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These Eco Toys Made from Bamboo Shoots are Natural, Beautiful and Sustainable. These bamboo toy cars from 'Made of Bamboo' are durable, natural and sustainable. Parents looking for a long-lasting toy for their children should consider these fun bamboo cars. Available in four styles (Sportster, Vintage, F1 Racer and Dragster), these eco-friendly toys are hand-made and non-toxic. The cars are ergonomically designed to fit comfortably in a child's hand and contain no sharp edges for a safer playtime. Each component on the Made of Bamboo toy bamboo cars have been thoroughly tried and tested by the founder's young boys and their friends. These bamboo toy cars are currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. By: Mary Van Puymbroeck  - Aug 2, 2017 References:  kickstarter  &  fubiz.net

The average size of housing is continuing to shrink, which is increasing the number of consumers who are choosing to partake in nomad travel or full-time lifestyles and subsequently the need for transportable energy sources like the one seen here. The energy storage system is capable of being scaled up or down and provides users with seamless access to electricity when they are off the grid to power essential technology. This includes kitchen appliances and computers, while the use of solar panels would help to capture the energy from the sun's rays to ensure they never run out of power. The conceptual transportable energy source is branded as a Tesla product and has been designed by Arnau Donate, Pere Serrat, Mònica Font and Victor Martínez. By: Michael Hemsworth  - Mar 9, 2018  References:  yankodesign

Espoir Analogue Watch The basic black-and-gold design of the Espoir Men’s Analog Watch makes it a simple, versatile timepiece great for everyday wear. The watch is constructed with a high quality metal case, a stationary bezel, and a comfortable strap which is easily adjustable. A durable mineral window protects the dial face, which clean features, hour index, minute markers, and complementary watch hands. Ultra quiet and low maintenance, and with modern, casual and fashion appearance. Casual enough for every day wear, this watch also looks great with business attire. It enables you to easily spice up a normal outfit and add style to your life.

The Archos 'Hello' smart display comes as a friendly piece of equipment for the home that will enable consumers to maintain connectivity in a streamlined manner. Featuring an expansive screen that comes in two size options, the unit is able to provide visual information and the ability to make video calls on demand. The speaker features Google Assistant built in, which will enable users to perform a variety of tasks by simply speaking directly to the system. The Archos 'Hello' smart display boasts 16GB of internal storage, 2GB of RAM and a 5MP camera for crystal clear video calls, while a 4,00mAh battery ensures you can place it anywhere in the home. The unit is set to start retailing this summer starting at €129.99 for the 7-inch model and €179.99 for the 8.4-inch version. By: Michael Hemsworth

In the same way that many 90s styles have made a comeback in the world of fashion, many of the top March 2018 mobile ideas reflect a consumer desire to reconnect to this period in the past. Although some phone styles quickly became obsolete in their time, a number of smartphone manufacturers are now reviving popular styles with updated technology. Some of the best examples of this come from Nokia, including its affordable new Nokia 3310, which takes the form of a button phone, as well as the Nokia 8110, also known as the "banana phone" that was popularized by The Matrix films.  While many technology brands are in the process of pulling inspiration from nostalgic designs of the past, a number of other companies are looking forward by introducing four-camera smartphones and other innovations that enable the average consumer to capture professional-quality content. By: Laura McQuarrie