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The brand Astell&Kern will likely be very familiar to audiophiles, particularly those who like to groove on the move. The company's latest high-end digital audio player comes with a docking cradle that allows it to serve as a home music streamer.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: Portable Audio, Audiophile, Hi-fi, Digital music, Music Streaming
Among the many things we could do to reduce strain on the environment is find greener ways of constructing buildings. You see, cement production accounts for 8% of CO2 emissions worldwide – and a lot of that goes towards making concrete.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Fungus, Bacteria, Concrete
The amount of electricity needed to power the world’s data centres is expected to double in the next five years, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report. Most of […] The post Data centre power consumption to double in 5 years, Wayve and Nissan partner for semi-autonomous driving appeared first on ShinyShiny.
BenQ has created the Home Cinema Series to meet the "diverse needs of home entertainment enthusiasts ranging from beginners to expert connoisseurs." Joining last year's newbie-friendly 4LED projector is a brighter model plus a pro-level laser thrower.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertainment, Consumer Tech, TechnologyTags: BenQ, home theater, Cinema, 4K UHD, Laser, LED, Projectors
the designer salvages these unwanted fabrics and weaves them through lightweight wooden frames in gestures that require no need for technical skills. The post tan wei xiang knots used curtains and blankets for minimalist stools at milan design week appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Our soft tissues swell and shrink throughout the day, so a wearable that fits in the morning may not do so in the afternoon. A new adaptive lining for the sockets of prosthetic limbs was designed with this important fact very much in mind.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical Devices, Medical Innovations, Body & MindTags: Prosthetic, Imperial College London, Comfort
If you're lucky enough to work away from the home and office, you'll be aware of the extra challenges it entails – like finding reliable Wi-Fi and adequate screen space. This impressive high-definition display unit solves one of these problems, offering high-resolution displays with plug-and-play functionality at – right now – an excellent price.Continue ReadingCategory: Consumer Tech, Technology
When it announced its official US debut earlier this year, German rooftop tent innovator Roof Space mentioned it would soon add a four-person model to the lineup. It didn't drag its feet in fulfilling that promise, introducing the Roof Space 4 just a few weeks later. The new rooftop tent features the same 30-second quick-pitching hardshell design as the two-man, but upsizes the build around a fou
All those sea sponges that live in deep oceans have a secret: their light lattice-like forms are astonishingly stiff and strong. Inspired by these fascinating creatures, researchers at Australia's RMIT University have developed a new structure to make significantly stronger materials for more durable buildings.Continue ReadingCategory: Materials, ScienceTags: Construction, Biomimicry, RMIT Univer
salt panels are created using a crystallization process on a recycled acrylic base with bio-resin for adhesion. The post salt becomes experimental building material for ‘la sal pavilion’ in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.


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