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This Samsung portable printer is your gateway to instant creativity on the go

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Samsung is perhaps not the biggest game-changer when you talk about redefining the way in which we capture and share memories. That would be until the Korean tech company happens to chance upon the Image Box Portable Printer. This is a new-age device designed to bring your favorite moments to life with unparalleled convenience and style.

At the heart of this portable printer is a cutting-edge Zink-type tech that bids farewell to the hassles of traditional ink cartridges. Samsung’s Image Box allows you to print your photos directly from your mobile devices anytime, anywhere, without the need for ink, making this printer your gateway to instant creativity on the go.

Designer: Won Jang, Jinsu Du and Chaeyoung Yoon

The Image Box Portable Printer boasts a compact form factor, making it the perfect companion for those who are always on the move. Slip it into your bag or proudly display it on your desk – the choice is yours. This versatile printer effortlessly combines portability with functionality, seamlessly transitioning between being a pocket-sized option and an eye-catching desk accessory.

Designed for maximum convenience, the Image Box comes in two parts: the sleek base and the cartridge-carrying unit. The design ensures that replacing the cartridge is a breeze. Instead of a traditional hinge, the back of the body opens up, streamlining the process and maintaining the printer’s compact form. The designers understand that style is a crucial element of portable devices. That’s why the Image Box base comes in serrated and standard versions, each boasting a unique color, to let users mix and match for personalized color combinations that suit their taste.

As we eagerly await the arrival of the Image Box Portable Printer at the Samsung Store, it’s clear that designers have once again pushed the boundaries of innovation. This Image Box transcends the traditional limitations of photo printing, offering a seamless blend of functionality, portability, and style. Whether you’re a creative professional, a photography enthusiast, or someone who simply loves capturing life’s moments, the Image Box Portable Printer is poised to become your new must-have gadget.

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This temperature-controlled dog bed makes sleep experience healthier and more comforting

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As pet owners, we understand the struggles of ensuring our furry friends get the quality sleep they need. Dogs, with their higher body temperatures and limited ways to regulate heat, often face challenges during their slumber. Enter Sleep.p – a conceptual solution to make your dog’s sleep experience healthier and more comforting.

Sleep.p is a purpose-built haven for dogs that struggle to regulate body temperature while sleeping. Its innovative temperature regulation system, equipped with a heating plate comprising a built-in heating element, allows pet owners to customize temperature settings, catering to individual dog needs.

Designer:  YU ID

The science behind Sleep.p is fascinating: Dogs lack sweat glands, except for those located on their paw pads, which limits their ability to regulate body temperature efficiently. Often, they resort to panting, which becomes challenging during sleep. This inadequacy can disrupt their resting patterns and, consequently, affect their overall health and well-being.

Whether your furry friend prefers a warm spot during cold nights or a cooler setting in warmer weather, Sleep.p adapts effortlessly to ensure optimal comfort. Additionally, the bed is designed to fit seamlessly into your home’s interior, providing not just functionality but also aesthetic appeal.

The bed’s adaptable design caters to dogs of various sizes, from small to large breeds. Its construction, featuring six plates that fold up like a yoga mat, allows for easy transport. When rolled out halfway, it creates a sheltered, personal space for your pet – a place that helps in addressing behavioral concerns as well. It’s engineered to ease separation anxiety by providing a secure, enclosed space. This sense of personal sanctuary encourages better sleep and relaxation, fostering a healthier state of mind for your dog.

Add to this the convenience of being able to control the Sleep.p using a mobile app or remote control. It enables a pet parent to manage the bed’s settings from a distance, whether you’re outside the house or inside (where you can even use onboard controls for the same). More than just a pet bed, the Sleep.p is a thoughtful and comprehensive solution designed to upgrade the well-being and lifestyle of your four-legged family member.

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Explore the unexplored in the adventure-driven, all-terrain ALD09 camping trailer

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Arguably, the traditional image of camping and outdoor exploration is in a relay of evolution, and Georgia-based ROC Trailers is sharing the baton. To that accord, the outdoorsy company has launched its new ALD09 trailer. This innovative camping trailer isn’t just another addition to the market; it represents a leap in eco-friendly, electric vehicle-compatible camping.

Bucking the trend of conventional trailers, the ALD09 replaces old aluminum-skinned wooden structures with an insulated fiberglass-composite design exuding a luxury yacht appearance. The choice of material, ROC shares, not only amplifies strength and durability but significantly reduces the trailer’s weight, facilitating a lighter footprint on outdoor expeditions.

