The shape of the phone is derived from the interface core and is expanded around it. It has a soft-touch option in a concaved surface on the right and left sides.

When you place it facing down on a surface, this phone automatically transfers the content to a nearest computer screen through either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. After this, the phone acts like a mouse device to control its own interface that has been transferred to the computer screen. On the computer screen, you can drag and drop all the phone screen buttons, using the same phone as a mouse.

The camera lens and mouse buttons are now hidden on the phone’s backside black graphics.

The biggest advantage with such a phone is that it is covered in anti-scratch polycarbonate that cover its OLEDs. So it never suffers a scratch, not even when that screen is on the downside, touching a table surface.
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Well, it aims to sail on roads, those with least traffic of course. The design is keeping in view the merits of a yacht on a premium vehicle which is powered by the environmental force – wind.

The design concept does give a sneek peak into the direction a luxury brand like BMW is likely to take in the future. The BMW will have efficient dynamics, active hybrid greener emission controls.

It is said that yacht like vehicle has a rigid sail so that it can draw energy from the wind, and the driver can control it from the cockpit. The driver’s entry into the cockpit however is the through the elevating windscreen of the sleek concept vehicle.

Such a vehicle would work best on plain surfaces with strong tropical wind, ideally deserts and beaches.

Via: Like Cool, Stefan Radev

All BMWs are without doubt surprise packages and to prove it time and again the company divulged its full-hybrid BMW Vision EfficientDynamics concept car. Powered by a three-cylinder turbodiesel and two electric motors this small car for the premium class shows no compromise towards design or technology making it just perfect for the future.

Capable of a 262 kW/356 hp output with a maximum torque of 800 Newton-metres/590 lb-ft, the hybrid features an all-wheel drive with an electric motor each in its front and rear. The car can be accelerated from standstill to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds to run at a maximum speed of 250 km/h giving out CO2 emissions of just 50 grams per kilometer. Storing its energy in 98 lithium polymer cells, the car can travel approximately 50 km on electric energy alone.

The modish body design of this 2+2-seater compliments its dynamic performance and supreme efficiency with gullwing doors opening up to the side and techno-interiors. Not only are the engines and fuels green, but even the roof and door inserts made of polycarbonate glass involuntarily grow dark in response to incoming light. All-in-all, I would call it an extraordinary futuristic green concept.

Via Jalopnik/ Fubiz

In today’s high-tech world, electric power plays one of the most important roles to keep the world going faster and more advanced. As a result, many scientists and environmentalists have been inventing new ways of tackling the problem of inordinate electric power consumption. Making a new entry into this light is the concept speaker called ‘SunnySong’. This novel speaker system features Bluetooth connectivity and this will definitely challenge the gadget world even further.

The most fascinating feature of this unprecedented speaker is its eco-friendliness. With the help of the latest NXT panel, the speaker is apparently powered through the sunlight and features the A2DP/AVRCP function. We must in fact, welcome the idea of saving more energy, which does not happen in other ordinary speakers.

Once SUnnySong hits the market, it will surely be grabbed instantly by many people and, if you are an eco-friendly person, you cannot miss this for sure. However, there is no further news available with regard to its release date or the price tag. It’s just a concept still that is in the progress of materialization. I hope people come up with more valuable ideas such as this.

Via: Tuvie

Via Re-Nest

In all honesty, beyond a certain point the looks and the technical specs to do not really matter to the super rich when looking for some speakers, for instance. Instead, the ‘how much’ factor says it all! Yes, it is believed the more expensive a certain item is the more reliable and unique it will be. This post is not aimed to challenge popular beliefs, in fact it plays along with the introduction of the $1 million Ultimate speaker from Transmission Audio.

Touted as a hot property that will help you gain many an envious glances and several start-offs for conversation, the new ultra luxe speaker is quite a heavy mix of a stunning design (the black and silver combination is a winner all the way) with a top-notch technology. Six, seven-foot tall panels, are the main components of this hand-made system. The Swedish manufacturer has loaded it with 40, 15-inch subwooefsr and 24, 8-inch woofers. And these get supported by arrays of 2-inch wide and 1-inch wide riboon tweeters.

