A Shape-Shifting iPad Case

In 2012, Tactus Technology debuted a tablet that could physically alter its screen to create touchable “keys” when typing. Three years later, the company is finally launching a product, but instead of starting its own standalone device, Tactus is introducing a case for iPad minis that incorporates that very same key-creating technology. Officially dubbed Phorm, the case uses a fluid to shape its tiny key …

MIT Reimagines the Power Cord

MIT’s Tangible Media Group—the university’s experimental arm—has come up with a way to turn the cords of our everyday electronics into functional interfaces. Inspired by the way people knot, pinch and kink garden hoses to achieve a desired water flow, the developers set out to bring a similar experience to our normally annoying cables. With Cords UI, you can now tighten a knot to dim …

DrawAttention Turns Laptop Covers into Whiteboards

A simple analog accessory that maximizes prime real estate

Further extending the seemingly infinite capabilities of your trusty laptop is DrawAttention: a creative add-on that requires no internet or batteries, nor does it have operating system compatibility issues. It’s in fact, a simple sticker decal that transforms a laptop cover into a whiteboard—making maximum (and versatile) use of prime real estate. Use this blank space for immediate brainstorming and collaboration during meetings, a place …