This type of concept is a long waited one for guys like me. I have no idea how many battery I’ve replaced for my wireless mouse as I’ve used it quite a lot for work and play. It’s both expensive if you think it carefully when comparing to a casual wired mouse, and not really-earth friendly as battery is a dangerous stuff for the Mother Earth, too!

With this concept – the Leaf Wireless Kinetic Mouse, I can both save money and safe the earth from hazardous stuffs like an alkaline battery. The concept is stating that the Leaf Wireless Kinetic Mouse is capable of self-powering by collecting energy from the movement made by users. There is a triangle design with three roller balls that will move as we move the mouse around, which then convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

The concept promises that user will never have to replace the battery again if they are using Leaf Wireless Kinetic mouse. It sounds pretty cool for me, but no really understand how the triangle self-powered system will work in real life.

I’m sincerely hope that such kind of mouse will be produce soon (or ASAP) because it’s not only good for the environment, it also enhanced the quality of the users. The mouse is not only eco-friendly and green, but it’s also very modern, futuristic and slimy. If it’s released next year (let’s hope so) for $100, I’m the first to grab it for sure.

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Devraj Bhadra has come up with a nice idea of cable organizer called “ISI Desk Clamp” which is simple yet effective in organizing plugs and cable.

Probably inspired by the binder clip cable organizer, ISI Desk clamp is shaping like a binder clip without the steel handle. It has several notches where you can slip in cable and hand the cable head on the ISI Desk clamp.

Of course, it has a downside where you should find a desk with edge for clip on. If the desk don’t have any edge or the edges are to thick, ISI desk clamp cable clip will not work.

Another downside is that this stuff is just a concept, if you want something similar, use your binder clip instead. It can hold cable as well!

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There is a new concept from YankoDesign that looks pretty cool. It’s a pen technology, where make turning your scribes into digital version as easy as possible. The pen concept is called “Recorder Pen“, according to the designer, the pen will have a handful of interesting features. What the designer have revealed is the built-in laser locator, it has processor and a USB flash drive as well at the other side of the pen where you can remove it easily to transfer the digital version of your scribes into your PC.

It also capable of connecting to your system (or smartphones) via bluetooth connectivity. Which mean it might be able to work with your tablet as well when a proper app have been created for it.

Sadly, no news about when this concept will hit the production stage. For now, you could actually enjoy similar smart pen like LiveScribe Pulse Pen or Wacom Inkling Pen, minus the cool laser locator and easy-to-remove USB flash drive.

[via TechFresh][YankoDesign]

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Last year, Razer has announced an amazing Razer Blade gaming laptop. This year at CES 2012, Razer has unveiled yet another astounding gaming stuff that has blown away many fanatic gamers who’ve been dreaming for a better mobile gaming experience.

They call this stuff as “Fiona”, a gaming tablet concept PC that run stuffs at PC’s environment. the game system is a prototype at the moment, the prototype demoed at CES is powered by a strong Intel Core i7 CPU, a nice 10.1-inch multi-touch display (1280 x 800), and many other features such as Dolby 7.1 Surround sound system, WiFi connection, bluetooh 3.0, 3-axis gyrometer, magnetometer, and more.

What’s amazing is that the system can run high end games such as Assassin Creed Revelation, Fire Fall, etc. This means the power is not something that you can compare with the available tablet on the market, even the latest strongest ASUS Transformer Prime tablet.

What’s cool beside the specification is the two rumble gamepads installed at the both side of the tablet PC. It features handful of customizable buttons, two analog stick and top buttons similar to Xbox 360 or PS3 controller. But it rather looks like a PS Move without the glowing sphere anyway…

Sadly, Razer haven’t inform the pricing for this gaming system. But I’m sure it won’t cost lower than the Razer Blade, so prepare to dig deeper into your pocket if you want to own this super toy.

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I’m absolutely agree on idea saying that our computer desk is too boring and fully stuff with lifeless form of devices (mouse, speaker, flash drive, smartphone, etc.) Although there is nothing wrong with it, but decor it up with something cute or fun is pretty useful to release stresses while on the work space.

Here, a clever twist of design of USB Hub and Flash drive by WePlayGod that resemble a happy mother pig (USB Hub) and three little pigs (USB flash drive) with retractable USB connector.

The mother is in the position of ready to breastfeed her children, and the children have an open mouth ready to taste the love of their mother.

