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Tore Christian Bjørsvik Storholmen, a young industrial designer has created “ProActive” a new type of safety helmet for the construction industry that is a little smarter than most. The helmet features a flexible inner layer that remains soft and comfortable during normal use, but immediately becomes hard and shock-absorbent when subjected to impact. What a brilliant concept! [NorskDesign]
Looking for a perfect cradle for your newborn baby? Then you should get one of this cradle, the BabyC. Designed by Dripta Roy for Puur, this alcove shaped cradle will swing calmly and smoothly to make the child feel safe, whilst stimulating the senses, as if they were still in their mother’s womb. This worth buying cradle cost 2650EUR ($4,170). [TheDesignBlog]
Designed by Eddie Goh, this solar cell phone “Eclipse Intuit” has a rather unique concept. Some parts of the phone are made from a chemically based thin solar skin to charge the battery when exposed to any kind of light. Not only that, the phone also features powerful 5 megapixel camera, with built-in software for editing and uploading to a photo album, slide-out touch keyboard with tactile feedback, and a nice big touchscreen front and center. No word yet on availability. [Yanko]
Scotland has just unveiled its first supercar “Falen”. It features constructed of carbon fiber and with a hinged greenhouse like a jet fighter. Currently a digital prototype, it will sport a 800 horsepower, 5.5-litre V10 Judd engine. The prototype is expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March of 2009, and only four will be built. [Autoblog]
Inspired by the nature, this supposed bookshelf looks like a part from a super tree that managed to grow through your walls. With an unique and simple design, this branch not only supports books or objects, but it can also as be used as a clothing rack. Pretty cool ain’t it! [Wokmedia]
Measure your car’s performance with this cool little gadget, the K.A.T. Matrix. Just simply mounts the device to your windshield or dashboard and soon the device will gives you readouts on everything from horsepower, g-forces, acceleration and ¼ mile speeds. It manages to pull this off using a built-in accelerometer which means there is no-compromise on performance and accuracy! Available now for $59.99. [Dvice]
Oslo-based Norwegian jeweler Thomas Heyerdahl has transformed the Nokia 8800 Arte into a masterpiece. With 112 diamonds dotted all over, the Nokia 8800 Diamond is Nokia’s first phone with real diamonds. The phone features 3G capabilities, 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera, and 1GB built-in memory space. For your information only 100 pieces with a numbering engraved on the back will be available for sale. [LuxuryLaunches]
Are you the kind of person who is lazy enough to stir your own coffee or tea, if you do, then you should get yourself one of this self-stirring coffee mug. It does the job of stirring your coffee or tea, without you having to reach for a spoon. This worth buying coffee mug only cost you $19. [CoolestGadgets]
Music and Sons has created this rather unique new concept t-shirt called the MP3 Music T-Shirt. If you look closer the t-shirt has a little pocket at the front designed to hold your device (iPod or other MP3 player). Not only that, the t-shirt also comes with a short streo earphones which can be connected to your player through an integrated cable, and pop out at the neck of the t-shirt in the back. What a cool t-shirt! Available now for 45EUR (about $69). [Popgadget]
Ronn Motors from Texas have developed this hybrid supercar, the Scorpion. The car is claimed to be the “first commercial vehicle with a system built-in that produces hydrogen on demand.” During normal operation, hydrogen would be mixed with petrol for improved gas mileage. Without the hydrogen injection system, the Scorpion reaches 27 mpg; with it, it tops out at 40 mpg. For an eco-car capable of 200 mph that goes 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. Not only that, the car looks, well, stunning as well. No word yet on availability. [BusinessWire]
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