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Spring segueing into summer means degree shows, when students show off their, frankly, outtahere-lunatic creations. So, without further ado, let's go to the Centre de Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal, where we have an innovative wall-hung dishwasher, or dishwasheur, as it's probably called.
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Concept Dishwasher Looks Nice, May Turn Your Kitchen into a Rainforest
Spring segueing into summer means degree shows, when students show off their, frankly, outtahere-lunatic creations. So, without further ado, let's go to the Centre de Design at the University of Quebec in Montreal, where we have an innovative wall-hung dishwasher, or dishwasheur, as it's probably called.
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kitchen
LG Mates Microwave and Toaster, Creates FrankenMicroToaster
I need this. It's a microwave with a built-in toaster, combining two of the three appliances I actually use into a single smorgasbord of food-warming convenience, perfect for my munchkin-sized counter. The other is a George Forman-esque grill—all other electric kitchenwares are frivolous and silly. In fact, if LG could somehow convert the top of this mutant puppy into one, or bolt a steak toaster onto the other side, this would be the most harmonious kitchen appliance ever, the true kitchen in a box. I'm waiting. [core77]
kitchens
Kohler's Karbon faucet is not the first to receive a cutting edge design, but it packs that extra wow factor with it's segmented, cylindrical design. The articulated faucet not only looks like a series of James Bond-esque pistol silencers, but it lets you drag and hold the faucet where you need it. It doesn't hang limp or shoot back to the base like those with a pullout head.
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Kohler Karbon Is Modern Art Awesomeness For The Kitchen
Kohler's Karbon faucet is not the first to receive a cutting edge design, but it packs that extra wow factor with it's segmented, cylindrical design. The articulated faucet not only looks like a series of James Bond-esque pistol silencers, but it lets you drag and hold the faucet where you need it. It doesn't hang limp or shoot back to the base like those with a pullout head.More »
future tech
Coway's new cleaning device uses megasonic soundwaves to clean everything from meat, to produce, to dirty dishes — all with the frequency of a soundwave. The secret behind this gadget is inductive micro cavitation, which shakes dirty particles loose from the surface of the object.
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Coway Megasonic Cleaning Device: If It's Too Loud, You're Too Dirty
Coway's new cleaning device uses megasonic soundwaves to clean everything from meat, to produce, to dirty dishes — all with the frequency of a soundwave. The secret behind this gadget is inductive micro cavitation, which shakes dirty particles loose from the surface of the object.
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review
The Gadget: The iWavecube microwave from iCube Designs and Sharper Image is billed as the "world's first and only personal portable microwave." A Ramen-ready space-saver that is perfect for a foodaholic that lacks the time or the skills to cook a proper meal.
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Lightning Review: iWavecube Ultra-Mini Microwave
The Gadget: The iWavecube microwave from iCube Designs and Sharper Image is billed as the "world's first and only personal portable microwave." A Ramen-ready space-saver that is perfect for a foodaholic that lacks the time or the skills to cook a proper meal.
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old people
Zojirushi Appliances Text You to Keep Grandma From Burning Down the House
You know, if your grandma is old and senile enough that you need a twice-daily email letting you know when she last used which appliances and for how long, it might be time to stick her in a home. But Zojirushi has developed a new system that does just that, so you have the peace of mind she hasn't burned down the house you stand to inherit by leaving the toaster on for too long. 'Cause if you really cared, you'd just call. [Trends in Japan]
appliances
Hitachi's New Air Conditioner Keeps Your Skin Moisturized
Hitachi has just announced a fancy-pants new air conditioner that not only keeps you chilled, but it actually moisturizes your skin as well. Finally, your skin can be silky smooth without requiring expensive and emasculating lotions! More »
weird
Idiot Kid Looks for Narnia in Washing Machine, Overly Sympathetic Firefighters Save Him with Jaws of Life
Okay, so I tried to put myself in this kid's shoes. I'm looking at a steel hole. Not very exciting! I'd rather go play with a bright, flashing object instead. Apparently, we don't have the same thought process, 'cause this kid decided to dig deeper. Guess what he found? A whole bunch of OMGI'mStuck. Enter brave firefighters, who have to rip the defenseless washing machine apart with the jaws of life to free the kid. Me? I'd have just gotten a new washing machine on the spot. [WKYC via Fark]
educational
Amadana's Warning Illustrations Are Something Special
In the spirit of traditionally crazy Japanese product warning illustrations, Amadana—home to chicly designed toasters, ionizers and other home appliances—has gone a bit crazy with the graphics. Tongue-in-cheek illustrations include both very honest captions (such as a universal remote that they warn cannot control your girlfriend) and maybe the best use of stereotypes all year (yes, this Japanese company uses ninjas wherever applicable). We've made a gallery for you to enjoy them all. Just remember to never, under any circumstances, use an air purifier as a table tennis partner.
