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Getting Smarter

With the Smart fortwo becoming available in the United States, perhaps more sustainable attitudes towards transport will shift into a higher gear. Who knows, maybe we will see a new generation of innovative modes of moving designs like BMW's C1 coming into the marketplace . It won't be easy to overcome significant challenges, as evidenced by the Smart fortwo vs. Hummer H2 size comparison image below. However, with new advances in active and passive safety coming to the market each year, perhaps we can find smarter alternative modes of movement before gasoline hits the $5.00 mark.

Sony Launches Xperia

Sony's Xperia X1 appears poised to compete strongly with the hipster while incorporating a large touch screen like the Apple iPhone. For those who are all thumbs, the X1's Arc slider design and QUERTY keypad may be just the thing they have been waiting to get their hands on.

Seiko and Final Fantasy

This is an addendum to a previous post about the notable interaction design featured in the computer generated feature length film "Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within". Seiko apparently produced a limited editions of watches similar in appearance to the one Dr. Aki Ross wore in the film. Kudos to Seiko for pushing the edge a bit on this one and getting something unique out there in the market. Now if only the film had a slightly better story line. Oh, yeah, and a holographic display on the watch would be cool too.

Back to the Future

Not sure just what is going on over at Cadillac headquarters these days but let's hope they keep it up! Ed Welburn and his design team continue to successfully explore the edged aesthetic reminiscent of some of Syd Mead's vehicle designs which inspired so many to think about what the future of vehicle design might hold. The CTS Coupe concept is another successful design exercise in that regard. Thanks to the folks at Cadillac for bringing back that feeling of future think once again. Now, if we could just start seeing more vehicles like this on the road...ideally with a hybrid power plant.

Lamborghini Reventon

Inspired by military aviation and the stealth aesthetic, the Lamborghini Reventon is admirable for its purity of statement. Not a bad performer either as evidenced by its recent run against an Italian Air Force Tornado. View more here.

Sony Rolly

Regardless of how it strikes you from the perspective of an organization investing time and development resources into a product like this, the Sony Rolly is captivating to watch. A candidate for the bivouac's notable products category for sure. Thanks to Nicholas for the heads up.

One Laptop Per Child

Starting November 12, One Laptop Per Child will be offering a Give 1 Get 1 Program for a brief window of time in North America. For $399, you will be purchasing two XO laptops—one that will be sent to empower a child to learn in a developing nation, and one that will be sent to your child at home. If you're interested in Give 1 Get 1, visit www.xogiving.org and get giving.

Sony QRIO Stands Tall and is On The Ball

The Sony dream robot QRIO has fluid gestures and several sensors allowing it to better negotiate the world and gravity in a more natural way. As see below, QRIO can stand up if it should fall over which means the handle design feature behind QRIO's neck may not be ued that often. QRIO is also capable remembering people and talking. Impressive technological advancements all contained in a small package.

The X Factor

Finally, BMW Motorrad's X Series bikes offer three form factors light and agile enough to really kick around. Take a closer look via: www.bmw-motorrad.com/g650x