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20 Flexible Tech Designs

From Flexible TV Displays to Fantastically Flexible Phones

— September 2, 2014 — Art & Design
The obsession with technology has become commonplace; as more and more consumers opt for newfangled gadgets, the rise of flexible tech designs is removing restrictions on what's possible with a piece of smart technology. Years ago, the idea of flexible tech was merely something that was thought to be a touch on the science fiction side of things, but the development of new materials and beyond is expanding the ability of technology to bend with the user.

Moreover, beyond flexible tech we're seeing the rise of waterproof technology which is making technology that much more resilient but also raises another question: if devices become tougher than ever, what will prompt users to upgrade? Is the market innovative enough to be supported by users upgrading out of want versus need? Only time will tell.
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Shape-Shifting Smartphones
Shape-Shifting Smartphones
MorePhone's Flexible Display Phone Design Delivers Visual Notifications
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Super Bendable Batteries
Super Bendable Batteries
Scientists Create a Flexible Battery That May Revolutionize Gadgets
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Flexible Panoramic Cameras
Flexible Panoramic Cameras
The Human Media Lab 'FlexCam' Bends to Take Amazing Pictures
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Incredibly Flexible Audio Devices
Incredibly Flexible Audio Devices
Fujifilm Corp. Releases an Extreme Flexible Speaker
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Flexible TV Displays
Flexible TV Displays
LG Develops an OLED Panel that Can Be Rolled Up Like a Poster
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Illuminated Pixel Ribbons
Illuminated Pixel Ribbons
BlinkyTape by Blinkiverse is a Flexible and Portable LED Strip
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Bendable E-Book Readers
Bendable E-Book Readers
The LG Plastic E-Paper Display Makes Digital Novels More Drop-Proof
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Flexible Smartphone Cords
Flexible Smartphone Cords
This Metal Stand and Charging Cable is Made from Metal Tubing
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Fantastically Flexible Phones
Fantastically Flexible Phones
The Nokia HumanForm Provides an Ergonomic Connection
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Flexible Curvacious Smartphones
Flexible Curvacious Smartphones
The LG G Flex Curved Phone Boasts Mind-Bending Features
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Reptilian Speaker Systems
Reptilian Speaker Systems
The Anakonda KAN200 is Designed to Be Bent and Twisted
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Tadpole-Inspired Waterproof Speakers
Tadpole-Inspired Waterproof Speakers
The BOOM Water Resistant Speaker Will Swim Against All Odds
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Wearable Concept Cameras
Wearable Concept Cameras
The Lobster-X Camera Snaps Photos From an Athlete's-Eye View
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Octopus Power Strips
Octopus Power Strips
The Octo Outlet Has Retractable Socket Tentacles as Convenient Electric Links
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Bendable Binding Torches
Bendable Binding Torches
The Flexi Flash Can Be Wrapped Around Bikes and Bags for Night Visibility
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Tech-Infused Cravat Concepts
Tech-Infused Cravat Concepts
The iTie Concept Brings Your iPhone and Neck Tie Together
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Portable Foldable Instruments
Portable Foldable Instruments
Play Music Anywhere You Go with the Roll-Up Electronic Keyboard
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Roll-Out Solar Chargers
Roll-Out Solar Chargers
The Compact E-Saving Charger is Ideal for Off-the Grid Battery Boosting
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Flexible Cloth Tablets
Flexible Cloth Tablets
The Flexible Modile Device Can Pucker to Store in Any Pocket
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Futuristic Furling Tablets
Futuristic Furling Tablets
The Future of Mobile Technology Imagines an Infinitely Adaptable Device
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