Remember the 4Moms Origami Stroller? The Hiriko looks something like that. It’s a self-folding electric car that makes you just want to have it. The name sounds Japanese and I will understand if it’s a robot car but no, it’s from Spain. Read more
Hiriko Self-folding Electric Car: Now, this is a real geeky vehicle
January 26, 2012
PID-Controlled Espresso Machine is one geeky coffeemaker
January 23, 2012
I just bought a coffeemaker over the weekend because the manual coffee press is becoming a hassle for me. I only got the cheap one less than $20 even if I know it won’t last long. I’m still saving up for a really nice, a bit expensive one. Maybe something like this $400 Espresso Machine powered by Arduino. Read more
Handwriting Digital Tool brings back traditional writing (sort of…)
January 20, 2012
I don’t remember the last time I wrote a note or a letter to a friend or loved. It’s always e-mail, a tweet, an FB message, or an SMS these days. But there’s something special about hand-written notes but if you’re a real techie, you can still keep the art with this Handwriting Pen. It’s a digital pen tool concept designed by REN Fangying that “reads” and stores what you write. The messages are then sent and transferred to chat-friends over the Internet. Read more
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While Nissan is happily working on a self-healing iPhone case, BMW’s DesignworksUSA has teamed up with Thermaltake to create the Level 10 M mouse.
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16:9 Flutes Showerhead brings the rain into your bathroom
January 17, 2012
The rich deserves all the luxury in the world even in their bathrooms. We can think of a lot of ways to make suchc ozy, and comfortable but the 16:9 Flutes set will complete the elegant look. Designed by Virgin Zazzeri, this will make any bathing experience more luxurious. Read more
[CES 2012] Intel shows off Nikiski Concept
January 9, 2012
A while ago, Intel mentioned that 75 plus super thin laptops a.k.a. Ultrabooks will be arriving this 2012 from different manufacturers. This time, Intel is showing off a new concept that features a very wide trackpad that looks almost like a touchscreen display. Read more
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Sony Develops Paper-Powered Battery
January 2, 2012
Thanks to termites, scientists from Sony in Tokyo came up with an idea that may change how we view paper in the future. By mimicking how ants and termites break down wood and convert them into energy, Sony uses the enzyme “cellulase” in a water mixture to break down paper into sugar. The sugar is then processed with more enzymes combined with oxygen, converted to hydrogen ions and electrons, and just geekily turns into fuel for a battery. Read more
Laser Cut Boombox is retro-inspired
January 2, 2012
For under $100, you can have your own boombox made from plywood. Of course, that is, if you know how MIT student Matt Keeter did it for his final project. Read more
Triangular Tablet: Now this looks (weird) interesting….
December 28, 2011
So tablets are being released left and right. Even if 2012 will be the year of ultrabooks, tablets will still be popular. Who said tablets need to be rectangular? See this triangular tablet here by Eric Calisto. It looks funny but it’s a real product. Well, at least until this Kickstarter project is started. Read more
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Breeze Rack Bathroom Gadget concept works four ways
December 22, 2011
The Breeze Rack is a concept designed by a certain Jo Jae Young. It’s a 4-in-1 gadget that works as a towel rack, bathroom ventilator, sterilizer, and a hair dryer. Read more
