Archive for the Design Category

Prefab: A-Ring Aluminum House

Posted on November 20, 2009 by admin

“Prefabricated aluminum components with pipes passed through them form both structural elements and a thermal radiation system for heating and cooling.
LED lighting is reflected by the aluminium and reduces energy costs”….<More>

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Five Japanese Phones Never Seen in the West

Posted on November 13, 2009 by admin

“Phones in Japan play a slightly different role to those in the West. Handset technology has come so far that phones are now totally integrated into everyday life. For example, paying for a drink in your local shop can be done with your phone thanks to [...]

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Iogear Wireless USB Hub and Adapter

Posted on September 9, 2009 by admin

“Iogear’S Wireless USB Hub and Adapter KIT  “one of the first USB-IF Certified Wireless USB solution, the IOGEAR Wireless USB Hub & Adapter kit (GUWH104Kit). The IOGEAR Wireless USB Hub & Adapter kit allows your desktop or laptop to wirelessly communicate with USB printers, scanners, game controllers, flash drives, external hard drives, and other [...]

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K3: The Power of the Sun and Wind now within your reach!

Posted on June 12, 2009 by admin

“The K3 is ” a “tribrid” device since it can be charged by wind, sun or electricity from an AC wall outlet.
A fully charged K3 can charge a mobile phone over five times and an iPod/MP3 player over 10 times. Just one hour of sun and wind provides 30 minutes of talk [...]

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Affordable Collectible Cars Slideshow

Posted on June 3, 2009 by admin

“In fact, for those who would rather be driving an interesting car or truck than fussing over the originality of its headlamp bulbs, there are many vehicles in the lower price brackets — less than the average new family sedan — worth considering”….<More>

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Toyota's 3g Prius Has Solar Panels, Remote Control Air Conditioning

Posted on May 21, 2009 by admin

“The most energy-efficient Prius yet–50 mpg compared to 46 mpg for the 2009 model–comes with an optional solar panel on the roof to power cabin vent fans. Since the remote control-powered air conditioner is electric, it can run even when the car is off–so a quick trip to the store doesn’t have to mean an [...]

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Prefab: Clayton i-House

Posted on May 16, 2009 by admin

“Low-E windows, solar augmentation, high-efficiency appliances and superior insulation. The solar panelson the roof don’t supply all the home’s needs, but they do cut electricity consumption in half. There’s also a tankless water heater and a cistern that collects rainwater from the roof for use in gardening, car washing or other outdoor uses. Floors are [...]

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Wolfram Alpha: A Radical New Formula for Web Search ?

Posted on May 11, 2009 by admin

‘The product of four years of development, Alpha is an engine for answers. Its ambition is to delve into “all the knowledge in the world,” Wolfram says, to find and calculate information.”….<More>

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Eco Modular Prefab

Posted on April 29, 2009 by admin

“Most of the energy system of this modern modular house is located at the end of the garden, called an “eco-hub”. Rather than relying on bolting on a mass of solar panels or wind turbines to the house itself, which depending on the orientation of the house may not be most efficiently positioned, the architects [...]

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C-3PO, Leia,Luke SkyWalker 4GB USB Drives

Posted on April 17, 2009 by admin

“Mimobots are little friendly data fiends! Feed the 2″ monsters all your essential data (tunes, pics, presentations, docs, etc.) and transport your files in style wherever you go. mimobots lead the creative revolution in personal electronic accessories and functional designer toys – truly a marriage of art and technology! Mimobots are produced in limited editions”…. [...]

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