Sunday, June 28, 2009
world's youngest smoker
A five-year-old Chinese boy is thought to be the world’s youngest smoker.
Tong Liangliang was taught how to light up by his father, who believed the habit would alleviate pain caused by a hernia.
The toddler now smokes a pack of cigarettes a day and throws a tantrum if he can’t get his fix.
‘The father wasn’t aware of how serious the toddler’s habit became until the child began to increase the number of cigarettes he smoked per day’, China Radio International reported.
Tong received his first cigarette at the age of 18 months in a bid to reduce the discomfort caused by his hernia. The boy’s tender age meant he was too young to have an operation.
In 2005 a 37-year-old man submitted an application to the Guinness Book of Records, claiming to have smoked since the age of three.
The man was bidding for an accolade as the world’s youngest smoker, but his application was denied on the grounds that it promoted a harmful habit.
Tempo: Backup Your Hard Drive
Designed to mimic the look of a trash can, TEMPO is a unique hard drive storage device. Intended to protect the user from accidentally deleting files, it can also be used as an external storage device. As you delete files, they are automatically copied to the TEMPO. As it fills up, led’s light the “can” from the bottom up, informing you of how much space is available.
Rechargeable USB Lighter
In lieu of lighter fluid and a flint, this lighter uses resistance coils to create heat. It’s the same technology found in car lighters. The small rechargeable battery cell powering the coil can be recharged via USB. On top of that, there’s some flash memory in there to store files.
The Flux PC
The Flux PC concept is an ultra-portable computer that can be worn on your wrist and consists of three parts: the bracelet, a display that can be folded and the inductive charging tray. It is designed based on the following principles: flexibility, mobility, friendly user interface and fashion. The bracelet, stores the wearer’s personal information and connects wirelessly with the foldable display that provides multimedia features accessed via a touch-sensitive interface. The bracelet stores the user’s personal information while the display incorporates a larger viewing area and multimedia devices.
The Flux PC concept enhances existing wearable decorative elements by providing an enhanced computing experience. The system in turn becomes much more familiar and personal to the user. Like like a virtual “friend”, the Flux PC system even encourages interaction between the user and other users in its environment.
The display is needed for instances when up-scaled viewing and interfacing is needed. The system can interface wirelessly with a portable display or other computers. This display is very economical, with core touch screen and display ability, as well as environmentally friendly materials. The bracelet is a very personal, customizable product which has materials to reflect its value.
Keyboard Pants
Designer Erik De Nijs stitched up this techno-geeky pair of jeans so that wherever he went, he wouldnt be far connecting to technology. These “modern shaped trousers which is often worn by youngsters..” are the perfect solution for Googling quick exits while running from the fashion police. Ah, but look closely! Now as you jump over fences and dodge barking dogs, you can take your chase music with you.
Built into the knees are a pair of crotch rocking speakers that really add that extra level of excitement while sticking it to the man. Around back you have the added convenience of a back pocket for your “mouse”(which will be your only friend at this point). And for you gamers, there is even a joystick controller located just behind the front zipper.
Moldable Mouse
Made of lightweight modelling clay and covered with a nylon and polyurethane blend fabric, Moldable Mouse can be kneaded into shapes by users. Moldable Mouse breaks the boundaries of the traditional mouse with its revolutionary design. Currently, all computer mouse products in the market are made with hard plastic, and their shapes are not universally adaptable to the human hand. Even the most advanced “ergonomically designed” mouse does not fit the preferences of every user. The inelasticity of the plastic model is problematic for long-time usage, as numerous people have suffered wrist injuries from extensive use in a fixed position. Moldable Mouse eliminates this problem with its unique design.
