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The iPhone might come with a generally large display, but sometimes you want to view movies on the big screen even when alone. Guess this is where devices like the MiLi Pro LCOS, LED-driven projector comes in, playing nice with both the iPhone and iPod touch. All you need to do is plonk the device of your choice into it and it will throw the image/movie from your phone onto a screen (or just the wall if you can't be bothered with the screen). Resolution isn't anything to shout about compared to home projectors, but 640 x 480 pixels ought to be good enough at smaller screen sizes, while looking rather horrid when blown up to its maximum 70" size. Good thing they recommend a maximum 40" screen size to avoid disappointments. No word on pricing, but the MiLi Pro is tipped to arrive this September.

Water consumption can be quite tricky when it comes to different households that have their own priorities. Some people can't be bothered to fix a leaking faucet, while others will look for every opportunity to recycle water. The Measuring Consumption water sprayer targets those who love spending their time in the garden, as it will keep a reading of just how much water you have consumed each time the water sprayer is used in order to toe the line when you've passed the average 80 gallon mark for each day. Hopefully designer Tobin Spann will be able to turn his idea into reality in due time.

Now here's a design that will definitely go down well with those who are less able-bodied in getting around - the Elevating Wheelchair concept that is smart enough to alternate between sitting and standing modes. This electric-powered wheelchair could also turn into a vehicular concept in the far future, but in the meantime we hope that some medical firm will take a look into its schematics and conjure a real-life prototype, giving greater mobility and freedom of movement to the physically disabled.