The amplifiers of Ultimate speaker are capable of producing 31,000 watts of music that is sure to rock your world. Literally so!

Via EliteChoice / Gizmodo

Developing and designing artifical trees is quite high on the green agenda of most eco-friendly architects and researchers; for one cannot deny that actual trees are still being felled down to make space for the concrete jungle. These synethetic replacements of the green faithful beings shall perform the same functions like a natural tree and also generate renewable electricity to power the plant. It is a win-win situation both ways and perhaps, that’s why Architecture and Vision have come up with the all new AirTree installation which is meant to function as an ecological oasis.

As we were saying, the AirTree produces an active exchange with the environment by using water and most just like a natural tree. These processes are responsile for purifying he air around. The color-coded mechanism keeps track of this function’s progress.

The tree function isn’t the only one that keeps the AirTree busy for the innovation also generates electricity with the aid of solar and wind generators. This ensures that you get fresh and cool air all through the scorching heat of the summer. Plus the synthetic tree looks good too.

Via architectureandvision

Nicholas Martino is like a messiah for surfers because of his enthusiasm in improving the basic surf bag design. He has found a way to make a surfer’s life safer and easier simply by adding inflatable chambers for more protection. Though this is still in development stage as of now, we are hoping that this idea gets realized in actual products soon.

Martino has cleverly used a cover that will provide maximum defense from dings while maintaining an impeccable transport board. A cushy handhold will keep you in the correct position while doubling up as a sleeping mat when you not surfing. The designer recommends filling these surf bags with helium to further lighten the load.

But like we said it will be some time before this cool product hits the market. In the meanwhile, you can check out another version from Soma with similar features. It comes for $150.

Via coolhunting & airbagdesigns

We all have read in various publications and research reports about the perils of using cell-phone, especially on the brain. For people who have taken this seriously, they insist on using an ear-device like bluetooth headset or the regular hands-free that ships with every phone. Again, every advantage has its tax, so its sometimes difficult to find one’s phone and ear device together when needed. DOT concept takes care of it in a very unconventional way backed with high-end technology. Designed by Cyrene Quiamco, the ear device can render multiple services.

It has a hook which lets the device sit comfortably around the neck. The device opens up to reveal a second LCD screen so as to give a feel of a regular phone. It throws up a touch senstive screen on any surface, be it your wall, table or even your palm.

Internet browsing is done in a similar way, where the pages will be thrown by the device on any flat surface. Moreso, the device can even help you make a fashion statement for the bendable hook can be put around your finger, your bag or even your pocket. I hope tech-giants are noticing and take up this exiciting feat of turning into actual units.

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Style, design and speed were the obsessions of car designers of yester years; the latest vogue seems futuristic and fictional- a driverless car! Mike and Maaike, an industrial design firm from San Francisco that was behind the creation of the Google Phone, has now created the ‘ATNMBL’ read as autonomobile. This self-directed seven-seated four-wheeler is for those travel freaks who hate driving.

This concept car expected to hit the roads in 2040 has no steering wheel, brake pedal or drivers seat. Instead, it has a spacious and posh interior with large display for info, searches, browsing, and communication, open-source software with downloadable apps for carpool and carshare through social networking and a bar to keep you occupied through the drive. The large windows give you a scenic view of the horizon that you often miss while driving. This fully electric powered plus solar assist autonomobile takes you wherever you want, thanks to its driverless navigation via GPS, Lidar, radar, stereo camera and accelerometers.

Now, all you have to do is pack your bags, get into it through an electric glass sliding door into a standing-height entryway and enjoy your journey with family and friends. ATNMBL would surely redefine the joy of driving, but sad that it would take another three decades for it to reach us. Well, as someone said- the fruits of patience will surely be sweet.

Via AutoBlog/ MikeandMaaike