Here’s what makes it smarter: The RoboScooter will be entirely electric, with at least one lithium-ion battery pack that can be swapped out for another, fully charged one. And although the exact mechanics haven’t been finalized, the scooter will have the ability to fold into itself... View full entry
Looking for a pull-out couch but aren't happy with the design options? Check out this Danish Modern beauty up for auction on Ebay. View full entry
The pads on the toes of a gecko are coated with microscopic hills and valleys, which help the lizards to cling to difficult-to-climb surfaces. With this in mind, researchers have created a sticky, strong, biodegradable surgical adhesive bandage that could be used in a variety of medical... View full entry
Nice table by Che-Wei Wang.cwwang.com View full entry
If NYC is out of reach, make sure to check out the online exhibition for MOMA's Elastic Mind show, itself designed by flash superstar Yugo Nakamura | previously View full entry
French researchers have created an elastic material that can be recycled and is self-healing. When broken or cut, their "supramolecular rubber" can be simply repaired -- without heat or adhesives -- by bringing together fractured surfaces to self-heal at room temperature. Repaired samples... View full entry
This year Mayne will be the 9th architect to design a poster for Cersaie, the international ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings fair, taking place September 30-October 4 in Bologna, Italy. Previous designers include Toyo Ito (Cersaie 2007), Antonio Citterio (Cersaie 2006), David Palterer... View full entry
The Plagiarius Awards annually recognize the year's "best" design copies, in an attempt to thwart plagiarism through humiliation. BusinessWeek has the lowdown on this year's winners. Check the Plagiarius website for more info and previous winners. View full entry
ReFUSING FASHION: REI KAWAKUBO opens tonight at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.Rei Kawakubo (b. 1942), established the high fashion house Comme des Garçons in Tokyo in 1973. Kawakubo's concepts originate from her education in fine arts and literature rather than a formal fashion... View full entry
The question is, when will it go on sale? CNNMoney View full entry
The journal Nature reports the breakthrough by University of Arizona researchers who developed a novel material in which holographs can be created in minutes. BBC View full entry
Frank Dresmé is an incredible Netherlands based illustrator whose work often addresses architecture and urban space. He recently posted a sneak preview of some current work on the Rotterdam city center. | Serial Consign View full entry
Schools in Germany will launch a Tintin-style comic book titled The Search that aims to teach children the history of the Nazi era and the Holocaust. Reuters View full entry
BOSTON (January 9, 2008)—On Wednesday, January 30, fashionistas and techies will unite at SEAMLESS: computational couture, a fashion show and celebration that fuses cutting-edge style with the latest advances in technology... At this evening event that kicks off at 8 p.m., the Museum of... View full entry
Getty Images is the world's largest supplier of digital pictures and video to advertising firms and media agencies across the globe is up for sale at 1.5 billion dollars. Guardian View full entry
