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.
20 Flexible Tech Designs
From Flexible TV Displays to Fantastically Flexible Phones:
Michael Hemsworth — Sep 2, 2014 — Art & Design
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Tech-Infused Cravat Concepts
The iTie Concept Brings Your iPhone and Neck Tie Together
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Futuristic Furling Tablets
The Future of Mobile Technology Imagines an Infinitely Adaptable Device
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Portable Foldable Instruments
Play Music Anywhere You Go with the Roll-Up Electronic Keyboard
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Roll-Out Solar Chargers
The Compact E-Saving Charger is Ideal for Off-the Grid Battery Boosting
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Bendable Binding Torches
The Flexi Flash Can Be Wrapped Around Bikes and Bags for Night Visibility
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Reptilian Speaker Systems
The Anakonda KAN200 is Designed to Be Bent and Twisted
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Flexible Cloth Tablets
The Flexible Modile Device Can Pucker to Store in Any Pocket
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Fantastically Flexible Phones
The Nokia HumanForm Provides an Ergonomic Connection
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Flexible TV Displays
LG Develops an OLED Panel that Can Be Rolled Up Like a Poster
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Wearable Concept Cameras
The Lobster-X Camera Snaps Photos From an Athlete's-Eye View
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Octopus Power Strips
The Octo Outlet Has Retractable Socket Tentacles as Convenient Electric Links
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Tadpole-Inspired Waterproof Speakers
The BOOM Water Resistant Speaker Will Swim Against All Odds
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Flexible Curvacious Smartphones
The LG G Flex Curved Phone Boasts Mind-Bending Features
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Flexible Panoramic Cameras
The Human Media Lab 'FlexCam' Bends to Take Amazing Pictures
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Super Bendable Batteries
Scientists Create a Flexible Battery That May Revolutionize Gadgets
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Bendable E-Book Readers
The LG Plastic E-Paper Display Makes Digital Novels More Drop-Proof
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Illuminated Pixel Ribbons
BlinkyTape by Blinkiverse is a Flexible and Portable LED Strip
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Incredibly Flexible Audio Devices
Fujifilm Corp. Releases an Extreme Flexible Speaker
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Shape-Shifting Smartphones
MorePhone's Flexible Display Phone Design Delivers Visual Notifications
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Flexible Smartphone Cords
This Metal Stand and Charging Cable is Made from Metal Tubing
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Foldable Crease-Free Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE Focuses on Precision Visuals
Transparent Power Banks
The Nothing Phone (2) Power Bank is Intricate and Interesting
Horror-Themed Phone Campaigns
Samsung's Join the Flip Side Takes Cues from 90s Horror Movies
Folding Fashion-Forward Smartphones
The Honor Magic V3 Comes in Four Designer Color Options
Deluxe Dual-Screen Smartphones
The Google Pixel Fold Opens to Reveal a Tablet-Like Display
Posh Pill-Shaped Smartphones
The Nokia Infinity Pro Concept Has an Elegant Form and Function
Rotating Button Panel Smartphones
The Conceptual 'PHONE ONE' by Wayne Lu Adapts to Usage Needs
Color-Infused Glass Smartphones
The Apple iPhone iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Have a 48MP Main Camera
Productivity-Focused Smart Glasses
