Two Belgian designers James Van Vossel and Tom De Vrieze, together Fox & Freeze, created this ultra light and rather gorgeous lounge chair. The product, called FF1, is made from a single sheet of synthetic felt. “Starting from a square surface, the felt is twisted and twisted again, just like a scarf, ending in an symmetric but also assymetric object, this is […]
Ultra Light Lounge Chair
Designer Flight Simulator
Even those who are afraid of flying might enjoy the experience of piloting a Boeing 737 at the simmINN Flight Simulation Center in Stuttgart, Germany. The reason for our confidence is two-fold. One: The aircraft does not leave the ground as the full-size replica of Boeing 737 with its Learjet 45x cockpit are firmly indoors. Two: The outside of the […]
IdeaPad YOGA – Tablet with Keyboard
A common hesitation when considering a tablet purchase is its lack of a keyboard. People like portability but functionality comes first, making the ultrabook a sound solution. Lenovo’s IdeaPad YOGA bridges the gap between tablet and notebook as a first of its kind four-in-one folding device. Closed, it functions as a 13-inch tablet. But when open, it’s a full-size notebook […]
Exchange Goods on SnapGoods
SnapGoods offers a forum in which anyone can post what they have to share and what they want to borrow from those with whom they are socially connected. One click creates a customized account that can be integrated into Facebook and/or Twitter, through which members can instantly ‘window shop.’ Although individual members determine the pricing and details of each exchange, […]
Katadyn Pocket Water Filter
While bottled water is available in most large towns throughout the world, in many remote locations the water quality is questionable. Even where bottled water is available it seems extremely wasteful to throw away a dozen plastic bottles every day. We used the Katadyn Pocket Microfilter to fill up our own canteens. On a bike trip through SouthEast Asia we […]
Fresh Fish Vending Machine in Spain
A fishmonger in Spain’s Basque region has come up with a novel way to serve fresh fish in a flash. By installing a vending machine in the doorway to their shop, the owners of Pescadería Martín Arrandegia invite customers to stop by round the clock. Whether they’re seeking sardines or squid, prawns or pre-cooked fish, passersby can push a button […]
Send Yourself a Remindeo
We all forget things from time-to-time. So, Remindeo is here to help you remind yourself and others about important things such as work tasks, appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, annual renewals, things to-do and more. Add any kind of reminder you need such as a birthday reminder, task reminder or an appointment reminder to come exactly when and where you need it […]
ZBoard Rides
Electric skate board called ZBoard is a weight-sensing and new mode of transportion, which was unveiled at the CES this year. The new electric skate board works on a 400 watts electric motor fitted below the board. One’s hands are free in the new version, because two circular pads are embedded on top of the board at its extreme ends. […]