[amadana via bbg]
kitchen
Soyabella, Auto Soymilk Maker
We prefer drinking from cow whenever possible, but the Soyabella soymilk maker, an auto soy grinder and roaster that makes soymilk with the touch of the button, interests us nonetheless. Just add water and soybeans and you'll have fresh "milk" in 15 minutes. But to ensure that it doesn't collect dust after your two-week soy phase is over, the Soyabella features a grinder that's usable for nuts, grain, coffee beans, you know, stuff that needs a good grinding. Pick one up for $130. [product via appliancist]
appliances
This is probably the first time the word "sexy" has ever been used to describe a washing machine—but this concept piece from designer Simona Luculano is definitely worthy of such an adjective. Unlike traditional washing machine eyesores that must be hidden in a garage or behind sliding doors, the Flexible Distance washing machine could actually be used as a decorative piece.
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Three Words: "Sexy," "Washing" and "Machine"
This is probably the first time the word "sexy" has ever been used to describe a washing machine—but this concept piece from designer Simona Luculano is definitely worthy of such an adjective. Unlike traditional washing machine eyesores that must be hidden in a garage or behind sliding doors, the Flexible Distance washing machine could actually be used as a decorative piece.
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The huggable Chumby Wi-Fi widget box is on sale for $180 in latte, black or pearl. But it's still just for the hardest core: "The Chumby Store is currently only accessible to customers by invitation only." [Chumby]
dining
Mmmm...nothing like eating food with food. And until Hershey's begins manufacture of ChocoWare, the potato-sourced SpudWare eating utensils look like the next best thing. Constructed from 80% potato starch and 20% soy oil, the SpudWare is just as strong and resistant to heat as its plastic counterpart. That means it's only partially disposable.
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SpudWare Cutlery, Eat Potatoes With Potatoes
Mmmm...nothing like eating food with food. And until Hershey's begins manufacture of ChocoWare, the potato-sourced SpudWare eating utensils look like the next best thing. Constructed from 80% potato starch and 20% soy oil, the SpudWare is just as strong and resistant to heat as its plastic counterpart. That means it's only partially disposable.
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White Geek in Japan: Weird Washing Machines
We got the whitest geek we could find and threw him into Japan to see if he'd survive. Here are his pleas for a return ticket.
To: Frooch
From: Matt
RE: Washing Machine/Air Conditioner Combo Saves Space, Chills Clothes
I saw your post about the air conditioning/washing machine combo, and since I'm on my second washing machine in Japan, even though I'm not an expert about washers and dryers in Japan, I thought I would try to explain why it would be a good idea. That, and because I felt a violent urge to theorize about washing machines at midnight.
5:28 PM on Mon Aug 20 2007
By Matt Buchanan
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Latest by graffiksguru: I've had that same rice cooker for years, it kicks ass. more »
appliances
In Japan, space tends to be scarce. People live in tiny apartments, especially in the big cities, so every inch of space is valuable. That's why something like this Toshiba TW-3000VE washing machine/air condition exists. Sure, it'll clean your clothes, but it'll also keep your closet-sized apartment nice and cool. It's a brilliant idea, I guess, but here's a more brilliant one: go to a Laundromat. It'll save even more space, I promise. In any case, this thing'll be available for $2,600 starting next month. [GizmoDiva via UberGizmo]
Washing Machine/Air Conditioner Combo Saves Space, Chills Clothes
In Japan, space tends to be scarce. People live in tiny apartments, especially in the big cities, so every inch of space is valuable. That's why something like this Toshiba TW-3000VE washing machine/air condition exists. Sure, it'll clean your clothes, but it'll also keep your closet-sized apartment nice and cool. It's a brilliant idea, I guess, but here's a more brilliant one: go to a Laundromat. It'll save even more space, I promise. In any case, this thing'll be available for $2,600 starting next month. [GizmoDiva via UberGizmo]
appliances
Put more than two pounds of potatoes or any other soon-to-be fried foods in this Tefal Actifry, add a tablespoon of your favorite grease, and it goes to town, spinning those babies around like a washing machine while heating them up with a lot of hot air. The result? Crispy fried foods with only 3% of the fat content of your regular gut busters. Or so say the Tefal spinmeisters. More »
Tefal Actifry Fries Up Junk Food With 3% of the Fat
Put more than two pounds of potatoes or any other soon-to-be fried foods in this Tefal Actifry, add a tablespoon of your favorite grease, and it goes to town, spinning those babies around like a washing machine while heating them up with a lot of hot air. The result? Crispy fried foods with only 3% of the fat content of your regular gut busters. Or so say the Tefal spinmeisters. More »
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