Moldable Mouse is made of non-toxic lightweight modelling clay, covered with nylon and polyurethane blend fabric. It can be kneaded into any shape the user prefers, and the shape is self-retaining. By allowing a wide variety of hand positions when holding the mouse, it reduces repeated motions of the same posture, thereby minimising the chance of common mouse-related injuries such as the Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. The click buttons and touch-sensitive scroll pad of the mouse are stick-on parts with built-in RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Device), which can be repositioned for maximum comfort.The nylon and polyurethane blend fabric covering comes in a variety of colours. The texture of the material feels similar to silk, but is much more flexible. Its softness significantly increases the comfort level of the mouse over that of the traditional plastic versions. Patterns and graphics can be printed on the fabric to make the Moldable Mouse more visually appealing. The base of the mouse, made of 100% recyclable PC/ABS plastic blend, houses the PCB (Printed Circuit Board), laser optics and batteries. Reducing plastic usage to a minimum by using mostly non-toxic clay and fabric, the Moldable Mouse is also an ecologically responsible product.
For the past forty years in which the computer mouse has been in existence, it has by and large remained static in its design. Today, modern technology has made it possible for the product to conform to the contours of the user, rather than the other way around. Moldable Mouse brings novelty to the field of industrial design, and beckons a new generation of user-centred innovations.
Advanced Multi-Touch Computer System
The future of human computer interaction. Although if people will want to “stand” with their arms held up all day in work, so perhaps a sit down version “desktop” model will eventually be thought up.
Perceptive Pixel, Inc. was founded by Jeff Han in 2006 as a spinoff of the NYU Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences to develop and market the most advanced multi-touch system in the world.
Laptop Backpack
Made from lightweight neoprene and breathable air mesh, our new ultra-slim backpack streamlines the transport of your laptop and accessories. The main compartment accommodates and protects laptops from 12–17″ with room to spare for books, folders or other essentials.
Two additional smaller compartments provide storage options for your other necessities; one conveniently located directly on the shoulder strap for easy access. With two sizes available to fit most people, an adjustable sternum strap helps tailor to your shape. * SLIM DESIGN STRETCHES TO FIT A RANGE OF LAPTOPS
* MADE OF PROTECTIVE, LIGHTWEIGHT NEOPRENE AND BREATHABLE AIR MESH
* 3 COMPARTMENTS - LAPTOP, ACCESSORIES AND CONVENIENT SHOULDER STRAP POCKET
* WATER RESISTANT EXTERIOR
* ADJUSTABLE STERNUM STRAP
* 2 SIZES TO FIT MOST PEOPLE - MEDIUM AND LARGE
* MACHINE WASHABLE, DRIP DRY, STAIN RESISTANT
Sidekick Phone and Sony PSP Slim in One Device
Samuel Lau has designed a concept gadget that includes the features of both these devices. Looks pretty decent and features a 3.2 megapixel cam round back, full frontal webcam action and the most notable aspect. a slide-up QWERTY keyboard! Lau is seriously considering selling the idea to Sony and God knows it can just become a reality too! Of course he’s also asking for a C$50,000 to fund his education and is hoping that Sony like his idea and shell that out for his school fees.
SH-R300 Road Gold Shoes for Olympic Champion
Olympic champion points race, Marianne Vos (DSB cycling team) receives special made gold SH-R300 Custom Fit road shoes. “These gold road shoes are a reminder of a great race in Beijing. I hope to get some extra morale! Anyhow for next year I will be 100% focused, of course with the support of Shimano,” said Marianne Vos.
The SH-R300 Custom Fit shoe is a top-level road shoe with Shimano ‘s Custom Fit technology. This road competition shoe combines the three most important properties of a competitive racing shoe: Stability, Rigidity and Light Weight.
Shimano’s Custom Fit technology is probably the most advanced power transfer today.
This feature will raise the performance level of a vast number of riders, from demanding Professional competitors to all other serious cyclists.
A unique, heat-moldable material infused in the upper panels and insole of Custom-Fit footwear enables the shoe to conform to the natural, anatomical shape of your foot. The material is embedded at several critical points within the structure of the shoe: at the insole, instep, below the strap and buckle area and within the heel cup. Like a custom skate or ski boot, a heat and vacuum process contours the shoe to your foot. Gaps and pressure points are eliminated, resulting in a stable, rigid and lightweight platform for the ultimate transfer of power.