Designer: ROC Trailers

Engineered particularly for rugged off-road escapades, the ALD09 boasts a robust steel frame construction, all-terrain tires with 16-inch steel wheels, and a 2000lb axle-less independent suspension granting an impressive 20-inch ground clearance. Such fortitude promises a journey through diverse terrains without compromising on stability or comfort.

Emphasized by its lighter construction, and a gross weight as low as 2,000 pounds (907 kg), the trailer is extremely flexible in how and with what sort of vehicle you choose to tow it. That said, the interior reflects a classic teardrop-style layout featuring a queen-size mattress, LED lighting, and USB ports. For added space, a shelf next to the foot of the bed transforms into a sleeping platform and is ideal for tucking in a child or a furry friend. This assortment expands the sleeper capacity, without the rooftop tent, which is an optional setting to increase the headroom and provide more ventilation.

The galley is where the trailer’s heart rests. Here, an efficient kitchen setup includes drawers, cabinets, and an optional sink. To address the challenge of limited space, ROC spreads equipment around, providing a tongue box with a fridge, and a side table ideal for holding a portable stove – all integrated into a flat, tailgate you can flip-open for a satisfying culinary experience on the road.

To make the ALD09 ready for elongated stays in the wilderness, its kitchen is equipped with a 57-liter water tank. The trailer can be retrofitted with a 100-watt solar panel and a 10A Voyager solar controller if required. Starting at a modest $16,999 without the add-ons; if you factor in its lightweight construction and spacious interior, the ROC ALD09 is a modern trailer with environmental responsibility at the back of its mind.

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35.5 inches Avengers Tower LEGO set comes with 31 superhero minifigures

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The LEGO Marvel set has been in the rumor mill for a very long time now, and the wait is now over. LEGO Group has finally unveiled the 76269 Avengers Tower set which is the biggest ever Marvel-themed set released. It is also the first ever modern set to have 31 minifigures in total. The set is slated to launch on November 24 for a price tag of $500. For those who buy it from November 24 to November 27, the set will come with the complementary LEGO Marvel Taxi gift that includes a New York taxi, taxi driver, Black Panter and Outrider minifigs.

This LEGO set created as a part of the 60th anniversary of The Avengers also clocks the milestone of being among one the tallest sets when fully put together. Just for reference, it is taller than the 76178 Daily Bugle set measuring 35.5 inches in height. At first glance, you’ll instantly recognize the Quinjet, Leviathan and two Chitauri flyers from the 2012 Avengers Assemble. The interior on the other hand has scenes depicted from the Infinity Saga, Age of Ultron party and Endgame.

Designer: LEGO Group

Talking of the minifigures, the noticeable ones include Tony Stark, Iron Man MK7, Captain America, Thor, Ant-Man, Loki, Hulk, Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and many more. From the lot, however, it’s strange not to see some characters like the Quicksilver minifig. The set also includes brick-built Dum-E although the press release has no mention of it.

The LEGO set has a removable roof and side panels to recreate any of the scenes on the individual floors and keep monotony at bay. At the top of the structure, you can build the Quinjet and the Lego Chariot that can be hooked onto the tower. The Leviathan can be positioned standing outside the tower. For those who already own the smaller Marvel sets including the Daily Bugle and Sanctum Sanctorum, these sets can be attached to the baseplate (32 stud) of this colossal set to create a stunning diorama.

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Retro-inspired LOFREE TOUCH PBT wireless mouse comes with swappable keycaps for matching workspace theme

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The good old mouse has evolved into an accessory that can improve your productivity exponentially, that’s if you get the hang of using all the buttons and set the customization options in line with hand ergonomics and muscle memory. Take for example Logitech MX Master 3S, Corsair SCIMITAR RGB ELITE or Logitech G305. In an editor’s hand, any one of these mouse can be a potent tool.

The shape of these high-end mouse has also evolved into a much more modern aesthetic, considering the position of the hand and the multiple buttons. But there’s always a time when you want to experience the retro charm of the good old PC accessory without giving up on the modern functions.

Designer: LOFREE

The old-school LOFREE TOUCH PBT wireless mouse comes with swappable buttons to change the look if you get bored with the existing one. Non-glossy, non-sticky and skin-friendly texture of the mouse keys – MB1, MB2 and the upper case – is soft to the touch of hand and fingers. This ensures you can match it to the setup of your desk or room. The mouse is loaded with the 3805 sensor and PAW3805 outputting 4000 DPI for use on glass or any other surface where an ordinary mouse simply doesn’t work. This also holds merit for high-end gaming for times you are not working.

