Not too long ago we reported on flexible transparent touch screens developed by 3M. But 3M is not the only company active in this game. Samsung is also working on prototypes of flexible AMOLED displays that are apparently already in a far phase of development.Now, development of a new technology is one thing. It gets really interesting when people start thinking of how they can apply this new technology in actually products. 3M showed us a video of potential uses and now Heyon You also came up with (...) read more
Not everything geek related needs to be practical. Sometimes things are just cool for the sake of it. This iPhone controlled kitchen island that sinks into the floor by the press of a button is an example of that. It’s an impressive do-it-yourself project and undoubtedly to some practical use to the owner of the kitchen. The likelihood of this going mainstream is slim to none though. Still, you have to admit that it’s an awesome sight (maybe even more so with the cat on top of it) and it could give (...) read more
Another cool concept video. 3M, the company famous for introducing the world to post-it notes and sandpaper, has created a technology for flexible transparent multi-touch screens. It’s not hard to think of applications for this technology and with this (mock-up) video 3M shows us a few. Now it’s up to the hardware designers to actually start using the flexible touch screens. “[3M is] already producing these touch sensors, and the first place you'll see them is in mobile phones later this year (...) read more
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The last two weeks a few future camera concepts (products that are designed as inspiration but haven’t yet found their way onto the production line) have shown up on the internet with some interesting and noticeable features. The two concepts we show here both make use of a smart detachable body and lens system and this seems to make a lot of sense! Technology changes rapidly and electronics are made smaller and faster every year but the way light acts can’t be changed explaining why a lot of the (...) read more
As we just reported on a future prediction from an artist in 1900 it’s now time for a future prediction of today. Corning, the company behind the popular upcoming Gorilla Glass for touchscreens, made this video in which they show off their future predictions for touchscreens. It makes for a mind-boggling display of hidden interactive screens in nearly all surfaces. A very realistic scenario in our vision, although actual touch interaction will probably become more redundant with highly intelligent (...) read more
