Lynx Concept comes from in-depth analysis and statistics

The Lynx Concept comes from an amazing level of analysis and studies, which we have not seen in many concept designs. Designer Manuel Schneider teamed up with Mario Weiss, and the duo collected data on things like future visions, prognoses, statistical changes and technical possibilities to generate a timeline for a hundred years. This information was then used to create a car of the future – Lynx.

Lynx is equipped with electrical axle motors, large interiors, with no option for a gasoline engine. Gadgets in the car include an automatic distance controller, personalized entertainment system, and anti-collision and collision avoiding systems. One cursory look at the features, and we see most of them are already available, or in some stages of commercial deployment. If cars, one hundred years down the line use the same systems we have now, the future is going to be so boring.

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S.T Dupont teams up with Pantech for a blinged cell phone

You have seen exclusive cell phones from Prada, D&G, Armani, Gucci and Tag Heuer on Luxurylaunches. We have also covered S.T. Dupont’s lighters and USB flash drive. And now this company, that is renowned for its exclusive lighters, is joining hands with Pantech Korea to roll out a high-end cell phone. Inspired by the company's famous lighter design, the new handset will support the 2G CDMA network. Boasting of a18 carat gold-coated rim, it sports a 3-inch display and supports the 2G network. All set to hit the shelves with Pantech's SKY brand, the DuPont cell phone is touted to be the most expensive Pantech mobile phone model for about 1 million won ($830).

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Concept car coordinates color with driver's mood

The Beast

If it’s just an electric car with a motor, chassis and wheels, one would rather stick to the existing gas-guzzling four-wheeler. And this is where the EVE concept steps in. Apparently, the panels (almost enveloping the car) change their color, based on your mood. When the wheels roll, the friction generated triggers a reaction with the polymer material of the panel, thus leading to a change of color.

The Machine

The EVE concept is a passenger car that runs on both electric and solar power. The windshield carries a coating for solar energy storage, while the electric energy serves as the primary power option.

The Thrill

A color changing car is always cool. And with an eccentric design thrown in, the appeal is further enhanced. The EVE concept may not sound like a car you would see anytime soon, but when it does see a market launch, rest assured you aren’t going to get enough of it.

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Mobile Cyber Box packs up the day’s work with style

Just last week, we brought to you a mobile, ergonomic workstation that could be compacted in to one unit. Following closely on its heels, we have the Cyber Box. The trend of present day’s workstations is moving on wheels, literally. And to call off the day’s work, users can simply close down their office into a well-designed structure. Designer Jacky Nicolas too has focused on these two elements and fabricated the Cyber Box. Since we cannot chuck the computer out of our lives, Jacky allows us to lock it up in an elegant cabinet-like case when not in use. Aptly designed for working from home, it has room for all that is needed to be labeled as the most efficient and organized worker.

From the images it can be noted that apart from housing a desktop unit (monitor, keyboard and CPU), it also has space for a printer and shelves to place folders, files and CDs. There is enough leg space under the monitor too. All you got to do is unlatch the case, slide in your chair and work to glory.

Crafted out of beechwood and chromium metal parts, it can move about easily with the help of heavy duty castors on the base. If only Jacky could find a way to fit in a pull-out kinda chair. That would make it a complete workstation.

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Modular Office Furniture: Wood Box Storage, Desk & Chair

Have a small house can not necessarily work in comfort and optimal, is not it?
Modular Office Furniture This one is very suitable as a desk for you who have limited space or a lot of work to move the location

The ultimate office furniture to-go: a single space-saving solid wood storage case contains everything you need for an office – and a smaller accessory box unfolds into a comfortable chair to go with it. Whether you are a digital nomad or a nine-to-five office worker this would be a handy mobile addition to any office layout

This creative Trunk Station office furniture set comes with plenty of storage space, a fold out miniature desk surface and laptop area, shelving units with a built-in filing system as well as other shelves for odds and ends. Best of all, the whole furniture system is set on wheels and split into two parts that can be shut, shipped and stored with ease – and from an interior design standpoint they would look as great as closed-up office decor as they when folded open and transformed into functional furniture.
[dornob]

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Phone That Shames The Weather Bureau

I don’t know about your city, but the weather bureau of my hometown is often sniggered at, for their in-accurate predictions. When they say it will rain (like they predicted a couple of days ago) you can be sure it will be bright and sunny. I would like to gift them this “Window Phone”, that makes accurate predictions and even changes its display to reflect the climatic conditions outdoors. Maybe I should keep the phone for myself and bug the bureau with my updates.

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Forget Lasik, Get Eye Power!

This reminds me of a do-it-yourself lasik kit I saw as a gag once. However, given this is coming from Japan, and I can't read Japanese, I have no idea if this Eye Power thing is real. The theory goes, you stare into this machine for 10 minutes and "ultrasonic technology" restores your myopic, near-sighted self to perfect 20/20 vision.

Sounds too good to be true, if you ask me. However, 88,000 yen (about $800 USD) is a bit cheaper than lasik surgery. I suppose if you're brave and you can navigate a Japanese web site to order the device, you could give it a try. But hey, I'm expecting the device to be a waste of money.

Ratuken via DVICE, DVICE.

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