Design for Money

Wednesday, October 04, 2006

Sonic Bed hides hifi under the duvet

If I told you that I knew about a new gizmo for your bedroom that vibrates in a pleasing and relaxing way and requires mains electricity to work its magic, would you slap me?

Sonic Bed

Before my cheeks get beaten red raw, I’ll explain that it’s Kaffe Matthew’s deeply curious Sonic Bed, which apparently lulls occupants with a complex and endless loop of soothing sounds. Personally I just like the idea of a bed that you step up to and then drop down into, but I don’t think there’s room in my hovel for one.

Interactive Architecture

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Sony Blu-ray Recorders in the Horizon

At the CEATEC 2006, Sony announced their release of Blu-ray disc recorders for December that can record two TV programs simultaneously onto 25GB Blu-ray media. Will retail for around $2500.


Sony to launch Blu-ray recorders

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Logitech Pushes the Edge with Stunning New Keyboard Design

Rechargeable Logitech diNovo Edge Keyboard Features Ultra-Slim Design, Integrated TouchDisc, Dynamic Backlighting

It’s more than a keyboard – it’s a minimalist work of high-technology art. Today, Logitech unveiled the Logitech diNovo Edge keyboard, a cutting-edge blend of refined design and breakthrough innovation. Following the design legacy of Logitech’s original, award-winning diNovo Media Desktop (2003), the diNovo Edge reflects the growing importance and visibility of the PC in today’s home.

Meant to be seen and touched, the comfortable new keyboard, with a high-gloss finish, is laser cut from a single, semi-translucent piece of black Plexiglas and set into a brushed-aluminum frame. Its minimalist style is further evident in the limited number of buttons and the dynamic, backlighted icons embedded within the keyboard, which are invisible when not illuminated. Considering the keyboard’s many innovations and advanced technology, this eye-catching design seems impossibly thin at only ¾-inches (19.05 mm) thick.

Breaking new ground in technology, the diNovo Edge is Logitech’s first rechargeable keyboard, features an integrated touch-sensitive navigation and scroll panel, and includes embedded Bluetooth wireless technology. Its fusion of premium technology and aesthetics adds a sense of prestige to any den or office. It also makes the keyboard a perfect addition to the living room, where an increasing number of people are using their computers.

“The diNovo Edge is the most beautiful and elegant keyboard we’ve ever made,” said Denis Pavillard, vice president of product marketing for Logitech’s keyboards and desktops. “It elicits an immediate emotional connection the first time you see it – and that connection only gets stronger when you place your hands upon it. The diNovo Edge delivers a premium experience in every way, from how it looks in the office or living room, to how it feels and

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Dyson Airblade


The Dyson Airblade is a nifty bathroom gadget that supposedly dries your hands “twice as fast as a traditional hand dryer using 83% less energy” — shooting a stream of room-temperature air at over 400mph. One drawback, it’s priced at a hefty $1028.

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