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Nokia N96
2008-02-11 14:21:00
Nokia N96 is a quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE dual slide handset with dual-band HSDPA support for worldwide coverage. N96 runs on S60 3rd edition, FP2 and has a 2.8" QVGA (240 x 320 pixels) TFT display with 16M colors. The feature-packed Nokia N96 features GPS with A-GPS support and geo-tagging for photos, Wi-Fi, scorching 16GB of onboard memory, plus a microSD slot.Nokia N96 has a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with Carl Zeiss optics and powerful dual LED flash. It also records video in VGA resolution at 30 fps. The photos and videos can be watched at the TV screen thanks to the TV-out support.The connectivity set sports Wi-Fi b/g with UPnP support, microUSB v2.0, DVB-H class C, a 3.5mm stereo headphone plug and Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP stereo audio.The multimedia gear is the same as in Nokia N95 8GB: FM radio with RDS, Internet radio, MP3 player, video playback in-phone, as well as on a TV, with up to VGA resolution. The Windows media and Flash Lite 3.0 support complete the set.One of the ...
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Microsoft Surface - The Possibilities
2008-02-11 12:29:00
What is Microsoft Surface ?Microsoft Surface , the first commercially available surface computer from Microsoft Corp., turns an ordinary tabletop into a vibrant, interactive surface. The product provides effortless interaction with digital content through natural gestures, touch and physical objects. Surface is a 30-inch display in a table-like form factor that's easy for individuals or small groups to interact with in a way that feels familiar, just like in the real world. In essence, it's a surface that comes to life for exploring, learning, sharing, creating, buying and much more. Soon to be available in restaurants, hotels, retail establishments and public entertainment venues, this experience will transform the way people shop, dine, entertain and live.

The Greatest Show on Earth!
2008-02-11 11:38:00
Kipnis' outer limits theater, or what $6 million will buy.(Source: audiovideointeriors.com)When it comes to home theaters, I thought I'd seen it all. But nothing's come close to this. First, I'm going to try to describe the sheer magnitude of Jeremy Kipnis' theater. His Stewart Snowmatte laboratory-grade screen is the biggest I've ever seen in a home, and in the back of the theater, there's a Sony ultra-high-resolution (4,096-by-2,160) SRX-S110 digital projector. I'm looking everywhere, jotting down questions, and Kipnis sounds almost giddy talking about his theater's capabilities. He refers to his baby, the Kipnis Studio Standard (KSS), as "The Greatest Show on Earth ." And from the looks of it, he may be right.While the KSS is technically an 8.8-channel audio system, it uses a lot more than eight speakers and eight subwoofers. Kipnis felt that a lone center speaker sounded a tad undernourished compared with the eight Snell THX Cinema & Music Reference towers, so he opt...

Hi-Tech Replaces R2-D2… Wait, huh?
2008-02-11 11:30:00
Thanks to some very industrious Belgians, Obi-Wan Kenobi has a new way of picking up his messages. Aptly dubbed the HOLOCUBE, inventor Joris Vanbriel is targeting retailers and manufacturers trying to attract Generation X&Y shoppers plagued by short attention spans. Marketing to this demographic has become more and more difficult, with veins filled of caffeine and sugar, myspace, texting, iPods and that damn rock & roll…wait, what was my point? Oh yeah, by being the first to market with a low-maintenance, counter-top 3D holographic display, the HOLOCUBE has high hopes of bringing 3D holographic technology to the masses. Packed in a stylish doppelganger for Apple’s HiFi, is a 40 gig hard drive that delivers over 18 hours of compressed video. Many Bothans died to bring us this information.Designer: Joris VanbrielSource: yankodesign.com
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Alternate Dimensions Down Under
2008-02-11 11:22:00
Is it a bottle in front of me, or a frontal lobotomy? Anyway you look at this mind blowing wonder of math and the space-time continuum, the Klein Bottle House by architects McBride Charles Ryan, is stunning. For us right-brain thinkers; in Mathematics, the “Klein Bottle� is a non-orientable surface, i.e., a surface (a two-dimensionaltopological space) with no distinction between the “inside� and “outside� surfaces. That being said and hopefully understood, this vacation home located just a few clicks outside Melbourne, Australia beautifully reflects a deep desire to mess with both sides of our brains. By constantly challenging our sense of perception, depth, linear orientation, interior/exterior space and pretty much any notion of what a dwelling should look like, the architects have successfully created a space that is surprisingly inviting and warm. Now can someone please show me to the door?Architect: McBride Charles Ryan [ Photo by John Gollings ]Source: yankodesign.com

Cleavage Meter: Lara Rocks, Shilpa Shocks!
