The driving force behind flexible technology is to adapt 21st century innovations into our everyday without fears of smashing, cracking or breaking the powerful personal computing devices. While the dream of flexible technology was at one time only a concept, today it has taken place as a design feature being more sought after than ever before.
At first, flexible technology was confined to keyboards and charging devices, but now there are a plethora of products out there from bendable e-readers to rollable tablets that let users take their beloved devices to more places than ever before imagined.
Although some of the products in this collection might be concepts, it's certain that flexible technology will continue to gain market share and be implimented in unexpected ways with regard to consumer electronics.
50 Flexible Technology Finds
From Compressible Sound Systems to Malleable Wrist-Worn Mobiles:
Michael Hemsworth — May 1, 2013 — Tech
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Innovative Luminous Gloves
The H9 Portable Lighting Tool Can Be Worn Conveniently on the Palm
49
Window-Brightening Devices
The Rail Robot and Plan't Clean and Decorate Your View to the Outdoors
48
Highly Anticipated Watch Patents
The Apple iWatch Device Follows Up on Wide Scale Hype
47
Tablet Books
The Innovative A3 Tablet Book by Phil Pauley
46
Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop Rolls Up Into a Cylinder
45
Tri-Folding Laptops
The Feno Folding Notebook is Thin and Flexible
44
Malleable Wrist-Worn Mobiles
The Limbo Transformable Smartphone Switches from Handset to Timepiece
43
Ultra Portable Folding Keypads
Elecom Slide Wireless Keyboard is a Device for an Electronics Guru
42
Futuristic Furling Tablets
The Future of Mobile Technology Imagines an Infinitely Adaptable Device
41
Pulse-Powered Music Players
The MP3 Creative Plays Tunes According to Your Body
40
Rollable E-Readers
The eRoll Reader Gives You the Comfort of a Book to Curl Up With
39
Hi-Tech Snowboarding Accessories
ITRI Smart Skiing System is Your Digital Aid on Downhill Slopes
38
Yoga Mat Computers
The Orkin Design Rolltop Laptop is Ultra-Portable
37
Fantastically Flexible Tablets
World’s First Paper-Thin PaperTab Tablet
36
Pliable Film Smartphones
The PaperPhone Promotes a Different Twist on Tactile Tech Interaction
35
Recyclable Storage Drives
IntelliPaper USBs Allow Uses to Store Info on Foldable Slips of Paper
34
Scrolling Stylus Smartphones
The One Mobile Phone Unfurls to Expose a Flexible Touchscreen Display
33
Flexible Cable Conduits
The Smart Guide System Manages Tangled Cords with Colorful Tubing
32
Flexible Compact Keyboards
The Qii Roll-Up Keyboard is Ultra Portable and Full-Featured
31
Fantastically Flexible Phones
The Nokia HumanForm Provides an Ergonomic Connection
30
Wrist-Worn Screen Scribblers
AEGLO Flaxus Stylus is a Stylish Tablet Pen with a Literal Handiness
29
Adjustable Power Strips
Pivot Power is a Creative Outlet Strip that Changes Shape
28
Ductile Device Peripherals
The Bluetooth Silicone Keyboard Makes Computing Convenient and Compact
27
Headphone-Integrated Headbands
The Bandora Hair Band Has Been Made to Accommodate You in Two Ways
26
Flexible Gadget Chargers
The Pickup Power Charger Lets Users Juice Up Nearly Any Gadget on the Go
25
Health-Monitoring Maternity Bands
The Pregnancy Pulse Lets You Track Your Baby's Well-Being
24
Snap Bangle Phones
The Auki Smart Phone Doubles as a Cellphone and Funky Bracelet
