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- The Tree of Tea
- POGO, The Breakaway Cable Adapter
- Obsessed with the Philips Sonicare Airfloss
- iPhone Bling
- Half an Elevator
- Minute Differences
- The Roly-poly Pod
| Posted: 27 Aug 2013 09:04 AM PDT There’s never been a Tea Tree like this! This aesthetically-awesome brewer is an all-in-one solution for making the perfect cup. The base and soaker basket keep the infused water hot and make pouring easy with a large ergonomic handle. A vertical stem extending up from the base keeps the matching wood and glass cups handy and is the perfect place to dry them after using! Designer: Wongyung Lee - Related posts: 
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| POGO, The Breakaway Cable Adapter Posted: 27 Aug 2013 07:00 AM PDT How many times have I found myself on the row machine, just eating those meters, only to be derailed by a loosely hanging headphone cable, dragging my phone out of my pocket, tossing it across the floor as if Gorilla Glass really was unbreakable. It’s a terrible feeling. I’ve since switched to a bluetooth headset which makes me look kind like a douche in the gym but I digress. The POGO aims to solve this problem by using 4 pins to magnetically connect and breakaway upon stress. Designer Jon Patterson is currently looking for a partner to mass produce it. Designer: Jon Patterson THE POGO: Concept Video from Jon Patterson on Vimeo. - Related posts: 
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| Obsessed with the Philips Sonicare Airfloss Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:19 AM PDT Let me put it on out there. I hate flossing. Winding a piece of string and forcing it through the most sensitive regions between my teeth seems incredibly archaic. It may be effective, but very crude. I don’t care how many dentists tell me it’s “normal” to experience some bleeding. I’m sorry, it is NOT normal to bleed. And that brings me to one of my favorite gadgets this year, a new way to floss using nothing but air and a bit of liquid. I’m totally obsessed! So let’s rewind back to February 2013. Totally fed up with floss, I reached out to Philips inquiring about their new fangled device called the Airfloss. From my initial rudimentary understanding, I pegged the Airfloss as a modern waterpick or oral irrigator. God that just sounds dirty! I digress – the Airfloss is way more. The device is deceptively simple. An ergonomically designed handle contains a tiny chamber you fill with water or mouthwash. You place the head, which has a beak-like apparatus, between your teeth and with a press of a button, liquid comes shooting out in a short, yet powerful burst of pressurized cleaning power! POW! Literally, it makes a kind-of “POW” sound. Philips calls this Microburst Technology but I prefer to call it POW. What it won’t do is remove layers of plaque already built up from neglect. You’ll have to see a dentist for that. The Airfloss is meant to compliment brushing. It removes fresh food particles or any foreign debris between your teeth, just like old school floss. No bleeding, no numb fingers from lack of circulation, and no nasty string covered in mouthy nastiness to deal with. I’ve always been an avid brusher – no less than 3x a day. I’ve had one too many bad experiences at the dentist to know the best way to avoid them is to take care of my teeth. However, every time I come in for a checkup, I hear that same thing. “You need to floss more often.” Cut to me sitting in the chair with my mouth wide open and Mr. Dentist using metal tools to literally scrape my teeth clean. I was determined not to experience that again. Cut to August 2013. I went in for my 6 month checkup yesterday and guess what? GUESS WHAT?!?! The dentist actually said, and these are his words I swear, “your teeth are in pretty good shape, just a little plaque build-up, no cavities.” It’s totally silly of me to feel so victorious about dental hygiene but it’s amazing to know that by sticking to a routine regime of brushing and air flossing, I walked away with healthy teeth and gums and you know what? It’s freakin’ easy! I still carry a little pod of floss around just in case but for the most part, once in the morning and once in the evening, I Airfloss. So what’s it cost? At $89.99, it’s definitely more expensive than old school floss. I mean, you still need that stringy floss for some things but I consider this an investment. This is not a frivolous purchase that serves no purpose other than boosting my ego. This is about health and as cliché as that sounds, I made it a point at the beginning of 2013 to take better care of myself. I highly recommend the Philips Sonicare Airfloss to anyone looking to supplement their dental regime with technology that’ll make a huge difference in that smile. People spend tons of money on making the surface of their teeth white when it’s the spaces in between where the rot and funk starts and that ain’t cute. Designer: Philips ,$89.99 Sonicare Airfloss - Related posts:
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:11 AM PDT How about one iPhone accessory that does it all! Lets call it the big daddy that allows you to play games (Playstation style), type, text, call, listen to music and view movies with ease. An iPhone Accessory that compliments its worthy device! Designer: Qiong Zhang - Related posts: 
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2013 01:01 AM PDT Here is an enterprising concept that will not only get you where you want to be but also keep you in shape and help conserve energy. The 1/2 Lift Energy Saving Elevator is a lift that stops at half floors. For example, instead of stopping on the second floor, the elevator will stop between the second and third floor, and those who want to go to the second and third floor can get off here. Superb! By lowering the frequency of stoppages a lot of electricity is conserved. Plus it will do you good to take the stairs even if it is for just half the floor! Designer: Dengjun - Related posts: 
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:01 AM PDT This simple twist on the wall clock ever-so-slightly changes the order of things to give it an entirely unique aesthetic and new way to read the time! Instead of an hour hand, the entire face of the clock is actually a spinning disc with a cut-out portion that reveals the changing numbers underneath. In a number of different colors and patterns, the user can choose the perfect match to their particular style. Get it here! Designer: Sabrina Fossi - Related posts: 
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| Posted: 27 Aug 2013 12:01 AM PDT Designed specifically for use in airports, the Slater lounge applies the best of biomimicry to create a personal, relaxing and private sanctuary while you wait for your flight! Inspired by the slater bug (more widely known as the roly-poly), each lounge has wireless internet access, power sockets, a luggage lock, and even an alarm clock so you don’t miss your flight. Forget about the airport, I want it to keep my annoying coworkers out! Designer: Uriel Serrano - Related posts: 
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