floating

Sunday, June 28, 2009
Design

Magnetic Levitating Turntable Concept Looks Impractical, Amazing

5:15AM Dan Nosowitz | Rhea Jeong’s “void” turntable concept uses what would have to be incredibly strong and precise magnet control to levitate a record above its base. That little red ball on top of the vinyl is actually the needle. More »
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Sunday, December 21, 2008
Gadgets

Inflatable Dog Collar Keeps Rover Floating Without Swim Lessons

6:15AM Gizmodo US Edition | The Float-A-Pet collar is two gadgets in one: a water-sensing inflatable floaty, and an LED locator. The other dogs may make fun of him, but that’s a trade-off he’s probably willing to make. More »
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Home

Modern Boat Homes to Survive Rising Sea Level

6:33AM Gizmodo US Edition | Holland may soon be dotted with floating buildings as Dutch architects plan against global warming. The country is already 20 percent below sea level, and rising water levels are a concern. A flooded river is no threat to a floatable building with airtight foundations, and with slack built into electricity and water cables feeding it, the whole kaboodle can simply bob upwards. The gallery shows some building concepts, dreamed up by a company called Waterstudio, among others. Melting ice caps? Bring’em on. [Waterstudio, NPR via io9] More »
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Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Gadgets

Buoy in a Keychain Inflates Airbag-Style

11:26PM Jesus Diaz | Floating keychains are common, but this is the first time we have seen something like the Waterbuoy: you chain it to whatever valuable object and, if it falls into the water, the contact will fire up a gas valve that will instantly fill a balloon capable of lifting 1kg. The water will also activate a high-intensity LED so you can see it at night. Warning note: never store a keychain in your swimming trunks’ pocket. Or else. [Besportier] More »
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