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Concept wristwatch gets power from wind

, May 16th 2011 Discuss [0]

I really like concept products and I enjoy checking out weird watches too. The last strange wristwatch that I talked about was the Azimuth SP-1 that looked like an old WWI tank. That watch was real and was something that you could buy right then if you were so inclined. A new watch today has turned up that is a concept, but has a very cool feature for keeping it powered. Most of the high-end watches have to be wound to keep time. Read The Full Story

SchultzeWORKS unveils Luna Robot concept

, May 11th 2011 Discuss [1]

Many people are like me and think it would be cool to have a robot in the house if that robot could actually do things that are useful. I don't just want a toy robot that is going to cost thousands of dollars, I want a robot that can clean up or mow the yard. I don't think the tech is here yet for that, but we are getting closer every day. A new concept robot has turned up called the Luna. Luna is a very tall robot and has little arms and even a digital face. Read The Full Story

Microsoft researchers show off system to turn your home into a controller for games and more

, May 11th 2011 Discuss [5]

I am with Don on the fate of the Kinect in my home. I haven't used the Kinect since the day it came into the house. The controller was just not that great for my kids and in my home and we quickly lost interest in the device. The coolest thing about Kinect to me is all the hacks that geeks have made using the motion controller. Microsoft Research is showing off a new concept that goes well beyond using your body as the controller for games. Read The Full Story

Eclipsion wall clock gives approximate time only

, May 6th 2011 Discuss [0]

The geek and design world has its fair share of odd clocks and wristwatches. Generally, the things are very hard to read, and if you need the exact time, you may be out of luck. If you only need to know that it's about 4:30 and not that it's 4:35 you can get by with most of these clocks and watches though. A new wall clock concept has surfaced from designer Jay Jiwoong Baek and its cool looking. The Eclipsion Wall clock reminds me of what a Tokyoflash wall clock might look like. Read The Full Story

Puppy Vacuum Cleaner is the sort of vacuum every kid wants

, May 5th 2011 Discuss [3]

My daughter is an animal person through and through. She loves dogs and horses the most though. This new concept vacuum cleaner that turned up on Yanko Design today is exactly the sort of thing she would flip over. I'm sort of glad it’s a concept or I would end up having to buy it. The vacuum is called the Puppy Robotic Vacuum Cleaner. It was designed by Hyun-Seok Kim and has a mama dog with power teats for the little ones. Read The Full Story

Apple iOS Notifications System Redesigned As App Concept

, May 4th 2011 Discuss [7]

Apple's iOS 5.0 has yet to make its debut, despite rumors it would show up with the iPad 2 launch back in March. Now it's believed to be heading our way with the iPhone 5 arrival slated for September. And one of the most anticipated fixes believed to accompany the update is a redesigned notifications system. We highlighted one redesign idea before and now here's another one that turns the system into its own app. Continue after the cut to watch a video of the concept in action. Read The Full Story

Quantum Glass radiator is cool and expensive

, May 4th 2011 Discuss [0]

It doesn't get very cold at all here in Texas most of the winter months. If we get any snow, it's rare and temperatures generally stay above freezing most of the months. That means that we don’t have all the heating stuff in the house here that most Northerners do like radiators. A new concept radiator has surfaced that is as much a piece of art as a heater. It's made of something called Quantum Glass. Read The Full Story

Concept bike has handlebars that turn into a bike lock

, May 3rd 2011 Discuss [4]

We have seen quite a few concept devices for bikes around here over the years. One of the more recent ones was a helmet with blinkers to protect the rider. Today a concept bike surfaced that has a very cool way to lock it to a pole or other fixture to prevent someone from stealing it. The handlebars of the bike turn unto a bike lock. Read The Full Story

Connect A Sketch is a networked Etch A Sketch

, Apr 29th 2011 Discuss [2]

I would bet that everyone has used an Etch A Sketch at some point in their life. I remember having one when I was a kid, I was always making stairs on the screen or having dueling light cycle fights after Tron came out. I always wished that you could have another set of knobs on top for some two-player Tron style battles on the toy. A cool new device called the Connect A Sketch will let me do just that. Read The Full Story

Turntable iPhone Dock puts iPhone into a record player

, Apr 28th 2011 Discuss [2]

We like a good concept product around here and a cool one has turned up over on Yanko Design today. The concept combines old school with new high tech gear in a way that looks modern and retro at the same time. The device is a handmade turntable that is constructed from wood and has an aluminum turntable for your old vinyl records. The concept reminds me of a giant turntable that my mom had when I was a kid in the 70's. Read The Full Story

Blink Bike Helmet gives cyclists blinkers on their head

, Apr 22nd 2011 Discuss [4]

I happen to live off a larger highway that has wide shoulders on each side and is a straight shot for miles and miles. That means that during the warm summer months on any given night you will find huge packs of bicyclists shooting up and down the highway on the shoulders having fun. The problem is that early in their biking season it gets dark pretty early and since the road has no lights anywhere those folks can be hard to see. Read The Full Story

Origami and Phones, Together At Last

, Apr 15th 2011 Discuss [2]

My first thought upon gazing on this concept design was a resounding "wtf", in a good way. Chengyuan Wei put together this little gadget that takes the ancient art of Origami and telephones and puts them into the same thing. How can this be? It's all because of the magic of technology. Read The Full Story
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