The rechargeable mouse works for 75 hours before requiring another recharge. Everything set aside, the 80s-inspired look of this mouse is what grabs the attention more than anything else. Add to that the ability to replace the PBT keycaps on top of the Cherry MX-style stems, and you’ve got an accessory that’ll draw you to the desk without fail. The beige-colored mouse weighing 106 grams is a tag on the heavier side, and can be a deal breaker for finicky users. Priced at $69, the retro-inspired mouse is a unique one to add to the collection.

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Master & Dynamic MW09 TWS earbuds take the heavyweights with renewed design, sublime audio and improved ANC

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If you are looking for the cream of wireless earbuds then the best bets are Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2, Master & Dynamic MW08 and Technics EAH-AZ80. You can’t go wrong with either of these, but the PI7 S2 and EAH-AZ80 inch just a bit ahead of the ones by Master & Dynamic.

That however could change with the newly launched Master & Dynamic MW08 wireless earbuds. Just like every other brand’s earbuds, these have incremental upgrades that make them better than their predecessor. They’ve got better overall design, comfort, audio quality and ANC to lure audiophiles who are on the lookout for that ultimate package.

Designer: Master & Dynamic

The New York-based luxury audio brand released the MW08 series in 2021 and this new launch was imminent. The new ones have the design DNA of the predecessor but with a more ergonomic shape and reduced weight. This should make them a great fit for a wider range of ears. The acoustic enclosure has been upgraded and the 11mm beryllium drivers promise the “most expansive sound profile ever” for that sublime audio signature offered by the brand.

Talking of the ANC, the TWS earbuds get updated microphones and sensors aided by the noise-canceling algorithm to block out unwanted ambient noises. The call quality also gets a bump up with the AI-powered high-definition speech software for natural-sounding voice. Multipoint connectivity brings seamless connection to two devices simultaneously which has now become a standard with flagship options. The accompanying app fin tunes things to adjust the equalization levels, ANC settings and the transparency mode to hear important things while listening to music.

The buds come with a choice of foam and silicone eartips which should work for every type of audio lover. Battery life of 12 hours with ANC turned on and 16 hours with it turned off is impressive. Top that off with 32 hours of backup in the charging case and this will be a major selling point for these premium earbuds. The design is also something you‘ll absolutely love or hate. The use of anodized aluminum shells covered in sapphire glass gives off that peculiar industrial look but in a very refined form.

Master & Dynamic MW09 ANC True Wireless earbuds can be preordered from November 14, 2023 in very attractive options – black with black aluminum case, white and silver with silver aluminum case, gold with gold aluminum case, green with Kevlar case, blue with Kevlar case, and gunmetal with Kevlar case. The price tag of $349 matches the industry heavyweights and is head-on in competition with the acclaimed options I mentioned at the start of this piece.

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Experience freedom with PlugVan that transforms small and mid-sized van into adventure haven in 5 minutes

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In the adventure community, the allure of the rugged roads steamrolls the idea of having a flexible, easily transformable campervan. And when you cannot find one that is as capable, you need something like the PlugVan: an innovative solution for small van owners looking to unlock the potential of their vehicles for adventure and exploration.

PlugVan gives you the freedom of converting your Mercedes Vito, VW T4, T5, or T6.1 into a fully equipped camper and back to its original state in just five minutes. The PlugVan Small module is the key to turning your ordinary vehicle into a versatile adventure-ready companion. Whether it’s a spur-of-the-moment weekend getaway or a planned road trip, this modular system offers a hassle-free transformation, allowing you to seamlessly switch between everyday utility and a fully equipped camper setup.

Designer: PlugVan

One of the most compelling features of the PlugVan is its adaptability. No modifications to the base vehicle are needed, making it a convenient choice for van owners seeking versatility without sacrificing the integrity of their vehicles. With its compact design, the PlugVan Small measures 200cm long and is adjustable from 122cm to 164cm in width.

The PlugVan Small is crafted to suit various vehicles as its extendable side sections ensure an optimal fit to the width of your van, providing a snug and secure setup. Within this cleverly designed module, you’ll find a swiveling table for indoor and outdoor use, a convenient kitchenette complete with an integrated sink, and a water system for both fresh and wastewater.

Interestingly, the PlugVan also provides a connection for an outdoor shower. Ample storage space is ensured so that all your essentials for the road can be neatly stowed away. 12V light strips illuminate the space within, creating a cozy ambiance for your adventures. The multifunctional design also incorporates a sofa that ingeniously transforms into a comfortable bed, making overnight stays a delight. For those seeking additional amenities, there’s an option for electricity storage and a solar panel.

One of the most appealing aspects of the PlugVan Small is its accessibility. Starting from a reasonable price of 5,880 EUR, this innovative camper module opens up a world of possibilities without breaking the bank. It’s a game-changer for van owners looking to elevate their travel experiences without investing in an entirely new vehicle.

