Sprout Umbrella by Matthew Swinton

Posted by fawaz on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 In : New Technology 

The canopy and all the hardware is enclosed in the handle. A knob on its face turns to unlock the inner mechanism. The knob slides down the umbrella, forcing the canopy arms out through the top of the shaft. The flexible plastic arms are bent as the exit the handle, pulling the canopy with it. When fully open, the knob is turned back to lock the umbrella open.

Designer: Matthew Swinton


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In 2020 We Can Wear Sony Computers On Our Wrist

Posted by fawaz on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 In : New Technology 

In 2020 We Can Wear Sony Computers On Our Wrist

Our present need for internet connectivity is so profound that secondary devices like the Nextep Computer are bound to happen. Developed to be worn as a bracelet, this computer concept is constructed out of a flexible OLED touchscreen. Earmarked for the year 2020, features like a holographic projector (for screen), pull-out extra keyboard panels and social networking compatibility, make the concept plausible. Ten years from now is not too far awa...


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The Morph concept From Nokia

Posted by fawaz on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 In : mobiles 

                                                           The Morph concept From Nokia

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  Launched alongside The Museum of Modern Art “Design and The Elastic Mind” exhibition, the Morph concept device is a bridge between highly advanced technologies and their potential benefits to end-users. This device concept showcases some revolutionary leaps being explored by Nokia Research Center (NRC) in collaboration with the Cambridge Nanoscience Centre (United Kingdom) – nanoscale technologies t...

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Saudi Arabia has the highest road accident death toll in the world.

Posted by fawaz on Monday, May 24, 2010 In : Saudi News 
According to WHO, Saudi Arabia has the highest road accident death toll in the world. It is very rare that you will meet anyone here who has never lost a friend or a relative in a car accident. Inspired by the death of his cousin, Ala’a al-Maktoum akaMcToom made this impressive video illustrating the magnitude of the problem. Check it out:

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latest applications for the Nokia N900

Posted by fawaz on Friday, May 21, 2010 In : Linux 
At Mobile World Congress Nokia demoed their latest applications for the Nokia N900. Firefox is already available for download. 3D Roller Coaster, however, will be available in a few weeks. With a upcoming firmware the OVi Store will be improved and thus feature even more applications like 3D Roller Coaster. Enjoy the video:
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