2008-02-10 14:02:00
Here is bit of style check of two well known bollywood hotties, Lara Dutta and Shilpa Shetty. Both seen together at formula one launch event on a cold evening outing. Braving the chill, they were all out flaunting their cleavage.Lara Dutta looked so fresh and elegant in her dress. Truly classical smile adding on the eye candy effect, she was surely rocking. While Shilpa Shetty shocked all with her hideous see-through kinda dress and showing off really badly. Here is closer view.
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Ayesha Takia loses roles by refusing to Strip
2008-02-09 15:49:00
Ayesha Takia is shooting down roles that require her to wear skimpy clothes or get intimate with her co-star because she doesn't want to embarrass her family and boyfriend.Ayesha is aware that her more uninhibited colleagues are benefiting while she refuses to get bold on camera.'But I don't mind losing out on roles. At least 10 years from now I don't want to look back and cringe at anything. I've a family and a boyfriend. And I don't want to embarrass anyone,' Ayesha, who was recently seen in Sunday in a clean role, told IANS.'There're things that I wouldn't do, like kiss and wear certain kinds of clothes. And yes that does put me at a disadvantage. But I'm very happy with the work that I'm getting. After Dor, I'm being taken seriously as an actress.'She said no to Nagesh Kukunoor, who made Dor.'I just couldn't do the kissing scene in Aashayein. We tried to find a way out, but it didn't work out for me. Fortunately, for me, Nagesh is a dear friend. He didn't hold ...
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Aishwarya Rai and Mallika Sherawat among Top 99 Most Desirable Women
2008-02-09 15:34:00
Bollywood glamour queen Aishwarya Rai and sultry Indian actress Mallika Sherawat have been named in the "Top 99 Most Desirable Women " list of the online AskMen magazine.Aishwarya at no.27 and Mallika at no.67 are joined by Indian American model and food show host Padma Lakshmi at no.66.Over five million AskMen.com readers cast their votes to identify the females from the worlds of music, fashion, sports, and entertainment who have the characteristics they value in a potential companion, like intelligence, humour, charisma and ambition.Katherine Heigl, Emmy wining actress of Grey's Anatomy TV series, and the star of box-office hit Knocked Up, takes the top spot for the 2008 list released Jan 31 by the men's lifestyle magazine.Mallika's citation at the site reads that "her complete comfort with her body is apparent, both in her brashness off-screen and her on-screen performances". She came to international limelight for her short role with Jackie Chan in The Myth. She is now starri...

Saverclip Shames Your Electricity Usage
2008-02-09 15:30:00
The Saverclip is a clothespin like device that reads electric usageon any power cable it’s clipped onto. Say for example the slow cooker crock pot you leave on all day. How much power is it actually using and would the results make you change your mind to using something faster, like a pressure cooker?The device works by reading the electromagnetic fields emitted by said devices. Conversely, this is also how it recharges itself. The embedded LCD displays information in laymen terms so you clearly understand just how much power you’re using, wasting, and could be saving.Designer: Tsunho Wang, Insu Wang, Jongheui Lee & Youngdon LeeSource: yankodesign.com
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Computer and Coffee On The Go
2008-02-09 15:27:00
The Yuno PC is a new personal computer concept designed to help you get the most out of your morning without holding you back or constraining you to a desktop PC. Everyone has their own routine, what they read, watch, listen to, and of course drink. The Yuno PC mug incorporates all the important morning alerts such as weather, time, traffic, stocks, and more on its touchscreen display. You can also display your own images as a screensaver if you just want to relax. It lets you enjoy the morning the way you deserve to, stress free and highly caffenaited.Designer: Jason FarsaiSource: yankodesign.com
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Preacher’s Kid
2008-02-09 15:22:00
If we all took 15 mins out of each day to just focus and stay silent, it would do a world of good. Of course in today’s world space is a premium. The minimal domestic altar establishes a sacred place within the home providing a focal point for contemplation, mediation, and ritual.Designer: John PaananenSource: yankodesign.com

Don’t drop the soap…
2008-02-09 13:34:00
A bar ofsoap is probably one of the most efficient product designs ever created. Rub it where you want to be clean and eventually the bar just fades away…mostly. Not many things in life are more physically challenging than attempting to hold on to that little sliver of sudsy salvation. Drop ping the soap can sometimes have lethal results, whether by slip-or-fall or for our “legally challenged� citizens, that fate worse than death. Enter the “Soap Bank� by DesigNoDoubt, a brilliantly conceived idea that serves to efficiently wrangle that unruly soap. Simply slip the soap into the supplied slot and see how safe and squeaky clean savings can surely be. Simple.Designer: Wooteik Lim, Yeonha Jo, Sungwoo Park & Yoonha PaickSource: yankodesing.com

