November 17th, 2009
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This new invention is fascinating on just about every level–it’s an mp3 player for the deaf that translates musical notes into nuanced vibrations. Holding the pillow-sized stereo against your chest, one can feel the rhythms, beats, and melodies–allowing the hearing impaired to fully enjoy music for the first time. The experience is fleshed out even more with the innovative use ofLED lightsthat change color and brightness along with the music. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
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November 5th, 2009


Taipei Pop Music Centerhas opened up an amazing architecture design competition for it’s new building.Nabito Architectshas drafted and shared their vision of the newTaipei Pop Music Centercomposed of a “photovoltaic screen and a wall of LED panels”
The screen of the Pop Music Center may:
- have a LED media wall reporting news, weather, event info and ads.
- be powered entirely by the sun and set an example for green energy in the city of Taipei
- include photovoltaic cell technology, with anLEDwall
- have controls set by a central computer, to show all events scheduled and more
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