23
Form-Fitting Music Bracelets
The Echo Band Has a Futuristic One-Size-Fits-All Design
22
Digitally Customized Chronographs
The Salokannel 'Tempus' Watch is Revolutionary
21
Pliable Power Strips
The Pivot Power Rugged Has a Reconfigurable Design to Accommodate Chaos
20
Metal USB Cables
Jon Fawcett's Une Bobine is a Flexible Cord That Also Acts as a Coiled Stand
19
Folding Keyboards
Thanko'S USB Keyboard Easily Fits Into Your Pocket
18
Clear Malleable Circuits
Imec Flexible Organic Microprocessor Invites Technological Pliability
17
Lilypad External Storage
The Lacie Little Disk was Designed Outside of the Box
16
Accordion-Like Listening Devices
The Compact Folding Speakers from Design Warehouse
15
Folded Newspaper Mobiles
Roll-a-call is a Flexible Concept Phone With an Intuitive Layout
14
Flexible Panoramic Cameras
The Lomography Belair Collection Lets You Get Experimental
13
Wrist-Wrapping Smartphones
The Paperphone is Being Touted as the Phone of the Future
12
Pliable Personal Computers
Video Screens are Completely Freeform Courtesy of Flexible OLEDs
11
Transformative Gadget Accessories
The iPod Nano Incase Wristband Turns Your Device Into a Watch
10
Roll-Up Keyboards
The Scosche FreeKEY is Designed for Tablet and Smartphone Typists
9
Bendable E-Book Readers
The LG Plastic E-Paper Display Makes Digital Novels More Drop-Proof
8
Reusable Synthetic Scrawling
New i2R e-paper is Rewritable E-Paper That Saves Trees and Money
7
Affordable Foldable Headphones
The Stylus On-Ear Headphones are Cushioned and Foldable
6
Juice Box Walkmans
The CICI Music Player Satisfies Your Other Senses
5
Compressible Sound Systems
The RingIng Bluetooth Speaker Expands and Retracts for Portable Audio
4
Incredibly Flexible Audio Devices
Fujifilm Corp. Releases an Extreme Flexible Speaker
3
Swiveling Snake Power Bars
The Pivot Power Outlet Places Plugs in an Orderly Fashion
2
Washable Keyboards
Mini Flexible Silicone Keyboard
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Flexible Smartphone Cords
This Metal Stand and Charging Cable is Made from Metal Tubing
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Charger-Integrated Cell Protectors
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Stimulating Smart Watches
The Hi-Tech Nokia Lumia Watch is Even Handier Than Your Handset
Transparent Digital Timepieces
Tokyoflash Aeon LCD Watch Integrates a Fascinating Futuristic Face
Cuff-Style Smart Watches
Esben Oxholm's iWatch Concept Anticipates an Inevitably Streamlined Look
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The Apple iWatch Device Follows Up on Wide Scale Hype
Phone-Mimicking MP3 Players
The iPod Nano 7 is Nearly the Size of a Credit Card
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Heat-Leeching Chargers
EcoCharge by Ardavan Mirhosseini Absorbs Warmth for Power
Projected Key Ring Keyboards
Pocket-Sized Brookstone Virtual Keyboard is Ideal for On-the-Go Use
Deceptive Phone Protectors
The iPhone Military iCA Case Turns a Smartphone into a Sleek Camera
Fun Beachy Fragrance Films
The 'And Dior Created Woman' Video is Vibrant & Playful
Computer-Synced Chronometers
The Clockwork Apple Concept is a Sleek and Eco iWatch Proposal
Intuitive Use Cellphones
The Nokia Easy Enables the Technologically Challenged to Make Calls
Health-Conscious Bracelets (UPDATE)
Up by Jawbone Has Been Modified to Better Monitor Daily Life
Clip-On Cord Coils
The Quirky Cling Sound Case Keeps Your Headphones Handy and Detangled
