OMNI: Future Sound Speakers
True, Altec Lansing’s Omni Speakers distinctive spaced-out aesthetic may get all the attention, but it’s the superior sound quality that really sets this pair apart. For the audiophile who definitively doesn’t crave design subtlety, each omni-directional speaker features a woofer, mid-range speaker and tweeter, all phonically separated by a ceramic plate. With heavy construction to ensure little vibration and a top-mounted cone to equally distribute sound, here’s hoping these Nuno Teixeira-designed soundships blast out of concept phase soon.
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Jabra Headsets with Bluetooth and Touchscreen Technology
The Go6400 (headset) & the Pro 9400 (unit) are brought to you by the leading name in headset technology, Jabra. This package features a 2.4inch LCD touchscreen for those who love hands on. The base displays incoming caller ID’s in addition to handleing all VoIP, mobile, & desk calls wtih a touch on the screen. The unit also controls call volume & mute funtions as well. As an added feature, they’ve included dual microphones & noise canceling technology to make this a high end product. The stylish design & sleek black color appeals to the minimalist tech fan. Price point set at $199
HB-SIA Zero Fuel Airplane
Bertrand Piccard, a man known for piloting the first round-the-globe, nonstop hot air balloon flight, has set his sights on another aviation feat. He founded a company called Solar Impulse with Andre Borschberg and they’ve developed a “zero-fuel” aircraft that they hope will soon make the same round-the-globe flight that Piccard made ten years ago. The aircraft, dubbed HB-SIA, has the wingspan of a jumbo jet but weighs only as much as a small car. In lieu of a traditional engine, the HB-SIA uses solar panels to power four 10 hp electric motors. Extensive research and development suggests that the plane will achieve altitudes of approximately 8500 meters and an average speed of 70 km/hr. Initial test flights are expected to begin later this year.
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Apple iPhone 3GS
Apple’s unveiled a new iPhone, the iPhone 3G S – the “s” stands for speed. Although it looks almost exactly like the 3G, it’s much, much faster – some tasks are almost four times faster. Data speeds are boosted to 7.2Mbps HSDPA, and the camera is now a 3 megapixel unit with tap-to-autofocus and auto white balance. It now supports 30fps VGA video recording with editing features. It’s equipped with a built-in compass, Nike+ support, and a new battery that offers 5 hours of 3G talk time and 9 hours of WiFi internet use. Some new suprising gems are to be acknowledged. Holding down the home button now enables a new voice control interface that lets you do everything from make calls to control iTunes, and Apple’s touting a new “fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.” New and end-of-contract pricing is set at $199 for 16GB and $299 for 32GB when it goes on sale June 18th. Visit Apple now for more details.
Philips iBoom Jukebox
iBoom JukeBox is a high-fidelity speaker for iPod with dual 1-inch tweeters and 3-inch woofers that will allow you to enjoy your iPod in rich, room-filling sound. An RF remote with bright easy-to-read display screen for surfing and selecting your iPod content enables you to control iPod playback from across the room and through walls. iBoom JukeBox charges your iPod while it’s securely docked, and also charges the included remote. With its elegant design and touch-sensitive controls, iBoom JukeBox is sure to be a welcome addition to any room.
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B-Store Sydney 2 Brogue Shoes
Having won the accolade of ‘Shop of the Year’ at the British Fashion Awards, London’s independent boutique B STORE carries an impressive reputation within the fashion world. One of their new pieces is their Sydney 2 Brogue shoes from their footwear department. Fully made of leather, the shoes feature a ghillie lace-up design with contrast panelling, an embossed sole, and a perforated pattern trim. Available in grey, these sophisticated pieces of footwear are ready for order in asos.
NASA Space Tools Designed for Hubble
The final flight headed for the Hubble Telescope will be made by the Space Shuttle Atlantis, whose mission is to make several repairs. The repairs were never intended to be made in space, and consequently, nearly 200 special tools were developed to aid the astronauts. They include a workstation that mounts to the chest of a space suit, drills that reduce hand fatigue, and mechanisms that prevent small components from floating away once detached.
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David Beckham and James Bond for Adidas Originals by Originals
Footballer and all around superstar can add another notch to his extremely heavy belt; fashion designer. Teaming up with Undefeated owner James Bond, the two collaborated on a casual sportswear line for the Originals line from Adidas. With limited images surfacing, the line looks to be a high-end take on post-game workout wear. Incorporating materials such as leather, cashmere, and silk this will definitely be a fashion over function sportswear line. The preview of the collection is the image on the left.
Source: WWD
Kenwood SP001 LED Glass Encased Speakers
What do you get when you combine Kenwood’s 40+ years of audio know how with Odelic LED technology? A set of speakers that will tickle your ear and catch your eye. Kenwood has encased its 2 way speaker in optical grade glass giving a clean and industrial presentation, coupled with Odelic LED lights and you got yourself a regular light show. The speakers themselves max out at 80dB, has an impredence of 8Ω, and playback frequency range of 80Hz ~ 25kHz to help deliver those chest pounding lows and those wine glass breaking highs.
Nikon Coolpix Series Design by Nikolay Komarov
Over at the drawing boards at Nikon are a couple of concepts for the tried and true Coolpix series. The Neo Classic model looks to combine digital photography technology with old school camera aesthetics with its leather trim and silver polished body. Great for the retro lover in all of us. The Good Grip with its parallelogram shaped body, chrome center, and black trim brings in a classic futuristic look. The innovation with the Good Grip comes in the form of a new and improved user interface. For example instead of dimensions delivered to the user in pixels they will be delivered in cm or inches. Another speculated feature is the digital interface with analogue buttons (no more jog wheels) and big icons instead of multilevel nested menus. Keep your eye out for these revamps in the near future.
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