A safety raft/ life boat is a must when you head out on voyage out into the deep blue seas. God forbid if you are the victim of a ship wreck, you need to be prepared to survive on this life saving raft till you are rescued. The best way to ensure your survival is by drinking a lot of water. But once you run out of drinking water, it is indeed a great task to survive. That is why we suggest instead of an ordinary life boat you invest in the SeaKettle. An almost luxurious creation, it has the ability to desalinate the salt water. The luxury boat is designed by designer Kim Hoffman and is an entry in the James Dyson Award design competition. The SeaKettle boasts of a mechanism that pumps seawater into a reservoir covered with Goretex, allowing it to desalinate through evaporation and then trickle into four pockets of drinkable water surrounding the raft.

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The main reason I was attracted to this latest concept kitchen appliance was its name. Aptly dubbed the Chomp, it is a toaster, sandwich maker and grill, all in one. Made by Eric Pautz in collaboration with Fernanda Filippin, the Chomp boasts of a unique pressing mechanism that allows it to automatically adjust to sandwiches of varied thicknesses. It’s amazing ability that allows it to function both in open and closed configurations, enable s the user to cook a variety of items ranging from sandwiches, toasts, waffles, fried eggs to grilled meat and many others. Easy to operate via a Touchscreen, the Chomp is the most ideal cooking appliance for the modern kitchens. source

ThruVision Systems has officially unveiled to the world, the most high-tech body scanner ever. Dubbed the TS4, this compact security body scanner was presented at the Farnborough International Air Show in Hampshire. The high-tech security scanner can detect everything from explosives, liquids, narcotics, weapons, plastics to ceramics hidden under clothing. What is more, the TS4 can image both metallic and non-metallic threat objects concealed on still or moving subjects, without revealing body details and also without radiating the person with energy. The TS4 functions collecting natural thermal energy which is generated by all people. The TS4 with its high-tech configurations and improved image definition provides a more compact, yet more effective and powerful alternative to full body scanners. Its main advantage has to be that it offers a larger field of use and usability.

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Compact kitchens have become the need of the hour, courtesy compact modern homes. German designers Kirstin Laass and Norman Elbeit have paid heed to this need and created a prototype compact kitchen dubbed the Small Type. This compact modular kitchen focuses on providing a smooth work cycle and intuitive operation to those using the kitchen. Measuring just 1 square meter when closed, the Small Type even serves as a dining table. Just roll away the table and the entire kitchen unit is revealed to you. Complete with a refrigerator, oven, induction cook top and spacious storage space, this Small Type is definitely no small affair. The Small Type was presented at the DMY International Design Festival Berlin 2010.

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Apple’s iPad was appreciated by many. Folks who invested in this gizmo will surely love the Loop iPad stand. This unique stand made from Griffin’s is definitely the best docking station for the iPad. The circular design of the Loop allows the iPad to be charged while it rests on the stand. The cushioned cradle ensures the iPad is in place and protects it from scratches. But the best feature of this stand is that it works in both landscape and portrait modes. There is a notch in the weighted stand that holds the iPad at a low incline allowing you to type easily. coolhunting

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To beat the horrible city traffic and reach your destination on time, you not only need a compact vehicle but a fast one as well. So an electric bike is your solution. It is not only eco friendly but its size allows you to maneuver easily through the traffic. So we suggest it’s time to trade your ride for an electric bike. And not just any electric bike, we suggest you buy the “Blacktrail” which is currently touted to be the fastest electric bike in the world. Created by German bicycle manufacturer PG Bikes it is truly a class apart. Powered by an electric engine backed by a CM 48V lithium-ion battery pack, this zero-emission bike can reach speeds of 100kph for about 200km on a single charge of 150 minutes. Now that is indeed fast for an electric bike. This lightweight bike is made from materials including carbon, magnesium and titanium. A pricey creation this, it boasts of a $77,000 price tag.

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Do you find yourself cooped-up in the kitchen for hours on end preparing meals? Well, with this new Travel Kitchen, you can be part of the world outside the four walls of your kitchen and yet have the meals ready on time. The amazing Travel Kitchen, like its name suggest is a portable compact kitchen that can be easily moved around from one room to another allowing you to be part of family discussions or just watch TV while you cook. The black painted stainless steel kitchen comprises of a tabletop, wheels, fridge, and gas.

