BITalino is a simplified system for makers, app developers and researchers who want to quickly start capturing bio-signals. The low cost (€149/$197 + shipping and taxes) kit of modular blocks includes a swathe of physiological sensors that can be broken out to use individually or linked together and used in whatever combination you’re after. BITalino’s approach is plug and play, to keep things […]
BITalino – Create Apps with Physiological Sensors
Stylist Clock
Italian industrial designer Sabrina Fossi takes a look at your average wall clock and puts her own creative spin on it in the form of the FreakishCLOCK. Fossi removes the hour hand and instead the hour is revealed through a pie-shaped cut-out as the face revolves around as time passes. The numbers of the clock are hidden below the clock […]
Charge Electric Vehicles on the Go
Our cars are getting smarter every day–but can we say the same about our roads? Dutch designer Daan Roosegaarde believes there is a wealth of untapped energy and potential right beneath our wheels. Winner in the prestigious INDEX: Award 2013 Community Category, Roosegaarde’s ‘Smart Highway’ concept modernizes European roadways into interactive experiences that pave the way towards environmental sustainability and […]
Political and Economic Uncertainty Triggers Entrepreneurship in Egypt
Egypt remains one of the emerging economies in the Gulf Cooperation Council region. There are an estimated 45 million Egyptians under 35 years of age and though much has been reported of the political uncertainty and economic challenges the country faces, these events are affecting young people who are just entering the workforce in a way that may have benefits […]
BIZNESS! Newsletter Issue 169
Top stories in the latest BIZNESS! Newsletter:
– Teddy The Guardian Bear
– Urban Green Buses
– Beanbag Lounge
– Skin Sensors
– Slim Duster
– Virtual Teresa Teng Takes The Stage With Jay Chou
– Scan For 3D Printing
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Space Saving Electric Car
With a click on a smartphone, the experimental “Armadillo-T” electric car made in South Korea will park itself and fold nearly in half, freeing up space in crowded cities. The quirky two-seater, named after the animal whose shell it resembles, may never see production but it is part of a trend of developing environmentally friendly vehicles for urban spaces. Armadillo-T: […]
Chamfer Home
Athens based architectural studio S-Archetype proposed this concept of a tiny dwelling, called Chamfer Home. “We wanted to take the challenge of designing a stylish, sustainable and affordable compact home to match different contemporary lifestyles and needs. A bold design statement, an eco friendly structure that could be set up easily anywhere and a completely autonomous prefab, serving as the perfect vacation […]
Virtual Teresa Teng Takes the Stage with Jay Chou
Jay invited Teresa duet across time and space: “If I could through time, back to 30 years ago, how honoured it would be to sing a song with her.” True to an extent so that the audience could not believe their eyes! Seeing Miss Deng Lijun dressed in a white dress slowly rises from the stage, with her gentle and […]
Beanbag Lounge
When you laze on Figo Futon Chaise Lounge with Wenge Frame, you get the sturdiness of a solid pine frame and the comfort of Fresh Futon’s sleep surfaces. Thick and fluffy mattress with layers of foam, batting and fire retardant sock will definitely create a comfortable cradle for your body. From a chaise lounge with full lumbar support, this ergonomically-designed […]
‘I Don’t Want to Talk’ Badge
These anti-social buttons are not to be messed with. If you’re in need of some alone time or are just want to be left with your own thoughts, simply pin one of these buttons to your shirt and make it noticeable! These are perfect for when you need to get an assignment done, you’re really into a good book, or […]