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This electric bicycle turns into a kick scooter but lacks the comfort one would desire

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Personal mobility vehicles come in various genres and form factors depending on the specific needs of the user. There is a wide array of options from the upbeat Segway and kick scooters to the more conventional bicycles and unicycles. The creative Asian market in Japan and China is also witness to the more futuristic personal pods that are a cross between a Segway and a scooter.

This electric bicycle further takes the hybrid nature of personal commuters to the next level with Cake bike-inspired aesthetics. The modular nature of this commuter makes it a good option for every kind of user. It can be your scooter, a Cake bike, or an electric ride.

Designer: YU ID

The ride also draws inspiration from everyday gadgets, adapting their sleek form without compromising on the robust aesthetic that’s vital to support the body weight. Talking of supporting the rider’s weight, the saddle takes an awkward-looking shape that’ll not keep the rider comfortable for long. This form factor flows with the slim character of the bicycle but is somewhat of a comfort killer I have to say.

The rear middle section of the Electric Mobility bicycle can be detached for the kick-scooter functionality. A pretty big kick scooter it has to be said, perfect for above-than-average people. Would anyone fancy riding this? Well, this commuter has many bases untouched that should have been taken into consideration while designing the blueprint.

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This colossal rideable robot, resembling a giant rhinoceros gives meaning to the phrase ‘riding in style’

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Have you ever wanted to ride a rhinoceros? I would have never thought of an idea to be even close to reality, but after seeing this rhino-inspired behemoth with four sturdy legs, engineered to walk and transport up to four adventurous passengers, I am sold by the idea!

An amalgamation of entertainment and technology, this larger-than-life creation: the SR-02, a quadruped walking robot, is developed by Sansei Technologies. This is a company renowned for crafting thrilling amusement park rides that set hearts racing at Disney.

Designer: Sensei Technologies

The electric-powered prototype of the four-legged walking robot was debuting at the Japan Mobility Show, previously known as the Japan Motor Show, this year. The SR-02, right to the word, stole the spotlight, hinting at a future where personal mobility takes on an entirely new form.

This ambitious creation isn’t however crafted for a specific client but instead for the pleasure of those who seek unique experiences at amusement parks. Whether you fancy taking control yourself or allowing remote guidance, this marvel of engineering provides both options, ensuring a delightfully dynamic adventure for all its passengers.

The SR-02 stands at around 11 feet in length, slightly over five feet in width, and nearly seven feet in height. Its spacious design ensures that passengers have ample room to sit comfortably, making the entire experience not only thrilling but also enjoyable.

The prospect of riding a colossal, rideable robot might sound like a dream come true for many, and the SR-02 has the potential to transform amusement park experiences into something beyond imagination. However, until further announcements are made, we can only sit back and wait to know when.

 

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This Japanese trailer or possible home extension is blank canvas you can shape to your desires

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In a captivating unison of innovation and style, reckoned Japanese RV maker, Kworks, has joined forces with Japanese home goods manufacturer Lixil, to birth the Mio Space trailer. This architecturally fascinating trailer rethinks the concept of furnished camping trailers and presents owners with a blank canvas they can furnish to their willingness.

To that accord, Mio Space trailer is a statement of adaptability. Kworks offers it for two possibilities, either it can be used for camping or seamlessly placed to extend the boundaries of your home. As an adaptable trailer, it can thus cater to every day of the year (in your backyard or in the wilderness), with a fascinating design that blurs the line between nature and modern architecture.

Designer: Kworks and Lixil

To start out, the Mio Space trailer captivates with its expansive windows that beckon natural light, complemented by the warm embrace of wooden paneling on the inside and out. The strategic placement of wooden slats from top to bottom not only adds a touch of allure to the interior, it also offers functional spaces to hang furniture, imbuing the trailer with a distinct flexibility.

Arriving in a noticeable rectangular structure, the Mio Space trailer has subtle rounded edges to distinguish its looks. Step inside, and the vast emptiness of the space strikes at first glance. However, Kworks asserts that this deliberate openness embodies a ‘flexible design’ ethos. It allows owners the freedom to shape the space as they desire: whether as a camper’s nest or an additional room that complements one’s home.

While the onus of furnishing the Mio Space trailer falls on its future owners, the clever positioning of slats creates opportunities for storage and a possible kitchen area to make the trailer into a desirable mobile home. If you may, you can pre-order the Mio Space starting summer of 2024. Even though Kworks has kept the features and pricing under wraps for now, we learn Mio Space sales will be confined to Japan, at least initially.

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