Earlier thoughts for a $100 laptop to be used by “One Laptop per Child”(OLPC) had started to deminish until early this year. Until Group leader, Nicholas Negroponte, brought up a new concept of a keyboardless, dual touch screen, tablet called the XO-2. The combo, computer and 8.9 inch dual touch screens have been estimated a higher price then Negroponte’s acclaimed $150 ticket [...]

Here and there you’ll see concepts that although look amazing, they still seem unrealistic. Here are 5 simple designs that will have you saying, “I wish i had thought of that.”

For those that can’t make up their mind on whether they want a digital or analog clock, here is the answer in the form of a design concept from Pinto Design of Japan.  It’s both analog and digital at once, with the minutes being displayed in digital form and the hour represented by a hand.

Great for the office, this smart air conditioner will your comfort level. Free Wind is a smart ceiling mounted air conditioner with customizable air flows. Six fans operated by a smart system control wind zones and enable sectioned climate control. Free Wind is controlled to six fans which all blow in specific spots leaving everyone [...]

Now putting out fires is safer and fun. With the press of a button, a cannon round full of CO² can be shot at the blaze. This is a great idea that seems safer. The CO² Fire extinguisher holds 8 shells with a fast reload.

The Quantum Sleeper is a bed designed to protect its users from biochemical terrorist attack, stalkers, kidnappers and the occasional natural disaster. Just how much protection it gives will depend on your budget and level of paranoia. Take a look after the jump for the full range of options.