Monami. A hard drive with a leather element that changes shape depending on the data stored inside. It’s only a concept.
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Designed specifically for healthcare applications, the “Rada Acu” is the world’s first digital mixing valve that uses the latest T-logic digital intelligence technology to make your hand wash more hygienic and easy. Allowing you to activate functions such as Duty Flushing and Thermal Disinfection with a secure magnetic programming key, the digital mixing valve doesn’t even require the adjustment of water flow and temperature. Switching to three different modes, Clinical, Surgical and Patient, activated via a sprout sensor in the spout, the valve also displays feedback on a non touch-screen LCD display in all modes. First of its kind, the fully programmable accessory ensures complete safety with digital controls. Featuring a red and a blue sensor to increase and decrease the temperature respectively, which operate within a range of 60mm while programming, the Rada Acu presents a smooth surface that is not only good to look at but also easy to clean.
Of all the things that are usually covered here on BornRich, it’s the kitchens that loom so large in the future. We have had a glimpse of what our kitchens will hold in the future, but there’s an important aspect that has been added to our kitchen concepts – Text Message. FTK has integrated mobile technology into various kitchen appliances to make them work remotely through your cellphones. The user can defrost refrigerator or put dishes away in the oven if alerted by SMS.
The Sensation Urban lounger, by designer Alexander Christoff.
Businessweek reports that Apple and Microsoft are currently in negotiations to replace Google as the default search engine on the iPhone with Microsoft’s Bing.com. The talks have reportedly been underway for weeks.
Businessweek cites the increasing rivalry between Google and Apple as one of the reasons behind the discussions.
“Apple and Google know the other is their primary enemy,” says one of the people, who’s familiar with Apple’s thinking. “Microsoft is now a pawn in that battle.”
If the negotiations are successful, it could also mean that Bing could eventually replace Google as the default search engine for Apple’s desktop version of Safari as well.
With Google’s entry into the mobile phone business as well as Apple’s recent acquisition of a mobile ad company, the two businesses have encroached on each other’s territories. Apple has even been said to be working on distancing itself from Google’s Maps data in the iPhone.
Even if Apple and Microsoft do come to an agreement, Businessweek notes that this may just be a time buying move on Apple’s part who is reportedly working on their own “skunk works” search technology.
Audi and NVIDIA are touting both systems’ ability to enable a rich user experience while minimizing driver distractions. That’s great in and of itself, but we were more interested in how the upgraded system performed. The 3G MMI experience is buttery smooth, whether scrolling around the Strip from above or zooming out to get a satellite view of the nation. The default view is an isometric perspective that, up-close, includes 3D representations of buildings. Back it up a bit and the buildings go flat and the terrain and coloring take center stage.
The latest object to shoot high-def video from the edge of space is…an arm chair. To promote its REGZA SV LCD TVs (LED backlight, local dimming), Toshiba trekked into the Black Rock Desert with a helium balloon. Watch the result:
This is the first part of the ad. The second half for their Satellite T Series ULV laptops will come out next year.
Google’s philosophy that work and play are not mutually exclusive is definitely shown off in form of game rooms and themed.
Fireplaces have ruled the roost when it comes to heating solutions to warm up your home. But the Nobo Firepit series electric radiators sees the radiator in entirely different light with captivating designs that are sure to overshadow your designer fireplace and become the focal point of your living space. Much said, the Firepit series radiator featured above is a modern iteration of the firepit. Within the sleek shape of the radiator lies a projector displaying a cyclic fire flame video which gives the visual along with the sensual impression of a natural fire. Another “wow” factor is its iPod-wheel-like flush control panel to control both temperature and lighting. An LED light shines through wood grain pattern of glass logos from which heat dissipates, which arouses the natural fire feel in a different form. Continue reading
Showcased at Dutch Design Week 2009, the “ID Mouse” from the house of Intelligent-design is a Bluetooth mouse for all who demand perfection at their fingertips. Finished in hand-formed grade 1 titanium and high-quality plastic (resin), the wireless mouse integrates a 3-button neodymium scroll wheel for smooth and brisk scrolling on the web. Compatible with Window XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X, the sleek mouse runs on two AAA batteries and allows laser tracking. Ideal for both left and right handed users, the ID Mouse can be obtained in white and black color for about $1,200.
