360 degree mirror

360 degree mirror makes all angles visible simultaneously for full coverage while you style hair, apply make-up. Central mirror illuminates.

Speak your mind

The Audeo is being developed to create a human-computer interface for communication without the need of physical motor control or speech production. Using signal processing, unpronounced speech representing the thought of the mind can be translated from intercepted neurological signals.

By interfacing near the source of vocal production, The Audeo has the potential to restore communication to people who are unable to speak. The proposed solution is a featherweight wireless device resting over the vocal cords capable of transmitting neurological information from the brain. Using data analysis, this information can be processed into synthesized speech or a menu selection capable of conveying the basic necessities of human life.

"The Audeo will allow people with disabilities to express their thoughts and ideas, an aspect of life which is often taken for granted."

We'd love to hug one of these now

My Beating Heart is a soft huggable heart with a soothing heartbeat you can actually feel. It's designed to help you relax, daydream, meditate, and take delicious naps.

The heartbeat rhythm has been carefully designed and programmed using artificial intelligence and haptic design to model the human heartbeat in a deep meditative state. Each time you turn the heart on by its LED-lit tag, an entirely new rhythm is created that gradually and subtly changes.

The effect may remind one of holding a pet or loved one, or simply is a great way to relax, meditate, daydream, or nap. The hearts are available in 3 different colorways, in both a larger and smaller size, and are also safe for children over the age of 3.

Tancher transformer

"Tancher Transformer" is a futuristic mobile communication device, which has a variety of functions including support for holographic project and 3D scanner. The user is also able to have the option to transform the mobile phone. This is due to its unique design where three parts of the phone move individually around an axis, with two independent screens allowing multiple functions to be used at once.

Blood powered tattoo display

This "Digital Tattoo Interface" is a Bluetooth device made of silicone. It has a thin electronic screen with touch interface, which allows information to be displayed just like a tattoo. The display uses tiny microscopic spheres which can be coloured from clear to black. The device allows communication with other Bluetooth devices that are within or outside the body.

The device is powered by a coin-sized fuel cell that converts the glucose and oxygen from blood to electricity. The blood will flow into the device and flow out via another tube back to the vein. Though the device is always on, you can turn off the display by a push of the button on the skin.

Pretty interesting concept. You might also be interested in our post about To-Do Tattoo.

Say Time watch

"Say Time Watch", designed by Tao Ma, allows you to customise your own sentence at the scheduled time. For instance, you can write "Time to feed the baby" and set this line to be displayed at 7p.m. Each line can be added or edited via an usb cable connected to your computer. Nice.

Designer: Tao Ma

[via Tuvie]

Glo Pillow

The pillow uses an LED fabric substrate below the surface to wake the user using light. This substrate also functions as a display, showing the time on the pillows surface using the grid of LEDs below.

40 minutes before the pre-set alarm time the pillow begins to glow and gently brings the user out of sleep. This natural waking process helps to set the circadian rhythm or "body clock" and results in more healthy sleep/wake patterns.

more on glo Pillow design concept

Turning a sketch into a piece of furniture

Sketch Furniture by Front. The four FRONT members have developed a method to materialise free hand sketches. They make it possible by using a unique method where two advanced techniques are combined. Pen strokes made in the air are recorded with Motion Capture and become 3D digital files; these are then materialised through Rapid Prototyping into real pieces of furniture.

Transforming flashlight/machine gun

[via Geekologie]

Bedup

Bedup is perfect for small space living. When not in use, simply elevate your bed to be stored on the ceiling.

Handheld breast pumps

For breast feeding mothers who wants to breast feed but are afraid of being hurt by their darling's teething, do not fret. Miji Rhoe and Solbi Lim has designed a new handheld breast pump. This handheld breast pump has three suction settings and uses nozzle point. For those mommies who want the best for their babies.

Designer: Miji Rhoe and Solbi Lim

[via Yankodesign]

GT3 race simulator

Here is an alternative for those who love racing - the GT3 race simulator. The simulator comes with rigid steel chassis, autotecnica carbon fibre race seat and steering wheel plus pedals. There is also a shelving unit for you to store your gaming console. Furthermore, the Logitech sound system will enhance your driving experience.

If you love this post, you might also want to take a look at our ealier post about BRD Pro Race Trainer.

Tag Heuer Eyewear for the night

Tag Heuer has recently launched a pair of eyewear which corrects the low-light short-sightedness that everyone endures from twilight to sunrise. Aptly named "Night Vision", these innovative glasses are inspired and developed for the 24 Hours LeMan car endurance race. The eyewear will likely be available to the public in 2008.

Pillow Talk

purCushion integrates a microphone that connects to mobiles over Bluetooth, meaning you only have to rest your head on the pillow before you can chat.

The funny shaped pillow is 660mm long and its cotton velvet surface has several buttons for pairing your phone, answering calls and the like. The built-in battery provides up to eight hours of continuous chatter and it’ll snooze in standby for up to 300 hours.

via [reghardware]

Frozen Grand Central

Over 200 New Yorkers recently walked into one of the busiest train stations in the world, New York's Grand Central Station, and at exactly 2:30 pm, all froze in place.

We need more of this, totally amusing and well executed!

via [gadling]

Rechargable Cigarette

Gamucci is a rechargeable electronic cigarette. The Gamucci Electronic Cigarette does not produce any second-hand smoke to others nor does it cause harm to the environment. It doesn't need to be lit and therefore there is no fire risk.

via [Drinkstuff]

Amazing Waterfall revealing words

OMY! This is so amazing!! Bit.Fall By Julius Popp .

Portable UV Scanner

UV Scanner from Whatever works is a portable scanner which allows you to disinfect everything you might have to touch like door handles, telephones, computer keyboards, etc. Waving the UV light over an object will kill 99.9% of the germs you might come in contact with.

via [ohgizmo]

Accessories for lonely men

We spotted this accessories for Lonely Men from Cati. The accessories comprise of 8 electronic devices meant to simulate companionship. There is the Sheet Thief which will wind up sheet cloth whilst you're asleep, and Heavy Breather which breathes hot air down the user's neck.

Well.. for those lonely men out there, you might also want to consider this too.

In-Flight Luxury

The Aeroscraft is designed and built on the basis of a new concept in flight. The idea grew with the belief that there's more comfortable way to fly than simply applying a luxury upgrade to an existing airframe.

The capabilities of the Aeroscraft lead to its unique functionality. Use the Aeroscraft as a private sky yacht, travelling beyond the coean, or as a fully functional business office and conference center