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When In A Ford, Listen To Tweets Handsfree
Jul 30th
The system does not allow you to tweet back to make sure you don’t think too hard while driving. This is to make sure you are not distracted from your primary job at the wheel – DRIVE. But experts say that this may only lead to the driver reaching out to the phone to tweet back. Now come on, if the system can take voice commands it can also tweet, right?
“Making SYNC even more intuitive and easier to use will encourage more drivers to take advantage of its hands-free capabilities, helping them keep their focus on driving,” said Mark Fields, the Executive Vice President of Ford Motor Company.
The future’s going to be quite interesting given that there’s going to be some augmented reality, some tweeting and some self controlling cars. But for now let’s stick to what we have.
Hey, Now We Have Wireless EV Chargers
Jul 30th
TThink only the iPhone can be charged wirelessly? Evatran has released the first wireless “Car Charger” for your plugin EV. This tech works thanks to magnetic induction via a wireless charging tower and an adapter on the car’s charging port. 2 drawbacks – 1- its wireless, so expect some energy loss while charging. 2- it will take out about $4300 of green from your pocket before a $2000 tax refund. But come on, do you want to bend you back and plug that wire into the car everyday? Guess the loss of green is worth it. So much for wired power! Wireless power is the way of the future and I think technologies like these will keep the world on track for wireless power. Remember the wireless induction charging article we had posted some time back? Link to the trial program and images after the break.
Ideabing Daily Roundup: Design Edition
Jul 29th
Infographic: The Plastic Surgeries We Get Done
Design: Panasonic Packages Your Earbuds Like … Music
Design: Panasonic Packages Your Earbuds Like … Music
Jul 29th
Design firm Scholz & Friends has created what we think is the best packaging for earbuds, EVER! The packaging for the Panasonic RP-HJE 130 earbuds quite simply look like what they let you listen to – Music. This design even won the Cannes Lions award. So, again – learn from the iPhone. Simplicity beats loud.
Infographic: The Plastic Surgeries We Get Done
Jul 29th
Ever knew what plastic surgeries we are getting done on ourselves? This infographic will be able to put it in perspective for you. Click on the image after the break to get to the interactive infographic.
Ideabing Daily Roundup: Annoying Cigarette Case Edition
Jul 28th
Make Your Walking Useful, Make Some Electricity.
UPS Pushing Carbon Neutral Shipping To Customers
Design To Annoy
Design To Annoy
Jul 28th
It’s hard for smokers to kick the habit thanks to how accessible cigarettes are. How about changing the packaging to make it annoying? Erikaskin, a blog on annoying design seems to suggest a way to make it harder for smokers to pull out a cig, leave alone sharing one. The diamond box design seems to deter even the most determined smoker since it takes an “extra” effort to pull a cigarette out. The diamond shaped design also doubles up as an annoyance in the pocket thanks to its poor fit in a pocket designed for cuboid shaped boxes. The diamond shape also lets you conceal the branding, SO much in one stroke? I somehow feel that this will never be implemented by the tobacco folks. Hit up the source link for more annoying cigarette box designs.
UPS Pushing Carbon Neutral Shipping To Customers
Jul 28th
UPS was already working hard at making its clients greener via its Eco Responsible Packaging Program but now it’s pushing carbon neutral shipping to companies. This means that your company can ship guilt free via UPS. This is how it works – you pack the stuff you want to ship, choose the carbon neutral shipping
Make Your Walking Useful, Make Some Electricity.
Jul 28th
We talked about the vibration powered battery but this one takes the cake. How about generating electricity out of your daily walk? Designer Stephen Chan Wing Tak wants to make this happen through his peizoelectric sidewalk slabs. A 6 layer sidewalk slab consists of a material that can harness the energy stores in vibrations generated by your walking. The energy is used to light up an OLED display on the sidewalk that tells you where you are headed. A completely energy self sufficient system that could change the way people walk. Pictures after the break