Geometric Illusion Jewelry
MYBF Accessories Take the Shapes of Gems with Glam Gaping Voids
36 Super Savvy Styluses
From Triple-Threat Styluses to Motion-Controlled Tablet Pens
Pulse-Powered Music Players
The MP3 Creative Plays Tunes According to Your Body
Mini Mobile Phone Keyboards
The iPhone Bluetooth Keyboard is as Small as a Credit Card
Wearable Memory Sticks
The USB Leather Braided Bracelet Will Keep Info Stylishly Safe
Planter-Inspired Sidewalks
Grey to Green Adds a Touch of Nature to Urban Areas
Wrist-Wearable Phone Chargers
Extend Your Phone's Battery Life with the Miniinthebox Charger
Clever Cable Grabbers
The Magnetic Organization System Keeps Cord Ends Desktop-Accessible
Fashionable Futuristic Headsets
Monster DNA On-Ear Headphones are a Stylish Way to Play Music
Hair Accessory Eyewear
The Lookie Lous Headbands Combine Eyewear and Headwear Into One
Corner-Clasping Power Strips
The Bull Extension Cord Keeps Sockets within Convenient Desktop Reach
Specific Sport Trackers
The Amiigo Fitness Bracelet Recognizes Different Exercises and Activities
Daintily Floating Cameras
The Sky View Camera Takes Pictures from Above
Fantastically Flexible Tablets
World’s First Paper-Thin PaperTab Tablet
Luxury Auto Fragrance Launches
The New Bentley Perfume Will Enhance Luxury Driving with Scent
Recycled Camera Accessories
Seat Belt Camera Straps Can Hold Up to 6000 Pounds
Video-Optimized Mobiles
The Movio Smartphone Would Boast Enhanced Filming Capabilities
Handsomely Woven Ear Gear
The Urbanears Plattan Tweed Edition Headphones Are For Dapper Gentlemen
Smartphone-Compatible Torches
Quantum Flashlight Forms a Symbiotic Relationship with Cellphones
Dual-Functioning Music Players
Flip Headphones Let Users Switch to Speakers with a Simple Flick
Computer-Packed Wristbands
The StormFly Lets You Carry a PC Amount of Data on Your Arm
Sightless Shopping Assistants
The See by Dinard da Mata Gives the Blind Eyes to Help them Shop
Brainwave-Sensing Gadgets
InteraXon's Muse Headband Aims to Improve Cognitive Ability & Awareness
Flexible Cable Conduits
The Smart Guide System Manages Tangled Cords with Colorful Tubing
Many-Gripped Gadget Covers
The Equan Group iPad Case Provides Plenty of Handles for Easy Grasping
Electricity-Free Smartphone Chargers
The BoostTurbine by Eton is for Powering Up Without an Outlet
Cord-Concealing Consoles
The Hub Table is Gadget-Compatible Wire Storage Furniture
Digital Payment Jewelry
The Disneyland Electronic Bracelets Act as a Credit Card
Ultra-Slim Charging Discs
The Qimini Charger Offers Efficient Refueling Tech in Less Than 1cm
Heat-Sensitive Tabletops
The Thermochromic Table Can Be Customized Using Heat
Transport-Savvy Braille Watches
'Metro Dot' Helps the Visually Impaired Ride the Subway with Ease
Connectable Usb Sticks
The Uniting U Disk Can Link Up with Others to Increase Your Storage Space
Perfume-Loving Pictorials
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Dextrous Unhinged Desks
X-Y-Z Office Furniture Opens Up for the Optimal Task-Specific Workstation
Fitness Tracking Bracelets
The Fitbit Flex is a Wearable Device Monitoring Daily Activities
Geeky Scented Candles
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Lush Light Boxes
The Teracrea TV Can Replace Your Wall-Mounted Flatscreen with Something Livelier
Versatile Smartphone Accessories
The Wrapster Enables Tangle-Free Storage and Hands-Free Standing
Transforming Electricity Expanders
