"Our Age of Anxiety is, in great part, the result of trying to do today's jobs with yesterday's tools." Marshall McLuhan
The diNovo Edge from Logitech might be the "most advanced keyboard" in the world, but Luxeed, from Luxiium Lighting and Technology, is clearly the most colorful and a better choice for anyone interested in having a more expressive computer. Every single key on it can be customized with one of over 500 colors. Users will be able to download preset colorschemes from the their website (which doesn't seem to be available yet) and even program the colors or brightness to change to music.
If colorful, retro designs are appealing to you, you don't have to limit your
fascination to furnishings to express your tastes. Telstar has resurrected the vintage Predicta brand and makes a number of different, retro models that have the look of yesterday with the technological advances of today. Although the designs of the Predicta TVs are vintage, the sets are not. They are made with entirely new parts, are compatible with VCRs, cable and satellites, and come with a distinctive remote control (if you'd rather have your remote match the set than use a universal). There are a lot of color options, as well as different finishes for the cabinets and mounts, and custom designs are available.
There's noting like a really slick design to inspire some eco-friendly behaviors. In this case, it is the design of the Ecopod Home Recycling Center that is getting us in the mood to be a touch more diligent when it comes to recycling. The pod was designed by BMW Designworks and automatically compacts plastic and aluminum containers.A bin at the bottom collects the newly compact pieces and holds them until they can be redeemed or collected for processing. There are removable bins inside the lid to store glass, paper and other noncompactible items before collection, as well. Price: $328.