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Turbine Light Powers Highway Lights With Wind
As more and more people across the world adopt cars as their primary mode of transportation, well-lit highways become increasingly important. But how can we sustainably power all those energy-sucking lights? TAK Studio addressed that question in their entry into this year’s Greener Gadgets competition to find the green technology solution of the future. Dubbed the Turbine Light, their design aims to illuminate our roadways using the power of the wind. TAK’s wind-powered light uses the moving air from cars zipping by on the highway to generate energy that can be used to power roadside lighting. Check out the Turbine Light and all of the other amazing entries in the Greener Gadgets Competition here and voice your choice for your favorite. + Turbine Light
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The Bell Tweeter by Samohvalov Sergey
360º of Sound I’m sure from the looks of it, you could decipher how the Bell Tweeter works. Sound radiates 360º from the cone. Designer: Samohvalov Sergey
Top 10 Things That Determine Happiness
photo: meddygarnet Happiness is, by nature, a subjective quality with a definition like a moving target. There is scant evidence — qualitative or quantitative — to lend convincing support to those life variables most critical in determining individual happiness, which is likely why past researchers committed to the scientific method rarely tried to tackle the subject. This is changing. While we’re not entirely convinced of this marriage between science and subjectivity, we can still offer up a top 10 of things that determine human happiness, as supported by this growing body of research. No.10 – Having a short memory Are you one to hold grudges? No.9 – Exacting fairness According to a recently published study in the prestigious journal Nature, people derive more happiness from scenarios and situations that result in a perceived fairness for everyone involved, even when this fairness goes against self-interest or comes at some personal cost. No.8 – Having lots of friendships No.2 – Good genes
Social - Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera has us seeing spherical potential
Each time there is a new way to capture media, especially when that means is inexpensive, the world goes nuts trying to see how they can show off their life and times with it. That's what's about to happen with this ball camera, the Throwable Panoramic Ball Camera, that is, a project that's currently Patent Pending and has been in the works, apparently, since back in 2010. The project has progressed to the point here in late 2011 where the designers feel it strong enough to present to the public - just toss it up in the air and at it's peak - SNAP - you've got a complete 360 degree view of the environment the ball is in. How's that for a new way of seeing things? This is more than a panoramic view, it's a whole new experience. Can you imagine bringing this ball with you everywhere you went? Have a look at this video and see how it strikes you: This device contains 36 mobile phone camera modules and takes a full sphere of images right at the peak of flight. [via Pfeil]
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Social - Glass door with a surprise
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Wanted: The Most Minimal Chair in the World
The German furniture firm Vitra is usually known for high-end stuff you'd pass down through the generations. But they've gone into a completely different--and strange--direction with Chairless, a "seating device for the modern nomad." Designed by Alejandro Aravena, it's simply a strap that you put around your knees and back. So that you can lean back, with maximum comfort. Apparently, Aravena was inspired by a similar strap he saw being used by an Ayoreo Indian. But moreover, this makes a brilliant addition to some of the hobo inventions we've covered.
Playstation 4 Clear
Playstation 4 Clear Forget all your Playstation 3s. Forget your Playstation 3 thin models with multiple lovely colors, forget even the earlier design by this same designer, Tai Chiem, that PSP 2 concept he whipped up last year, no! Check this thang out. BONUS: that other spaceshippy looking thing is his “xbox 720.” SO! I’m hoping for the games to come in cube form, allowing you to just scan the cube for a new game. Designer: Tai Chiem Note: This post is also posted quite nicely on Design Year Book by Borabora!
Social - Roca Cocoon Shower Stall by Arina Komarova
Egg Shower The proteins in an egg can do wonders for your skin, but how about taking a shower in one? I’m talking about the egg-shaped shaped Cocoon Shower Stall that literally cocoons you once you shut all the glass slides. The usual spa features seen in such kinda stalls are included, but to spell them out: shower, bathtub, hydro massage (Jacuzzi) & mood lighting are there. The rain-showerhead is plum in the center of the ceiling, but I’d much rather use this for the hydra therapies!
10 Most Stylish Drain Stoppers
Everyone gets amazed after reading the heading as how can one drains in style? But you will also believe this after watching these auspicious drain stoppers. No one ever dreamed that these stoppers can be as such beautiful and stylish. So lets take a brief tour and forget youself in the colorful world of these stoppers. 1) Polar Bear Drain Stopper- Cute isn’t it? 2) Reed Bath Plug- if you love aquatic life and always dream of taking its charms then you must go for this amazing reed plant drain stopper. 3) Bath Bomb Drain Stopper- Some will find it scary while some love its style and color. 4) Scuba Diver Bath Plug- If you have an unfulfilled dream of becoming a scuba driver than you can somewhat lessen your love by taking this artificial scuba driver into your tub. 5) Newspaper Boat Drain Stopper- To remember your childhood memories you will definitely keep this in your tub and try to forget yourself in your lovely days that will never come again. 6) Stuck! 8) HELP! 9) Suicide Bathtub Plug-