Flair for your Square of Air
2008-02-09 13:27:00
Modern times being what they are, with sky high real estate prices and space in most larger cities running out quickly, designers are constantly put to task and have made “Necessity the Mother of Invention� yet again. Apartment living can be both practical and convenient for urban centric lifestyles, but the limited space available in most squares-of-air is usually enough to drive us to prescription drugs. I’m not really sure Tyler Durden would approve, but creating your little utopia in the sky just got a easier. Introducing the “Summer at the Balcony� by Christian Lessing. This multi-piece balcony wall unit looks inspired by retail store shelves and displays. By allowing for the easy adjustment of any number of surfaces, from a stool, to a bistro table, to even a flower pot holder, designing your perfect balcony space is easy as finding a Gap in mid-town Manhattan.Designer: Christian LessingSource: yankodesign.com
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The Bionic Chameleon Truck
2008-02-09 13:24:00
Nature didn’t make many mistakes with organic forms and wise designers like Haishang Deng understand solves for our problems can often be found just by studying what nature has already done. Enter the Chameleon Truck .This bionic cargo transport uses an innovative segmented body remarkably like that of a centipede. This enables the truck to adjust its size to the cargo load. The resilient soft tarpaulin shelled body is strong enough to protect its cargo but also absorbs impacts in case of accidents. As an added benefit fuel savings abound since the truck’s weight is slashed in half.Another innovative design feature is the drive cockpit which cranes over its cargo instead of being built into the frame like most vehicles today. This enables automated front loading without the need for additional support.Designer: Haishan DengSource: yankodesign.com
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S-series - Sleek, Sophisticated Mobile Phone by Simon Enever
2008-02-09 13:12:00
Today’s range of phones leaves a lot to be desired in terms of design, the aim of the game being to cram as many functions as possible into a lumpy box of endless buttons.The S-series however steps back from this approach and sets off in a radically different design direction by combining sleek, sophisticated styling with top quality materials all put together in a compact package, to make the whole experience of looking at and owning the phone just as pleasurable as using it.The phone is aimed at people who want to stand out and make a statement, without compromising on features. Designed in such a way that almost every key feature, from using the camera to making and receiving calls, is easily operated without the need to flip out the keypad and waste time.Designer: Simon EneverSource: yankodesign.com
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Ghost in the Shell…
2008-02-09 13:10:00
“There is nothing quite so good as burial at sea. It is simple, tidy, and not very incriminating.� - Alfred Hitchcock. Truer words can not be spoken and the designers of the “Shell� Urn by LOTS of Limited are clearly on the same wavelength as the Master of Suspense. Evolving past religious dogma, the designers have created a unique and dignified way to leave this reality, while at the same time celebrating your appreciation for nature and good design.. one last time. Created out of bio-degradable pressed paper, the “Shell� dissolves over time and leaves us with nothing but a beautiful memory. Another unique feature is the ability to write messages directly on the urn or place notes and objects in a pocket located on top, leaving that all important “last word� up for grabs.Designer: Lots DesignSource: yankodesign.com
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Shed This Metal Coil…
2008-02-09 13:08:00
We can all agree that art is mostly subjective. Industrial design is usually not spared the cynical judgement imposed on traditional art, but none the less, is subject to just as much criticism. Which brings me to this piece of “furniture�. It was virtually delivered to Yanko Design with the proper amount of artsy rhetoric, as well as being mysteriously named “Made by a Piece of Paper� by Jingjing Yao. My challenge as a writer for Yanko Design is to literally figure out what it is, does, function as or inspire us to do. I can’t seem to find a flat surface for holding a Miller Lite, so scratch the coffee table idea. There is not a slot for placing art or a book, so it’s not a shelf. I am not really sure I would want to sit on it, so it’s not a stool. Oh, I give up. Anyone out there have a clue?Designer: Jingjing YaoSource: yankodesign.com
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Tree That Grows Water
2008-02-09 13:05:00
