Toshiba presents at the CEATEC Japan 2008 a Media Server device that can interact with mobile phone and TV. The idea is that when the user place her phone nearby, the Media Server will download media content from …

This is the Coin Lamp, developed by Jethro Macey with the help from NESTA training programme. The Coin Lamp is turned on by a coin-operated switch and is set to predetermined time by an internal mechanism. According …

Semi-Circle Headphones is an interesting design concept by Seohyun Baek. This Semi-circle headphones are designed to fit users’ ears. It has Bluetooth module for wireless music enjoyment.

Here is an interesting toaster concept designed by Sung Bae Chang called Scan Toaster that can burn anything to a slice of bread. Connecting the Scan Toaster to a PC via USB, it will download useful information that can be burnt.
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This is Pea Speaker concept designed by Lu Le. The Pea Speaker set includes seven Bluetooth-enabled wireless small speakers, which can be placed around your home. When placed in the pod, the integrated lithium ion rechargeable battery in each speakers will be charged via induction.

This is a concept design named as Seek, which is a portable hand-held computer for travelers. This wristband device is a GPS navigation device as well as a media player that can play movies and music.

Seek offers also translation function …

This is Tatung VOIP, a concept design that is the winner of the 2008 IF, IDEA, and Red Dot awards. Tatung VOIP concept is designed by Nova Design.

Tatung VOIP supports Skype and should have WiFi connectivity. Not sure if it will go onto production.

Here is the Yin Yang digital camera concept designed by Kubasek Krzysztof. The camera comes in two parts, the Yin and the Yang. One is the camera module and the other is the storage module. The camera module has some buttons and a LCD …

Intel announced the UrbanMax UMPC/Tablet PC Concept at the IDF. The UrbanMax looks like a bigger version of HTC’s Shift. Not much information is available now, but as we can see in the pictures, the UrbanMax will have a tilting touchscreen, and sliding keyboard. The device looks really thin.
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The picture above shows you the ‘Touch Sight’ a camera designed for the blind. Designed by Chueh Lee of Samsung China, the Touch Sight comes with no LCD display, instead there is a lightweight, flexible Braille display sheet which displays a 3D image by embossing the surface, which allows users to touch and feel the photo.

Designer Chueh Lee has found that the optimal position for this device is the forehead. The camera will record sound for three seconds after pressing the shutter button.