Flexio solar powered FM radio doubles as bookmark

November 30th, 2009


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We do not unequivocally have most operate for air wave over the airwaves — hell, the closest we ever get to the serene days of rock’n'roll air wave is the Flaming Groovies hire on Pandora . But something as available (and as cute) as this subsequent object only competence get us behind in the habit. A proof-of-concept by a small handful of designers (Wu Kun-chia, Wang Shih-ju, Chen Ming-daw & Liou Chang-ho), Flexio is a a portable, printed, solar powered, paper-thin FM receiver which fits in a book — or a pocketbook. Each air wave is tuned to a specific frequency, so the pattern calls for boxed sets for opposite cities (for example, Taipei, Berlin, or Paris). Sure, it’s substantially not available to lift the total box around with you, but you competence wish to cling to onto KROQ in box you should ever find yourself erratic around LA late Sunday night/early Monday morning.

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