http://picocool.com The daily pulse of cool. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:12:09 -0400 en http://picocool.com/technology/diyorgami-paper-iphone-dock/ http://picocool.com/technology/diyorgami-paper-iphone-dock/ Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:12:09 -0400 Sucasa technology http://picocool.com/technology/diyorgami-paper-iphone-dock/

A downloadable paper iPhone dock that's green, takes 5 minutes to make and doesn't cost $50.

14 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/amazing-looking-bmw-concept-car/ http://picocool.com/design/amazing-looking-bmw-concept-car/ Sat, 29 Aug 2009 23:18:55 -0400 moneybydesignnz design http://picocool.com/design/amazing-looking-bmw-concept-car/

Car brand BMW will unveil its Vision EfcientDynamics concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.The hybrid-engined car features 2+2 seating, polycarbonate windows and gull-wing doors.It has an anticipated top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) and can reach 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds.Fuel consumption is 3.76 litres per 100 kilometre.BMW Vision Efcient Dynamics.

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/marmol-radziner-prefabrsquos-hollywood-hybrid/ http://picocool.com/eco/marmol-radziner-prefabrsquos-hollywood-hybrid/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 22:30:09 -0400 nateritter eco http://picocool.com/eco/marmol-radziner-prefabrsquos-hollywood-hybrid/

High up in the hills above Los Angeles sits the new Hollywood Hybrid, a 2576 sq. ft. sustainable, modern prefab home with killer views and a minimal carbon footprint.

9 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/nikita-buyanov-laptop-designs-for-intelhp-1/ http://picocool.com/technology/nikita-buyanov-laptop-designs-for-intelhp-1/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:13:16 -0400 jencvs technology http://picocool.com/technology/nikita-buyanov-laptop-designs-for-intelhp-1/

3-D Artist Nikita Buyanov presents her Innovative ideas for laptops to fit into particular lifestyles.

19 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/fashion/slights--one-piece-eyewear/ http://picocool.com/fashion/slights--one-piece-eyewear/ Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:24:50 -0400 baruag fashion http://picocool.com/fashion/slights--one-piece-eyewear/

Slights OnePiece incorporates unique multi-layered technology to deliver a super-light one-piece titanium frame without hinges.This technology has never been seen before! As a result, the frame is impossible to deform and never needs adjusting - always offering the perfect fit.Having no hinges, Slights OnePiece revolves around two elements - the flexible and firm element.Multi-layered Beta Titanium and new laser technology is the base for a very fine coherence between extreme flexibility and stability. With this combination of technology on the temples' flexzone, the front curve of the frame will never be deformed by any form of bending or folding of the frame.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/ben-the-bin-stylish-modular-recycling/ http://picocool.com/eco/ben-the-bin-stylish-modular-recycling/ Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:23:58 -0400 thatwaszen eco http://picocool.com/eco/ben-the-bin-stylish-modular-recycling/

Ben the Bin by Reestore is a new product that makes recycling easy and fun. Ben is a cute stackable, washable recycling receptacle made of 100% recycled plastic. The first thing it recycles is plastic grocery bags to hold all your other recyclables...

6 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/technology/cabledrop-cable-holder/ http://picocool.com/technology/cabledrop-cable-holder/ Tue, 26 May 2009 22:15:13 -0400 abartelby technology http://picocool.com/technology/cabledrop-cable-holder/

CableDrop is a simple, functional cable holder with an adhesive back that you can easily affix to any surface. It can hold your USB or other peripheral cables, earphones, or pens. [Original source site is at AssistOn, in Japanese.]

11 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/no-place-like-home-no-2/ http://picocool.com/design/no-place-like-home-no-2/ Thu, 14 May 2009 11:05:21 -0400 aftg design http://picocool.com/design/no-place-like-home-no-2/

Natalya and Eugene Kashper's minimalist living room in their SoHo loft is a light-filled space made rich with rough brick walls, a sculptural masonry fireplace and wooden ceiling joists.

8 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/solar-park-bench-would-provide-free-wifi/ http://picocool.com/eco/solar-park-bench-would-provide-free-wifi/ Mon, 11 May 2009 18:42:04 -0400 nateritter eco http://picocool.com/eco/solar-park-bench-would-provide-free-wifi/

Some crazy designers with some extra time on their hands have put together a design for a solar-powered wifi and lighting system that would be built into a park bench.

25 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/ http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:25:41 -0400 jeepu lifestyle http://picocool.com/lifestyle/mypressi-twist-portable-espresso-machine-1/

The mypressi TWIST is the world's first truly portable espresso machine. It produces quality espresso rivaling traditional machines while giving espresso lovers unparalleled convenience and portability.The TWIST's unique pneumatic engine also ensures you can enjoy incredible coffee even where there is no external power. Just add hot water and get ready to forever change how-and where-you enjoy quality coffee.

20 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/surveyors-floor-lamp---cool-design/ http://picocool.com/design/surveyors-floor-lamp---cool-design/ Sun, 26 Apr 2009 22:58:53 -0400 moneybydesignnz design http://picocool.com/design/surveyors-floor-lamp---cool-design/

Architectural form with metropolitan attitude. The Surveyor's floor lamp is packed with style and function - inspired by vintage tripod instruments, the antique nickel finished steel and mahogany wood base makes a modern statement with an oversized, eggshell paper drum shade as the perfect topper.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/eco/recycled-waste-basket/ http://picocool.com/eco/recycled-waste-basket/ Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:37:39 -0400 lirmac eco http://picocool.com/eco/recycled-waste-basket/

A waste bin made entirely from recycled paper, designed by Riccardo Nannini, Domenico Orefice and Emanuele Pizzolorusso. Fifty paper liners are nested inside each other; when the bin is full the innermost liner can be removed and thrown away. This design combines practicality with style in its pleated, cupcake-casing design and eco-consciousness in its use of waste itself in waste disposal.

10 Vote(s) ]]> http://picocool.com/design/the-coolest-earbud-attachments/ http://picocool.com/design/the-coolest-earbud-attachments/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:59:05 -0400 moneybydesignnz design http://picocool.com/design/the-coolest-earbud-attachments/

ACOUSTIBUDS couples to your ear differently than any other ear fitting, providing the best acoustics your existing earphones have to offer!Slip these silicone covers over cheap earbuds to make them both fit and sound like pricier versions. Their cone shape directs waves into your ear canal; flexible ridges seal out noise.There are two kinds of people on your gift list: those who are fussy about the earbuds they use with their portable players, and those who aren't. Give the fussy ones ACOUSTIBUDSa4. And what should you get for the people who aren't fussy? Give them some ACOUSTIBUDSa4, too. For $13, how can you go wrong?

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