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World’s First iPhone Blood Pressure Monitor

Robert Birming — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 11:01:33 +0000

The French start-up Withings has announced a new product that is described as being the world’s first iPhone connected blood pressure monitor with online monitoring and measurement storage. With the Withings Blood Pressure monitor, measuring and understanding your blood pressure couldn’t be easier. All data is recorded and saved to the user’s secure online space [...]

Effiel Tower USB Drive

Robert Birming — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:43:33 +0000

Who wants a USB flash drive that is shaped like the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France? Maybe those who thinks the Croissant Wrist Support is an absolutely necessary computer accessory. The Effiel Tower shaped USB Flash Drive supports password protection and features an 8 gigibyte storage capacity. The product is yours for $38.99 over at [...]

Wi-Fi Fan

Robert Birming — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 19:45:50 +0000

The innovative guys over at the French company Atypyk has come with this cool idea. The Wi-Fi Fan won’t work as an indicator for wireless internet connections, like the Wi-Fi Finding Laptop Bags or the Wi-Fi Detector T-shirt, but it sure looks great and it will help you to keep cool during the hot summer [...]

Bonsai Tree Gadget Charger

Robert Birming — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:33:55 +0000

Hopefully, one day we will all be able to charge our precious gadgets using a beautiful bonsai tree inspired USB solar-cell charger like this one. The concept is created by Vivien Muller, a 22 year old designer from Paris, France. The cords are hidden under the electronic tray and 54 tiny photovoltaic panels work together [...]

Pill-shaped Radio Clock

Robert Birming — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:22:01 +0000

Gélule, French for capsule, is the name of this pill-shaped radio clock concept by Pascal Barde from the design company Sequoia Studio. The smooth looking capsule radio features a backlit LCD display and an omni-directional speaker, which also functions as a huge volume knob. Here’s a video demonstration of Pascal’s radio clock concept: Visit sequoia-studio.com [...]

Digital LED Shelf Displays SMS and RSS

Robert Birming — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:00:20 +0000

This digital shelf, developed by a French designer named Jean-Louis Frechin, was recently showcased at the International Milan furniture show. WaSnake, as the product is called, is made from wood and an elastomer material. The shelf is capable of displaying SMS messages and news items from RSS feeds selected by the user. Head over to [...]

Moonwalk – Cool Lamp

Robert Birming — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 16:41:32 +0000

Moonwalk is the name of this fun and cool lamp made by Thomas De Lussac, a French designer of furniture, light fittings and sofas. The lamp is described as a “playful wink in the universe of the creator”. It’s made of lacquered aluminum and available in several colors. See the Moonlamp and other neat products [...]

X Lamp

Robert Birming — Sun, 16 Mar 2008 14:33:33 +0000

The acrylic X Lamp by the French design company PRoToCol is a fun cool and cool alternative for lighting up your room. The contemporary x-shaped design of the lamp creates a glowing light in four directions. The body of the X Lamp illuminates the surrounding area, giving your room a colourful atmosphere, while out of [...]

Renault F1 Salt and Pepper Shakers

Robert Birming — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 18:39:33 +0000

It’s almost like salt and pepper shakers has become the kitchen version of USB drives these days, they come in all kind of weird and cool shapes. The Renault F1 Salt and Pepper Shakers are made out from the gearbox oil filter housing of the French Formula One car. The material is silver-plated aircraft specification [...]

Slide Projection Lamp

Robert Birming — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:34:27 +0000

Here’s a neat handcrafted lamp that not only will give you a good light, it will also project an image of your choosing onto the wall or ceiling. Handcrafted in Lyon, France, this stainless steel table lamp uses precision ground lenses to project an image from a slide onto a wall or ceiling. The streamlined [...]

Ceramic Boombox

Robert Birming — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 14:53:09 +0000

Obviously, this ceramic boombox by the French designer Sam Baron won’t be able to play music. But what a beautiful piece of art to put in the bookshelf. Did you like it? Don’t miss the Boombox Bags For Retro Geeks entry. (Via roadside scholar)

Elegant Calculator

Robert Birming — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 18:19:13 +0000

No multicolor LED lights and it’s impossible to use it as a universal remote control, the Ela Desktop Calculator ($33) simply look great as it is. Designed by Theo Williams. Manufactured by Lexon Design Systems, France.

Galilea Moon Phase Clock

Robert Birming — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 09:13:20 +0000

With the Galilea Moon Phase Clock ($65) you will not only be able to see what time it is, you will also be able to keep track of the current phase of the moon. A matte black shield revolves around the detailed lunar globe to simulate the amount of lunar face in shadow. It features [...]

Handy Door Handle

Robert Birming — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 13:59:39 +0000

Here’s a nice design for a door handle. The Hand-le is shaped like a hand, giving you a welcoming handshake feel when opening the door. Created by the French interior and product designer Naomi Thellier de Poncheville. (Via Designspotter)

This Gun Rules

Robert Birming — Sun, 01 Jul 2007 15:32:58 +0000

A Gun Ruler ($12, out of stock) from the French company Atypyk. You’ll learn the metrics system as a bonus, since it measures in centimeters only. Size: 9.25 x 4.25 inches. Color: as shown. (Via Like Totally Love It)