This Pig Buddies is a concept design at the moment, but I would like to see them appear in the market. However, I guess I will not need another USB 2.0 Hub anymore. It would be great if WePlayGod could make it as the modern breastfeeding mom that support USB 3.0 superspeed standard, while the kids are USB 3.0 flash drive instead of the using USB 2.0 interface.

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A concept that could help our life do not have to be an exceptional or amazing concept. The idea could be a very small one, but in fact it can have an extraordinary effect when implemented into our life, especially to the tools that we commonly use everyday.

There is an amazing helpful concept have been created ​​by some Korean people named: Suhyun Yoo, Jinwoo Kim and Chae Eunah called “Donut Plug Socket”, which will ease our life from searching for holes to plug in.

This concept is actually pretty smart despite of its simple looking. I believed that you’ve had time where you are troubled when trying to plug prongs into the socket that is out of the reach or where we can’t actually see the the holes alignment properly.

You will need to guessing around, trying hard to plug the prongs into the hole where you can’t see them. However, with Donut Plug Socket, the only thing you need to know is where the outlet is. The black circle that you see on the concept picture above is actually the ‘hole’ that will allow you to plug the plug in any direction of your liking. Smart!

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Bridgestone unveiled a great concept of tire technology without the need of air support. The tire is using a new type of thermoplastic resin support structure that is sturdy enough to withstand the weight of the vehicle along with the driver.

Although the demo on Tokyo Motor Show 2011 is only for a one-driver vehicle, I believe it could be used on a heavier vehicle like a common electric cars once they’ve develop a sturdier structure. Other than the air-less design, the tire has a nice exterio design of a rugged structure, which looks quite amazing and futuristic, but prone to be a good nest for dirt and dust.

There is no further details on how heavy the tire could support at the moment. The one demoed at the show is the 9-inch model, which enough to support vehicle with one driver only. Bridgestone haven’t give any further details whether they will develop the tire for a larger vehicle. You can head on over to Diginfo for more image snapshots and data.

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Two designers Gong Huachao and Wang Hui has come up with a concept design similar to Magic Numpad where it will turn a touchpad surface into a numpad without having to use additional external USB numpad for our laptop or Macbook.

This design was called Numpad Film, where it’s coming with a thin transparent layer that you can stick it onto your laptop or Macbook tracking pad and turn it directly into a numpad with some built-in application.

The sticker has marking like a numpad where once you’ve activated the application, certain spot on the tracking pad will be associated to the picture on the plastic layer. It looks like nice piece of concept idea, but well… it’s still a concept anyway. However, I believe it could be implemented immediately, as soon as they’ve developed the application.

Quite a few laptops try and include a numberpad into the system but for those few who can’t incorporate it, here is an easy solution! Number Pad Film for Touchpad is this sticker and program combo that turns your regular touchpad into a makeshift number pad. Install the program and select the hotkeys and you are ready to go. I think it’s quite a clever idea, I’ll sign up for one!

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WHILL is a new concept that will turn any average wheelchair into an electric vehicle so that paralyzed people could enjoy a faster movement without sweating and hands workout. This electric wheelchair attachment has a 24-bolt motor that will take power from the built-in lithium-ion battery pack.

People with feet-disability when sat on a wheelchair with WHILL installed could enjoy a nice 12.5mph speed for about 19 miles / 30km. The battery could be recharged and each full recharge would only take about 2 hours.

WHILL looks like an over-ear headphone by design, with the two hubs clamps onto the wheelchair’s wheels to motorized it, while they are connected with a curved control arm where user can use to steers by leaning to the direction they want. According to Tecca, it much like driving a Segway vehicle.

Currently, this WHILL Electric wheelchair attachment is just a prototype. So we don’t have the idea when you can get one for your family who’ve got disability.

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What an octopus has to do with an Earbuds? Well, According to Donghee Suh, it appears that his concept was inspired by the suction cup on Octopus’ tentacle. Octopus Earbuds is using some kind of integrated suction cups with the ear tips, so that you can use it to stick on a flat surface like the iPhone rearplate or touchscreen area to manage the cable without the help of additional cable manager.

The Octopus earbuds are fitted with a silicon flap, which retract to become an impromptu suction cup. This ways you can easily wrap the cord around your phone/device and hook on the earbuds to the screen, in a neat fashion.

It’s really a simple solution that should have been produced since long time ago. Glad that Donghee Suh, the red dot design concept winning has brought this idea up to the surface. Hopefully, we can start getting this type of earbuds in the upcoming years.