My my, these Korean designers just never run out of ideas. The latest is a Water Tree . Hear us out. Imagine a pendent lamp over your dining room table. Now imagine if that lamp had fruit. Imagine if that fruit held water. And while we’re at it lets say that water is filtered. That’s the Water Tree concept.You never have to leave the dining table when thirsty. Alls you do is reach up and pull one of the “fruits�. Just remember blue ones are cold, red ones are hot. And don’t forget to put them back to get a refill. But sensei, how do I know when the filter needs a changing? Grasshopper, just pay attention to the color changing fruit. If they’re grey, then obviously it’s time.Just a concept for now but an intriguing one. A clever attempt at combining the natural with artificial.Designer: Woo Seok Park, Jin Hee Kim & Hyung Kim Source: yankodesign.com

A Comfy Warrior
2008-02-09 12:57:00
Everybody loves medieval Japan. Samurai, ninjas, warlords, and shoguns so why not feel like one too? Design studio Form Us With Love collaborated with Swedish cotton manufacturer Pellevavare to bring you the Shogun, a Japanese inspired robe for the warrior in all of us.It’s like any robe except for the cotton reinforced sleeves and neck which really makes a statement if you pop your collar. If you want one, you�ll have to head over to Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm but make sure you have $464 US in hand and do it fast! They only made 30.Designer: Form Us With LoveSource: yankodesign.com
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DeCon Post Modernism meets Gaudi in Singapore
2008-02-07 08:25:00
Institutions of higher learning are not generally associated with any form of modern architecture. Aside from a few notables like Art Center School of Design in Pasadena and a hand full of others scattered around the globe, most people generally associate finer colleges and universities with stoic, stone carved vestiges of a time when men wore velvet and women were discouraged from even reading about velvet. A perfect example of how far we have come from that era is the LaSalle SIA Art College in Singapore . Housing six different schools of art in one fluid structure, architectural firm RSP have created an “Art Canyon� effect that successfully focuses the living energy internally. This internal focus ingeniously serves a dual purpose; by creating a creative hive effect of activity, while at the same time saving valuable real estate in a city quickly running out of usuable space. A near perfect example of form following function.Architect: RSPSource: yankodesign.com
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The most ATTRACTIVE curtains ever made
2008-02-07 08:22:00
Sure some curtains attempt to dazzle us with features like lace fringe or intricate pleats, while others have the sole purpose of simply blocking out the sun. Anyway you look at them, they serve a purpose in almost any space. From keeping our domestic activities private to framing a view, curtains are as ubiquitous as the walls they are attached to. Curtain designer Florian Kräutli has bravely dragged the Window Treatment Industry into the 19th Century by incorporating magnet technology into every panel. Embedding hundreds of evenly dispersed tiny magnets into a grid of prefab folds allows for the easy manipulation of the silhouette or strategically modifying exposure for light and/or privacy.Designer: Florian KrautliSource: yankodesign.com
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Musicians Gettin’ High Tech
2008-02-07 08:14:00
Ah orchestra. Twas not long ago when I was playing in a band and one of my biggest peeves was carrying butt loads of sheet music. The EMS (E-paper Music Score) solves that mess by using E-paper technology. This single flexible screen can be unrolled and feed sheet music via bluetooth from a computer. Best part is the included foot peddle which virtually turns the pages. Clever clever.Designer: Serina SungSource: yankodesign.com
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iPhone gets 16 gigs worth of storage
2008-02-06 14:24:00
Exactly as rumored, Apple announced the new monstrous 16GB version of the famous or better yet notorious Apple iPhone. Currently the new Apple iPhone 16GB is available through the Apple store and AT&T stores in USA. The European carriers offering the iPhone are a bit slow to catch up in active promoting - they are expected to start offering it as of today- the 6th February 2008.The Apple iPhone is probably the single most controversial mobile phone in the industry and it's changed the US mobile market beyond recognition. We are not going to elaborate on its features but we'll better concentrate on its price tag right after this graphic jump.The latest Apple iPhone 16GB will be sold for USD 500 before taxes, while the current 8GB model will be selling for the same USD 400 price (again before taxes). If you ask us, it's simply a matter of time before Apple's CEO Steve Jobs announces the next price cut just as he did with initial iPhone 4GB/8GB models.As far as European carrier...