The ASUS AirVision M1 Has Dual 1080p Micro OLED Displays
Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual Sony Smart Switch Ecosystem is All-in-One
Videography Smartphone Cases
The 90 Degree Instinct Case Transforms the Samsung Galaxy Flip
Digital Detox Phone Concepts
Andrea Mangone Boasts a Minimalist Foldable Phone
Ultra-Durable Clear Cases
AmazingThing Releases a New 'Titan' Case Series for the iPhone 15
Durable 5G Business Smartphones
The ThinkPhone 25 Will Be Backed by Updates Through 2029
Watch-Like Smart Phones
Fire-Boltt's WristPhone Offers Crystal-clear Calls and So Much More
LED Can Concepts
The Pepsi Smart Can Has a Flexible HD Display & Sound System
Triple Foldable Smartphones
Huawei's Mate XT Ultimate Design Folds Into itself Three Times
Triple-Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate XT Has an LTPO OLED Screen That Works in Three Modes
3D-Printed Modular Phone Cases
The Modular Sliding System Pushes Creative Boundaries
TV Screen T-Shirts
The T-Shirt TV Has an Integrated 10-Inch HD Screen
Connected Touchscreen TV Tables
The TCL Telly Table Has a Shifting 43-Inch Display
Folding AI-Enabled Smartphones
The TECNO Phantom V Fold2 is Slim, Lightweight and Productive
Transparent OLED Premium Televisions
LG Unveils the Impressive Signature OLED T Smart TV
Refined Mobile Gamer Smartphones
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Shows Off a Premium Design at CES 2024
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Suspended Removable Display TVs
The TCL Dune TV Has a Detachable LCD Touchscreen
Wireless Transparent Oled TVs
LG is Unveiling the LG Signature OLED T at CES 2024
Folding High-Power Smartphone Models
The Huawei Mate X5 Comes in Five Color Options
Nostalgic Flip Phone Concepts
The Nokia N90 by Viet Doan Duc Reimagines a Vintage Design
Clutch Purse Smartphone Concepts
The Honor V Purse Transforms the Mobile Device into an Accessory
Pocket Computer Smartphone Concepts
This iPhone 16S Concept Reimagines the Aesthetic of the Device
Gen Z-Targeting Display Concepts
Korea Design Membership and LG Electronics Boasts Forme
Future-Facing Smart Home Displays
The 'Overlay' Display by Susanna Kim is Packed with Sensors
Curved OLED Smartphone Models
The New Motorola Edge Shows Off a New Endless Edge Display
Tablet-Integrated Fashion
The Lenovo Tab Wear Collection Explores the Concept of "Me Time"
Dynamic Large-Display Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ and Galaxy S10 Ultra Boast AI Features
Reduced Connectivity Mobile Devices
The Minimal Phone Combats Against Too Much Scrolling
Futuristic Rollable Smartphones
TECNO Mobile's 'Phantom Ultimate' Expands by Rolling Out
Revamped Premium Quality Projectors
Samsung's New Freestyle Projector is Available for Pre-Order
Nostalgic Fashion-Tech Collabs
Sandy Liang and Android Partner Up to Turn Tech Stylish
Transparent Crystalline Laptops
The Lenovo Project Crystal Has a 17.3-Inch Transparent Display
Pared-Back OLED Phones
The Light Phone III Supports Texting But Not Email or Internet Access
Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays
Looking Glass Unveils the New 3D Glass Displays
Activewear-Branded Smartphones
The Conceptual Adidas FOG Phone Highlights the Three Stripes Logo
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
Value-Conscious Tech Products
The Samsung Galaxy FE Series is Flagship-Inspired Yet Accessible
Fully Transparent OLED Screens
Veeo Announced Three New OLED Displays at CES 2024
Artwork-Covered Smartphone Models
The TECNO CAMON 20 X Mr Doodle Edition Has a Whimsical Finish
Retro-Futuristic Cellphone Designs
The Conceptual Noka 7610 5G by AndroidLeo Merges Aesthetics
Flexible Smartphone Carrying Straps
The Morf Strap Goes From Soft to Structured in Seconds
Tri-Folding Smartphone Concepts
The TECNO Phantom Ultimate 2 Imagines the Foldable Phone Future
Fashion-Forward Flip Smartphones