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Samsung is really going nuts with their futuristic gadget and designs. Previously we have seen their flexible phone – The Galaxy Skin, now they’ve got further with their flexible-craziness with their latest concept video on something that is really intriguing!

From that image above, you can see how Samsung is trying to design the future with their crazy transparent display. The idea is really amazing on how you can fold it around without distorting the display, and it could even pop out like a 3D holographic display.

Check out the following video for more details:

I should tell you that it is not a dream anymore, or something from the sci-fi movie. Today’s technology has allow developers to develop something like what you’ve seen in the video above. The only problem now is the cost factor. It would cost a fortune to create something like this, and it wouldn’t hit the consumer-market any sooner as it will be filtered by the higher authority for their military uses first.

I really like the instant language translator, It allow many possibility to do business with foreigners without first to learn their language!

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A lot of cool gadgets have appeared in Kickstarter recently that could enhanced our lifestyle. The recent project that we found is the cool idea of transparent touch keyboard and mouse that looks so futuristic and modern. It looks like the no key keyboard from 2008, but the different is that this transparent keyboard is no longer a concept. The creator is trying to raise fund via Kickstarter to support their project, and great news is that they have achieved their goals of $50,000 fund raising.

This transparent keyboard has no special name yet, but it will be given one soon. For now, the creator call it as multi-touch keyboard and mouse.

This Multi-touch keyboard and mouse is using a special technology called Frustated Total Internal Reflection (FTIR) Technology. This technology has an embedded camera beneath the transparent board. To be more details, let’s see what the creator has to say:

There are basically infrared LEDs placed at the edge of the glass. In this case, they are hidden inside holes where the glass is mounted to the metal base. Because of the low angle at which the light impacts the internal glass surface, it is bounced around inside the glass, much like looking through a tube to see the reflections on the inside walls. When the glass is touched it frustrates the reflection and the IR light is diffused downward, out of the glass, allowing the camera to see it. Software then determines the location and sends the appropriate information to your computer.

Looks like a sophisticated technology it has there!

However, as a user, you really don’t have to care that much about what’s happening under the hood (unless you are a geek). What you really need to know is how this keyboard could help you get your job done. The transparent keyboard design is rather curved to the front side, with the touch board floating in the space bridge by the light pipes at the lower side.

Looks pretty fragile in my opinion, unless the bridge is sturdy enough to hold the transparent glass while weighted with our hands. Well, if you are interested, you can support this project at Kickstarter. Those who pledge $150 will get the keyboard and mouse and it will be delivered in April 2012.

Since it still have no official name yet, you can also pledge $10 to suggest your our idea. If you are idea is picked as the winner, you’ll get the keyboard set as well!

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Toyota recently has unveiled an interesting concept car called Fun-Vii at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011 in Japan. This Fun-Vii concept car is all about the futuristic and high-tech exterior surface that could be used an external display for either displaying images of their choice, or even displaying ads along the way to the destination.

Other than the exterior, we can also tweak how the interior look and feel to our liking by switching the images and color based on our mood. Even better, the interior display could be used as a kind of high-tech GPS navigation information that could guide the rider to their destination using both visual indicator or audio guidance.

Of course, since this Toyotoa Fun-Vii is a high-tech futuristic car, TMC (Toyota Motor Corporation) has thrown in some amazing features in to this car. Such as you will be able to browse the web finding information without the need of a PC, do social networking on the go or even the capability of linking to the same Fun-Vii cars in the surrounding for mobile communication.

This Toyota Fun Vii concept car is going to be shown off tomorrow in Tokyo Big Sight in Koto Ward from November 30th to December 11th, 2011.

Definitely, such kind of concept is just a concept at the moment. Toyota haven’t tip us about the pricing and availability yet, as well as the detail specification of the car. Hopefully, this car is an electric car with amazing mile per charge battery capacity.

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Want to isolate yourself in your office environment without hurting feeling of others (our workmate or friends)? This Efi Office Space Divider by Matheiu Servais should be a great idea.

It could be install into any office desk, and if you are the boss, you can save money from getting a space divider where you can actually see what’s your crews are working at (or playing at).

Efi Space Divider is like a big lamp shade. All you have to do is to pull the handle to lower it down to your body so people will not disturb you unless it’s important.

