The LG KE850 PRADA became real today. The phone that LG is touting as the “first completely touch screen mobile phone.” It is initially priced at €600 (about $778 US). The phone is due to hit “PRADA stores in the UK, France, Germany and Italy at the end of February and parts of Asia READ MORE >
According to a recent patent filing, Google is planning an expansion into the physical advertising space. Specifically, they are planning to start advertising on billboards which would be connected to the internet. http://www.engadget.com/2007/01/11/google-plans-street-advertising-presence/ Click on the image to see what’s being advertised.
How do you integrate a flatscreen with your other devices in a cohesive manner? One way is the BDI Alcove. It’s a curved cabinet of cherry or walnut veneer that has a bracket to support your monster screen as well as a smoked glass cabinet to hold the rest of your media equipment.
The Love At Las Vegas romance package at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas includes a two night stay in The Ritz-Carlton’s 2,400 square-foot Presidential Suite, a limo ride from the airport, a helicopter ride to Lake Las Vegas, a gondola ride, Cristal Champagne and gourmet picnic basket upon arrival and two private dinners: one in READ MORE >
Introducing Eclipse heat sensitive wall paint. Think of the possibilities of being able to leave temporary handprints on your kitchen walls- or of having a whole wall turn from black to white as the sun hits it. This is especially for those of you who enjoyed hypercolor tees from the 80’s. Your house will READ MORE >
For the CEO who likes to keep it informal comes this great design that gives you the height and stature of a standard office chair and the comfort of an imitation leather bean bag. Oh, not to mention the tremendous level of cool that your staff will associate you with. http://www.marielouise.se/projects.html
Lotus will partner with Obvio to develop two high-performance mini sports cars. The ‘828’ and ‘012’ (pictured) will be ultra-lightweight and use “aerospace-developed structural technology” to make them strong and safe. Oddly enough, the cars will be three-seaters: the driver and passengers sitting three-abreast and the doors will be scissor-opening.
The founders of Skype are close to launching a global broadband television service promising viewers, content owners and advertisers “the best of the internet with the best of TV.” It will offer “near high-definition” programes supported by advertising, with tools for users to personalize their channels or discuss programes with others. http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0ad7c98e-8df6-11db-ae0e-0000779e2340.html
Memory Infinite is a series of flash drives which can be combined for extra storage. Plus, the designs are cool! Designer Vicki Wei has created a concept: flash drives that have a male and a female end, providing several sweet abilities. http://www.yankodesign.com/product_info.php?products_id=1521
Lifeiscarbon® has a pretty slick run down of their favorite books on Scandinavian design. They say that too many publishers are putting ‘Scandinavian’ in the title to get sales, and their little list will help people cut through to the quality.