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HTC1 Concept

July 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Science / Technology

HTC1

Will HTC adopt the minimalist concept of the HTC1, designed by Andrew Kim?

Inspired by metal coffee cans, retro cameras, watches, and other products already on the market, Andrew takes the initiative to build an ultra modern minimalist concept. The new phone would have a new operating system to reflect the minimalist idea. It will have two speakers to make it more ergonomic. The concept goes so far that it also includes an ultraviolet light to kill the microorganisms that live on the screen due to the constant contact with our hands and face.

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Save Energy with GE Nucleus

July 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Science / Technology

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General Electric unveiled a week ago a new device, Nucleus, which will help reduce power consumption in your home. The device can be connected to any electrical outlet, and using the software on your computer you can watch and control power consumption.
Create a Smart Home with Nucleus
Nucleus is designed to allow you to build a home energy network, connecting to a home energy meter*, appliances, thermostat and other electronic devices, such as your television, pool pump, and HVAC.
The hand-sized Nucleus plugs into any standard electrical outlet, and is designed to wirelessly gather power usage information—from whole home consumption to individual smart appliances.
Install the software (included) on your home computer view and manage your electricity use. You can also download an innovative new smart phone application for even more energy monitoring and management.

General Electric unveiled a week ago a new device, Nucleus, which will help reduce power consumption in your home. The device can be connected to any electrical outlet, and using the software on your computer you can watch and control power consumption.

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When Humans Ruled the Earth

July 29th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Government / Society

This is how graphic designer Stephen Ong describes humans and our consumption addiction. The artist compares the human being with a giant machine that consumes, processes and destroys. Basically he is absolutely right. Our desire to consume is the only excuse that corporations have to continue with their production of goods. If we reduce our excessive consumption, businesses will be forced to reduce production of goods.

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Peapod Electric Car

July 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Cars / Transportation

Peapod Electric Car

The cute Peapod Electric Car, designed by Chrysler is a futuristic electric vehicle. Its rounded form allows enough interior space for four passengers. The dash board includes a center dock that can accommodate an iPod or iPhone. In size, the Peapod is about the same size than a Mini Cooper. It uses no gasoline, emit no pollutants, and can be charged like an appliance.

Peapod Electric Car

The Peapod is a low-speed vehicle. It can go on any road with a posted speed limit of 35 miles per hour. A single charge of 6 to 8 hour can take you up to 30 miles. It’s made of over 95% recycled and recyclable materials.

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Zero-Emission Eco Taxi

July 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Cars / Transportation

Eco Taxi

Designed by Slava Saakyan Studio, the Eco Taxi is a solution to ecological problems in cities. Eco Taxi’s goal is to improve the urban environment, improve the comfort of urban traffic, and redefine transportation with environmentally friendly cars.

The interior of the Eco Taxi is light and comfortable, making public transport pleasant. The low-floor ensures easy entry and exit, and gives passenger the opportunity to stand in the cabin of a full-length.

This is a project of green-taxi. The solution of ecological problems not only make life in cities more healthy and pleasant, but also enhance the status of the city that has used this type of transport.
The aim of the project Eco TAXI: improving the urban environment, improving the comfort of urban traffic, making transport a new face in the form of environmentally friendly cars.
These problems are solved ECO TAXI – minibus, analog Gazelles. Scope: shuttle bus, school minibus, sightseeing bus for preservation and parks, the car is the postal service, Distribution van, etc.
Interior ECO TAXI – A light and comfortable interior, making travel in public transport comfortable and pleasant, low-floor ensures easy entry and exit, and gives passengers the opportunity to stand in the cabin of a full-length. All of this allows a person to get to work in a good mood and increase efficiency.

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How to Feed the World?

July 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Government / Society

A film directed by Denis Van Waerebeke for the Bon appétit exhibition. In this film Denis utilizes an ingenuous approach to explain world hunger, who controls it, and why it happens.

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The Story of Stuff

July 28th, 2010 | Comments Off | Posted in Minimalism / Lifestyles

The Story of Stuff Project’s mission is to build a strong, diverse, decentralized, cross-sector movement to transform systems of production and consumption to serve ecological sustainability and social wellbeing.

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