The Huawei nova Flip Comes in Four Finish Options
Groundbreaking Glare-Free TVs
The Samsung S95D QD-OLED TV Measures in at 77-Inches at CES 2024
Resurrected Used Smartphones
Think Tank Team Makes Artifacts with Project Afterlife
Textured Quad-Camera Smartphones
This iPhone 17 Concept by Mohamed Mahdy Has an Industrial Form
Interactive Phygital Hoodies
Beyond Dropped Three Hoodies with Physical & Digital Elements
Flexible Folding Concept Phone
Samsung's Flex in & Out Flip is a Bending Phone Concept
Sustainable Future-Proof Smartphones
The Fairphone 5 is Backed By a Five-Year Warranty and More
Adaptable AI-Enabled Smartphones
The Conceptual Play T 1 Foldable Phone is ChatGPT-Connected
Healthy Habit Smartphone Accessories
The 'FIKA' Smartphone Enclosure Concept Helps with Relaxation
Ultra-Durable Folding Smartphones
The Huawei Mate X6 is Engineered to Handle Intense Usage
Durable Folding Flagship Smartphones
The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 Has an 8.02-Inch Foldable AMOLED
Flipping Multi-Display Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 Puts the Flex Window in Focus
Contemporary Smartphone Exhibitions
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs 'The World in My Hand'
Touch Message Wearables
The Bond Touch 4 Helps People Stay Connected with Haptic Technology
Dual-Display Smartphone Concepts
The Conceptual iPhone Vision by Antonio De Rosa is Robust
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Fashion-Branded Folding Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Thom Browne Edition is Elegant
Transparent Television Screens
Samsung Revealed a Transparent Microled Display at CES 2024
Flipping High-Power Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6 is Slimmer, Tougher and Lighter
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 NxtPaper and 50 Pro NxtPaper are Easy on the Eyes
80s-Inspired 16-Bit Display Devices
Ahmed Esmael Designs a New Range of Retro Device Concepts
Off-Grid Projector-Packed Smartphones
The TANK 3 Pro Has a 120Hz DLP Projector Inside
Advanced Adaptive Retail Experiences
Walmart Unveiled New Retail Technologies at CES 2024
Malleable Stretching Displays
This Stretchable Display from LG Display Stretches by Up to 50%
Innovative Size-Changing Phones
Motorola's 'Rizr' Dynamically Expands via a Rollable Screen
Foldable Smartphone Advances
The HUAWEI Mate X6 Sets a New Standard in Foldable Innovation
Foldable Gaming Consoles
This Game Boy Flip Concept Pushes the Boundaries of Handheld Gadgets
Flexible Liberating Kitchen Appliances
Neff Launches a New Neff Collection of Home Appliances
Rugged Mobile Device Collections
These Samsung Tactical Edition Products are Pro-Grade
High-Fashion Flip Phones
Samsung x Maison Margiela Collaborated on the Galaxy Z Flip 5s
Malleable Furniture-Like TVs
This TCL Flexible OLED Display Offers a Smooth Visual Experience
Inaugural Foldable Smartphone Designs
The Infinix ZERO Flip is Tech-Forward and Versatile
Enhanced Music Display Headsets
Olga Orel Designs the FUTUREAHEAD Headset with a Display
Modular Display Laptop Concepts
The Compal DualFlip Laptop Supports Professional Productivity
Ocular Support Smartphones
The TCL 40 NXTPAPER is a CES 2024 Innovation Optimized for Human Eyes
Script-Like Foldable Display Screens
Samsung Unveils a Look at the Rollable Flex During SID
Rollable Phone Screen Patents
Huawei has Filed Patents for an Upcoming Rollable Smartphone Display
Mindful Low-Tech Smartphones
The Mudita Kompakt Reduces Distractions and Screen Time
Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids
The LG DukeBox is Coming to CES 2024
Crystalline Tech Devices
The Conceptual Apple Clear Series by Vadzim Sadouski is Transparent
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Stretchable OLED Panels
Researchers at PME UChicago Created a Stretchable and Flexible Display
Curvaceous Color-Changing Smartphones
The vivo V29e Has an Elegant, Dual-Tone Color Design
