It seems the name of our blog should be changed to ‘conceptgadgetsblog’ for everyday we talk about one or the other concepts like the Ubicycle, the no-contact jacket or the cup or the . But then, it’s not even our fault, every new day brings with it a new concept that simply irresistible. What we are talking about today is the Digitable coffee table.

Apart from being a normal coffee table, this one is a complete multimedia hub that features a CD/DVD player and a disc storage carousal inside it. If that was the gadgetery in it, the looks are par excellence. It’s glossy, it glassy and yes it’s good too.

So what are you waiting for? Just glue to your plasma Tv and watch your favourite movies and sip those warm sips opf coffee on you very own ‘Digitable Coffee Table’. Designed by Peter Lea, this is one concept I’m praying to get into reality as fast as it can!
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If you are in a need to relax and are looking forwardto something that not just gives your cozy warmth but also soothes you with some music – the Maxlounge Bossa is for you.

Not only the chic futuristic pod will snuggly support you in its curvaceous bod, but will also play music. How? All you need to do is plug in any of your audio devices and let it play your favourite music from the barely visible speakers embedded on either side of the headrest.

Now, just relax in the surround sound effect and watch your favourite movie or  just laze down for some time with your iPod on. Not just this, you can even connect your video game’s audio device to it and beat that target in an exiting surround-sound atmosphere.

It features pockets on the side to hold your iPod or your Vido game controls. You must be thinking that being huge it will take too much space in your small apartment when not in use. So let me tell you that the wonder gadget is inflatable. When not in use you can deflate it and keep it aside. Not just this, the Bossa is portable enough to be carried out on the beach or your poolside. Sounds musical to me…what say you?

Via: drinkstuff

The users of the cute little Disney USB drives might now like the Dunhill Bulldog USB keys, but they definitely make a cool style statement for the corporate honcho who doesn’t mind making a pricey pick.

At $350, the Dunhill Bulldog USB Key – made by the well-known luxury company Alfred Dunhill, the stainless steel storage device that shouts luxury only on the price front as it offers nothing when it comes to storage. space. But definitely, if just style, looks and exterior is what you are looking forward to admire, nothing can beat the Dunhill Bulldog drive.

Via: EverythingUSB

Somebody like me who spends most of the time sitting upright before the workstation definitely deserve something as comfortable and ergonomically designed workstation as the Surf Chair workstation that gives me the perfect posture to work keeping my back in the right shape.

Designed by Kenneth Lylover, the Surf Chair has everything that a geek can only dream of to have a pain free Internet surfing. Conjured particularly keepingin mind the ‘Internet Collection’ of the Scandinavian Furniture Fair the Surf Chair features pillows fixed at various points in the seat and back to ensure a comfy surfing, while the screen is suspended at precisely the right angle in accordance to your back and neck.

The only drawback that I could find was that due to the unavailability of space, the keyboard is supposed to be kept on the lap by the user. No wonders it managed to beg the ‘Best Product’ award in the fair and is worthy enough to be tagged as a luxury gadget for a luxury loving geek.

Via: Bornrich

Renting out bicycles for public usage is no new thing. But devising a complete automated and unmanned bike rental kiosk like system is definitely a novel idea. Ubicycle public bicycle service, thought by design firm Continuum, the Hundred Dollar Laptop project people the bike rental system definitely comes to fore as a promising one.

These kiosks will be powered by solar panel roofs and RFID-embedded Smart cards to keep a track of users and security purposes. Not just the RFId tags, but also the unique green colour of the bikes will not let thieves fly away or ride freely on these bikes.

The fact that the bikes can be rented with your good old public transportation card makes them all the more convenient to use and access. He kiosks will be available through out the city so that you can drop the bicycle at the point nearest to your destination.

Via: Dvice/ DContinuum

From solar chargers to kinetic chargers, innovation has no end in this category and the Powerdock2 is no exception to this fad. It won’t be an exaggeration if I say that the Griffin PowerDock2 is a must-have for a Apple sucker. If you own an iPhone, you need it also if you own an iPod you need it and in case you are the rich kinds who own both have double reason to own Powerdock2.

Released by Griffin technology, this one is quite an easy and convenient way to charge both of your Apple gadgets in one go. The PowerDock 2 features a pair of universal docks and a collection of dock inserts to ensure that almost every iPod (and the iPhone o any make and model) can fill in life at this charger.
$49.95.
Via: PopGadget

IOGEAR’s new release, GearJuice Rescue Charger. TV, mobile phones, digital cameras, mini-USB port for portable devices equipped with a charger. 23 x23×66mm and size is pretty small. IOGEAR said, for example, about 15 minutes of cellular phone conversation equivalent to respond to the charge. So no big deal even if, in fact useful item. When we have put in a big help for sure.

Via | Akihabaranews

Yesterday we gave the solution for the small mobile phone keypad with the Mobile Keyboard, and today we are back to rescue those who find even their normal PC keyboard small and wish if it could get be a little big.
Electronic hacker..err ..designer Maurin Donneaud brings to you the Giant Keyboard Rug, which is so big that instead of your fingers your feet need to take charge to type in with this 20ft long keyboard.
You just need to roll it out on the floor and let your feet do the typing on this larger than life keys. How Maurin made this one was by punching hundreds of holes to make keys so that the conductive switches under the fabric work as pressure from your feet fall on it.
Built by electronics hacker Maurin Donneaud, the huge keyboard rug rolls out onto the floor, and lets your type with your socks on. In order to make the larger-than-life keys work, Maurin had to punch hundreds of individual holes under each letter to ensure that the conductive switches beneath the fabric would trigger when walked on.
Via: Hackaday

If you are bored of the usual mobile phones and are looking forward to something really innovative and unique then the Glovephone is for you. Jokes apart, the Glove phone is actually a glove designed like a phone that can be worn on the hand and connect to your handset. Meant particularly for people living in extreme weather conditions or for the rescue workers who work under extreme conditions to keep their hands least exposed.
Not just this, the Glovephone features an emergency button if you get injured in limited mobility conditions.
The palm of the glove features the cute keypad while the index finger homes the speaker that falls right there on your ear and not to forget the mouthpiece which is just near the mound. For your information the glovephone is programmed to dial 911 automatically in case you end up fighting fist by someone. Can’t say much about the success of the concept, but no doubt it looks innovative for sure.
Via: Nikoladesign

Here is a new small DAP of iRiver, the L-Player. So, this little music player is equipped with an LCD screen 2”, SRS WOW and you will read the audio formats MP3, WMA, OGG, ASF, and video formats MPEG-4, WMV, XVID. Available in 4 different colors: Black, chocolate, pink or white version and 2GB, 4GB and 8GB.

Via | Akihabaranews