Make Any Outlet a Mega Station with the Pivot Power Mini
Shiftable Concept Keypads
Wan Fu Chun's Puzzle Keyboard Keeps You Be In Charge of Your CPU Keys
Slotted Cord Catchers
The Finger Jack Holder Keeps Tabs on Your Cables, Bringing Order to Chaos
Concealed Carousel Power Strips
The Punkt ES 01 Extension Socket Keeps Cable Clutter Contained
Vintage Portable Music Players
The Crosley Collegiate Turntable Can Convert Vinyls to MP3s
Boozy Battery Boosting Devices
The PowerFlask is a Discreet Portable Phone Charger
Card-Shaped USB Cables
The Charge Card is Easy to Carry and Can Conveniently Charge Your iPhone
Modernized Shape Matching Games
Tiggly Shapes Lets Kids Match Physical Shapes to Virtual Ones
Climbing Rope Cords
The Eastern Collective Collective Cables are Colorfully Textured
Undercover Retro Digital Cameras
The Fujifilm X-E1 Camera Looks Like a SLR But Is Really Digital
Lush Planter Showers
The Phytobalneum Recycles Gray Water to Feed Your Living Fixture
Money-Measuring Accessories
The NOTEX Wristband Enables the Blind to Size Up and Assess Banknotes
Coiled Cable Carriers
The Anouk Extension Cord Can Be Kept in Good Order at its Power Source
Model Townhouse Plant Pots
The Metaphys Ienami Planters Combine Endearing Sculpture and Greenery
Energy-Conserving Chargers
The Mushroom GreenZERO Ensures that No Electricity is Wasted
Adaptable Albino Mobiles
The Gigaset Coeval L226 Phone Accommodates Your Activities
Cassette Music Players
The MakerBot Mixtape is a Fun Throwback to Earlier Days
Organic Aromatic Fresheners
The Retaw Fragrance Car Tags Combine Unconventional Ingredients
Emergency Crank Cell Chargers
The Hand Crank Emergency Cell Phone Charger Will Help You Out
Pivotting Disk Power Strips
The Extension Box by Jins Alex Swivels Out to a Selection of Sockets
Wireless Wooden Keyboards
The Oree Board is Both Timeless and Cutting-Edge
Manicure-Safe Keyboards
The Qutie Qwerty Quirky Makes it Easier for Divine Long Nails to Type
MP3 Record Players
The iTurntable is Adapted Old Audio Technology for a Revamped Retro Electronic
Hi-Tech Herb Monitors
The Plant Doctor Takes Accurate Readings to Determine Soil and Flora Health
Cord-Tidying Claws
The Space-Saving Cable Clip Pins Your Pesky Workstation Wires in Place
Spacecraft-Inspired Web Cameras
The Star Wars TIE Fighter Web Cam is Out of This World
Wireless Battery Charging Bowls
This Wireless Charging Device from Poweredbyproxi is the Future
Sculptable Power Strips
The Any Shape-Shifting Socket Lets You Knead its Form According to Need
Cordless Attachable Speakers
Turtle Shell's Wireless Boombox Assists Music Playing on the Go
Colorful Detangling Earbuds
'ThumbsUp!' Zip Earphones Provides Solution to Tangled Headphones
Faucet-Style Phone Sockets
Watch Power Flow to Your Gadget with the iTap iPhone Charger
Faucet-Shaped Phone Chargers
The iTap Puts a Creative Spin on Ordinary Power Outlets
Retro Modern Headphones
The Samsung VOLVE Headphones Mix Antiquated Design with Modern Tech
Submersible Computer Peripherals
The Logitech K310 Keyboard is Waterproof and Slob-Resistant
Vibrant Wooden Earbuds
The 'Jamboo Headphones' is a Natural Bamboo Headphone Product with Flair
Automatic Shut Off Earbuds
The Air Tube Earphones Know When to Stop the Music
Convertible Music Muffs
The iHead Headphones by Sungak Kim Turns into Portable Speakers
Cassette-Converting Audio Devices
Keep the 80s Alive with the Cassette to iPod Converter
