Canal+ is an integrated Set Top Box and complete UI experience which has been designed by Yves Behar. The designer always wanted to create something useful and innovative for people therefore he has come up with this new interactive experience. This system provides information, personal preferences and communication in a simple way. It also displays the temperature, weather, time or the alarm for your favorite TV show. Canal+ is designed in a box form which can be used vertically as well as horizontally because the gyroscopic sensor mechanically orientates the information displayed in suitable position. The design is sleek and simple to be used by anyone.
Designer : Yves Behar via Mocoloco
How does it feel when you are new to a place and cannot find a destination easily? This is definitely an embarrassing situation and the GPS systems were invented to solve these sorts of problems. GPS or Global Positioning systems are used to map the location of the vehicles and it also directs the vehicles to find the correct locations. It uses the signals sent by the satellites revolving around the earth in specific orbit and the inbuilt GPS receiver catches the signal and transforms it into understandable directions. The GPS satellite generally transmits two different types of signals- L1 and L2.
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For regular travelers, the worst part is carrying their heavy luggage with difficulty and discomfort. Roozbeh Mousavi of Art Center College of Design has come up with a Rolling Bag that can be easily carried on uneven pavements, big gaps and bad weather conditions such as snow which makes pulling luggage with small wheels very difficult. Stairs are always a big problem for pulling heavy luggage but with OBAG’s enlarged wheels, anyone can comfortably navigate most difficult terrains. This rolling bag is not only useful but also offers style to your personality while walking with your luggage.
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Alberto Seco has introduced a concept of Moon Recreation Vehicle which consists of 4 different panels that can be assembled on the skeleton frame, suspension arms and wheels. The side panels are made up of glass in order to provide a bigger view to the passengers and the driver can also enjoy a big widescreen. The vehicle has giant and strong wheels so that it can move easily on the waved and hilly surface of Moon. All the parts of this vehicle can be separated and would fit into the shuttle easily. Once astronauts reach on Moon, they can assemble it. Overall, the concept pretends to be friendly with the Moon environment.
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SylvanSport GO camping and travel trailer will give you the comfort of a motor home while maintaining the simplicity of the tent. It works like a pop up camper which can be fixed anywhere as it occupies less space. Also it is quite light compared to regular trailers thus can be pulled by even small cars. The whole set up takes a few minutes and comes out to be a size of a king size bed, which seems perfect to rest after a long drive. These beds also double up as a table thus making optimum utilization of space. Their MSRP is $8995, which includes everything, including large rear awning and poles, internal bed panels, 4 self-inflating POE air mattresses and spare tire kit as well as a long list of small items such as straps, bags, etc. Well I guess not that cheap for a travel trailer.
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