Cool Futuristic/Concept Gadgets That Really Inspire

About 10 years ago, we didn’t really expect the 1.4mb 3.5 inch floppy to evolve into flash drives 10x smaller with storage capacity as big as 32gb. The interesting thing about technology is; it’s just going to get more and more high-end but the size, is just going to get smaller and slimmer.

These concept gadgets you see before you today, have extremely high chance of getting into production anywhere in the future. For example, Microsoft’s Surface Computing Technology certainly tells us they are for real. Here’s some really cool concept gadgets, just concepts for now but we really hope it’ll be implemented, that inspires. If we happened to missed something impressive, please let us know in comment. Full list after jump.

 

B-membrane Laptop/Desktop

Concept computer designed by Korean designer Won-Seok Lee. No bulky monitors, just a UFO shape system that displays screen like a projector. [via yankodesign]

Nokia Aeon Full Screen Concept Phone

The most prominent design feature of aeon is a touchscreen that stretches over the full surface area of the phone. [via engadget mobile]

Napkin PC

The Napkin PC is a multi-user, multi-interface, modular computer designed for creative professionals to collaborate and bring their greatest ideas to life. [via yankodesign]

Cellphone Code

This phone uses haptic technology to provide physical feedback for making a call. To turn it on…twist a section, to dial a number…twist a bunch of sections, to make an international call…break your wrist! [via yankodesign]

Virtual Goggles

Designed and conceived by Franz Steiner, he wondered what the personal assistant might look like in the future. [Blutsbrueder Design via Gizmodo]

New dSLR?

Concept of a digital camera which can be used in one hand. [perezprada via yankodesign]

Future Internet Search

All you need to do is point the tablet at any object and you should get search results as good as Google’s, just more interactivity. [petitinvention via behance.net]

Sunshine Pillow

We arent sure if it’s warm enough, but it’s good to own one. [Rei Gallery via gizmodo]

Capsule Radio Clock

Not rocket science, but definetely cool to get one. [sequoia-studio via tuvie]

Info-Live Watch

INFO Live is an data organizer for connected internet world. It is able to transfer data information to any hardware and person any moment in time of need. [via nextgendesigncomp]

Jive for the elderly

Jive is a range of 3 products that were designed to get elderly technophobes connected to their friends and family. [jive via tuvie]

LifeMap

Touch screen digital photo storing and organization product. [via tuvie]

Microsoft Arc Mouse

When you go advanced in all your computer equipments, the next best thing is to get a futuristic mouse. [via geekandhype]

Pebble Key Port

Designed with many slots so that user can easily group their keys into categories such as car keys, home keys or office keys. [via tuvie]

Pixel Perfect Hour Glass

Title says it all. A perfect gadget anyone wants to own, I suppose? [Pavel Balykin via yankodesign]

Calliper Style Radio

Like a precision calliper tool, 08 Radio by Mikael Silvanto lets you precisely find the station you want by sliding the entire radio unit up and down the scale. [via yankodesign]

Laptop in-car mount is fugly, but flying off the shelves

I often see drivers parked on a nearby street at night, plundering the local free wi-fi via a laptop perched awkwardly on the passenger seat.

It's for people like these that the awkwardly-named "Portable Car Auto Seat Mount Tray Laptop Table Cup Holder" was designed. What is essentially an airplane tray table for your car attaches to the seatback or the steering wheel (with the helpful tip "Do not mount on steering whell [sic] while driving"). Yes it's ugly as sin, but the $13.99 device seems to be selling well--it's nearly out of stock.

[via Core 77]

Laser Toy Machine Gun

This Laser Toy Machine Gun simulates the real deal so closely, parents might want to think twice about getting it for their kids. Using the laser scope, they can get perfect aim on the their target. Pull the trigger and the bullets continuously rotate while it kicks back with vibration. It’s camouflage apperance gives it an army look and feel. I guess it’s never to early to start training…

Highlights:

• This Toy Machine Gun with laser aiming, lamp flash, bullet revolve, vibration, gun voice function
• Camouflage Toy Machine Gun simulates the army equipment
  
• Electronic Gun motivation
• Powered by 3 x 1.5v AA battery ( batteries not included)
• Laser Gun simulation the war environment atmosphere, satisfy your dream of being a soldier
• Knock-down pump and holder

Video of it in action:



$14.99 - Laser Toy Machine Gun (hat tip to Jenny - Thanks!)

