As I so often do, this past weekend was one of reflection and reminiscing about the good ‘ol days… but really I’m just due for another vacation…this strange structure here was one I came across years back in Japan, but figured I’d bring back it for those I haven’t already told about it.

The Solar Ark, […]

Recently unveiled at Dutch Design Week, Crealev, short for “Creative Levitation Solutions,” hopes to meet all of your levitation needs. The actual technology involved is a bit murky, but magic, smoke and mirrors may be involved, as well as magnets.
Actually, they’ve filed for a patent on this somewhat mystical technology, which boasts optimal levitation height, […]

The Hono light by Metaphys, recently seen at Tokyo Design Week, is ignited by waving the magic (magnetic) match around the light, and is extinguished by, naturally, blowing it out. Each LED equipped candle is powered by a rechargeable battery.

via dezeen

Via Autoblog
At a mere 1 Million Euro price tag, I’ve gone ahead and ordered two. More great images can be seen here

Don’t know how soon this will happen, but new technology is on it’s way to facilitate the use of multi-point touch screens by creating a ghosted touch surface on the back of the device. read more here

An interesting look at how IDEO (the design firm) and Intel (the client) see technology seamlessly integrated into our lives in the not too distant future
via Noise Between Stations