An innovative battery concept has been designed by Huang Kun, Meng Xun, He Ting & Liu Yuan, called the One = Two. This concept, which is already a 2011 red dot design concept winning entry, provides a great way to be able to use every last drop of power from each battery. Concept and … [Read more...] about Spring Batteries Squeeze Out Every Last Drop Of Power
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Future Tent: Heimplanet Out Geodesic Outdoor Habitat
A long time ago in Portugal (okay it was 2003) two German friends started dreaming up a tent. The funny part is eight years later they've got their own startup that sells an innovative tent. Partially funded by a European incubator, Heimplanet is the collaborative offspring of Stefan Clauss and … [Read more...] about Future Tent: Heimplanet Out Geodesic Outdoor Habitat
Art Lebedev Optimus Popularis Keyboard And Mini Six Details And Prices Unveiled
Art Lebedev has this week unveiled a few more details about its Optimus Popularis Keyboard, which includes a small screen on each of its keys allowing you to display any characters you would like as shown in the image below. In the upper portion of the keyboard, between the function and numeral … [Read more...] about Art Lebedev Optimus Popularis Keyboard And Mini Six Details And Prices Unveiled
Simplify Android App Mockups With Design Preview (video)
A useful utility has been developed which has been designed to provide Android App developers with a utility for Mac, Windows, and Linux that will mirror a portion of your desktop screen to your USB-connected Android device. The new Android Design Preview software is still in its beta development … [Read more...] about Simplify Android App Mockups With Design Preview (video)
Toyota Unveils Their Vision Of The Future With The Fun Vii (video)
Even though Toyota's vision of the future may still be a few years away in reality, the presentation they have created featuring their Fun Vii concept car shows just what car manufacturers are aiming for in the long run. The Fun Vii concept car is equipped with three seats: one for the driver, one … [Read more...] about Toyota Unveils Their Vision Of The Future With The Fun Vii (video)
Honda Motor Compo Foldable Electric Scooter
Honda has shown off a new electric scooter at the Tokyo Motor Show 2011, called the Motor Compo. This electric scooter can be folded down to make it more portable, and as you can see from the photos, it features a unique design. The Honda Motor Compo is just 3 feet long and 4 feet tall, and it has … [Read more...] about Honda Motor Compo Foldable Electric Scooter
Italian Designer Reveals Super Modular Housing Scheme
Simply put, seen below is just one combination of the Sliding Hub system in action. It's supposed to be the ultimate answer to instant, portable home building for any location. The really incredible part is the designer Gabriel Aramu imprinted a little timeless genius into his Sliding Hub: the … [Read more...] about Italian Designer Reveals Super Modular Housing Scheme
Coffee From Thin Air: Scanomat Brewer Is Incredible
Okay, so it doesn't serve coffee out of thin air. Great idea, but that's just not the case with the Scanomat Top Brewer, which has a faucet-like neck jutting from a counter surface. The magic happens underneath via a turbine system that preps the coffee for your empty cup. The best part is it can be … [Read more...] about Coffee From Thin Air: Scanomat Brewer Is Incredible
Knobroom MIDI Controller Add-on Created For Adobe Lightroom 3 (video)
A free add-on for Adobe Lightroom called Knobroom is available that will allow you to control the creative adjustments of photos using physical sliders and knobs from a Midi controller with Adobe's Lightroom 3 software. The software add-on has been around for some time but is a great way to add a … [Read more...] about Knobroom MIDI Controller Add-on Created For Adobe Lightroom 3 (video)
Team Fortress 2 Fan Builds Life Size Sentry And Force a’ Nature (video)
Prop maker and Team Fortress 2 fan Zander Brandt has used his exceptional model-making skills to create a fantastic life-size replica of the stage one Team Fortress 2 sentry gun and Scout Force a' Nature. This impressive feat showcases not only his talent but also his deep passion for the game and … [Read more...] about Team Fortress 2 Fan Builds Life Size Sentry And Force a’ Nature (video)
Ear Tentacles, Use Suction To Stop Your Headphone Cables Tangling
Storing smartphone earphones in your pocket or bag normally always ends in a bird's nest of cable coming back out, which then needs to be frustratingly unraveled. This common issue has plagued users for years, leading to wasted time and frayed nerves. The tangled mess not only looks unsightly but … [Read more...] about Ear Tentacles, Use Suction To Stop Your Headphone Cables Tangling
ODDIO1 Cord-Free Shuffle Headphones (video)
A new project named ODDIO1 that consists of cord-free Apple Shuffle headphones, has started its journey on Kickstarter this week. The ODDIO1 has been designed to enable you attach your Apple Shuffle directly to a pair of headphones. Removing the need for you to carry your shuffle in your pocket or … [Read more...] about ODDIO1 Cord-Free Shuffle Headphones (video)
