Tuesday, October 23, 2012

A Cool New Way To Sleep!




This isn't just a normal bedroom. This is a VERY high-tech bed! It's the new futuristic high-tech HiCan bed design. It's a virtual all in one stand alone room with literally everything you need to relax, read and remain super comfortable. A theater screen pulls down in the front of the bed for viewing a movie or TV. A personal computer systems is built in as well so you can surf the web while in bed as well. Game consoles are also built in for added entertainment since many tech lovers are also gamers. Different lighting is also added for shade and comfortable sleeping. Below is a video that shows the bed and it's function:
                             

*http://dornob.com/high-tech-bed-has-built-in-tv-computer-game-systems/


One other bed that was very interesting is the new Starry Night bed..It's a different type of technology that was mentioned in the HiCan bed. Starry Night is the first bed that includes: anti-snore technology, duel programmable temperature control from 68 to 117 degrees Fahrenheit, sleep diagnostic center which monitors body movement and breathing pattern, internet connectivity, wireless RF remote via Microsoft's Media center, ipod docking station, and lifeware connected. This bed will make sleeping more fun and comfortable!


Sunday, October 21, 2012

Reduce Reuse Recycle!





An exciting new movement in the home textile department is the carpets that are being made by recycled plastic soda bottles. A simple invention that is taking home-wear by storm. One brand of carpeting that is made from recycled plastic is Shaw Clear Touch Filament PET (polyethylene terephthalate) carpet. They pride themselves on saving millions of soda bottles per year, with an amazing stain resistant carpet. Soda bottle carpet feels as soft as normal carpet, but because of the plastic filament is extremely stain proof. In these types of carpeting, 40 two-liter soda bottles are recycled per square yard of carpeting. The backing used for recycled content carpet is the same as traditional carpets. The fibers are moisture resistant, soft, and colorfast. They are very similar to nylon. And while these fibers are not the best for high traffic areas around the house they are great for home usage. This is a great start to making your home more eco friendly! Simple changes like this when you are redecorating can really make an impact on the environment.






http://www.toolbase.org/Technology-Inventory/Interior-Partitions-Ceilings/recycled-content-carpet

http://shawfloors.com/ClearTouch

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=safety-of-recycled-pet-plastic-carpets

Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Finally! A Cure!

So we seem to have a bit of a trend in home technology; relationships and pillows. Well good news! We have found the pillow that can help save a relationship. It can make living together drastically easier. It can help you wake up after a fight and not want to strangle your partner.

Want to know what it is?

Introducing, the SNORE-STOPPER PILLOW!



The Japanese interior company, France Bed, uses a new and innovative technology to take snoring head-on with the goal of cutting down or eliminating it completely. The pillow itself is made of memory foam, and uses and audio sensor to detect snoring. When snoring is recognized, the pillow responds with a light vibration that reduces snoring.

Even more so entertaining, the pillow can record the offending snorer. We have all been there; the typical “you need to stop snoring” allegation with the “I do not snore” response. With this feature, your partner can never deny snoring again! Think of how many issues will be either resolved or completely avoided!
               

Anti-snoring Pillow features:
    Material: Urethane Foam
    Size: L510×W325×H110mm
    Weight: 1kg (includes batteries)
    Power: 4AA batteries
    Manual: Japanese



Control Panel features:
  • 1) Power on. Flashing light means low batteries.
  • 2) Sensitivity switch for high-low snoring levels
  • 3) Vibration level control
  • 4) Internal pillow sensor (not shown)
  • 5) Output for audio recorder (recorder not incl.)
  • 6) Off button (auto shut-off after 8 hours)

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Couples Counseling Via Couch

Designer: Danielle Sobik
 
 
Having problems with your loved one or significant other? Tired of paying large psychiatry or couples therapy bills? Designer Danielle Sobik may have found the answer. Sobik has created a couch that represents the lifestyles that we instantly recognize, modern and impersonal.As a couple sit apart on the sofa they are supervised when a cold blue pattern begins to grow around them. The blue pattern signifies their distance apart from each other. With the pattern changing in relation to proximity, as they move towards each other warm pink petals begin to form signifying their closeness. Surrounded by warm pink petals and the occasional blue, the thoughtful and playful development of the pattern means an ever evolving and changing pattern display occurs.
 
While the couch may not give exact word on word advice, one partner can clearly identify if the other partner is being distanced towards him/her. Sobik has created this sofa Using light emitting (Electrolumiscent) technology in conjunction with trigger sensitive materials the visual pattern displays a randomized pattern which forms depending on where a person is located on the sofa.
 
 
 As for Psychological experts, while this product has yet to hit the market, instead of hurting their business from the competition, they could use it to their advantage. Many couples are embarrassed/ ashamed to seek professional help. This could give the professional a heads up of what is really going on if the couple is not honest about what they are feeling and why to begin with. This might also give their office environment a little spice in comparison to the typical, boring leather, "lay on the couch and share your feelings" chair.