Dynamo powered lights have been around almost as long as the bicycle has had gears. One problem? Most if not all of them had to make physical contact with a spinning wheel to be powered, that is until now. Enter the Magtenlight. It uses the same dynamo tech, but instead of a physical spinning apparatus it uses 28 magnets attached to the bike’s spokes. As they pass by the dynamo, power is generated and the included lights are lit. No physical contact, no friction, no slow down. …Continue reading: Magtenlight: Magnetically Powered Bike Lights
Figure it out yet? This is a key rack that has a magnet hidden beneath its wooden exterior. I think it’s a concept only, which I usually shy away from, but the idea is so close to reality I really want one in my entrance way. Course, you have to wonder what kind of weight it can support. Making one should be a relatively easy proposition.
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70-inch flat screen still not impressing your friends? Try out the Magentic Floating Revolving 18-LED Beer Display. Using the magic of magnets this device will actually suspend your beer of choice, or any metal capped beverage that doesn’t weigh more than 580g, in mid air. And if that isn’t enough it will rotate the beer 360 degrees over 18-LED lights to show off your precious beer in all its bubbly glory. …Continue reading: Magnetic Floating Beer Holder, Yes It’s Real
Sure, I could use my iPhone’s calendar to plan my day, but that wouldn’t be nearly as fun as the Magnet Clock. Just stick the clock to your fridge and arrange the iconic chips in accordance to what time you want to perform that activity. I’m particularly fond of the humping stick figures. What about you?
As of right now the Magnet Clock appears to be conceptual only, but hopefully its designer, Designplus, well send it to production.
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