As the world condenses into a global village owing to revolutionary advancements in communication technology ever new gadgets are being fabricated making it easy to connect far and wide with ease. Irish designer Karl Thompson has devised an ultra thin and light wearable phone concept with multifunctional abilities. Called the PCOD an abbreviated form for Personal Communications and Organization Device, the smartphone lets you have access to high resolution 10 megapixel anti shake camera, GPS, mp3 player, storage (for photos, files etc.), time/date/calendar, games, app’s and much more on your wrist.
Sponsored by Samsung, the “Nek-fon” by designer Verenice Macedo is a cellphone concept that as indicated by its name can be worn around the neck like a necklace. Essentially a mobile phone built in a necklace, the futuristic cellphone detaches the pendent from the necklace to be used an earpiece. The Nek-fon also features a camera that projects a screen on any flat surface to let the user text, surf the internet and go through the contact list with minimum fuss. And when not in use as a cellphone, the hi-tech device becomes a fashion accessory for the trendy users.
In this fast-moving era where people barely get time to organize or settle down their personal affairs, no matter how important they are, thinking of entertainment or recreational aspects is virtually a crime. Designed by Kingyo, a UI designer from ChengDu, China, the “Mercator” is a life support equipment that makes use of holographic imaging and nano-technology to help people manage their day-to-day needs with minimum fuss. You can use the hi-tech device to manage your regular tasks, like health checkups, appointments, shopping, maps, navigation and more. Combining the nano-materials with the new AMD processor chip, the device comes in the form of a bracelet, made of nickel-metal hydride, and integrates rechargeable batteries. The Mercator not only changes color, but also presents a curvy design for the ease of use, while enhancing the personality of the user.
Conceived by Mexican designer Veronica Eugenia Rodriguez Ortiz, the “Yuxa” is a cellphone concept that you can wear around your wrist like a watch or a bracelet. Removing the sound with vibration, the wearable cellphone works with Bluetooth technology, which the user need to remove from the wrist to make a call. Made from ecological materials such as plant fibers and biodegradable plastic, the green gadget features an OLED display and rechargeable battery that flattens its shape with the wrist movement of the user. You can set vibrations at different frequencies for different users. In short, the Yuxa allows an altogether new way of communication.
