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February 25, 2005
Physical text messaging
Samsung is using a new technology called "haptics" in their new mobile phones. This technology allows for a more tactile experience with your mobile.
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10 greatest rock'n'roll myths
The Guardian lists some old myths from the world of rock'n'roll
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Bioethics
A new online game informs the player of all sides to the Biotechnology debate and then asks you to make decisions based on this knowledge - via DW
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Gucci at Milan
Post Tom Ford, it's hugs all round at Gucci
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February 24, 2005
Shaming Gas Guzzlers
By labeling cars based on their consumption of fuel, people may be put off purchasing eco-unfriendly cars
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Powernapping made simple
A new aural device from pzizz that helps send you into a deep relaxed state
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NaDa
The computer software that does nothing
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Lose your mobile, lose your friends
One in three people are concerned that if they lose their mobile phone, they will lose contact with their friends - as they only store their contact information on their phone
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No surge in Minke Whales
Despite reports that suggest otherwise, Minke Whales are not experiencing a population boom
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FontLeech
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February 23, 2005
Matthew Mahon
Nice Flash photography portfolio site
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Product design
An interesting story covering the development of a new toy idea and the developers experience working with manufacturers in China
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Thinking inside the Box
3M come up with an interesting way to promote their new product
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February 22, 2005
Organic Ceramics
Marie Torbensdatter Hermann - Tactile Ceramics
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Mathmos
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Intelligent design
The New York Times takes apart the creationist theory of 'Intelligent Design' - suggesting that if some super being was so intelligent then why are there so many mistakes?
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Hubble Pics like 'Romantic Art'
The images taken by the Hubble telescope are subjectively touched up in a way similar to the way the landscape was romanticised in old paintings of the American west.
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February 21, 2005
Stockholm Furniture Fair 2004
Some photos from Northern Light 2005
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Robots with legs
New walking robots from America and the Netherlands. A possible use for them in the future?
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Mac Mini
Some nice new peripherals for the new Mac Mini
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New Trends for Autumn
New fashion trends to pop up for Autumn
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Stifling Innovation
Large media companies are frequently using the law to block new innovations in technology. The EFF have put together a list of technological advancements that are at risk of disappearing due to legal action.
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Kaleidoscope
Some eye candy for the easily distracted
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February 13, 2005
Genetically Engineering Suburbia
An article suggesting the use of genetic engineering to make suburbia less hard work - e.g grass that stops growing at 2cm
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Digital Fabric Printer
Dupont has released a new 'cheap' fabric printer that can print any pattern onto fabric in up to 16 million colours.
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Keyboard Jewellery
Using keys from old keyboards new jewellery is made
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February 08, 2005
Bed Canopy
A 'jib' shaped bed canopy from Belgian designer Kris Van den Berghe
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The economics of sharing
The Economist writes an article on the open source movement and how the concept of sharing could go beyond technological knowledge
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Reversable Glassware
Glassware designed by Karim Rashid - two glasses for the price of one
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February 04, 2005
Passwords
The concept of making the user the strongest link in a security chain by depending on their choice of password is flawed and doesn't look at the security argument from the right angle.
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AIGA Design Archives
Lots of nice design to browse
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Diesel the Musical
The new Diesel campaign involves producing a musical and then using the photography from the musical to sell their clothes
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Vintage Vandals
Old paintings are bought from an artist's local thrift shop and then made into a work of their own.
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February 03, 2005
Design Sponge
A good design blog with some nice links
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Lego v Mega Blocks
With the expiration of Lego's patent they are now turning to trademark and design to protect themselves from the competition - NYT [bugmenot]
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Dutch by Design
A site dedicated to Dutch design
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The Vanity
The Vanity Fair Hollywood issue has a cover shot taken by Annie Leibovitz showing 10 famous actresses - the analysis is less flattering
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Hypnotism is the new weapon in Russia
Using hypnotism thieves in Russia are convincing people to give them money
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Drivers using cell phones drive like the elderly
A team at the University of Utah found that even when they used "hands-free" devices, young drivers who normally have the quickest reflexes drove like 70-year-olds
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Medical bills cause half of US bankruptcies
Even those with private medical insurance were not immune from expensive medical procedures
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Cutting Fruit and Vegetables
Step by Step illustrations showing the best ways to cut vegetables and fruit
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Packing your bags
Tips on packing including techniques like 'The Interlock' and 'Rock and Roll'.
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Ruf-Cinema
Watch movies while in bed with this inventive/quirky piece of bedroom furniture
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iPod photo presentations
Using the new ipod photo as a tool to make presentations seems like a fast easy alternative to the laptop and powerpoint
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February 02, 2005
Furniture and objects from Belgium
Extremis - minimal, clean object and furniture design from Belgium
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Vitra at Home
The latest collection from Vitra
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Imaginary Runways
Music to play when you are planning your next catwalk show in New York.
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Banabi
Shapes are projected on the floor with which a child interacts. Over time the shapes stop hiding from the child and start to play with the toddler.
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Thinking with Type
A new typography site
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Music Plasma
Type in the name of a musician/band - the search results will make suggestions for similar musicians you may want to try.
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Shoe Buying Tips
Tips for buying shoes that won't go out of style
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February 01, 2005
Top brands of 2004
Interbrand readers pick the top brands of 2004
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The future of time
Designers from more than 72 countries explore and visualise personal and portable timekeeping 150 years into the future
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Booming Niches
When Dell CEO Kevin Rollins called the iPod a "fad...a one product wonder" the usually restrained CEO was showing how little he understands the home market.
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Whiteflax
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