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Beautiful Minimalistic Alarm Clock

Robert Birming — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 14:17:03 +0000

The Montreal based design company Furni has released a new and improved version of their beautiful and minimalistic wooden alarm clock Alba. The new model is called “Media Edition” and it includes updated features such as: Solid wood casing handmade in Montreal, Canada Finished with non-toxic water based clearcoat Smoked Acrylic Face Soft Tactile silicone [...]

ASIMO Conducts the Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Robert Birming — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:30:26 +0000

At May 13 Honda’s humanoid robot ASIMO will be conducting the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as it performs “Impossible Dream” to open a special concert performance with renowned cellist Yo-Yo. Honda hopes ASIMO’s appearance will draw attention to the DSO’s nationally acclaimed youth music programs, and particularly DSO’s effort to encourage and support involvement of children [...]

Awesome Triple LCD Racing Simulator

Robert Birming — Tue, 04 Dec 2007 11:01:40 +0000

VRX Industries, a Canadian manufacturer of leading edge simulation racing products, has launched the world’s first ever quad screen racing simulator. The VRX MACH 4 is introduced as the “world’s most advanced racing and entertainment simulator”, featuring a triple LCD display, the Bose Acoustimass 10 series surround sound system with subwoofer, a 1500 Watt vibration [...]

Phonofonics II – Ceramic iPod Speaker

Robert Birming — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 07:10:17 +0000

The Canadian-made Phonofonics II ($835) is said to be able to get a 55 dB sound level out of your iPod without using any external power. Here’s how it works: Through passive amplification alone, These unique pieces instantly transform any personal music player + earbuds into a sculptural audio console. Without the use of external [...]