SoundBulb: The New Lightbulb/Speaker System?

Lately, in sound innovation contests, there has been several lightbulb/speakers appearing. One such object is the SoundBulb by Yanko Design. These speakers, looking like lightbulbs, are completely wireless. They connect to the tv through a Bluetooth connection. The speakers can also work together with the light, giving the option of creating different levels of illumination depending on the sound given off. A cool idea, but many are still wondering whether or not the heat from the light will damage the sound wirings from inside the bulb. And if not that, then perhaps the high level of sound may be too great for the glass. The quality of the sound is also another concern. Will the quality be really good like Sony's or Bose's? Or would it be just like a regular stereo? Then again, this invention is still in the developmental stages and when it will be available, if being sold at all, is still unclear.

Visually Impaired-Friendly iPhone

Yanko Design featured a concept for which the visually-impaired may be able to work with an iphone much easier. The silicone case features engraved with bas-relief buttons which provides tactile feedback to visually-impaired individuals. An application would need to be have downloaded seperately so that the case would work with the iphone. So far this is just a concept and has not been mass produced yet, but would be interesting if it were.