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Sunday, November 21, 2010

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Thursday, October 14, 2010

Check out this amazing door!

 

I have never seen a door like this before, and I doubt that the entrance to Diagon Alley from Harry Potter was not as cool as this.
This wave of a door was created by Matharoo Associates for some diamond merchant of India. It will open to reveal a wave-like shape that will reconfigure into a sinusoidal curve when any one section is pushed upon.
The door is about 17 feet tall, and uses a counterweight with 80 ball bearings and 160 pulleys to create this awesome effect.
As I mentioned before, this door was created for diamond merchant in India. I would say that if you ever put this door anywhere, then what is behind it had better be darned impressive. I'm talking about some serious treasure behind it.
Normally, if I was doing a report like this, I would probably say something like "enjoy the video after the jump". Alas, I don't seem to have video footage of this today.
I wish that I did, because I want to see if someone could actually get into the door from the bottom while it remains closed on the top. That, or whether you could climb the door like some sort of stairwell if it was half open. Either way, it is quite cool.


Have a nice day,
UK  


Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella

 



For those of you who happen to stay in an area where there is plenty of rain throughout the year, it goes without saying that you ought to always have an umbrella handy somewhere – in your car, at the office and at home. Just in case, you know. With global warming happening, the weather sure gets crazy this time around. Unfortunately, wet umbrellas can be a pain to store especially when indoors, which is why the Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella could come in handy. This umbrella will be able to fold into the tube itself – making your car stay nice and dry, while making it a snap to get in and out of cars with but a simply push. When pushed open, the Inbrela will pop out of its tube and opens away from your face. Pull it back into the tube to close for dry surroundings. Don't worry about its sturdiness – it is made out of flexible aluminum ribs that will not snap even in the wind. The Inbrela Collapsible Umbrella will retail for $29.99 each.

Have a nice day,
UK  

Rechargeable LED Bulb becomes flashlight

 

Power going out is just a part of life.  Storms hit and power lines sometimes go down and it's even worse if you're living outside of town.  This rechargeable LED bulb may function as a normal bulb most of the time, but it has extra features that'll keep you feeling safe and secure even during bad storms.
These were created by a Chinese company called Magic Bulb that decided to show off their creation at IFA.  These bulbs use all of 4 watts of power while shining as brightly as a 50W bulb.  Within each bulb is a rechargeable battery that'll keep the light running for up to 3 hours in the event of a power outage.  If you need to run around and inspect the source of your power troubles these bulbs also have a handle that can be extended to turn the bulb into a flashlight.  They'll live for up to 20,000 hours.  They're hoping to sell these for $30-$40.  That may seem like a lot for an ordinary light bulb, but you don't really need to absolutely fill your home with these versatile bulbs.

Have a nice day,
UK  

Sunday, September 5, 2010

Sink And Urinal In One

 

At first I wasn't the most thrilled over the idea of someone peeing and washing your hands in the same place.  Honestly, once you really think it through although it is odd, it would save on space and spending money on multiple fixtures in bathrooms.  Plus, it couldn't be much more unsanitary than washing your hands right next to the toilet, which is the case in most bathrooms.
On the bottom of it all is a urinal then up top is the sink.  The water that you use to wash your hands is used to wash out the urinal.  With that extra design quality it'll help to save on water, which could really cut down on the bill for any large establishment like a restaurant.  This was a iF Concept Design winning entry and for good reason.  It was designed by Yeongwoo Kim.

Have a nice day,
UK  

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Tapi Tap Squeeze Drink Fountain

 

I have often voiced my love for simple gadgets.  It's far more popular to have a gadget that just does it all, but every now and then it just gets tiring.  Sometimes you just want to use a simple device that always simply follows through on its chosen task.  There's no 20 page booklet or numerous online tutorials to tell you how to run it, it just works.  Tapi is another one of those simple devices.
This doesn't filter your water or turn pretty colors depending on the temperature of the water.  No, it just allows for you to drink water comfortably out of the faucet.  Just about everyone has had that desperate moment where they resort to drinking out of the faucet rather than cleaning a glass.  Well instead of trying to fit your head under the faucet you just slip this rubber tap onto the faucet.  To get the fountain to work just squeeze the bottom and the water will shoot out of the top.  The Dreamfarm product is supposed to be shipping out in August of this year.  These don't appear to be available online, but you can punch your town into the store locator to find where these are sold.


Have a nice day,
UK  

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Running barefoot is the new trend


 

These are some interesting shoes/socks that you might have seen before.
They look a lot like aqua-socks, except they have room for the toes in their design. Apparently, "running without shoes can strengthen your feet, ankles, and lower legs and improve balance". Now we know why Frodo and Sam never wore any shoes.
Apparently, they have been on celebrities like Matthew McConaughey, Channing Tatum, and Heisman Trophy winner Eddie George wears them for beach football. Also, the Vibram FiveFingers are so popular is having a difficult time keeping them in stock, and there are knock-off brands coming out of the woodwork.
I suppose these are the shoes for those who really long for the experience of running barefoot. However, it isn't for people who are just starting to run or returning from a long layoff, and you need to ease in slowly. There are those who think these five-toed shoes aren't worth your time or money, and others that swear up and down by them.
Right now, I would like to hear from our readers. If you have tried these five-toed shoes, and have either good or bad results, let us know. Also, can you answer me this question: can you stub your toe with these guys on?

Have a nice day,
UK