<![CDATA[Gizmodo: mike and maaike]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: mike and maaike]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/mikeandmaaike http://gizmodo.com/tag/mikeandmaaike <![CDATA[G1 Google Phone Designers Reinvent the Automobile]]> The image associated with this post is best viewed using a browser.Designers Mike and Maaike, the duo behind the design of the G1 Google phone, have turned their sights on automobile design, and their take on it is, well… interesting.

The Autonomobile, or ATNMBL, is a giant vehicle with panoramic windows that throws speed out the window. Instead, it focuses on the journey, driving to your destination automatically while you sit on the wrap-around sofa passenger seat and take in the view or interact with the entertainment system. It's powered by solar panels on the roof and has no way of the user controlling it.

It's a mere concept for now, obviously, but an interesting one. I can't imagine our car-crazy culture going for such a big change in how we get around, but this seems just right for urban environments where traffic prevents us from moving at any type of real speed anyways. [Dezeen via Fast Company]

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<![CDATA[New Home-Use Laptop Stands are Great for the Unemployed]]> There's a big difference between using a laptop stand for work/travel and using one at home, but sadly most only cater to the former. Well, I want a laptop stand for home, dammit. I don't travel for work all too often, but I use a laptop at home every day.

Mike and Maaike are listening. Their colorful, soft laptop stands are perfect for home use, easily switching between desk angles and lounging-on-the-couch angles. Belkin is putting out their new line, and you can grab them in a variety of colors for $35 to $50 now.

Product Page [via Josh Spear]

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