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Thomas Frey - Senior Futurist at the DaVinci Institute

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iCEphone

January 8th, 2009 at 6:30 pm » Comments (0)

 
Seriously this phone looks way to complicated even for a doctor and they think you going to use it for help with CPR I don’t think so
What was originally conceived as an electronic, wrist-mounted medical handbook for the British military is now a 3-piece folding smartphone for the consumer market. Called the iCEphone, it does [...]



Handcuff Key/Writing Instrument

January 8th, 2009 at 6:20 pm » Comments (0)

Its a criminals new best friend
The Combination Handcuff Key and Writing Instrument also referred to among the non-incarcerated as Patent#US 6880369, is comprised of a pen that has a writing end and a closed end and a cap that will fit on either one. A handcuff key is formed on the closed end of the [...]



World’s First Airborne Car

January 8th, 2009 at 6:16 pm » Comments (0)

 
You know you want one
The “Runflier” Stalker”, which is an advanced version of the earlier model Evolution, looks like a four-wheeled car with wings that can be folded along the body of the vehicle. It is, however, a lot more than that; it is a landmark airborne vehicle second to none in the world. The [...]



Flat Rate Taxi Service

January 8th, 2009 at 6:10 pm » Comments (0)

 
Get there in style but not with the large price tag that goes with it
No one likes to ride the bus, but we do it because it’s convenient, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly. Now, an improved service has been introduced to the transportation industry that combines the benefits of public transportation with the comforts of a [...]



World’s Largest Sand Carpet

January 8th, 2009 at 11:37 am » Comments (0)

When one thinks of sand art, sand castles are what often comes to mind, but Tibetan Buddhist monks have long designed magnificent mandalas out of colored sand, for which Iranian artists have put a new spin to – famous for their traditional Persian rugs, a group of artists have taken it to a whole new [...]



Eco-Friendly Fridge For 2020

January 8th, 2009 at 11:02 am » Comments (0)

 
 Oceania
Tez Patel, an engineer and industrial designer has created the perfect user-friendly and eco-friendly refrigerator. Though he suggests his eco-fridge, “Oceania,” is designed for the year 2020, it sure would be nice if a big kitchen appliance manufacturer made it happen sooner. A fridge can use up to 15 percent of our household energy!



Inflatable Water Ball Lets You Walk On Water

January 8th, 2009 at 10:50 am » Comments (2)


Cardboard Tubes Used To Build Earthquake-Ready School In China

January 8th, 2009 at 10:31 am » Comments (0)

 
Last year’s earthquake in Sichuan province, China killed 69,000 people and flattened thousands of buildings, including schools. A team led by Japanese architect Shigeru Ban is constructing new temporary but strong school buildings using plywood and cardboard tubes.



Scientists Developing Love Spray

January 8th, 2009 at 10:19 am » Comments (0)

 
Love really could be a drug, say scientists, who believe that one day the feelings may be induced by popping a pill or smelling perfume.  It may not be the most romantic gesture but scientists are developing drugs that can boost that most human of emotions.



Absinthe Lollipops

January 8th, 2009 at 9:45 am » Comments (0)

Super Pucker Suckers For Sure!

Lollyphile, makers of unusual suckers, offers absinthe lollipops. Considering that absinthe is one of the bitterest drinks you can imagine, these suckers could totally turn your lips inside out!