Starving? Have a hot plate of delicious SolidAlliance FoodXXX USB gadgets!

It’ll be a really bad idea to have the SolidAlliance FoodXXX USB gadgets to be on my desk. You know, once I’m rushing for my work in front of my PC till starving, for sure the kind of illusion will mislead me to pick it up and put it in my mouth!

Of course, I don’t have the superman kind of digestive system that can chew up this plastic stuff in my stomach!

That’s the crazy idea of SolidAlliance, which they have all kind of USB gadgets that are made into the shape of delicious food. Look at the picture, having the Rice-Tomato USB HUB and connected with a bunch of Ready Boost 1GB USB Keys: EbiFry (fried shrimp), Kani No Hasami Age (crab), Hamburg and Purin (caramel blank), and they simply make up a delicious dish on your desk! Yummy! Somemore, each item is 100% hand made. It’s really a great effort although crazy!

Note. Each one is 100% hand made.

[Here more: Related Tasty "food"]


read more via [Akihabaranews]

Red Hot Chili USB drive spices up your data

USB flash drives come in unusual shapes these days. The latest we’ve got here is one that is shaped like a red hot chili. This Red Hot Chili USB drive has a 4GB storage capacity for your data.

It can be attached to the keys for ease of bringing it along anywhere you go. It’s a handy piece for storing your data and keeping them cooking hot. For only $13, you can get it from Sourcingmap.

Read More

Bamboo Speakers Aren't Just For Looks, Are Really Made of Bamboo

Any set of speakers that only push 2W and cost $30 probably aren't the greatest, but you have to respect any piece of electronic gadgetry that's made of ACTUAL FREAKING BAMBOO.

According to Gadgets Alerts, the company chose bamboo because it provides a greater sound range than similarly spec'd speakers, but who knows for sure. Clearly, the reason for buying these is for geek bragging rights.

[Bamboo Speakers via GadgetsAlerts via Technabob]

The Novelty 4 Port USB Pink Revolving Hub

Here’s another USB hub to add to the long list. This one would be better suited for the ladies that love all that is pink and want something they can easily toss into their purse. Of course, it might cause an issue if you have crumbs or anything that might get into the hub. However, it would blend in perfectly with any other female products you might have or pink gadgets.

It features 4 ports to keep all of your gadgets covered. It only states that it supports XP and Vista though, which might make this not such a great option for those that like to switch between their PC and Mac. That is, if their Mac isn’t running Windows, if it is then you’ll still be alright. The hubs revolve to make plugging in gadgets with oversized plugs a lot more convenient. You can purchase the Novelty Shaped 4 Port USB Pink Revolving Hub for $7.99 on Sourcing Map.

Valentine USBs - Heart Necklace Flash Drive Lets You Store Digital Love Letters

The Heart-Shaped USB Drive is a great gift for your girlfriend, especially with Valentine’s Day coming up.

The heart USB drive can double as a necklace so your honey can take it with her everywhere.… [Source]

read more

Green Laser Pointer with Star Projector

This pen-shaped device acts as a normal green laser pointer for presentations etc., it is also a "disco laser" with its star cap applied. It can project millions of stars in your room with amazing effects. The stars are constantly moving and morphing. The Disco Laser Pointer uses 2 AAA batteries and it is available now from SourcingMap for $24.99.

[SOURCE]

Universal USB Cell Phone Charger Keychain

This little gadget looks very practical to carry around and will do what it intended to be, a universal charger for cell phone battery through USB interface.

If you have a tendency to forget to charge your phone or accidentally leave your charger at home when you’re headed out for a weekend, you might consider picking up this tiny phone charger. It’s small enough that it won’t weigh you down anymore than your keys would. Plus since it is a keychain it’d be with you when you need it most. The charger is powered via USB and works with most cellphone batteries.

Just one simple thought. In the description, you’ve read that this universal charger keychain will work with “most” cellphone batteries. But what is that “most” means to be? For nokia? Sony? Chinese Cell Phone? or anything else? Well, there is no further information about it. But for a 1 buck and half gadget, I guess there shouldn’t be a problem to try one to test what is that “most” capable of doing. :) [Source]

[read more]