The Korean company LG Electronics has recently unveiled two new high-definition plasma TVs which offer unprecedented contrast ratio of 1-billion-to-one. In addition, the new models feature an innovative design that seamlessly integrates the speakers and the display panel, giving the ...
World’s Smallest Fuel Cell
Chemical engineers from the University of Illinois at Urbane-Champaign have developed the world’s smallest fuel cell, measuring only about 3x3x1 mm. In comparison with conventional batteries, fuel cells are able to store much more energy in a given space and ...
HP’s Unbreakable Flexible Display
The first affordable, flexible electronic displays were recently revealed by HP and Flexible Display Center (FDC) at the Arizona State University (ASU). Plastic was predominately used to develop these paper-like computer displays, which makes the device portable and more energy ...
CASSIUS – ‘Punched’ Lampshades
Stephen Williams and Hannes Walter of the Austrian based company FluidForm took individual design to an all new level with CASSIUS – a lamp shade you design for yourself with your fists. A pair of boxing gloves, a sensor enhanced ...
Xtenex Shoelace
The French company Xtenex has developed an innovative new shoelace which redefines the act of lacing. The new lace offers a faster and easier way to wear shoes, and it can perfectly match its wearer’s feet, thanks to the unique ...
ReacTable – A Singing Table
A team of digital luthiers from the Music Technology Group (MTG) within the Audiovisual Institute of the “Pompeu Fabra University” in Barcelona have developed what some say is “the musical instrument of the future”. Their invention, which they named “ReacTable”, ...
Light For Life Flashlight
5.11 Tactical has recently introduced their new innovative flashlight – “Light For Life” UC3.400. Unlike regular flashlights, which require constant battery changing, this new gadget offers a rechargeable battery that can be recharged in a minimal amount of time. Various ...
LG’s Privacy Protection LCD
LG Display Corporation has recently announced the development of a 14.1-inch LCD panel for notebook PCS that will help ensure users’ privacy by limiting the viewing angle. The alteration is made by a single touch, and the firm believes this ...
Luxofor Traffic Lights
Art Lebedev Studios has designed new LED traffic lights based on the concept that squares are more noticeable than circles. The attributes of the new traffic light enable customization and various modifications to suit different countries and cities needs. The ...
Fujifilm 3D Digital Photo Frames
Fujifilm has developed a new real imaging system which consists of three dimensional (3D) digital cameras, 3D digital photo frames, and 3D printing. The 3D image system boasts advanced image signal processing and micro-component technologies, and so far has been ...