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TokyoFlash today rolled out their latest in their series of cryptic LED watches.
The stainless steel Shinshoku watch animates the current time using a series of LEDs arranged in a honeycomb-like grid. As is usually the case with TokyoFlash watches, you might need to read the instructions before you can…
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April 24th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Designer Susanna Hertrich created this unique calendar that gradually rids itself of the previous day by shredding them into oblivion.
The Chrono_Shredder combines a calendar, clock and shredder into a single device that gradually scrolls through the days, eating them away with the shredder. According to the artist:
The Chrono_Shredder’s…
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April 24th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Here’s another cool clock design from Japan’s I.D.E.A. International. This one lets you project a functional analog clock face onto any wall.
The projection clock is housed in a see-through acrylic shell which shows off the unique optics and mechanical components that generate the clock image.
The projector works from…
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April 23rd, 2007 by: Technabob
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Lexon’s latest alarm clock has a nice sleek modern design, and shows not only the date and time, but the current temperature as well.
Featuring a clean anodized aluminum body, the clocks each have an electroluminescent backlit LCD readout of pretty much everything you need to know at a glance.…
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April 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Here’s another nifty LED clock out of Japan. This one features animated numbers that “flip” as each digit changes.
The square blue LED pixels gradually change to the next number simulating a scrolling effect. It’s definitely a pretty large clock, measuring 17.7″(w) x 4.33″(h) x 2″(d), and is designed to…
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April 18th, 2007 by: Technabob
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While HD Radio hasn’t really caught on too broadly yet, one company is seeking to accelerate things by launching the first HD Radio receiver under $100.
At just 99 bucks, the HD100 Radio from radiosophy costs about half of the price of the current bottom-of-the-line models. The new radio receives…
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April 13th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Here’s another cool LED clock out of Japan. This one starts out with inverted LED segments, reflected onto a mirrored surface hovering above the surface.
The Dancing on the Water clock by YOnoBI has a highly reflective lacquered steel finish that makes it looks like the current time is floating…
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April 10th, 2007 by: Technabob
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Some of the best in modern, minimal design comes out of Scandanavia, and this little alarm clock from Dutch designer Flemming Bo Hansen is no exception.
The Rosendahl Alarm Clock features a cool grey on black LCD readout and comes in a black polypropylene and steel case. The battery powered…
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April 8th, 2007 by: Technabob
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The latest funky watch to be released in the TokyoFlash PIMP series has the best name yet, the “Jive Turkey.” It’s a substantial stainless steel timepiece that combines modern technology with a retro feel.
The Jive Turkey display features a refractive lens system that makes the green LEDs fade into…
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March 28th, 2007 by: Technabob
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European design house, LEXON has introduced this new AM/FM clock radio in their 2007 collection, simply called the “Long Clock Radio.” The stereo features a slick modern design highlighted by a matte metal face and a luminous grey-on-black LCD readout.
Unlike most clock radios which are made from cheap plastics,…
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March 26th, 2007 by: Technabob