2012’s Most Beautiful Inventions — So Far

Stuff like this makes us feel like The Jetsons isn't too farfetched.

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Beautiful design is an important ingredient when inventing new products. Check out the looks of these most recent inventions and also the new Acura ILX which boasts beautiful design and inventive technology. Step up and step into a new Acura ILX.

Toshiba’s 55 Inch, No Glasses Necessary, 3D Television. As far as television sets go, this is one of the most stunning creations ever. It is large in size, capable of clear, gorgeous picture, and delivers three-dimensional imagery without the burden of wearing glasses. As far as combining visual satisfaction with advanced technology, this 3D television sets the bar high.

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Leap Motion Control. Tired of the whole mouse and keyboard business? Coming very soon, there’ll be an alternative choice. This Leap Motion creation allows us to control our computers in three dimensions, using natural hand and finger movements. It’s remarkable to see a sleek, small-sized device that fits into the USB port providing full control of a computer in such high-tech fashion. Stuff like this makes us feel like The Jetsons isn’t too farfetched. The potential art and visual creations that are possible through this method are an exciting thought.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvxJs_4m0ZE%5D A Colloidal Display. What’s a colloidal display, you ask? Aside from looking like something from your favorite sci-fi flick, it’s a state-of-the-art solution that alters a soap film into the world’s thinnest screen. The transparency of the screen is controlled by using ultra sonic sound waves. The unique physics of this creation allows objects to pass through it. This is a huge step for the creation of flexible displays.

The Lytro light-field Camera is one of the most unique looking and capable photo-taking devices out there. In addition to being a great conversation starter, based purely off of its looks — the Lytro takes stunning photos that can be altered post-snap. This perk means no shutter lag, no flash and none of those confusing modes. After the photo’s been shot, you have the option of focusing and refocusing in any spot on the image. Aside from its one-of-a-kind look, it delivers a very aesthetically pleasing performance.

[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNbj2G3GmAo%5DThe Nao Robot is an adorable combination of wires, cameras, microphones and plastic. If you’re a lonely soul in need of a friend, this stunningly designed robot can recognize your face and voice, dance, play music and fulfill your entertainment needs. If smaller sized devices such as this one are capable of that many actions, it’s exciting to picture the future  as technology continues to evolve. Thought Catalog Logo Mark

image – Toshiba and Lytro

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Trace the scars life has left you. It will remind you that at one point, you fought for something. You believed.

Trace the scars life has left you. It will remind you that at one point, you fought for something. You believed.

“You are the only person who gets to decide if you are happy or not—do not put your happiness into the hands of other people. Do not make it contingent on their acceptance of you or their feelings for you. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter if someone dislikes you or if someone doesn’t want to be with you. All that matters is that you are happy with the person you are becoming. All that matters is that you like yourself, that you are proud of what you are putting out into the world. You are in charge of your joy, of your worth. You get to be your own validation. Please don’t ever forget that.” — Bianca Sparacino

Excerpted from The Strength In Our Scars by Bianca Sparacino.