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Simplistic Folding Clamshell Smartphones
Andrea Mangone Designs the Minimal 0/1 Phone
Next-Gen Display Smartphones
The TCL 50 Series Smartphones Come in Three Models
Foldable Flagship Smartphone Models
The OnePlus Open Prioritizes Mobile Productivity
Adaptive Touchscreen Workspace Designs
The Take a Rest System be Vestel has Transformative Detail
Portable Waterproof TVs
Sylvox is Reinventing Outdoor Entertainment at CES 2024
Automatically-Expanding Phone Screens
Vivo and Transsion are Planning the First Rollable Phone
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Photo Frame-Like Televisions
TCL's 'NXTFrame' TVs Double as Chic Decor Pieces When Not in Use
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
AI-Enhanced Foldable Smartphones
TECNO Introduces the PHANTOM V Flip 2 with New Features
Paper-Like Display Smartphones
These New TCL Smartphones Prioritize Eye Comfort
Invisible Vehicle Antennas
LG is Unveiling a Next-Gen Transparent Antenna at CES 2024
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
Science Fiction Smartphone Models
The TECNO Pova 5 Has a MediaTek Helio G99 Processor
Projector-Boasting Tablets
This Rugged Tablet Can Withstand Punishment & Project Clear Imagery
Weatherproof 4K TV Sets
The Furrion Aurora Sun Supports Viewing in Bright or Low Light
Textured Clamshell Flip Smartphones
The TECNO PHANTOM V Flip 5G Has a Circular Exterior Display
Foldable Book-Style Smartphones
The vivo X Fold3 Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Processor
Museum-Inspired Tech Accessories
CASETiFY's Ancient Korean Designs for Devices are Elegant
Transforming Productivity Smartphones
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Has a 7.6-Inch Display
Accessible Folding Smartphone Models
The nubia Flip 5G Showed Off a Snappy Aesthetic at MWC 2024
Folding Movable Smart TVs
The 'FloatTV' Encourages Movement Around a Living Space
Recipe-Recommending Smart Fridges
Samsung's Bespoke 4-Door Flex Refrigerator Offers "AI Vision"
Nanotechnology-Enhanced Watch Protectors
The Watch Protect Company Debuts Innovative Solutions
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Modular Mobile Phones
The HMD Fusion Features Swappable Components with Different Features
Dual-Screen Smart TVs
The Telly TV is a Free Piece of Hardware Supported by Advertisements
Tactical Smartphone Accessories
The PUI Series Creates a Unique Way to Interact with Phones
Transparent LED-Accented Smartphones
The Nothing Phone (2) Has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Precision Computer-Like Televisions
The 2024 LG OLED M4 Has Been Announced Ahead of CES 2024
Illuminated Leather Smartphone Technologies
Infinix 3D Lighting Leather Brightens Device Edges
Ultra-Large Automotive Displays
LG Display Unveiled the 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD at CES 2024
Digital Production Displays
Samsung The Wall for Virtual Production Has a Modular Form
Color-Changing Smart Fabrics
Researchers at UoW in Ontario Develop a Smart Material
Outdoor-Centric Smart Televisions
Samsung Presents the Terrace Full Sun Television
Foldable Oversized Display Smartphones
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Has an Eight-Inch Main Display
Adaptable Wireless TVs
Displace is Bringing Two TV Innovations to CES 2024
Film-Type Vehicle Antennas
LG Electronics Launches an In-Vehicle Antenna for Easy Connectivity
Mobile Connection Computer Monitors
These 2023 Samsung Smart Monitors Come in Three Models
Colorful Slab Performance Smartphones
Google Introduces its New Pixel 9 Smartphone Series
Dynamic Creativity Support Tablets
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Comes in Three Models
Malleable Portable Monitor Units
The ASUS ZenScreen Fold OLED Has a 17.3-Inch Display
Rugged Multimedia Smartphone Models
The TANK 3S Boasts a 100-Lumen 120Hz DLP Projector