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BBC Earth just released this incredible 5-minute sneak peek at Blue Planet II, an upcoming 7-episode nature documentary series, narrated by Sir David Attenborough, that’s a sequel to 2001’s The Blue Planet series. Blue Planet II will premiere later this year on BBC One.”This world-exclusive introduction to the show is narrated by series presenter Sir David Attenborough and set to an exclusive track developed by Hans Zimmer and Radiohead.”..(Read…)

“Nijugen-Koto literally means 20 string Koto. Currently there are 21 strings but its name is still the original. This was developed in order to respond to modern music. The round nails create a soft tone in this performer’s style of playing.”..(Read…)

“Hoverboards, lightsabers & batarangs, oh my! From Bond to Batman and everything in between, these are the greatest movie gadgets of all time (in our humble opinion, of course). Enjoy!”..(Read…)

Getting locked out is a thing of the past. Growing up, I can’t tell you how many times I lost the keys to my house. Smart Door alleviates the stress and nuisance of using a key to enter the home. Designed to appeal to the younger generation of homeowners, Smart Lock is beautifully designed to welcome home the creative inside you.

The overall design aesthetic is simple and minimal, ensuring it does not evade the look of the front door – not limiting the Smart Lock to a specific environment. The material combinations are complementary – the exterior showing an anodized aluminum in either a rose gold or space grey finish while the interior is a ribbed, powder coated ABS, soft to the touch for a premium feel and experience.

The Smart Lock is simple in design and simple in usage. To begin usage, raise the top of the handle up to uncover the pin pad and fingerprint scanner. Once the lock is disabled, the door can be opened via the lower handle. This is done on a push or pull system depending on the orientation of the door itself. To prevent and full lockouts due to an electrical fault, there is an emergency keyhole in the base of the handle, discoverable by sliding down a cover.

Designer: 10^N Design

Elena (a play on the word elevate) is an ingenious enhancement to the public sink and hand dryer. Particularly useful in restaurant, bar, and store restrooms Eleva is capable of adjusting height to accommodate all types of users so they aren’t forced to rely on others for assistance.

Kids or those confined to wheelchairs will find it ergonomic and easy to use. With just the touch of a button, its inner mechanics (hidden beneath a sleek, minimalist shell) will adjust to the desired height in seconds. Not limited to those with restricted height, taller individuals will also appreciate the optimized experience. Better yet, because it’s an all-in-out system, Eleva requires less space than a standard regular sink and dryer setup!

Designer: Jingwei Dang