Remember all of those science fiction movies that show cars flying in the air- well, it’s not fiction anymore. The PAL-V One is real flying car!!! Made by Europe NV, a Dutch company based in Raamsdonksveer, the PAL-V One which stands for Personal Air and Land Vehicle, enables anyone with a Private Pilot License (PPL) or the equivalent, to fly this amazing vehicle. Based on cutting edge technology, on land the PAL-V is a sleek two door sports car and in the air it functions as a gyroplane. It has an incredible futuristic design that includes foldable aviation capabilities and a bullet like shape. Continue reading →

Let’s face it, even the most hardcore outdoor adventurers today travel with equipment that needs recharging. From a smartphone to a digital camera to lighting, adventurers need to have their juice readily available. The PowerPill is an incredible solar powered battery that charges itself and can recharge all of your mobile gear. It was designed by Max Ashford as part of his degree in Sustainable Product Design at Falmouth University, Cornwall, UK. The PowerPill is robust, versatile and waterproof and has appealing pill like shape with black and orange accents. Continue reading →

I love gadgets that simplify life. The Portiko is a straight forward invention that makes sure you have all the power you need to operate your mobile phones, tablets and laptops. Designed by Bluelounge, the Portiko has two electrical outlets and two USB ports as well as a 6-foot extension cord. This means that you never have to go looking for additional electrical outlets and you can charge all of your “mobile office” wherever you are from a single socket! Continue reading →

This clock display is electrifying! Designed by Tungsten Customs, the Nixie Epoch consists of four electrical digits placed within gorgeous vintage display tubes. The tubes have a soft elliptical shape and the orange colored digits are clearly visible. The lights are surrounded by a naturally warm maple hardwood box with soft brown tone and darker veins running through it. Continue reading →

The Withings Home system is the perfect way to keep you informed in real-time of everything that is going on in your home. The system is equipped with a high quality camera with a wide angle for perfect viewing, outstanding video streaming capabilities for online chatting and a memory that lets you trace back past events. An added feature of the Withings Home system is that it has air quality sensors that alert you if there are polluting elements in your home. All of these benefits are packed into a compact unit with a clean, modern design. Continue reading →

The Casa Aroma by TOAST Design is an award winning diffuser that gently spreads aromatic fragrances. It produces 2.5 million ultrasound vibrations per second, which is the highest ultrasonic vibration frequency in the market. The vibrations ionize the essential oil molecules into the air. The design of the Casa Aroma is simple and elegant and consists of a cylindrical base with a cone tope. The diffuser won the 2012 Japanese Good Design Award and 2013 German IF award. Continue reading →

The August Smart Lock offers a whole new way to secure your home. Instead of using keys to open the door you can use your smartphone! The hardware is very straightforward and consists of a “smart” lock that replaces your current lock. Using a friendly application, you can enable different people to enter your home and they don’t need a key. Continue reading →

Microsoft has launched a truly revolutionary technology called HoloLens. It’s based on holograms (yeah! you heard correct) and lets users see the world and interact with digital information in a whole new way. I wonder what they’ll think of next… Continue reading →

The Phoenix Concept Car challenges our perception of what a car should look and feel like. The Pheonix is made from natural materials and is completely biodegradable. Inspired by nature, it has a modern leaf shape design which was created by weavers and artisans in only 10 days. The Phoenix makes a powerful statement- cars don’t have to be made from steel, they don’t have to end up as environmental waste and they don’t have to cost a fortune. Continue reading →

If you are hooked on video games, Sony has developed a system that lets you play anywhere in your home. Best of all, the system frees you from being dependent on your LCD or TV screen and enables you to completely engulf yourself in the game. Sony’s PS4 Remote Play comes with a fantastic game control mount that securely holds your Xperia phone or tablet. You also get a Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC) Headset that blocks out 98% of all background noise and a charging station that makes sure you never run out of juice. Continue reading →