Allocacoc, the industrial design company known for their PowerCube, has let us know about their light-weight and compact electric scooter. Here is the imaginatively named eScooter.

This new light and compact electric scooter weighs only 11kg. That’s around one-third the weight of regular scooters.

Allocacoc promises power and comfort, as well as removing some obstacles of using public transportation.

This looks like an awesome way of speeding up the daily commute.

eScooter details

When folded up, the Scooter measures just 34 X 50 X 107cm.

This means that you can wheel the eScooter along easily and tuck it under your desk.

Unfolded, it measures 105 X 50 X 86cm. This is achieved easily in just two steps that takes under 5 seconds.

Goes the distance

A single charge can get you up to 3 hours of travel.

The scooter will max out at 20km/hour so it can still be used in most bike paths around the world.

The scooter  even has burst-proof and inflation-free tires.

Price and availability

The eScooter is currently on Kickstarter from $449. Delivery is expected in February 2018.

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I already own a PowerCube Remote. Now, Allocacoc are offering a way of controlling power – this time, without touching anything.

Allocacoc are offering a new Remote Sensor, as well as an all new Sound Sensor version.

The PowerCube Remote Sensor senses your motion through a PIR (passive infra-red) sensor.

When the motion sensor detects movement in the room, connected devices automatically switch on. After a period where no movement is detected, they will automatically switch off.

There are four modes to adapt to your needs: long-term lighting mode, short-term lighting mode, appliance mode and manual mode.

This means that it will automatically turn on your lights or other connected devices when you enter the room.

If you’re happy and you know it

PowerCube Sound Sensor automatically turns your connected devices on/off by sound, for instance simply by clapping your hands!

When the PowerCube SoundSensor detects any sound above 50dB, connected devices automatically switch on. After a 3-minute period where no sound is detected, they will automatically switch off.

Alternatively, in handclap mode, clap twice to switch it on/off.

The LED light indicator flashes when the handclap is detected. If you have more than one PowerCube|SoundSensor| in the room, simply clap three times to switch them all off.

Price and availability

These will definitely happen as Allocacoc have passed their Kickstarter goal with the new PowerCubes.

However, you can still back this project until July 22nd. The more backers they get, the more new pledges they promise to unlock.

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The audioCube comes from Allocacoc. You might remember the PowerCube from Allocacoc, the remote controlled 4-gang power extension. Now the company has brought its cubist genius to an audio product.

As most speakers are unidirectional, the best sound is directly in front of the device. The thing is, once you move to either side, the sound quality drops significantly.

Allocacoc was founded in 2010 by Arthur Limpens and Yixia Jiang. Both are Dutch graduates of Industrial Design at Delft University of Technology.

The company has just announced that they are introducing a new multidirectional speaker.

audioCube design

The audioCube is an innovative speaker, featuring bass which is further amplified by the surface it is placed on to.

The portable version has an internal battery which can keep it playing for up to 12 hours. The speaker can be paired with all Bluetooth-enabled devices or connected with the widely used audio input port.

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All-in-all, this seems to be the perfect way to enjoy music wherever you want it.

I am getting one of these to review, so stay tuned!

audioCube price and availability

The audioCube comes in three colours: black, white and wood, and two models: portable and non-portable.

They are available from the Allocacoc website and selected stores in the United Kingdom. Pricing starts at £69.

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Power strips, 4-gangs, 6-gangs, trailing sockets, call them what you will. Most of us will have owned very many in our time. But, believe it or not, Allocacoc have managed to approach this most basic part of your tech set-up a bit differently, as well as adding a neat bit of functionality to it.

I have reviewed quite a bit of tech since starting GadgetyNews back in 2007 but I have never had reason to review a power block before. Until now.

When I received the PowerCube Remote I dreaded having to write about it. What could I possibly say? Well, as you can see, quite a bit actually.

PowerCube Remote design

Allocacoc’s PowerCube is a power strip compressed into the shape of a cube with a 1.5 metre extension cable running out of one face.

This leaves room for 4 sides of power outlets with a big orange on/off button with a white light on indicator in a very compact form.

A small desk holder is included, as is some double sided tape to hold the Cube in place if you decide to stick it to or underneath some of your furniture.

It’s a neat looking thing and, even though it might not be the flashiest thing you’ll buy (but it could be, I’m not judging you), it is one of the coolest looking trailing sockets I’ve met.

PowerCube Remote performance

It switches on and off. It works.

That should be the performance section sorted really, and it would be but for one thing.

The PowerCube has an extra bit of something up its sleeve. The PowerCube comes with what looks to be a spare on/off button (remember the big orange one mentioned earlier?).

This is not a spare, however, this is a remote control for the power brick. The great thing about it is that it does not require batteries, nor does it work over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Is it magic? I do hope so.

All you have to do in order to pair the cube with the remote switch is hold down the on/off button on the cube until the light flashes. Release your grip and then hold down the remote button until the cube’s light stops flashing. When that happens, all is done and Robert is your mother’s brother. Best of all, it actually works.

I have the little amp and DAC that lives under my desk plugged in to the PowerCube as when I am using headphones with my PC I don’t need the V90 duo switched on. Normally I’d need to get on my hands and knees to switch on the extension block to power the amp and DAC – not any more! Now I have the remote button stuck the the underside of my desk like a panic button so, when I want audio through my speakers, I just unplug my headphones and hit the big orange button.

The genius doesn’t stop there though. No sireeee!

You can control multiple PowerCubes with one remote button or… have multiple buttons dotted around to control one PowerCube – so let’s say a button either side of the bed, and another just inside the room, for example.

If you like the idea of sticking the button under your desk how about mounting the PowerCube? Yup, you can thanks to the included mounting plate. The plate attaches to the desk using some sticky strips, and then connects to the PowerCube by fitting into the sides of the circular plug ports and turning the cube, locking it in place on the desk.

This is a handy option, although it does reduce the number of power outlets by one.

PowerCube Remote review conclusion

I love things that are borderline over designed and this is one reason why I really dig Allocacoc’s take on the power block. The PowerCube is compact and actually looks good, something that I have never found myself saying about any other trailing socket.

Having a remote on/off switch is a great idea and one that really seals the deal for me. If you have a bunch of gear, such as your Hi-Fi and TV, plugged in and left on stand-by because you can’t reach around to the mains point because it’s tricky – use a PowerCube Remote and then put the remote button somewhere easier to reach, or step on as that’s also what it has been designed for, and then powering on and off is no longer a huge mission. It will save your back and could save you money.

If I had to be picky I’d say that, rather than cover an outlet, it would perhaps make more sense for the mounting plate to cover the button on the PowerCube Remote as you have the stompable one anyway.

I still think it’s a neat bit of kit though.

The PowerCube Remote is £24.99 from Amazon.co.uk or €29,95 with the Remote button direct from the Allocacoc shop.

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