Efi is the result of an important user study, where I became conscious of today’s troubles that employees are dealing with in “open space” offices. It consists of a connected space divider which enables office employees to isolate themselves when they need to focus. Lowering down the ring enables them to isolate from physical noise (visual and phonic) but also from digital noise by filtering data receipt (e-mails, phone calls, instant messages…)

More information is available at Mathieu Servais personal website.

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Most people who love cool design will love this Icarus OLED light concept when they have seen it. Icarus OLED light is designed by clever Korean – Sewon Oh, Yonggu Do and Minseon Kim. The idea is to put a futuristic touch to the usual ceiling lamp light, turning the lamp into something that could be configured to illuminate in a rhythmic dance.

Icarus OLED light come with seven separated light space, where all of them can be folded and unfolded like the following picture has suggested.

Of course, the folding serve no purpose at all. It’s just a design where it allow user to adjust the position of the ‘wings’ freely. I’m sure when it has hit the manufacturing stage, this Icarus OLED light will be an expensive stuff.

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Instead of using the usual exit mark on your store or apartment, you might want to check out this cool design by Yuki Matsueda. It’s a 3D object design that make the running man in the “Exit” picture to pop out like running out from the door. It’s achieved by using some kind of transparent glass to let the magic happen. The transparent glass is holding the running man in the mid-air, as if it’s floating when you have switch the light off.

Of course, this 3D Exit is not the only art design done by Yuki. You can browse through all of his magnificent works over at Yuki-Matsueda.com. I like the very much, but sadly I can’t find the buy button for them.

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Dreaming about the future is always an interesting thing to do. I’ve envision how human can fly around with using anti-gravity jacket, running leopard-fast by wearing suit with robotic frame, and so on. However, that’s not what in Microsoft’s mind.

Microsoft has published an interesting imaginary of what they call their future. The following video will tease you how easy you can translate any printed text in any language to your understanding by wearing a special “translator glasses”. Also, notice how everything in the interaction is kind of holographic, pop-up like a 3-dimension object where user can interact with.

I would really love to have this kind of future even there is no robotic maid found in the demo. It’s interesting to see my fridge’s content without opening the door, playing 3D-holographic-like games, connecting with workmates in an interactive ways and more.

However, the question is, can we really expect to have this kind of future?

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Unlike any grand piano you would found in the music instrument store that is made of wood, heavy, and expensive, this concept of Foldable Digital Grand Piano by Korean designers (Yun Jin-yeong and Jeong Seong-hun) is actually quite portable and should be cheaper.

From the look above, it doesn’t show you how portable the piano is. However, the following picture will show you the condition when the grand piano is in folded position.

See? Both the piano and the chair can be folded into a thin piece of layer that would save a lot of space for delivery process or storing. Of course, we are unable to ensure that the sound produced by this digital grand piano is better than the original one that uses real strings. But at least it should become a nice and affordable solution for the budget-strict musicians who can’t afford the expensive wood-made grand piano.

However, it’s sad because this foldable digital grand piano is just a concept for a moment.

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Interesting idea over at Kickstarter has suggested us to turn our iPad into an electronic guitar. The idea is called iTar, which is an interactive dock with a complete fretboard. There is no string in this guitar, luckily. In exchange for the strings, iTar uses button-based guitar fredboard patented by Starr Labs.

Using this iTar, you can strum on your guitar, tap on keys, shake maraca, drumming, and many more. This iTar will make your fingertips as busy as it can to generate tunes of your choice.

The creator, Harvey Starr is raising fun at Kickstarter. Currently, there are 30 backers, with about 10% of the goal has been reached. The deadline is on December 6th, so if you think this iTar is a great idea to spoil your finger tips, you can pledge on this project at Kictstarter now. Depending on how much you pledge, you’ll get different stuffs and service in return.

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No idea how would you think about the nose of a pig. I’ve always thought that it look like a hole for power outlet, for power plug to fit on.

Well, it’s funny isn’t it? But that idea has been greatly taken care by designer at Art Lebedev Studio. This was expressed out by their latest gadget design called Piggy Bank Styled Power Strip, in love pink color.

As if there are bunch of noses embossed from the pink body. The Piggy has no face or eyes like what it used to be as a piggy bank for storing your coins and bank notes.

This Piggy Power Strip is capable of handling 17 plugs all at once without causing fire or short circuit. It has an internal circuit breaker that will protect the user from dangers of overloading.

It’s so cute, but sadly you won’t find in anywhere as it’s not ready for sale yet.

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