Catch the latest design from Takeshi Miyakawa design, with this amazing cube furniture “Fractal 23″. This big wooden block can transform into a usable storage furniture that has 23 drawers, it even has several holes that you can place things in. [Dvice]
Designed to be a “wearable mobile product solution”, the Memento Memory LifeBook aims to help folks suffering from dementia by helping them with communication, memorizing events in one’s life and keeping tabs on important to-do’s and objects that need to be kept in mind. Hopefully the concept will go into production. [MedGadget]
This little dog-shaped is actually a USB hub. It features 4 port USB 2.0 hub with a giant glowing LED in the middle of its head. Not only that, by pulling the head off of the body you’ll have an auto-tuning AM/FM radio complete with an integrated speaker. Available now for $20. [NerdApproved]
Dimplex North America has unveiled a new outdoor electric fireplace, the Rockport Outdoor electric fireplace, at the 2008 National Hardware Show. This nice looking fireplace combines a charming natural, fieldstone look with three sealed planter boxes. Featuring the look of a natural stone hearth and a realistic flame, this unit also comes with speakers and MP3 input for easy entertaining. [DimplexOutdoors]
Designed by Jordi Vayreda of Jordivayreda Projectteam (Spain), this “floating staircase” is unique in concept. It’s magically sprouting from the wall with a minimum of materials, then again, it looks horribly dangerous, as there’s no handrail on the side to prevent you from losing your balance and toppling off. [Jordivayreda]
Developed by Tobacco Institute of japan, this cigarettes vending machine has a pretty unique concept as it requires a “tobacco passport” age-verification card in order for you to have your cigarette. What a good way to prevent young people from buying cigarettes. [OhGizmo]
Now you can listen to your favorite music while riding your bike with this new simple device, the iPhone Bike Mount. Designed to mount on the handle of a bike, the device features a set of adjustable clamps padded with a good half-inch of foam which will accommodate any device that’s between 40mm to 75mm wide. It also uses a ball and socket joint where it connects to your bike’s handlebars, allowing you to position the device at just the right angle. Suitable to most of MP3, MP4, iPod, iPhone, PDA, GPS & Mobilephones. Available now for just $14.99. [RedFerret]
Designer Nicolas Mélan has made this unique luxurious bed called the “From Bed With Love”. Unlike any other beds, this bed features special luminotherapic light, integrated in the bed-head, for a wonderful awakening. The bed is also equipped with a DVD, big integrated plasma screen, and the 5.1 surround THX system that lets you listen to your favorite music while sleeping. [Coroflot]
Creative has unveiled the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1, the first USB 2.0 audio solution that provides users with the easiest upgrade from basic, built-in audio to the premium Xtreme Fidelity (X-Fi) audio experience for their PC and notebook. Users can simply connect the Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Surround 5.1’s to their PC or notebook via the USB port and turn their MP3 and iTunes music into their own personal concert with premium sound quality and realistic surround sound effect on virtually any speaker systems or headphones. [Creative]
Check this out, with the help of this simple device, the Power Cost Controller Power Strip, you’ll be able to monitor your electric consumption by hour, day, week, month, and even the entire year. Just Simply plug this easy-to-use Power Cost Controller with surge protection into the wall and connect your electronics to the power strip to see how efficient it really is. It also features a large LCD display that will count consumption and cost by the kilowatt-hour, same as your local utility. Available now for $100. [Popgadget]
