IWatch Concept by Todd Hamilton ~

Apple is expected to unveil its first wearable device this year. The iWatch could feature an OLED display, be available in two screen sizes, and include wireless charging.

Todd Hamilton -  a user interface designer by San Francisco, CA - has come up with a brilliant concept for Apple’s widely rumoured smartwatch inspired by an iWatch mockup on Dribbble and iOS 7, that combines a Nike Fuelband. The concept basically imagines the iWatch with vertical controls – that might just be the best iWatch concept released to date. Unlike Bogner’s design, the mockup imagines the rumored device with vertical controls. The change in design, according to Hamilton, reflects “something Apple would actually produce”.

The concept shows a black and white lock screen, displaying the time, date, and a button to activate Siri. The springboard features four app icons with a page controller on the right. A press of the home button brings the user back to the lock screen.

Source: HiConsumption & iPhome in Canada

Heroic Doctor Risks His Life To Help Others ~

Bad things happen all over the world everyday and everyday there are people making sacrifices to help others. Wars and other tragedies tend to bring out both the best and the worst of human nature. It is not what happens around us or what happens to us that defines who we are. It is the way that we react, what we do that shows out true character. Dr. Mukwege has shown himself to be a true hero and a champion of human rights despite the conflicts around him. When he saw the terrible things that were happening to women he started a clinic for women who have been gang raped in Congo’s conflict regions.

In 2012 his home was attacked by four armed men who held his wife and daughters hostage. A guard was killed and Dr. Mukwege was forced to go into exile in Europe. This happened a month after he delivered a speech condeming impunity for mass rape. He critisized the 16 years of inaction of the international community and the Congolese government. He returned to Bukava in January of 2013.

The clinic he works at is located in the Panzi Hospital in Bukava. Since the beginning of Congos war in 1998 he has often worked 18 hour days and performed up to 10 surgeries a day. He has treated thousands of women since the war began and continues to treat them despite the fact that his life has been seriously threatened. In 2013 he was nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize because of his humanitarian work.

Source ( buzzfeed.com, wikipedia )

Underwater tour with Subwing ~

Feel the sensation of underwater flight with virtually full freedom of movements with Subwing –

Simon Sivertsen – a Norwegian sailing fancier has created a clever device with two wings that is towed along by a boat to enable a person to be pulled along underwater while twisting, turning and performing acrobatics… just like a dolphin with the agility and grace.

The idea for Subwing has come in 2010 during a sailing trip to the Mediterranean of the 20-year-old young man.HOW DOES THE SUBWING WORK?

• The Subwing consists of two separate wings connected in a rotatable swivel.

• By grabbing the grip on each wing, it can easily be controlled in all directions.

• Users can tilt both wings downwards to dive, and upwards to resurface.

• If attempting a roll, a person twists the wings in opposite directions.

• The company says that controlling the Subwing is easy to learn and comes naturally to many first-timers.

• For more experienced Subwing users, a single hand grip is mounted between the wings at the rear. This grip is designed to be used when equalizing ear pressure and when one hand is needed.

• The device must be towed behind a boat.

• Water is about 800 times denser than air and therefore high speeds are not necessary to achieve what feels like a fast speed under water.

• The company recommends a towing speed around 2-4 knots, (2.3mph to 4.6mph) which can be achieved by a boat with a small motor.

Thanks to a scuba mask which is being the only other piece of gear required to create a sense of underwater flying.

Because of the way the ropes are attached to the wings, a force balance between the user and the tow ropes is created, which reduces the energy required to operate the device and allows divers to hold their breath for longer, the company said.

The device costs $490 for the basic model, with the ultimate ‘carbon glossy’ version priced at $895.

There are a number of accessories that can be attached to the wing, including a lighting system for dark waters and a GoPro camera mount to let divers capture their experience on film.

Source: DailyMail & SUBWING