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BeoTime : An Elegant Alarm Clock from Bang & Olufsen

TheFuture — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 05:33:32 +0000

BeoTime is an elegant and unusual alarm clock and sleep timer designed by Bang & Olufsen with system integration possibilities and as simple to use as pleasing to the eye. It is the substantial manifestation of an effortless message uniting humanization, utility and beauty in an amazingly discreet form.

BeoTime can make every morning an enjoyable one with its discreet own chime or customizable wake up sounds from your favorite radio station, TV program or a piece of music and can be switched off at a preset time when you are leaving the house. It also includes a built-in sleep timer which is able to switch all the Bang & Olufsen apparatuses in the room to standby mode after a chosen time interval of up to 120 minutes. This feature is very much convenient for those who want to stay up late to watch TV, or fall asleep with a preferred music without worrying about turning off the music. Aside from the alarm and sleep timer features, you can use this gadget for basic functions of the bedroom loudspeaker, television or light control.

The ease of handling and operating of BeoTime is really noteworthy; you can hold it in one hand and can operate it with your thumb. The built-in tilt sensor shows the information and button functions modify orientation as per the BeoTime is held by the user.

BeoTime is a magnificently polished and anodized aluminum tube, with a trumpet-shaped button that protrudes from one end when you will activate the alarm by pressing it. The tube’s other end comprises a cover that conceals the battery chamber for three batteries that can last around one year. Two rubber feet ensure steady footing to BeoTime when lying on the table and the almost unseen magnetic wall brackets are used to mount it on the wall. The square navigation button along with three separate displays with dark text on a vivid background performs the navigation when setting the alarm time.

From : Bang and Olufsen via Dvice

Cube Portable Wireless Speakers : Bring The Concert Hall Wherever You Go

TheFuture — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:21:28 +0000

There are millions of music maniacs in all parts of the world who believe in the fact that music is always at its best when it is played loud and clear. In fact you can get others tapping their feet to the sound of your favorite music only when you play them with speakers. Cube is a great portable speaker that looks like perfect square from all surfaces. All six sides of Cube are 5.1Ch portable wireless speakers. There is the option of keeping the Cube intact (via internal magnets) or separating the individual speakers. The design of each speaker relates to the overall form the Cube. The speaker at the bottom is the woofer and volume controller, which is manipulated by twisting the pyramid.

Jun says :

For those who live their life to the sound of music, Cube is a set of portable wireless speakers that lets the user take the music wherever they go.

Designer : Jihyung Jung

The World’s Largest Indoor Golf Center in 2010

TheFuture — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:00:38 +0000

If you like golf, you deserve the “world’s largest Indoor Golf Center”. The concept of Golf Center is all set to take off in 2010 and it will be one of the best destinations to spend your golf vacations. Golf Center will be in Netherlands with 34 bays and 15000 square feet of golf practice facilities with bunkers and water hazards. Not only this, you will get the facility for kid’s training and wellness center with sauna and spa. The location of the center has not yet been finalized but few architects have undertaken the project. It is expected that the golf center will drive more than 150,000 visitors per year due to its amazing look and facilities.

Designer : Jon S. Standing