Aug
23
Jumplay by Jacky Wu
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Designer Jacky Wu smartly implemented LED technology to a jumping rope. As you jump, this device records each revolution then displays that number, total jumping time and calories burned.
Source: Yanko Design
Aug
14
The UR-202 is the world’s first wristwatch featuring an innovative new winding system regulated by compressing air utilizing minature turbines.
Time on the UR-202 is displayed using telescopic minute hands operating through the middle of three orbiting and revolving hour satellites.
Source: Urwerk, via: TheCoolHunter.com
Jun
29
Cool G108 Watch Phone
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Cool G108 is a device coming from China and it is a pretty original creation. The G108 has a round face and a clamshell design. Under the watch-face hood there is a 1.5-inch, 256k color display, circular RAZR-style keypad and a 1.3MP camera. Cool G108 measures 51 x 51 x 20 millimeters (2.0 x 2.0 x 0.78 inches) and weighs 65 grams (2.29 ounces).
Source: SlashPhone
Jun
27
“No-key Keyboard” by Kong Fanwen is a concept design that as its name suggests features a simple piece of glass with keys etched on its surface. The keyboard uses light source to shine through the glass and illuminate etched details in the glass allowing user to see keys. Mounted mini-camera with motion capture technology used to watch for your ‘key presses’ and then transmits it to a PC via standard USB connection.
Source: Yanko Design
Jun
26
Virtual Wall Concept
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Designer Hanyoung Lee has come out with innovative road safety idea, the Virtual Wall concept. It is designed to increase driver and pedestrian awareness and to encourage both to follow crosswalk rules. The wall would consist of laser beams showing pedestrians walking or some message to stop cars. Laser aren’t harmful to car, but the effect is very strong to aware drivers.
Source: Yanko Design, Hanyoung Lee
Jun
7
Maxablaster: The 52 million candlepower flashlight
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45-year-old Dutch optics engineer Ralf Ottow has created the flashlight – the Maxablaster – that produces 52 million power candle power. Powered with a 54-batteriy-pack, Maxablaster can illuminate a cloud four miles up in the sky, or burn your skin, if you use it without caution.
Source: Popular Science
