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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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Images viaYanko DesignDesigner Kitae Pak has come up with a great home accessory concept – a light that looks like a tree when turned on, and a root system when turned off. It’s gorgeous, and a beautiful eco-centric idea. And while it looks attractive, it doesn’t do much to really hit the bigger picture concept that inspired it. …Read the full story on TreeHugger
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Images viaYanko DesignWe all know aboutphantom load–the electricity that continues to run through your electronics and appliances when they’re turned off but still plugged in. Also called vampire power, it accounts for as much as a whopping 11% of our electricity usage. And while there have been products designed to fight the phantom loads, we haven’t yet seen a truly viable large scale solution. But the Power Socket Switch might be just that–with the flick of a wrist, it lets you …Read the full story on TreeHugger
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