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If you are baffled at the slow speeds of wifi internet when more than one device is tapped into your network you should know that radio waves are merely one part of the spectrum that can carry our data. What if we could utilize other waves to surf the internet? Harald Haas (a German physicist), has developed a solution he calls “data through illumination”—getting the fiber out of fiber optics by beaming data through an LED light bulb that alters in intensity more accelerated than the human eye can follow. Haas alleges his conception, which he calls D-Light, could develop data rates more bolted than 10 MBps, which is quicker than your common broadband connection. He foresees a time to come where information for laptops, smartphones, and pads is aired by the light in a room. And security measures would be a breeze—if you can not envision the light, you can not access the data. You are able to guess all sorts of functions for this technology, starting with public cyberspace acces...

Let's say one requires a portable x-ray machine. It's all possible now. This portable X-Ray machine it’s known as “RAY”, it’s projected by Cavallius Design group. The first thing you will notice is that this X-Ray Machine is really compact. This X-Ray machine can be used on the road, it only requirese a generator. Cavallius Design bears all your mobile x-rays in this convenient machine. It is not as precise as the mammoth machines exploited at the doctors office, just it works on your intermediate home power and is commanded with any laptop computer. Only assign the image plate below the bettered bone, expose with the machine and you'll get an instant image. Designers: Jacob von Matern and Cavallius Design

The wonderful thing about the Electrolux Fireplace is that it sticks out as this unintelligible ceramic tower that lento becomes semitransparent to transparent, as the flares burst. On chilling the pillar comes back to being the white shaft it was. Sort of now-you-see-it-now-you-don’t. Perhaps the imminent winter has some influence, only I believe this concept is amazing!

At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show Maserati will unveil the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic , a new model powered by a 440hp 4.7 V8 engine coupled with a ZF 6-speed automatic gearbox. Maserati’s commitment to introduce a new model at each international car show, the GranTurismo S Automatic will première at the next Geneva Auto Show. The new Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features a 4.7 V8 which develops 440hp (323kW) at 7000rpm. The maximum torque is 490Nm at 4,750rpm. Regarding the exterior design, the Maserati GranTurismo S Automatic features some stylistic differences which make it immediately recognisable: the new under-door mini-skirts featuring a prominent shape, which enhances the dynamism of its profile and the new 20” wheel rims with “Trident” design.

Mercedes has revealed recently the final version of its SLR McLaren sports car. The new super-car will be named after Sir Stirling Moss, who drove for the team in the 1950s. I just love the way it looks. Only 75 examples of the Mercedes SLR McLaren Stirling Moss will be built, but I am sure the waiting list is already full. For this powerful version of the SLR, Mercedes teamed with McLaren. The car has 650bhp and a projected 0-100kph (62mph) time of 3.5 seconds. This car will add the crowning glory to the model family of their highly successful SLR super sports car with a new, uncompromisingly spectacular car. The SLR Stirling Moss has a top speed of 350kph (217mph). If one wants to buy this car must draw out of pocket €750,000 (£709,000). It goes into production in June next year. Press release: Exciting design reminiscent of the SLR racing cars The entire bodywork of the SLR Stirling Moss is made of fine lightweight carbon fibre and represents a stand-alone design concept. Whilst the...

Audi likes to use the Lake Worther Tour, held annually in southern Austria at the end of May, as a place to show off some fresh ideas. Last year, the automaker brought out the radically styled TT Clubsport Concept. Bowing this year is the A3 Clubsport Concept, a rehash of the not-for-U.S. A3 three-door that would drive any Eurotuner green, or perhaps red, with envy.

This is Conceptualized by Alpay Kasal of Lit Studios and Sam Ewen of Interference Inc. This is a patent pending touch capable mirror. I want one of this in my home! This looks totally awesome, and interesting. Who knew that one day you'd actually be able to play with your mirror? www.interferenceinc.com www.blog.litstudios.com

This concept phone from Japan’s KDDI AU Design Project looks quite interesting, though it most likely will never make it to the general public. The Box To Play, as it’s called, has a camera and the usual mobile phone functions, but it’s very much inclined towards the musical side of things. The phone itself can fold out to form a box shape, which will have a graphic equalizer displayed on the sides, and users will also be able to “scratch” music on it, to fulfill all their DJ dreams.

This is the latest concept by Samuel Lau for Sony. He has blended together a Sidekick Mobile phone with a PSP Slim. Why? Why npt? Looks decent and features a 3.2 megapixel cam round back, full frontal webcam action and the most notable aspect. A slide-up QWERTY keyboard! Also features motion sensors, a touch screen and geo-tracking to help find and connect with other PSPers. Designer: Samuel Lau Texts from the designer: -Hope to have 50,000 views and 1000 comments. -Then i will send this video directly to Sony for consideration. -Once i reach the target, i will make another official proposal video to Sony. -I am also raising fund for my education which cost about C$50,000. Hope if Sony like my idea and uses it, they pay half of my education fee. -Hope i can see the real thing before Christmas 2009 (Fingers cross)! -So be fast, spread the words! -Last of all: YOU can make it happen!!!

The Volkswagen Ego is a sporty two-seater. Our definition of driving fun: a car that doesn’t just fit in with the driver and traffic conditions, but also considers the needs of the environment. It will have multitude of sensors that will permanently scan the vehicle surroundings. In addition to radar sensors, there will also be cameras, laser and ultrasound sensors that supply a specific image of the vehicle surroundings. The Volkswagen One is the ideal car for people with an active, urban lifestyle. With its flexible chassis design, it fits into every parking space and joins together with other ones to form trains during rush hour that can be steered automatically past every traffic jam. The Volkswagen Room is a car for the whole family. Contains assistants and a manager to support you. Driving assitance systems, intelligent traffic management systems and expanded navigation software can take over driving for you in a certain situations. For example when you’re on the motorway, the ca...