Don’t let the word “Microsoft” scare you, this video shows some extremely well thought-out concepts. Plenty of multi-touch, e-ink, semantic data, telepresence and cloud computing to go around.

You can watch expanded clips at the end of the video embedded above, or watch the full-length version at the blog linked below.

VIDEOS/IMAGES full-length 2019 video and screenshots

Where forward thinking terrestrials share ideas and information about the state of the species, their planet and the universe, living the lives of science fiction.

Not really sure what this is all about but it looks interesting. Maybe a kind of future-minded think tank slash social network? Definitely a good job done on promoting the website/community, or at least sparking interest. You can apply for access at their website.

LINK/VIDEO [SpaceCollective preview]

Hyposurface is a large lighted display surface that physically moves in three dimensions. Tons more, and far better quality video on the website (which is a little tricky to navigate — click anywhere on the page once the site is loaded, then use the faded bar at the bottom to browse through the videos).

LINK/VIDEOS [Hyposurface website] (via electro^plankton)

While still in pre-production, the KeyPort is designed to collect all your keys into one compact unit. You can make copies of your original keys on special blanks and program the built in wireless remote for your car. Other features include RFID and an LED flashlight.

No word on price, but the idea is so simple it would be silly to charge a premium for novelty — there will be plenty of copycats in due time.

LINK/IMAGES [KeyPort website] (via NOTCOT)

Cool furniture concept from Anima Causa called “Feel”.

LINK [Anima Causa website] (via Coisas)

LINK/IMAGES [Anna Torfs' website] (via Veerle)

Created by industrial design students from the National Taiwan University of Science and Technology. The honeycomb material is made of recycled paper, and can stretch from 30 to 720 cm (almost 24 ft.), seating as many as 16 adults.

VIDEO (YouTube)
ARTICLE [more info, translated from Chinese] (Engadget)

Update: another here from Molo Design. (Thanks suedehead)

We love Apple. Apple knows more about “clean” design than anybody, right? So why do Macs, iPods, iBooks and the rest of their product range contain hazardous substances that other companies have agreed to abandon? A cutting edge company shouldn’t be cutting lives short by exposing children in China and India to dangerous chemicals. That’s why we Apple fans need to demand a new, cool product: a greener Apple.

In a recent independent study, various laptops were tested for their levels of toxic chemical contamination and among them Apple’s MacBook Pro scored as one of the worst. The “Green My Apple” campaign is in response to this, and although targeted at Apple will no doubt shed light onto the greater issue of these chemicals being used in abundance regardless of manufacturer. With their recent trend-setting track record, if Apple can be moved to change others will be far more likely to follow suit. Visit the site for more info, video and promotional materials.

LINK [greenmyapple.org]
ARTICLE ["HP and Apple's toxic laptops exposed"] (Greenpeace)
PDF [study results]

Update: then there’s the other side …

LINK ["Greapeace Apologizes for Apple Stink"]

Two t-shirts with functioning graphic equalizers that react to sound in their environment.

LINK/BUY [left] (via infosthetics)
LINK/BUY [right, go to t-shirts > light tees]
VIDEO [sort of]

The Buro Vormkrijgers design studio, in addition to their clever Pong [video] and Orbit clocks, design innovative furniture and lighting — above is a chandelier and lamp, called Therese and Josephine, respectively. Their Cyclops lamp has two flourescent bulbs attached to an eye-like circular hinge in the middle, suspended from the ceiling on wire — pulling the hinge breaks the shape and switches the lamp off. Katana [video] is a vertical touch-sensitive high-intensity LED lamp, that can be detached and moved from its recharging base. Ceci looks like a light bulb whose glass is melting away, but hides its light source in the socket. Their Stealth chair looks downright badass; and an experiment in what they call Transfurniture actually swings into form as you sit on it [video]. Check out their portfolio and store:

LINK/IMAGES/VIDEO [Buro Vormkrijgers, the studio]
BUY [Cultivate, the label]