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Panasonic Shows Off ‘Eco-Friendly’ Technology By Flying Snow 8,500km To Bahrain

Gizmodo AU

What’s the best way to showcase eco-friendly compresser-less heat insulation technology? Flying a snowman over 8,500km from Japan to Bahrain may not be it.


November 2, 2010

Would Milk Still Go Off In An Igloo Made From 322 Fridges?

It’s a clichéd message, sure, but you’ve got to give Germany artist Ralf Schmerberg props for collecting 322 fridges to create this igloo. An attached electrical meter displays the energy waste to passersby, who can even pop inside.


October 27, 2010
Science

23-Year-Old’s Solar-Powered Fridge Earns Prestigious Award

23-year-old Emily Cummins started her career as an inventor as a young girl tinkering in her grandfather’s shed. Now, thanks to a solar-powered fridge that’s already in use across Africa, Nobel winners are handing her awards.


September 19, 2010

Why Aren’t There More Fridge-Stove-And-Sink-In-Ones Around ?

I’m looking at my not-that-big apartment and I see a separate fridge, sink and stove in my kitchen. Sure, it’s convenient, but if I could have this 1952 Cook and Wash Refrigerator Unit instead, I’d be living in a mansion.


May 31, 2010

Smart Fridge Concept Generates Recipes Based On The Items Inside

Quick, Smart Fridge! What can I whip up that contains half a jar of pickles, beer from Christmastime, light cream and lime juice?*


April 23, 2010

Gorenje’s Carbon Fibre Fridge: Last Seen In Batman’s Kitchen

Gorenje, the company that brought us the iPod-docking fridge, has created the next fridge of our dreams – carbon fibre, baby. The induction hob shown below is also the stove of our (concentric) dreams:


November 10, 2009
Gadgets

Fridge Locker Secures Your Snacks From Roommates And Co-Workers

Tired of your lunch being stolen by your roommates and co-workers? Instead of hiding your snacks, get serious about security with the fridge locker.


September 25, 2009

Someone Stole The ISS Fridge

This is the Samsung Fridge, created by design powerhouse Gro. It doesn’t only look awesome and retro-futuristic—straight out of a set from Stanley Kubrick’s 2001 or the new Star Trek—but it can do cool things too.


September 6, 2009
Gadgets

How To Replicate Wired’s Pimped-Out Kegerator

Wired’s iPhone-themed DIY kegerator is the stuff of legend: An unwanted fridge became a moving, gadget-filled beer dispenser of the highest calibre. This video shows that it’s also a pretty easy (if expensive) undertaking.


May 14, 2009
Geek Out

Smelly Refrigerator Strikes Down AT&T Office

AT&T may be worried about the Palm Pre, but they should be much more worried about refrigerators that smell so bad they force the evacuation of over 300 office employees.