Innovation
Awesome Glob Workspace - Globus Artifort Pod
Globus Artifort mobile office pod by designer Michiel van der Kley as discussed earlier. We just spotted inside pictures of this innovative workstation and thought to share with our readers. Just-in-case you missed it earlier, it features flexible, mobile, all-in-one work station with a work-top and a comfortable swivel chair.
Breaking Wind on Bike is More Fun - Tooting Along
THE SOUND FROM WIND designed by Joseph Kim can help you with that, this gadget makes a melody through wind by using principles of the instruments such as the Flute or the Ocarina.
Hookers and Priests Getting Creative With Gas Cards
Giving away gas cards with purchases of goods was explored in an earlier Trend Hunter post (below.) But now people are going to extremes to fuel up their vehicles. David Partin said he would name his kid Dixon Willoughby Partin after two radio station hosts in exchange for $100 gas card. The hookers at the Shady Lady Brothel are giving away gas cards, a priest is having a drawing for those who attend mass, comparing giving gas to Jesus creating wine.
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Gamer’s Haven - NeoThrone Cradle
This sleek, relaxing and space efficient gaming and work environment somehow looks like a dentist chair. Perfect for those who envision the optimum station for serious work and intense play, the Nethrone puts users in a multi-positional cradle-like environment, complete with an adjustable reclining vibrating seat, keyboard/joystick, dual mouse position armrest, neck cushion and dual footrest position. priced at $2500, the unit is equipped with an adjustable monitor lift and tilt support as well as frame support for a VGA box, Apple’s Mac mini and Sony`s PS2.
World Solar Challenge Best Design
Competitions like the World Solar Challenge and the North American Solar Challenge have given solar-powered transportation an almost unimaginable boost and as a result of contest like this, we are today at a stage where we can actually think of solar-power as a truly feasible and practical energy alternative. The SolarWorld No.1 is one such example. The solar racer is being touted as a future generation racecar especially given that it came in at 4th place at the World Solar Challenge held in Australia also bagging the Best Challenge Class Design Award.
Can Wal-mart Out-Geek the Geek Squad with Solution Station?
Is Wal-Mart venturing into the services and installation business.?
Yes.
Solutions Stations are managed with one of our strategic partners – Dell – and are aimed to help our customers build out their digital lifestyle using various products we offer. From HDTV and home theatre installation, to computer repair and wireless help, we are excited to learn how customers will respond.
Walmart may open about a dozen of these just in the Dallas market, as a pilot. The pilot allows us to understand our customer’s needs in the area of solutions within a market and better understand the business model.
In a company statement
Solution Stations as providing “our Dallas-area customers with added services, repair, and consultation so that they can reach the best solution and value for their home entertainment technology needs.” We think having Dell work with us is also a true win as we are able to take a brand that customer trust to help us continue to deliver on our commitment to save people money so they can live better.
Uber Geek Workstation is Wicked
Station Geekorama has got everything that a geek desires. First of all, it’s the most ergonomic form that seems to be adjustable so that you can work in a sitting position or in a much relaxed reclining manner. Sporting a screen facing the user, it features some control buttons by the side on the arm rests.
AlphaSphere Lounger - One Person Spa (GALLERY)
sha. is an austrian design studio which will be showing their ‘alphasphere’ lounge chair in new york at the ICFF.
the project was designed for the spa industry and features lighting, a massaging mechanism and adjustable
temperature. the overall form has been reduced to a simple crescent shape hiding all the mechanics in the interior.
Remember Ring - Burning Flesh Reminds You of Wedding Day
For the addle-brained fiance betrothed to a psychopathic harpy, the Remember Ring: a wedding band that reminds you of your anniversary through a searing blast of heat and the wafting smell of your own charred, decaying flesh.
If you’re prone to memory lapses — or simply have too many secret second families on the side — then you may want to consider the Remember Ring. Here’s how it works: A full 24 hours before your special day begins, a “hot spot” on the ring’s interior will begin to warm up to 120º F for approximately 10 seconds. And in case that doesn’t do the trick, the ring will continue to warm up every hour, on the hour, all day long!
Sneaker Saturday: Reebox Insta Pump Fury
Over a half year ago, Reebok did its first collaboration with John Maeda: the John Maeda Reebok Timetanium Ventilator. A few months later he also did a woman’s sneaker and now Solebox released the image of this Reebok Insta Pump Fury.
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