Based on the mysterious movement clocks created by the famed Jean-Eugene Robert Houdin in the 19th century, Louis Vuitton’s new calibre LV115 is a near transparent wonder. This calibre is actually the first from Louis Vuitton to have been created, developed and assembled entirely in the brand’s workshops in Switzerland.
With an 8-day power reserve, there is nothing superfluous about this mechanical movement and its robustness stands in stark contrast to its ephemeral nature. As in the general principle of mysterious movements, the hour and minute hands actually sit on mobile sapphire discs that are totally transparent.
The small seconds display is at 9 o’clock in the visible section of the movement, dial-side. $250,000 price tag on this watch, Like the tourbillon from Louis Vuitton, each watch can be customized in whatever way the customer sees fit and it comes with a mini steamer trunk to keep it safe at no additional cost.
Pocket projectors — if they aren’t quite ‘all the rage’ — crop up all over the place these days. Beamboxhas teamed up with MiLi (makers of some fine iPhone chargers) on this newest one. The MiLi Evolution Mini Power Projector works in conjunction with your iPhone or iPod touch, docking it into the unit which then acts as projector and charger in one. The LCOS projector boasts 10 lumens of brightness for VGA projection of an image from 3 to 70 inches. It’ll be about $255 when it’s released around the end of July.
They have been in comma lately but, through 53 years of history, Sony has created some of the most amazing gadget in history. Some of them changed the world forever. Here you have them all.
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Ready for the ultimate in convergence overkill? Meet the SmartFaucet from iHouse; a tap with built-in face recognition technology that automatically adjusts the water pressure and temperature to your preferred settings.
An especially awesome development would be to automate this, requiring only a starting and a finishing point. Suddenly, the nightly rituals of Google Mapsing great drives or pleasant strolls would be even more fun.
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The 2010 Range Rover is the first to feature ‘dual view’ infotainment touch
screen technology. The display allows the driver and passenger to view
completely different images simultaneously.
The Neuma Hybrid is lighter—air-driven tattoo machine. Its design somehow promised a less painful tattoo (we’re confused as to how since the needle is still a needle) and it was crafted from solid aluminum for easy medical-grade sterilization. a mere 3.7 ounces—and it operates both under air pressure and electricity.
Symbian is the planet’s most popular smartphone OS—everywhere except the US, that is. It’s also arguably the most boring. In this last, most urgent installment of the cellphone revitalization series, we alleviate your Symbian shame.
It’s been less than a year since Apple launched the iPhone App Store, but now virtually every mobile OS is showcasing its own take on the mobile application storefront. How do they all stack up?
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The creators of the Child-robot with Biomimetic Body, or CB2, say it’s slowly developing social skills by interacting with humans and watching their facial expressions, mimicking a mother-baby relationship.
And it’s kinda creepy… (FF to 1:17)
There’s just something about this sleek, black, digital Ondus Digitecture faucet that makes me wish it would speak to me in William Daniels voice
Moixa is awarded a patent on its apple sized multi-touch sphere that can be used to display the world (e.g. Google Earth), browse web pages or control interactive games.
ENESS’ appropriately named Humble Telescope is an interactive installation that presents a 3D simulation of our entire known universe to anyone who dares peer in. Viewers simply point the “telescope” in any direction, and instantaneously they’re presented with what exists in that specific area of space.
A good look at the crazy touchscreen console in the Tesla Model S electric Sedan, the most interesting of which is that it has a 3G connection all the time.
In addition to that, there’s the center console’s controls, which are full touchscreen, can manipulate your iPod, Google Maps as well as streaming radio. There’s HD, AUX, USB and iPod input
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