HP TouchSmart IQ770 PC
This is the first desktop PC incorporating a touch-screen that HP has produced. In fact, it’s one of only a few home PCs anybody has produced with a touch-screen. To make this technology worth having, the computer itself has had to be completely rethought. In the process, HP has produced a radically different media PC in the TouchSmart IQ770. It’s designed to be used as a conventional computer when needed and as a nifty touch-screen Media Center PC with fast, easy access to a wide range of different media and online information. The idea is that you could use it for everything from obtaining a weather forecast before leaving for work through to watching breakfast television or playing a movie, all by tapping the screen in true Star Trek style.
Aluminum Watch Holder
Traveling with expensive watches is a tricky subject, Damaging or Scratching your watches is very easy if you dont protect them the right way. Thanks to Bamford & Sons Aluminum holder, your watches will be protected and secured in style.
This Bamford & Sons Aluminum Watch Holder features anodized aluminum that is hand crafted into this tube, on the inside, neoprene is used to keep the watches in place. This case is capable of holding upto four watches at a time.
Cloud: Magnetic Floating Sofa
Cloud - a magnetic floating sofa for ultra comfort and relaxation…
Cloud is a sofa concept designed for ultra comfort and relaxation. The soft floating upper part is supported by the magnetic force generated by the bottom base. No matter if you want to work and sit with comfort or simply a power nap to release the stress, you can always enjoy your time to relax on the floating cloud.
Designer: D.K.wei
Lamborghini Murciélago LP-640 by Prindiville
British tuner Prindiville Prestige is offering the most expensive special edition Lamborghini since the €1 million Reventon that went on sale last year. It’s daringly designed, stylishly aggressive… and one of a kind!
Of the original Lamborghini, only the front compartment lid remains the same – even the roof panel is changed. There’s a bolder, more assertive front valance, eye-catching sills, a more dynamic rear valance through which exits a specially designed titanium sports exhaust system, ‘handle-less’ doors with remote electric opening, and a restyled engine bay cover with transparent cooling louvres. All of the body panels are in exquisitely finished carbon fiber.
Murciélago by Prindiville also features a bespoke interior, enhanced by the use of rich leather and hand-finished aluminium accents. But there are also ‘little touches’ that reveal the depth of our attention to detail – specially engineered aluminium air vents, for instance.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Bookings for world's cheapest car Nano
The newly-released Nano -- the world's cheapest car -- pictured at the Tata auto-maker's plant at Pimpri near Mumbai. The Nano went on sale on Thursday, with dealers and the company behind it confident of strong demand despite a slump in global car sales amid the world economic downturnThe much-awaited bookings for the world's cheapest car Nano which worth 2,000 U.S. dollars starts Thursday across India for a limited period of 17 days, local media reported.
Tata Motors states to accept application forms of 300 rupees (6 U.S. dollars) each for the 624-cc jelly-bean shaped Nano and a booking amount ranges between 2,850 rupees (57 U.S. dollars) and 4,110 rupees (82.2 U.S. dollars) among different banks.
Online booking for the Nano, the first such option in India, are also available with cost of 200 rupees (4 U.S. dollars)
The newly-released Nano -- the world's cheapest car -- pictured at the Tata auto-maker's plant at Pimpri near MumbaiTata Motors itself has sold over 75,000 booking forms from its 218 outlets across the country so far while booking agent State Band of India has distributed hundreds of thousands of applications only a day after Nano's commercial launch on March 23.
Ravi Bhattacharya, sales manager of auto dealer Autolink Delhi said that ever since the car was commercially launched, his outlets received at least 100-200 unique inquiries daily. His firm has decided to deploy additional sales-people to handle the expected rush for the bookings.
Other dealers say almost half the customers visiting their showrooms to check out the Nano are buying forms, with most of the inquiries related to the top-end variant.
According to Tata Motors, waiting time for the high end with power windows and air conditioning priced at less than 3,000 U.S. dollars could be shorter, since the company will make more of these cars than the 2,000 U.S. dollar base version.A total of 20 billion rupees (400 million U.S. dollar) has been invested into the Nano project with five years of research and development. But the company, which had to shift its upcoming Nano factory last October after some protests over farmland acquired for the project, has earmarked just 100,000 vehicles for the first phase.
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