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Chase 2053 Concept Car Features Hydrogen Engines

Evan Selleck, Jan 18th 2011 Discuss [3]

Most concepts won't become reality. It's a sad truth, but one nonetheless. In the case of the Chase 2053 concept car, it may have a chance at becoming a reality. Not because of the technology inside, but because the designer, Thomas Larsen Røed, has allowed plenty of time for this idea to get passed around amongst those who might make it a reality some day. 2053 isn't around the corner, and that could be the singular hope for this vehicle to make it to production lines in the future. Read The Full Story

Biolamp Concept Cleans the Air, Fuels Eco Cars

Evan Selleck, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

While we've seen concept designs recently really focus on helping the environment in one fashion or another, we haven't seen many that actually focus on two separate causes at once, and aim to fix both of them with one device. The Biolamp concept design is meant to not only clean the air, but also fuel eco cars. The design implements solar energy, as well as the usage of a specialized liquid to make the magic happen. Read The Full Story

François Vogel Previews Device That Syncs Your Blinks to a Monitor for 3D Viewing [Video]

Evan Selleck, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [3]

François Vogel is a visual artist that hates 3D. And while the debate about 3D being the next step of entertainment is still a hotly-debated topic, the consensus that most people don't want to wear 3D glasses to watch 3D entertainment seems pretty straight forward: they don't want to wear them. Vogel doesn't want to wear them, either, and so he's created a gadget that gets around the glasses by actually syncing your blinks to a monitor. The device attaches to the sides of your eyes, and then makes you blink when necessary. Read The Full Story

AA USB Concept Design Combines USB Drive and AA Battery

Evan Selleck, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [5]

Combining devices, gadgets, or ideas into one useful object is something that more companies should try and implement. Of course, getting the idea out of the concept stage is tough, especially if you're a designer that hasn't been picked up by a huge company. For Wonchul Hwang, the concept design for the AA USB is something that many people would probably find some use in. Read The Full Story

Fresh Fiber custom iPad cases look for startup funds on Kickstarter

Shane McGlaun, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [0]

We have seen some cool stuff hit Kickstarter before to try and get the money the maker needs from people that think the product is a good idea. One of the latest things to hit Kickstarter is a line of custom 3D cases for the iPad. The cases can be designed by the buyer to whatever style they want. Read The Full Story

Tunnel Taxi of death concept is perfect for Faces of Death remake

Shane McGlaun, Jan 17th 2011 Discuss [1]

New York City is holding a contest to have taxi's of the future designed that will assumingly save money and make for a faster and safer commute. One of the designs that was submitted to the contest looks like some sort of killing contraption from Saw. Read The Full Story

Yacht Concept Shows That Huge Boats Can Fly [Video]

Evan Selleck, Jan 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

Yachts are generally a good way for a concept to become reality. There's generally enough money being tossed around at any given moment on a yacht that, say, including an iPad-controlled thermostat (and many other functions) just seems logical, and not superfluous. But, there's a line where you have to look at a design, especially for something like a yacht, and just shake your head. Perhaps even roll up the plans, and start working on something else. For designer Phil Pauley, having a dream is one thing -- but making it a reality is something entirely different. Read The Full Story

NASA Showcases Airplane Designs for 2025

Evan Selleck, Jan 14th 2011 Discuss [4]

With technology becoming more advanced every day, and even the way we build our vehicles getting better at a rapid rate, it's no surprise to see some of the designs for what the future of airplanes may look like. NASA issued a request to Boeing, Northrop Gurmman, and Lockheed Martin to design what the airplanes of 2025 may look like, and all of the manufacturers came back with their own take on what the future of flight may look like. Read The Full Story

TagCandy Uses Augmented Reality to Change the Way we Eat Candy [Video]

Evan Selleck, Jan 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

Engineering students at Keio University's Yasuaki Kakehi Laboratory in Japan have set their sights on candy. Using a sort of augmented reality, based on sound and sensors, the students have created a new way for people to eat, and enjoy, candy. With a demonstration on video, the students have high hopes for their device, which can give you the sensation of biting into an apple the next time you put a sucker in your mouth. Read The Full Story

InteraXon Demonstrates Controlling an iPad with Your Thoughts [Video]

Evan Selleck, Jan 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

There's been gadgets in the past, that have allowed for an object to be controlled with our "thoughts," thanks to a certain type of headband that we put on. And this new idea from InteraXon isn't the first we've seen in the "mind-control" department for iOS-based devices. But, this isn't the Canadian-based company's first foray into the idea of thought-based actions making our every day usage of devices all that better, either. They first showed off their in-flight entertainment system, controlled merely by thought, last year. And now they're setting their sites on the iPad. Read The Full Story

ScentSciences ScentScape Lets You Smell the Movies You Watch, the Videogames You Play

Evan Selleck, Jan 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

Immersion is part of what makes movies, and some of the best videogames, so enjoyable. For however long, the audience is taken away from the normal, every day world, and transported somewhere else where, perhaps, anything is possible. That's why some enjoy 3D so much, because it adds another level of that immersive element. But, 3D can only get you so far. If you really want to get yourself into a movie or videogame, then you've got to be able to smell the world around you. That's where the Scentscape comes in. Read The Full Story

HorodronHD-01 Concept Watch Features E-Ink Display

Evan Selleck, Jan 13th 2011 Discuss [0]

Extravagant watches are becoming a normal, every day occurrence. With companies like Tokyoflash creating some of the most unique, and hard-to-read watches out there, it's good to see that some future watches will still be able to tell us time in a more direct fashion. The HorodronHD-01 concept watch focuses more on the aesthetic appeal of its design, instead of beautiful lights to grab a potential customer's attention. Read The Full Story