This being the week after the launch of the latest Star Trek movie, I thought I'd go back in time a few years to reminisce about a vehicle by Nissan called the Terranaut, which was described as being "perfect for Picard and his crew". An European concept car, according to the Nissan, was designed for "observation ...

My son's birthday is coming up. He really enjoys both skateboarding and rollerblading. I was looking for a toy that would combine his interests but would be the next generation in wheel fun. Freeline Skates™ are really pushing the definition of skates. Developed in San Francisco by inventor Ryan Farrelly, they ...

This retro-inspired keyboard lets you add a bit of the past to the present. It was originally commissioned by a Pennsylvania couple who wanted a keyboard to match the surroundings of their Art Deco-themed movie theatre/rental store. I'm guessing it's not the most ergonomic keyboard on the planet, but it sure is a ...

If your in the Telecom you've heard about Cloud computing .. well if you take a look at the Relax furniture design contest you will be introduced to the new concept of a Cloud furniture. One of my favorite concept designs from the concept was one of the honorable mentions, the "Cloud Sofa" by D.K. Wei. ...

Tired of working in the garden by yourself? Well students at MIT have created something for you. The “MIT Robot Gardener” was designed to provide you with assistance. Each robo-gardener was provided with a watering pump attached to its robotic arm. Sensors on each plan networked back to the gardeners send water or nutrient request ...

Have you ever explained to your kids that when you were young.. you didn't have iPods and Nintendo and you had to rely on your brain for knowledge and fun. Did you try to explain to them what the Rubik's Cube was only to see the shock in their faces that you had to use ...

Tired of finding that fangled cord to charge your cell phone battery? Well KDDI has fixed this problem. The second largest mobile phone carrier in Japan, KDDI Corporation Okinawa Cellular Telephone Corporation announced on April 20, 2009 that it will start selling a waterproof, solar-powered mobile phone in 6 to 7 weeks. The yet-to-be-priced mobile ...

Now that's fresh. Made by the folks at Poke, BakerTweet is a way for busy bakers to tell the world that something hot and fresh has just come out of the oven. It's as easy as turning the dial and hitting the button. Instantly all of the baker's devotees get a Twitter alert letting them know ...

Ok, so in terms of work/life balance, this one doesn't necessarily score high marks. But it does get some serious points for convenience on those days when you just can't get away. Ideal for small offices, the mobile Nappak Portable Sleeping Cube lets you catch up on some zzz’s in a jiffy. Complete with a sleek and ...

Ever dream of being like a professional golfer and having a caddy follow you around the course carrying your bags? Well Shadow Caddy is a new innovative golfing product that will make you feel like a pro on the golf course. This electronic, three-wheeled robotic caddy follows you around the course, carrying your bags, without the ...