Aivan grows headphones from fungus and yeast
Fungus, yeast-based bioplastic and other materials grown by microbes have been used to make the Korvaa headphones, designed by Finnish studio Aivan in collaboration with scientists. More
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Morrama's "smarter phone" concepts aim to enhance your wellbeing
Smartphone users can easily switch their devices from full functionality to minimal "mindful" modes in these concepts by UK design agency Morrama. More
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CES restores Lora DiCarlo's sex toy award after sexism outcry
The Consumer Electronics Show has returned the Innovations award it rescinded from female-led sex toy company Lora DiCarlo earlier this year, following accusations of gender bias in the tech industry. More
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Doconomy launches credit card with a carbon-emission spending limit
Swedish fintech company Doconomy has launched a credit card that tracks the carbon dioxide emissions of purchases, and caps the climate impact of users' spending. More
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Contraceptive jewellery offers alternative method of birth control
Contraceptives and other drugs could be administered through an earring, using a method invented by researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology. More
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Layer and Nio's intelligent Pal scooter learns your favourite routes
Layer has teamed up with Chinese automotive company Nio to design an electric scooter that uses artificial intelligence and machine-learning technology to autonomously take you on your preferred routes. More
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PepsiCo launches SodaStream-style drinks dispenser for refillable bottles
PepsiCo has launched a drinks machine for offices and schools, to give its customers an alternative to using single-use plastic. More
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Samsung postpones launch of Galaxy Fold over screen breakages
Samsung has pushed back the launch of its highly anticipated folding smartphone after multiple reviewers reported the screens broke within days. More
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Foster + Partners and LG reveal partnership behind roll-up television
Foster + Partners has been revealed as a collaborator on LG's Signature OLED TV R, the world's first television that rolls out of sight. More
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Vitra and Panasonic collaborate to create glass cabinet that is actually a TV
Vitra, Panasonic and designer Daniel Rybakken have joined forces to create the concealed Vitrine television, on show at Milan design week. More
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Bang & Olufsen launches TV that can be folded away to "reduce its visual presence"
Bang & Olufsen has unveiled its Beovision Harmony television, which can fold down into a sculptural form when not in use, at Milan design week. More
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Samsung's minimalist Space Monitor can free up your desk
Dezeen promotion: Samsung has launched a minimalist monitor that has no untidy wires and can fit flat against the wall to increase desk space. More
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Sony launches Wena smartwatch strap to update classic timepieces
Sony has launched a different take on the smartwatch, with all the technology embedded in a band that users can attach to their favourite analogue face. More
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Algorithmic Couture aims to reduce fashion industry waste with digital customisation
Research collective Synflux has developed a system of digitised couture that reduces the amount of fabric needed to make clothes by creating garments that exactly fit the wearer's body. More
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Apple launches credit card touting privacy and security
Apple has made its first foray into financial services with a numberless credit card that CEO Tim Cook calls the most significant change to card payments in 50 years. More
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Seymourpowell's Élever makeup printer replicates looks straight from the internet
Makeup looks seen online could be downloaded and printed directly onto the face, using a gadget concept imagined by UK studio Seymourpowell. More
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Frida Escobedo designs trio of hand-carved obsidian drinking vessels
Architect Frida Escobedo has based this collection of drinking vessels made for tequila brand Maestro Dobel on the rich materials and textures found in the Mexican landscape. More
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Vivo eliminates all ports on unibody Apex 2019 smartphone
Buttons, ports and speaker grills are absent from Vivo's Apex 2019 concept phone, which is wrapped in a single piece of glass. More
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Ford's noise-cancelling kennel shields dogs from fireworks
Ford has a solution to ease one of the most common sources of fear and anxiety in dogs — the loud noise from fireworks. More
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Sextech startups abandon the "intimidating" penis-shaped vibrator
Vibrators used to look like penises, but now brands are having more success with minimal sex toys shaped like eggs and flying saucers. More
