and patterns to its environment. The Bottle Light is created by crunching up a PET plastic bottle, which is then screwed into the … [Read more...] about Bottle Light
Concept Samsung Jot Rotary Dial Phone
This innovative and retro-styled concept mobile phone design by Raymond Bessemer for Samsung is a unique blend of old and new technologies. It features a capacitive OLED display, a removable stylus, and a physical rotary dial, merging the nostalgic elements of the past with the advanced … [Read more...] about Concept Samsung Jot Rotary Dial Phone
Networked Augmented Reality For Gameplay (video)
A new system that is underdeveloped is looking to bring augmented reality (AR) communications across networks to allow people to interact both with games and each other using AR. This innovative technology aims to revolutionize the way we engage with digital content, providing a more immersive and … [Read more...] about Networked Augmented Reality For Gameplay (video)
Tron Inspired LED Watch
We have seen quite a few cool watches from the guys over at Tokyoflash, the latest one is part of their concept series, and it was designed by Scott from the UK. It is just a design concept at the moment, although we hope they put this one into production, as it is definitely one of the coolest … [Read more...] about Tron Inspired LED Watch
DIY Plank Desk Help Keep Those Cables Under Control
If your computer workstation desk is anything like mine, you've probably got wires all over the top connecting your different devices. This can make your workspace look cluttered and disorganized, which can be distracting and even stressful. Fortunately, there's a simple and cost-effective solution … [Read more...] about DIY Plank Desk Help Keep Those Cables Under Control
Quirky Cable Collar Tames Wires at Any Outlet
You can look behind my desk and tell right away that I am not concerned with a tangle of wires. My wife, on the other hand, likes to use zip ties and keep things tidy. She's weird. If you are the tidy sort, too, Quirky has a new product called the Cable Collar that can hide cords and keep them … [Read more...] about Quirky Cable Collar Tames Wires at Any Outlet