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Clever Bird Feeder
2008-02-06 11:08:00
The Song Bird bird feeder does double duty by protecting your stores of grain from unscrupolous squirrels while providing temporary shelter for birds to feed. The feeder can be hung or staked into the ground. Turn it upside down to fill it with food. Once you invert it, food comes down two narrow channels on either side of the opening in the middle.Of course if I know my squirrels, those little bastards will figure out how to outsmart this feeder too.Designer: Sehwan OhSource: yankodesign.com
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WHY WE REALLY FEAR NEEDLES…
2008-02-06 11:00:00
The Dutch town of Vesterbro really have a thing about needles. So bad is the problem with bloody or possibly HIV infected needles being found throughout city centers, parks, beaches and stair wells, that there is actually need for this device. It’s called the Urban Needle Box by Hån Pham, and this Zippo Lighter sized storage container is simple in design but tackles a complex and growing drug problem worldwide. As a convenient and clearly marked receptacle for used needles, the makers of the Urban Needle Box hope it to be a ubiquitous item in any drug abusers inventory.CORRECTION. Here is information from the designer: Vesterbro is a town part in Copenhagen which has lived with this problem for more than 30 years. This is an area where drug dealers, drug abusers, prostitutes, drunks and homeless people live their lives along side with young middle-class families and their small children. Everyday, thousands of bloody needles and syringes are to be found on the street, children’...
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Yamaha NX-A01 Box Speakers build your cubist style points
2008-02-05 13:16:00
Sometimes those chintzy little iPod dock speakers just won't do the trick when it comes to bringing your record collection with you. That's when you might want to roll out the Yamaha NX-A01 One Box Cubic Stereo Speaker. Packed with what Yamaha calls SR-Bass (Swing Radiator Bass), the 3.25 square-inch-sized NX-A01 features stereo mini jack inputs and weighs just seven pounds.The only major downside with the NX-A01 is that it doesn't take batteries and won't run via USB, you'll have to carry that hated power adapter brick around with you. But, for just $99, the speaker offers a healthy dose of style points on the (relatively) cheap.Source: dvice.com
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+ Concept - Current State
2008-02-05 10:04:00
We were inspired by the energy visualization concepts and the lack of well design device timers to create this high tech system to help individuals take control of their energy usage. Current State is a real-time energy use monitoring system and timer for powered devices combined into one. The Current State system is made up of two parts, a mobile application for you cell phone, which allows you to control and monitor electricity use from anywhere, and a series of Plug-Ends that give you control over the products around your house.How it Works1. Order the system online, specifying the number of Plug-Ends needed.2. Install Current State software on your mobile device.3. Attach Plug-Ends to powered devices around your house.4. Sync Plug-Ends to software, giving each powered device a descriptive name and confirming its location within your house.5. Use Current State to remotely monitor your energy usage, control your devices, and set up automatic timers.The Plug-EndsThe Plug-Ends allow...
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To-Do Tattoo: Hardcore Productivity
2008-02-05 09:54:00
Who hasn't occasionally lost his PDA an instead scrawled an important phone number, address, or reminder on his hand? It happens to the best of us. But if it's something you do frequently, you might consider purchasing a set of To-Do Tattoo s, twelve rub-on temporary tattoos whose image is seven straight black lines. With a To-Do Tattoo, you're more likely to be able to read your handwriting. You can prioritize your hurried reminders. The set even comes with a non-toxic washable-ink pen.Of course, if the system works really well for you, consider investing in the permanent version, available from local tattoo artists everywhere. (Source: dvice.com)
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The LEAN sitting machine
2008-02-05 09:48:00
A machine is defined as any apparatus of at least two parts working together to perform a particular task. The Lean Beach Chair by Trip Trap is about as simple and elegant as any machine gets. Designed by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for ease of use, easy storage and portability, it’s a shame to cover this beautiful design with anyone’s gluteus maximus.Designer: Hans Sandgren JakobsenSource::yankodesign.com
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Your Mobile Phone’s Best Friend
2008-02-05 09:42:00
If dogs are to man then the MCube is to mobile phones. This industrious little cube is a wireless charger, bluetooth speaker, and information display. When you come home just place your mobile near the MCube. Using short range induction technology, your phone gets juiced up while all basic information like date/time, messages, and caller ID are transfered to the MCube’s built-in display. What’s more, the touch controls on the MCube enable you to access your mobile’s music files and pumps it out thru built-in speakers via bluetooth. Who wants one?Designer: Sohui Won, Seung-Hoon Kwak & Yeong-Kyu YooSource: yankodesign.com
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