Levitating Gadgets

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Levitating electronic gadgets are one of the latest trends in Korea. Here’s a look at some of the floating devices that are at once functional and amusing.

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We live in an era where electronic gadgets float about. An object floats in the air. It's a Bluetooth speaker.

[Soundbite] So Ji-seob(PR team, LG Electronics) : "Electromagnets are embedded in the bottom woofer station. The speaker rises using magnetic repulsive force. It's a fun, cool device."

An analogue era LP is also circling in the air. With no vibration and noise, the sound quality is much better. A levitating mouse brings less pain on the wrist. A smartphone is recharged while floating above the charger. A cup that doesn't touch the table. All these levitational gadgets are both functional and intriguing to look at.

[Soundbite] Prof. Nah Ken(Hongik University) : "I believe that human desire for levitation and fierce competition in the field of electromagnetism led to the birth of this category of levitating products."

Cutting edge devices are the latest buzz. They defy gravity using the simple magnetic theory of repulsive force.