Fairwheel Bikes of Tucson has created a groundbreaking 6lb racing bike that is currently on show at Interbike. The bike manufacturer ignored all the UCI rules that govern the weight of racing bikes and decided to take things to the extreme. Weighing just 6lb, the bike weighs nearly half that of a … [Read more...] about 6lb Racing Bike
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Gimme Robot Eyeballs You For Cash
Check out this awesome one-eyed robot that cajoles money from unsuspecting passersby. The Gimme Robot, created by Chris Eckert, is a two-axis numerically controlled sculpture that pans a room looking for people. Once a target is found, they are tracked eyeball to eyeball until they drop a few coins … [Read more...] about Gimme Robot Eyeballs You For Cash
Tokyoflash Optical Illusion LED Concept Watch
The guys over at Tokyoflash are well known for creating funky timepieces, and their latest one is a design concept, the Tokyoflash Optical Illusion LED watch. Tokyoflash watches always take a bit of brain power for you to work out the actual time, but this one looks like it might just be their most … [Read more...] about Tokyoflash Optical Illusion LED Concept Watch
Lotus Hybrid V8 Elite Supercar Unveiled In Paris
Lotus is going to introduce a number of new cars at next month's Paris Motor Show, one of which is this beautiful Lotus Hybrid V8 Elite Supercar. The new hybrid has an optional hybrid package, where energy is captured and applied using flywheel technology similar to that used on Formula One … [Read more...] about Lotus Hybrid V8 Elite Supercar Unveiled In Paris
Apple Apply For Flash Redirector Patent
A new patent has been applied for by Apple detailing a new flash system that redirects light towards the intended photo subject rather than blanketing the area with a large flash of light. The patent details the use of either a single moveable flash by targeting the subject on the mobile's screen … [Read more...] about Apple Apply For Flash Redirector Patent
Mozilla Seabird Concept Mobile Phone (Video)
Mozila Labs has come up with a concept smartphone, the Mozilla Seabird mobile phone, which was created by Billy May. While this is just a concept and will probably never go into production, it looks very cool and showcases some innovative ideas that could influence future smartphone designs. The … [Read more...] about Mozilla Seabird Concept Mobile Phone (Video)
Quirky Trek Support Backpack Charges Your Gear on the Go
Quirky makes some strange and cool little products. The latest item unveiled by the company is called the Trek Support, and it is a backpack that gadget hounds who travel a lot will find interesting. On the surface, it looks like a normal backpack. Inside, the backpack is broken into compartments … [Read more...] about Quirky Trek Support Backpack Charges Your Gear on the Go
Digitial eBook Reader Concept By Karim Zaouai
French designer Karim Zaouai has come up with this cool ebook reader concept, and as you can see from the photo it is designed to look like a real book. It features dual displays with black and white epaper, and the ebooks are displayed on both of the screens, with pages like a real book, and all … [Read more...] about Digitial eBook Reader Concept By Karim Zaouai
Leaked HTC Mozart Video Reveals Windows 7 Phone Specs
A leaked video showing the HTC Desire HD baby sister phone, the HTC Mozart, has been leaked onto the internet, revealing its full specifications and showing the phone in action. The video, sent into the WMPoweruser website by an anonymous tipster, has revealed that the HTC Mozart Windows 7 phone … [Read more...] about Leaked HTC Mozart Video Reveals Windows 7 Phone Specs
New Bikes Design Uses Wires Rather Than Chains
A new and innovative style of bike called the 'StringBike' has been designed by a team of designers from Schwinn Csepel Zrt. This groundbreaking design has removed the traditional messy chain and replaced it with taut wires and kidney-shaped eccentric discs. You can see the new mechanism working in … [Read more...] about New Bikes Design Uses Wires Rather Than Chains
3D Braille Map Navigation Concept
Designers Seung-Hyun Yoon, Seol-Hee Son & Ji-Youn Kim have designed a braille navigation aid that communicates to its user both through speech and braille. The Brainovi uses a combination of verbal instructions and touch display, to help a blind person travel alone. How the Brainovi Works To … [Read more...] about 3D Braille Map Navigation Concept
The Fishbowl Sink
Here is a fun design concept from designer Yan Lu, which is designed to make you think about how much water you use when you are washing your hands. As you can see in the photo, the sink has a fishbowl on top of it, and the more water you use, the lower the level in the fishbowl gets, which should … [Read more...] about The Fishbowl Sink
