Apple iTransparent Concept Mobile Phone...Innovation...‏

Apple Phone - concept phone On one hand, clear conceptual phones already, so this is not just the first, but on the other, the so-called Window Phone has one impressive feature - its transparent housing varies depending on the weather! Thus, in the sunny days, the screen will be completely transparent, on a rainy day it will show virtual drops on the screen, and on a snowy day it is totally covered with frost, i.e. the translucent screen will look like as well as present a window into a variety of weather. I do not know how practical it will be, but at least, it's a very original idea! :)

Forget The Remote Control - Change Channel By Simply Waving Your Hand‏

How to change channel by simply waving your hand:
The new webcam that could kill off remote controls

It may be called 'gesture interface technology' but it is as simple as waving your hand. In fact it is waving your hand - and could mean the days of the television remote control (and the days of arguing over who has it) are over. Scientists at a Toshiba research laboratory in Cambridge have created the technology that allows viewers to operate their TV purely by gestures.

Futuristic: Engineer Catherine Breslin's hand signal pauses the new TV

For example, raising a hand in a 'stop' sign will pause the action on TV. Flapping a hand up or down can raise or lower the volume.

And the technology could be customised to suit individuals.

Touching your right ear, for instance, would increase volume, while touching your left ear would lower it. The software could also recognise viewers as they walk into a room and switch automatically to their favourite channel - opening a whole new area for family disputes.

 No hassle: Dr Breslin demonstrates how to use the TV 's computer mouse

 

 

Toshiba said its gesture recognition system was already extremely accurate as it responded to the shape, colour and motion of hands.

But, of course, there are always potential hazards, such as the TV misinterpreting a stretch or a sneeze.

 how it works

The system went on show in Berlin this week and could be on the market within five years. It follows similar work at the University of Wollongong, Australia, last year and brings the world of futuristic Hollywood films a step nearer.

For example, Tom Cruise's character in the thriller Minority Report uses hand movements to manipulate images - such as magnifying them - on a computer screen. Dr Kate Knill, who works at the Toshiba laboratory, said: ' Technology is going to become more and more accessible and much less scary for everyday users.

Inspired: The TV echoes one used by Tom Cruise in futuristic film Minority Report

The Timex Nail Watch: Get the Time on Your nails

We have seen many different types of futuristic watches with strange shapes and design but none so unique as this. Now lets welcome the Nail watch, that can be worn on the thumb. You may have never seen a watch that can be worn on the thumb but times are going to change thanks to Timex. Timex, in collaboration with Core77, held a global design competition called 2154: the future of time design. So what we are seeing here is the TX54 concept which was a runner up there.

 Thanks to a translucent body, the design blends seamlessly with the nail while a selection of text color options and a glow feature activating on command make it supremely functional as well. Press the end of your thumbnail, and the watch will light up for you. A perfect blend of appearance, user interface, and technology, the nail watch passes most standards of modern design with flying colors thanks to its functional and minimalist appeal. The watch looks stylish and chic and has a touch of Geeky style as well.

The Crystal Cathedral

This is the Hollywood church in the world and the largest structure made of glass. And the name of it – Crystal Cathedral ( The Crystal Cathedral ). check out amazingly glass build structure after the jump !

The Cathedral is built of more than 12000 pieces of plate glass, connected to the silver metallic design, the sharp spire of the belfry incredible rushes into the sky adds a fantastic picture of a small lake, surrounded by green lawns in a building which rests against one of its acute angles.And installed inside the world’s largest organ, in which more than 16 thousand pipes.

The cathedral was consecrated in 1980 by Reverend Robert Schuller, which is known in the U.S. as the first pastor in California «drive-in» Church. You can imagine the huge parking lot filled with cars with his parishioners and a priest, who preached from the roof?

China's Hilarious Invention - Toilet Seat !

Internet is full of stupid inventions from Japan, China and other Asian countries. Here is one more hilarious invention - "Toilet seat" by China. Invented for those who have to spend more time in traffic jams. I think, this if used would be embarassing for others accompanying you in the car. Also, would smell a lot ...lolz.

Other news is "Beyonce is sued for smelling. Smelling good! Beyonce had a lawsuit slapped against her by retail giant Abercrombie & Fitch over some perfume copyrights."

So just in case if you plan to install such toilet seats in your car, inform your lawyers too! Check out 11 more pics after the jump.

Scientists Turn Cell Phones Into Two Way Radios

In any emergency situation, the ability to communicate and call for help can often mean the difference between surviving or not.

With this in mind, scientists in Sydney, Australia have developed new technology that can be incorporated into cell phones, and thereby turns any two or more cell phones into walkie-talkies.

The system has been designed to be especially useful in emergency situations where cell phone coverage may be compromised due a remote location, or even due to a complete breakdown of for example cell phone towers.

Researches from Flinders University in South Australia have built the software that allows a cell phone to also become a lifeline in emergency situations where network coverage may have been compromised. The way they have gone about doing this, was to actually build a type of cell phone tower into the phone itself. The system works by using a WiFi interface to communicate directly with other cell phones with the same capability, without the need to relay the signal first to a central network tower. Phones can essentially communicate directly with each other, without first going through a traditional network tower.

The system is still in development phase, but has already been successfully tested in a remote location in Australia. At the moment, the system is effective up to a few hundred meters, but scientists are working to increase the range capabilities and sound quality. Now you may be wondering about how effective reception is between phones, and according to the initial reports, it seems the system may work very well even in situations where the is no line of sight between the devices.

The tests were reportedly carried out in an area filled with deep valleys and mountainous terrains in South Australia. I can just hear the many ideas coming to mind in which this technology may eventually be used, so go ahead and tell me what you think below. Should be interesting to hear your thoughts on this ;)

Rex – The World’s First Production Bionic Legs

Approximately seven years ago an engineer by the name of Richard Little was inspired to build a mobility aid for people who were confined to a wheelchair.
After some discussions and throwing ideas around, Richard managed to gather a team of six qualified engineers to make this vision a reality. Today, Rex Bionics is responsible for creating the first set of bionic legs for disabled individuals. This device literally empowers people that were once confined to a wheelchair, to once again enjoy the freedom of walking and mobility.
And so a company called ‘Smart Orthotics’ was formed, with the developers contributing from different locations using information technology to collaborate and ultimately birth the product today known as Rex. Development of this product was not cheap either, costing abpproximately $10 million during a seven year development stage. Rex is a robotic exoskeleton, powered by batteries.
The device fits around a person’s waist and legs, and enables the person to stand and walk upright, even to climb steps and slopes. Besides the obvious benefits of mobility, the device also has a positive knock-on effect in that it increases blood circulation. Richard Little and Robert Irving are Scottish-born Kiwi engineers, and were responsible for the birth of this idea.
It was an idea birthed literally in a bar, conceptualised on the back of a beer coaster and four years later the first prototype rolled out of their garage workshop. The company has since changed their name to Rex Bionics, ‘Rex’ an abbreviation referring to the words ‘Robotic Exoskeleton’. Rex weighs a little less than 40 kilograms, and is joy-stick operated. From its humble beginnings in a garage a few years ago, Rex Bionics now employs 25 software and mechatronic engineers. It is believed that demand will be very high for this product for the next few years.
The first Rex centre is currently based in Auckland’s North Shore, and prospecctive customers are invited to visit the facility to get a better understanding of Rex.