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Bathroom fittings are getting a makeover, courtesy designers exploring new materials and designs. The most recent designer to explore the world of bathroom fittings and furnishings is Arthur Kenzo. With his unique concept Parenthese Sink, Arthur defines a whole new purpose for sinks. The Parenthese Sink was the designer’s entry for the 2009 Decotec Young Designers Competition. The Parenthese Sink is the designer’s vision for the 21st century bathroom furniture. Turning the bathroom into a relaxation zone, the designer has provided a unique seat under the compact bathroom sink. The seat perfectly integrates with the design of the sink. In Fact on first glance it is hard to guess that there is a seat under the sink, given the beautiful way in which the design of the sink and seat blends perfectly.

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Always wished to play a piano but can’t afford to buy one? Scott Garner’s latest creation is what you need. Scott has created prototype design dubbed the Piano Gloves, that enables users to play a full size piano without any piano present. As the name suggests, the prototype designs consists of gloves that are digitally enhanced. The gloves use arduino and processing to track the player’s movements and create the corresponding piano notes. All the user is required to do is put on the gloves and move his fingers over any flay surface like a table or desk. The gloves are spatially aware and can know what notes the user is intending to play.

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Well, you don’t need to be a world renowned illusionist or a demigod of sorts to perform this little trick anymore. You can now perform this little magic trick in your kitchen, and have your friends go “ooh” and “aah”. Just make sure they don’t figure out you’ve been using the “Spatial Interaction” touch-less tap though. That would probably blow your magic away.

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Nothing’s better than driving around in a Ferrari, grabbing all the attention and making all the heads turn. Even Michael Schumacher loves these sweet, fast and usually iconic red machines by the Italian automobile giant. The company has spun out some pretty remarkable vehicles in its time that burn the asphalt to smithereens, roaring with power. Well, just like the rest of the world, Abu Dhabi loves its Ferraris too.

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The mobile phones we use today work just fine, until they run out of charge. And after a while comes the somewhat unpleasant, irritating but obvious event of leaving your phone for charging. Well, no longer will you need to plug in that phone of yours every time a “Low Battery” flashes. Now you can simply expose your phone to some wind and sunlight to charge it up; if you use the Aeolus phone that is. This is probable the only phone equipped with a wind turbine. Hook up the phone designed by Cyrene Quiamco to you bicycle or car and its little turbine generates energy using the wind.

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No longer will your car’s dashboard have just a few gauges and switches. And if the dashboards we have around today confuse you, the one’s coming up in the future are sure to leave you in a dazed confusion. But then again, figuring out a dashboard and its controls isn’t rocket science. Even kids are designing some of these today. High school students may soon be the one’s who design dashboards of the future. The kids came up with some pretty awesome ideas that could make driving a great experience for some, and a matter of confusion for the others. In-dash driver coaching avatars, smart navigation systems that suggest the timely use of public transport, web-connected dashboards and a whole lot more. The brains behind these ideas were three teams, Dash Tech of Dearborn, Michigan, EDV Technologies of Santa Barbara, California and Harker Innovation Team of San Jose, California, who are the finalists of the contest DASH+. The competition sure has stirred the minds of these kids, leading to some pretty cool ideas which, if used, will change the automotive industry in future. cnet

Since I love dogs, any item that is made to pamper my four legged buddy never ceases to appeal to me. The latest item to have succeeded in wooing me is the unique concept the Empyrean Pet Lounge by designer Zorana Brnovic. Like its name suggests, this lounge will become your pet’s heaven on earth. A unique abode for your pooch, this lounge with its unusual circular shape is truly a class apart. It looks like a giant ball with hollow insides that make for a luxurious setting for your pooch. Since no information is given, we have no clue what materials have been used for this lounge.

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With the size of homes shrinking, it is no longer possible to indulge in large furniture pieces and fittings. The new compact homes need compact multi-purpose furnishings. For all those living in such compact homes, the idea of getting a nice bathtub is totally out of question. But thanks to the advance in design and technology, your dream of having a bathtub might soon be realized. Baita Design’s latest concept design, the Sub-Tube gives hope that even the smallest home can now have a bath tub. The Sub -Tube is a unique Whirlpool bath & Washbasin unit. The innovation in this unit is to leverage the space below the washbasin. Furthermore, the unit makes use of a damping device that allows easy rising and lowering of the washbasin unit. When raised or when the whirlpool is in use, the washbasins unit and the flat shaped taps fit perfectly into the wall mounted mirror and shelves. What is more, the underside features an OLED screen that displays whichever image is uploaded by the user.

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