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design

The Unit: A Kitchen, Table, Fridge, and Bathtub All-in-One

When it comes to furniture design, finding a way to simultaneously maximize functionality and minimize size is all the rage these days. The "Unit" concept from Philippe Malouin falls neatly into that category with a design that combines a kitchen, table, refrigerator and a bathtub all-in-one. Not much information exists about the Unit, but it appears that the fridge would be located in the cabinet on the left while the bathtub doubles as a sink. More »

9:00 PM on Tue Apr 1 2008
By Sean Fallon
5,126 views, 44 comments

Latest by n/a: @Daimyo Nintendo: Oh, gay jokes. That's not beaten and overdone at all. more »

multimedia player

iRiver's Multimedia Unit2 has Everything We Could Want, Including Apple-esque UI

We know that iRiver has been working on its all-singing, all-dancing multimedia player-dock-thingie the Unit2 for over a year. The Apple-esque interface, its voice over IP internet telephone (yes, a telephone) and the removable 16:9 touchscreen make it look quite amazing. And expensive. We don't know the price yet, though. Seeing the unit and the telephone in action, which unfolds to show a full QWERTY keyboard, makes it even more attractive. More »

8:32 AM on Mon Feb 18 2008
By Kit Eaton
16,454 views, 27 comments

Latest by n/a: Actually I dislike ipod because:-no drag and drop, ums, or file folder browsing-crappy screen (just like how people say whatever feature is 'soo last year'(buttons, fm radio, mic), I'm going to go ahead and say the 64k screen on the more »

gadgets

Corner Aiming System Looks Like Terminator's Deadly Eye, Probably Has Same Effect

Peek into the Eye of Death, because the Concealed Engagement Unit by Swedish company Aimpoint looks taken straight out the skull of a Terminator T-800. This periscope aiming system is completely different from the CornerShot and a lot simpler. It can be used with any weapon, and according to Danger Room's Aaron Rowe, who was able to try it at the 2008 Shooting humans, Hunting John Connor, and Outdoor Trade Show in Las Vegas, "it rocks at close range." Too bad ducks never hang around at close range now. Oh, wait. Nevermind. [Aimpoint via Danger Room]

2:52 PM on Wed Feb 6 2008
By Jesus Diaz
6,569 views, 23 comments

Latest by xXCapto-ExsequorXx: @ollifl: Ya, my dads instructor on the a2 fired it from his crotch on the first day, to demo how little kick it had. more »

carbon unit

Super Green Ecobutton Puts PCs into Extra Deep Sleep

Give the USB plug-in Ecobutton a thump when you pop off to lunch or a meeting, and it puts your computer into an electricity-saving deep sleep. While snoozing in "ecomode," the Windows PC will draw less power than if you just left it in sleep or screensaver, which can be nothing but good for your electricity bills and the environment, right? More »

11:45 AM on Wed Jan 30 2008
By Kit Eaton
5,571 views, 33 comments

drive slow

Toyota i-Real Concept "Car"

We were pretty excited about this Toyota concept "car" called the i-Real, Toyota's successor to the way too sci-fi to be real i-Unit. Just hear the pitch: it's a car the wraps around your body, allowing you to zip through life with little encumbrance from mortal legs. Meanwhile, when going at high speeds, it will leave an upright position and allow you to lean back, increasing stability and cutting back on the face-first into the wall factor. It seemed like the better Segway because of its ability to cut the bullshit and haul ass as necessary. But alas, the i-Real only goes 18.6 mph, making it little more than the coolest wheelchair on the block. Hit up jalopnik for a full photo gallery. [jalopnik and uberreview]

8:40 AM on Thu Oct 11 2007
By Mark Wilson
12,289 views, 17 comments

Latest by n/a: i'm in a wheelchair I have a power chair that I use to go around if I had a I-Real it will be faster to move around (right now i have a top speed of 8/Mph) more »

apple

Toyota Releases $300 iPod Integration Kit For All Current-Model Cars

It's fantastic news for Toyota and Lexus owners, as the car company has just released an iPod adapter kit to directly link the player with your car's audio system. The kit fits into all current Toyotas and Lexuses and connects inside the glove box so you can control the iPod with your head unit (or steering wheel controls). The whole thing costs $300 (more than most iPods), and finally brings Toyota in line with GM, Ford, BMW, Mercedes and Audi in offering iPod integration. Toyota: happily being #1 by letting everyone else innovate beforehand. [Gizmag - Additional car expertise by Ray] More »

