Hasta La Gadget!

I think my mouse is portable enough that I’d have no trouble carrying it with me wherever I go. But the farthest I’ve traveled is to our gate. I barely made it back. Anyway designer Taewon Hwang thinks mice could be smaller and thinner. Hwang imagined a mouse…

… that unfolds into a disc:

Clever eh? But I’d rather have a mouse that transforms into Optimus Prime. That’s my concept.

Besides the fact that some laptops right now don’t come with optical drives, the biggest hurdle to Hwang’s concept is if it can actually be turned into a real product. It would be awesome if we actually had batteries as thin as the one in Hwang’s illustration.

[via Yanko Design via DVICE]

The video above demonstrates the second prototype of the Med Sensation breast exam glove. Developed by, er, students at Singularity University, the glove is stacked with sensors, which are supposed to give doctors unprecedented feedback while performing breast exams. In theory that could lead to better results and saved lives. Except a lot of people might not show up to exams at all. Look at this freaking thing: More »

If you’re too lazy to walk, or perhaps want to get around in style, this concept CT-S electric scooter might be of interest to you. Designed by Goldberg Boris, the CT-S electric scooter was apparently inspired by Lexus’s innovative L-FINESSE, sporting pretty sleek curves and a very minimalist and clean design. According to its designer, the device will be made from aerospace lightweight carbon fiber and will be powered by lithium ion batteries. Since it is merely a concept, we have no idea how long the scooter will be able to run for before requiring a recharge, but its designer has stated that the batteries will be “long lasting.” As far as charging goes, it can be charged by placing it in the trunk of your vehicle using a standard 12v socket, and has been designed to be used as the “last mile journey to the office.” Talk about convenient, you may very well be the envy of your colleagues! So, who wouldn’t mind seeing this CT-S electric scooter become a reality?

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Let’s face it, typewriter keyboard accessories for the iPad isn’t exactly a groundbreaking idea. In fact we’ve seen several in the past, although the former was an April Fools’ joke. However if you like the idea of being able to use a typewriter to type away on your iPad, perhaps you miss the feel of a typewriter or maybe even the loud clacking noises that come from the keys (we have to admit it’s somewhat of a pleasure), then this iTypewriter concept might be of interest to you. As the name itself has suggested, it is merely a concept although we’re sure that there are some of you guys out there who wouldn’t mind seeing it being made a reality.

Based on the picture, the keys are connected to rubber pads which will press against your iPad’s onscreen keyboard. We assume those rubber pads are capacitive and should function like styluses, allowing their hits to register on the tablet. According to its designer, Austin Yang, elderly folks who might not have used an iPad before might find it easier due to the familiarity of the typewriter. Of course we’re not sure how true that is, but it’s something worth thinking about. No word on when Yang plans to turn the iTypewriter into a reality, but what do you guys think? Any takers?

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Not content with turning inanimate objects into touch sensitive interfaces, Disney Research is now developing a noninvasive technology they call Botanicus Interacticus, which turns plants into touch sensitive input devices.

In simple terms, an electrode is buried into the soil where a plant has taken root. This allows Disney’s researchers to apply a weak current to the plant at multiple frequencies. The use of multiple frequencies helps the researchers identify not just when but also where the plant is being touched. These signals can then be used in a variety of ways – the demo below shows plants being used to play music and video.

Imagine having just a couple of plants inside your room instead of switches. Or perhaps you can make it so your door will only unlock when you touch a nearby plant in a certain way. That sounded wrong, but you get what I mean.

[via BuzzFeed]