Not A Lamp & Not A Box Lights

Not A Lamp & Not A Box (Images courtesy David Graas)
Very cool lights

Designed by David Graas the ‘Not A Lamp’ and ‘Not A Box’ lights take the IKEA idea of flat-packed furniture and apply it to lighting instead. The ‘Not A Lamp’ is designed to sit on a table and has the silhouette of a lamp cut into a simple cardboard box while the ‘Not A Box’ is designed to hang from the ceiling and uses the outline of a light bulb with a simple shade instead.

While I like the negative image effect of both lights I suspect the ‘Not A Box’ is a bit more useful since it has a large hole on the bottom that allows the light from the bulb to shine down onto a table. The intricate pattern of the ‘Not A Lamp’ on the other hand looks like it gives off very little light. So in this case I guess form just edges out functionality.

And from what I can tell both lights come with ’some assembly required’ not to mention supplying your own bulb but I can’t imagine the instructions for putting it together are that hard to follow. The ‘Not A Lamp’ also comes in your choice of brown, orange, green or blue colors.

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Written by Trend Spotter on September 24, 2007  |   No Comments

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Better LEDs From Salmon Sperm

Bio LEDs

I have to admit that sperm is only the second thing that leaps to mind when I think about LEDs. Not so for Professor Andrew Steckl, an expert in light-emitting diode technology from the University of Cincinnati. It turns out that you can enhance LEDs by using biological membranes to slow down electrons, getting them to emit more photons:

“DNA has certain optical properties that make it unique. It allows improvements in one to two orders of magnitude in terms of efficiency, light, brightness — because we can trap electrons longer. Some of the electrons rushing by have a chance to say ‘hello,’ and get that photon out before they pass out. The more electrons we can keep around, the more photons we can generate. DNA serves as a barrier that affects the motion of the electrons.”

So, where can you get a whole bunch of DNA for cheap? Two words: salmon sperm. “Salmon sperm is considered a waste product of the fishing industry. It’s thrown away by the ton. It’s natural, renewable and perfectly biodegradable.” Any sort of DNA will potentially work just as well, but I’m not even going to touch that one. “I’m receiving salmon sperm from researchers around the world wanting to see if their sperm is good enough,” says Professor Andrew Steckl. Um, good luck with that.

[ Salmon Garnish Points the Way to Green Electronics ] VIA [ TreeHugger ]

Written by Trend Spotter on September 23, 2007  |   No Comments

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Knicks Cable Holder For Wrangling Loose Cords

Knicks Cable Holder (Image courtesy Charles & Marie)Way to keep USB organized

USB is great and wireless USB will be even better but until that time we still have to deal with those pesky cables. And if you’re like me you have a USB cable on your desk that’s only used for syncing gadgets and has the tendency to fall off the edge when not in use. This drives me crazy so in my opinion the Knicks Cable Holder is the greatest invention ever created by man! (Take that ‘the wheel’.)

It’s basically a small clip made from metal and plastic that easily attaches to the edge of your desk and hangs off by about a half inch. On the end is a small opening that will accommodate any cable including USB. The idea is that you run any loose cables that aren’t used all the time through a Cable Holder and when they’re not needed they’ll still fall off the desk but get caught in the holder instead of hitting the floor. So the next time you need to use the cable it’s conveniently hanging just off the edge. Simple, easy and incredibly useful.

The Knicks Cable Holder is currently available from Charles & Marie in two sizes for just $11.

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Written by Trend Spotter on September 23, 2007  |   No Comments

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Black & Decker 20 Million Candlepower Spotlight

Black & Decker 20 Million Candlepower Spotlight (Image courtesy The Green Head)Bet this is bright as hell!

When it comes to flashlights is there really such a thing as too bright? It seems Black & Decker doesn’t think so since their latest spotlights have an impressive 20 million candlepower rating. Now when it comes to physics I’m no Richard Feynman but I’m pretty sure a flashlight this powerful could actually let you see all the way around the world, and possibly even back in time. But just a couple of days.

Not surprisingly the spotlight also has a rather unimpressive runtime of about 25 minutes when powered by its rechargeable batteries but it can also be plugged into a 12-volt DC outlet allowing you to drain the battery on your vehicle as well. It uses 2 replaceable 120-watt Philips halogen bulbs and even includes a shoulder strap since you’ll probably get tired of holding it well before the 25 minutes of battery life runs out.

It’s currently available from Amazon for $76.24. I suggest getting two for Hallowe’en night so you can dress up as the 40 million candlepower monster who blinds little kids.

[ Black & Decker 20 Million Candlepower Spotlight ] VIA [ The Green Head ]

Written by Trend Spotter on September 23, 2007  |   No Comments

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Blancpain watches at the Monaco Yacht Show 2007

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Renowned watchmaker Blancpain has created an exclusive series of 10 watches bearing the Monaco coat-of-arms in order to commemorate its eighth consecutive partnership year with Monaco Yacht Show. These limited edition watches have been made by exclusive permission of His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco. The M.Y.S. limited edition will be admired by the diving professionals, as well as all nautical and water sports enthusiasts. The chronographs are watertight and operational at depths of 300 meters, thanks to a system of special seals.

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Written by Trend Spotter on September 21, 2007  |   No Comments

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Teti Malachite Baldi Bath Tub – Insanely expensive!

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So, how much did you spend on your Bath tub? Obviously, not more than $100K. But, the Teti Malachite Baldi Bath Tub asks for your hard earned £111,000 ($222,000). The material used in the making is malachite and the color is also the same. The bath tub has been given the shape of a boat that sits on a sturdy collection of 24 carat gold feet.

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Written by Trend Spotter on September 21, 2007  |   No Comments

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