Detachable Tablet MP3 Players
The Nokia Note Concept is Two Hi-Tech Devices in One
Discreet Hardcover Charging Docks
This Hidden iPhone Charger Looks Like a Stack of Books
Handy Cable Clusters
The DCI Universal USB Charger Guarantees Compatibility with Every Gadget
Magnetized Film Canisters
The Recycled Film Roll Magnets are Fun for Sticking up Photos
Deceased Author Fragrances
This Dead Writers Cologne Embodies Famous Literary Figures
Interchangable Lensed Camera Cases
The iZZi Orbit Turns Your iPhone 5 into a Chic Gadget
Completely Universal Controllers
The iControlPad 2 Lets You Control All Your Bluetooth Devices
Felt Pocket Phone Chargers
The Wall Dock Holds Your Handset to the Socket and Allows Continued Use
Musical Pregnancy Attire
The Pregnancy Music Belly Band Brings Beats to Your Baby
Handy Tablet Peripherals
Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard Adds Tactility to Electronic Slate Use
MP3 Cord Grippers
The Klingg Headphone Cable Holder is Light and Sporty
Braille-Infused Phones
LG Touch Allows Users to Feel Clothing Material While Shopping Online
Mysteriously Romantic Fragrance Films
Calvin Klein 'Encounter' Features Actor Alexander Skarsgard
Wireless Smartphone Speakers
The LG Wireless Dual Docking Speaker is Compatible
Stylish Sound Devices
The Dolce and Gabbana DS2012 Headset is Fashionably Functional
Scholastic Stand-in Robots
Devon Carrow’s Vgo Machine Facilitates Education Despite Allergie
Contortionist Cable Connectors
The Curious Extension Plug Distorts When It's in Use and Warm
Transparent Upside Down Pots
The Sky Planter Clear Provides More Light for and Insight into Roots
Dual Desktop Hubs
Twiner by Giha Woo Fulfills a Pair of Workstation Functions
Waterproof External Hard Drives
The LaCie PetiteKey Protects Your Data From Liquids
Foldable Waterproof Phone Keypads
The Portable Keyboard by Elecom and One2Touch is Cordless
Thermo-Charged Audio Electronics
The Button MP3 Player Absorbs Your Body Heat to Power Up
Lightning Energy Electronic Bars
The Bolt Power Strip Will Smite Your Devices with Battery Life
Anti-Snooping Backup Devices
The Biometric Hard Drives Support Up to Five Sets of Prints
Newfangled Dangling Routers
The Line Modem Can Be Elevated Above the Cable Clutter of Your Desk
Perfectly Sized Earbuds
These Inflatable Earbuds Bring Custom Fits to the Masses
Conjoined Panoramic Cameras
Capture Amazing Landscapes Easily with the Black and White Camera
Wafe Thin Sound Systems
The Dash7 Bluetooth Speaker is Miniscule
Adorable Undead Flash Drives
The Zombie USB by Blueshift Nine is Animated
Motion-Controlled Tablet Pens
This Crayola Device Turns the iPad Into an Interactive Coloring Book
Edible Audio Wave Ads
This Godrej Refrigerator Campaign Entices with Tuneful Kitchen Appliances
Tune-Playing Hair Accessories
The Sleep Assisting Music Headband Helps You Relax
Funky Facial Hair Bandages
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Instant Pregnancy-Detecting Services
The Pregnancy Test Vending Machine Offers Immediate Results
Opulent Option-Giving Scents
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Light-Blocking Lens Covers
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Pulse Pounding Table Games
Pulse from Teko Toys Tasks You with Maintaining a Steady Heart Rate
Cityscape USB Hubs
David Weeks Studio Creates 'Lonely City' to Organize Gadgets
Christmas Fable-Inspired Scents
Sugar Plum Perfume Brings Back the Night Before Christmas Story