Floating

News

How Does A Floating Island Go Missing?

8:00AM August 6, 2011 | Casey Chan

Answer: When that floating island is a gigantic polyurethane balloon filled with helium. It’s an art project called Is Land and has trees and foliage decorating it to make it seem like a floating island. But it’s gone! More »


Geek Out

Paint This Beautiful Doesn’t Need A Canvas

2:00PM January 12, 2011 | Brian Barrett

You’re going to spend the next two minutes watching paint float through the air in extraordinarily slow motion. You’re going to watch it speckle and collide and drape and dance. And you’re going to be oh-so-happy that you did. More »


Don’t Worry, The Balloon Bench Won’t Float Out Of Your House

6:40AM December 4, 2010 | Sam Biddle

Japanese design firm h220430′s whimsical Balloon Bench isn’t exactly traditional. But it looks a whole lot more fun to sit on than your average sofa—even if the balloons aren’t real. Or, have some drinks and pretend you’re floating. More »


Magnetic Levitating Turntable Concept Looks Impractical, Amazing

5:15AM June 28, 2009 | 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 »


Gadgets

Inflatable Dog Collar Keeps Rover Floating Without Swim Lessons

6:15AM December 21, 2008 | 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.

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Modern Boat Homes to Survive Rising Sea Level

6:33AM February 9, 2008 | 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]

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Gadgets

Buoy in a Keychain Inflates Airbag-Style

11:26PM November 27, 2007 | 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 »