Rain — the scourge of the night driver! Too many times have distracting droplets proved an annoyance for those traveling roads after dark. New technology co-developed by Intel and Carnegie Mellon University could one day change all that. Instead of relying on a bog-standard bulb to beam light out over a darkened road, the futuristic setup would use something more […]
Invisible Raindrops
Solar Rapala Fishing Bait
Inspired by fishing enthusiasts, Solar Rapala is a solar-powered fishing bait. Used just as the conventional baits, it has the advantage of shining in deep water with its LED lights, charged by sun. Presented in a six-piece package set, it is designed for sea lovers that chase fish no matter it is day or night. Activated with buttons placed on […]
Solbooth Sustainable Communication Point
Aiming to create a sustainable and iconic communication point for modern urban environment, Solbooth is an eco phone-booth that uses solar energy. Design is created with a concern for transparency, especially for touristic areas where product almost blends in with urban space with see-through surfaces. Also emphasizes accessibility, it is an all-in-one point of communication for phoning and info getting […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 156
BikeSpike Bicycle Tracking The BikeSpike is a subtle way to deter bike thieves by looking like a regular old water bottle holder. However, that bottle holder hides a unique little trick: a GPS tracker that syncs to your smartphone. Beyond letting you know where your stolen pedal-based conveyance is, the BikeSpike also has more practical everyday purposes for bike […]
Teleporting Gifts
The idea for Jifiti came about because Shaul Weisband — one of the creators of the app and company behind it — wanted to “teleport” gifts to friends. While teleportation is still not really possible, the team at Jifiti has done the next best thing and is aiming to incorporate this into a new way of shopping. And I think […]
Unlimited Dose of Coffee
In the mood for a cuppa? How about being able to have a cup of coffee anytime you want — all day, every day — for free? That’s the business model adopted by Alon Ezer, CEO of CupsTelAviv, a high-tech twist on the traditional store loyalty program — and he’s making money from it, he told The Times of Israel. […]
Mood Adjusted Music
Developed by Japan-based Neurowear, the Mico headset looks like a regular pair of headphones, with the addition of an EEG reader that rests on the forehead and senses neural activity. Analyzing the signals enables the device to detect the mood of the wearer, which it exhibits using an LED display on the earpieces. When connected to the Mico app, this […]
Kids’ Imagination
Machi is a minimalist children’s toy designed by Japanese-based firm Kukkia. Kukkia means ‘to bloom’ in Finnish and ‘kuki’ means stem in Japanese. The focus of their products is to provide children with tactile and vividly-colored shapes that are both fun and visually stimulating. They want kids to get involved and to use their imaginations to create, change and re-invent how […]
Versatile Shelf
This cool and versatile shelf from Danish design studio Linde&Linde takes very little space while providing a convenient solution for many storage scenarios. The item is perfect for entry area, kitchen, bathroom, home office, even by your bedside… Made from powder coated metal, it can also double as a magnetic board. The variations are endless. The shelf comes in a variety of neutral colors. […]
Interactive Beer Bottle
A beer bottle is something that we all take for granted, yet Heineken leads the way to turn it into a creative item; introducing new bottle shapes, materials (PET and Aluminium) and printing techniques (UV ink etc). Heineken’s first smart beer bottle can interact with other Ignite bottles, its environment and the people around it, bringing together: interaction, data and […]