3:30 PM on Tue Sep 4 2007
By Jason Chen
10,802 views, 34 comments

Latest by Fuzi Lojak: @metalhaze: @Secret Agent Man: I agree the original xB was ugly but I just bought one of the new models and imho they're not that ugly. :\ Also, the iPod intergration was a plus when buying it. :) more »

burn unit

New DirecTV DVRs Can Mess Up Plasma TVs, But Not LCDs

According to Gary over at HD Guru, the newest DVR receivers from DirecTV, the H20 and HR20 models, border nearly every standard def 4:3 channel with vertical black bars. The black may be a nice touch visually, but if you leave one of those channels on your plasma TV too long, those bars will glow strangely bright when the whole screen is in use. LCD TV owners, of course, need not fret. More »

11:32 PM on Wed Aug 8 2007
By Wilson Rothman
6,874 views, 25 comments

it's no robocop

Street Smart Police Unit Segway

The Street Smart Police Unit is a third-party repackaged Segway for law enforcement, adding features like saddle bags and lights to the otherwise drab/yuppie/begging for a wedgie mobility devices. Sure, these simple touches might not sound like much, but according to the press release, the Street Smart Police Unit is "taking back the streets." More »

11:05 AM on Sun Jul 15 2007
By Mark Wilson
4,750 views, 28 comments

portable media

iRiver Teaser Site Reveals Upcoming Super Player

There aren't many details on the iRiver teaser site, but from what we can make out, this "Life Unit" will have DVD, TV, PMP capabilities, WAN/LAN connectivity (Internet streaming?), slot loading CD/DVD inside an auto-sliding door, an SD slot and will act as an access point/charging station for other iRiver players. More »

3:27 PM on Wed Jun 20 2007
By Jason Chen
3,000 views, 10 comments

gadgets

Air Disinfection Unit to Make Hospitals Cleaner, Safer

Hospitals and germ freaks rejoice! English tech company Inov8 (sounds a bit ravey, doesn't it?) has come up with the Air Disinfection unit, or AD. It re-creates fresh air, which is a key factor in killing microbes, without the need for opening a window in the operating theater. Any surgeons or hospital staff reading, that was a joke, by the way. More »

6:10 AM on Wed Jun 20 2007
By Addy Dugdale
2,064 views, 11 comments

peripherals

Matrox Extio F1220 Banishes That Noisy PC to a Faraway Closet

Move that noisy and heat-producing workstation 850 feet away from your serene studio with the Matrox Extio F1220, a high-end remote graphics unit (RGU) aimed at broadcasters, audio engineers, mission-critical financial wonks and the well-heeled. More »

8:50 AM on Thu Jan 25 2007
By Charlie White
865 views, 12 comments

gadgets

EEStor's World-Changing Super Battery to Ship This Year

EEStor, the company that says its battery is 10 times more powerful than all others on the planet and can make a four-passenger sedan drive like a Ferrari, came out of hiding last week, announcing it's going to ship its first product. That'll be a battery inside a car (pictured at left) to be delivered later this year by Toronto-based ZENN motors. More »

9:02 AM on Mon Jan 22 2007
By Charlie White
3,604 views, 19 comments

home entertainment

iRiver Unit 2: Media Player Piggybacking on a Mini Boombox

iRiver has outdone itself with the Unit 2, a minisystem whose 7-inch 800x480 16:9 screen pops off, giving you the choice of a stationary boombox or porto-player. It's also a polyglot of content, playing all types of digital video and audio files from its 30GB onboard disk or SD slot, plus you can pop in the requisite DVDs and CDs if you must. More »

11:09 AM on Thu Jan 11 2007
By Charlie White
2,799 views, 6 comments

portable media

Becker Mexico Retro Head Unit

Anybody over the age of 40 will recognize the styling on this classic Mexico radio from Becker Germany. Despite having retro looks, the features are most impressively in the 21st century. The head unit has a 13 color display with SD/CF reader and navigation built in. There's a slot for your SIM card so you can make calls from the unit and send/receive text messages. There's also a radio and external CD controls. More »

8:53 PM on Thu Jun 1 2006
By Jason Chen
2,373 views, 8 comments