The Fabric Covering of Google’s New Nest Mini Is Made from 100% Recycled Plastic Bottles
At an event in New York City, Google has unveiled its second-generation of Nest Mini. Driven by the pledge of using recycled materials in all Google products by 2022, the Nest Mini's fabric covering is made from 100% post-consumer recycled plastic bottles.
Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller Enables Those with Disabilities to Play Video Games
Created by tech company Microsoft for those with disabilities who are unable to play video games with a standard controller, the Xbox Adaptive Controller is designed to be used alongside compatible assistive aids.
Boeing and Porsche Have Partnered to Study the Future of Premium Urban Air Mobility
As part of the partnership, an international team that utilizes the two company's respective assets, knowledge and skills will be created to analyze the future of premium urban air vehicles and its market potential.
Google Maps Now Has a Voice Guidance Feature for the Visually Impaired
For the 36 million people in the world who are blind, Google Maps has launched a new feature that provides detailed voice guidance for walking navigation.
Snøhetta’s The Best Weapon Installation Promotes Discourse and Peace
Commissioned by the Nobel Peace Center, architecture and design practice Snøhetta's installation titled The Best Weapon is described as being "a symbol of diplomacy and dialogue".
Keep Warm This Winter with Frank And Oak’s Outerwear Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles
A collection of winter outerwear insulated with polyester fibres sourced from discarded plastic bottles has been created by Canadian clothing brand Frank And Oak.
Flourish Your Plants with Kauppi & Kauppi’s GreenFrame
Made for plant lovers who live in parts of the Earth with little daylight, GreenFrame designed by studio Kauppi & Kauppi is a floor screen and divider with intergrated lighting.
Foldable Dual-Screen Phone Unveiled by Microsoft
Said to be "the first Surface to fit in your pocket", Surface Duo features a foldable dual-screen that can be opened and closed like a book.
KakaoTalk’s Adorable IoT Home Appliances Designed by nendo
The home appliance collection composed of a humidifier, lamp, alarm clock, air cleaner, sensor, scale and thermometer connects digital with analouge and creates a "synergetic effect between the two".
Panasonic and LAYER’s Balance of Being Product Collection Merges Technology and Wellbeing
Japanese electronics corporation Panasonic in collaboration with studio LAYER has designed five concept products that embody the "intersection between home, wellbeing and technology".
Nissan’s IMk Concept Is an All-Electric Vehicle Designed for Urban Commuters
A concept of an all-electric vehicle has been unveiled by Nissan Motor Corporation. Called IMk, the EV concept vehicle features Nissan Intelligent Mobility, a vision for "changing how vehicles are powered, driven and connected to society."
Fabian Knecht’s Isolation Installation Immerses Attendees with Nature
While blindfolded, attendees are lead to a forest in Buckow, Märkische Schweiz. Once at 52°33’44.1”N 14°03’12.8”E, the exact Global Positioning System coordinate of the installation titled Isolation, the blindfolds are removed to reveal a white-box gallery space containing the local environment.
The U Bench by Christopher Stuart Is an Exploration of Shapes
Described as being an "exploration in the simplicity of the circle", artist and designer Christopher Stuart's U Bench takes the form of two U-shaped sheets welded together.
Ying Gao’s Robotic Clothing Constantly Metamorphosizes
As part of a project titled FLOWING WATER, STANDING TIME, Montréal-based fashion designer Ying Gao has created robotic clothing that reacts to the chromatic spectrum.