Solar power cells need to stay relatively cool for the sake of both efficiency and longevity, but active cooling (like ventilation) isn’t practical; it’s expensive, and may block the very rays the cells are supposed to collect. To tackle this problem, Stanford University researchers have created a new form of solar cell that cools itself. The technique embeds a pattern […]
Solar Cell That Cools Itself
Dual Purpose Book of Barbeque
Offering a more innovative take on a regular cookbook, Brazilian cookware brand Tramontina and JWT Brazil created Biblia Definitiva Do Churrasco (The Bible of Barbeque), which contains instructions and all the tools and materials needed to cook a perfect steak. For example, the first page is made of charcoal that can be used to set the fire, while other pages […]
3D Printed Earbud
The fit on earbuds varies wildly, largely because each person’s earlobe is a unique and beautiful snowflake. Okay, maybe not beautiful. But if a pair of earbuds matched the exact shape of your ear, the days of painful buds that fall out too easily could be numbered. That’s the concept behind OwnPhones, a San Francisco-based start-up that has created 3D […]
Soundhawk’s Smart Listening System
As the world grows noisier, more people are hearing less of what matters most. Soundhawk is a unique blend of intuitive consumer technology and breakthrough hearing science designed to help people hear, communicate and connect. Soundhawk includes three elegantly designed and complementary pieces of hardware: the Scoop, Wireless Mic and Charging Case. The Scoop is a small, stylish and comfortable […]
Homey Voice Controlled Home Automation System
Homey, a voice controlled home automation system, could make it easier for users to get home and relax as it closes the blinds, turns down the lights and cues up a movie all at your command. Its founders hope to introduce a system that does not directly require the use of an app. You simply get home, tell Homey what […]
Exercise with Virtual Pet
Wokamon combines the function of a pedometer with the engagement of a virtual pet. The more you move, the more your pet grows. The Wokamon, short for Walking Monsters, feed off users’ burnt calories and turn them into happiness. Users can check the daily progress of their Wokamon, which level-up as users exercise more.
Vertical Garden Art
You’ve seen vertical gardens, wall planters before but this is next level stuff. Art We Heart makes unique wall art using plants and moss. From trendy symbols like @ and # to cities like LA and NY, each piece is hand made in Los Angeles, turning plants into a new form of wall art. They even do custom orders. Plant Wall Art […]
Single-serve Resealable Wine Pouch
Nuvino is a radical departure in winemaking. Curated from four internationally renowned wine regions, Nuvino single-serve pouches can be enjoyed anywhere at anytime. The lightweight, unbreakable pouch requires no corkscrew to open and is ideal for use anywhere bulky, heavy glass containers are undesirable. Bring Nuvino outdoors, to the beach or to a concert under the stars. One glass at […]
Vessyl Smart Cup
After seven years of development, engineer Justin Lee created Vessyl, a smart cup that helps people master their health by tracking their liquid intake. The cup has sensors built into the walls that measure the amount of liquid consumed and identify contents so Vessyl can break down things like calories, sugar, protein, and caffeine content via molecular analysis. The information is […]
High Rise Lettuce
A former Sony Corporation semiconductor factory in Japan has been converted into the world’s largest indoor farm. Japanese plant physiologist Shigeharu Shimamura, CEO of Mirai Co., partnered with GE Japan to make his dream of a water, space and energy efficient indoor farming system a reality. Despite having only started production a year ago, the farm is already shipping out […]