Concepts
 
 
 
Autos
 
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lexus-lf-lc
lexus-lf-lc

Lexus LF-LC

This is Lexus’ latest concept vehicle, the LF-LC.  Yup, it bears some resemblance to the LFA, a $375,000 vehicle that Lexus loses money on every time they build one.  They’re currently mum on the LF-LC’s perfo...
 
 
Concepts
 
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spnKiX_red
spnKiX_red

spnKiK Motorized Skates (video)

Roller skates died along time ago and Roller Blades, while still around and far more practical, are on life support. However, when both of these hit the proverbial scene they were massive. Kids and adults packed into roller ska...
 
 
Concepts
 
Peel UK Coffee
Peel UK Coffee
Peel UK Coffee

Peel UK Coffee Machine

Wander into just about any kitchen and you’ll find the boring old, white coffee machine that has long been stained with an overactive burner – you know who you are.  And that’s exactly why Peel UK needs to bri...
 

 
Autos
 
Bridgestone Puncture Proof Tire
Bridgestone Puncture Proof Tire
Bridgestone Puncture Proof Tire

Bridgestone Puncture Proof Tire

Had a flat tire recently?  If so, you probably wished you had a set of these, Bridgestone’s puncture proof tires. Unlike traditional tires, these use thermoplastic resin spokes that fire out from the inner hub to the oute...
 
 
Concepts
 
Tranparent Speaker
Tranparent Speaker
Tranparent Speaker

Transparent Speaker

We tend to stay away from concepts, but the Transparent Speaker from People People has us begging for more. As they point out, one of the problems with today’s speakers is that they have to suit the rooms interior to fit ...
 
 
Autos
 
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iguana_29
iguana_29

Iguana 29 Amphibious Craft (video)

The Iguana 29 is a far shot from that flying hovercraft, but it does sport a similar versatility.  Hidden in the hull of the boat are a pair of retractable caterpillar tracks that allow it to leaves the water and traverse some ...
 

 
Concepts
 
Bridge Remote 2
Bridge Remote 2
Bridge Remote 2

Bridge Universal Remote (video)

So the details are a bit skimp, but this universal remote, officially called the Bridge, might actually be the solution that anyone with an HTPC connected to their TV is looking for.  They haven’t told us if it will work ...
 
 
Concepts
 
multicopter
multicopter
multicopter

Multicopter: A Manned Quadricopter Times Four (video)

Strap a yoga ball to 16 horizontally rotating propellers and apparently you can claim a world’s first.   German aircraft company E-Volo slapped together something they’re calling a Multicopter and recently they achi...
 
 
Concepts
 
Node Electric Outlet
Node Electric Outlet
Node Electric Outlet

Node Electrical Outlet Eliminates the Power Strip

Got more than 2 devices that need plugging into the wall and you’ll need a power strip.  But how unsightly and perhaps even dangerous if you’ve got kids dashing through the house. The Node 12050 Electric Outlet elim...
 

 
Autos
 
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vw_study_e-up_5
vw_study_e-up_5

2013 Volkswagen E-Up!

Volkswagen showed off its new 2013 E-Up! at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s a city car that sports that will first be made in gasoline form, but will soon include an electric drivetrain by 2012. VW is calling it a “giant am...
 
 
Autos
 
Rimac's Concept One
Rimac's Concept One
Rimac's Concept One

Rimac’s Concept One: An Electric Sports Car Built by a 23-year-old (video)

Who would have thought a 23-year-old could build an electric sports car with enough power to rival that of a Bugatti Veyron? Turns out Croatian designer Mate Rimac has built exactly this with his Concept One electric sports car...
 
 
Concepts
 
Phone Flask
Phone Flask
Phone Flask

iPhone Flask

Despite our economy falling to pieces, people still attend bars and clubs in droves.  The most expensive item?  Booze.  The margins on a bottle of alcohol are up to 90%, which means that the club owners are getting rich, provid...