A Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network system (WSAN) is a collection of sensors that assemble data about their surroundings and actuators, for example, servos or engines that interface with them. All components impart remotely; communication can be self-sufficient or human-controlled. WSANs are at times called wireless sensor and actor networks in light of the fact that they can include more […]
Smart Homes with Wireless Sensor and Actuator Network Technologies
Doorman Schedule Your Own Deliver Timing
Doorman, a company tackling the problem of missed deliveries by allowing consumers to schedule their own deliveries as late as midnight, has now gone live in Chicago and is preparing to soon launch in New York. The idea Doorman wants to solve is fairly common – people are increasingly shopping online, but deliveries, including Amazon Prime’s two-day delivery option, still […]
Five Business Ideas to Advertise Your Company with Webcasts
Webcasts provide businesses with an efficient form of communicating with their customers and clients. However, you can also use them as a first-class source of effective advertising and exposure. Using the instant gratification and quick delivery times of the Internet will expose your brand internationally if done correctly. Here are several reasons why you should consider using webcasts to advertise […]
Oxygen Capsules
There’s nothing more satisfying or more cleansing than sucking in a deep breath of fresh air. Unfortunately, clean air is increasingly hard to find. Cities, especially in quickly industrializing countries like China and India, are choking in clouds of smog and particulate. A recent scientific breakthrough provides a possible window into what life on Earth might be like if the […]
Heineken Bottle Candles
HEINEKEN unveiled a special six-pack of custom handmade Heineken-bottle candles in partnership with lifestyle concept store Alchemist Miami, marking the very first time the beer brand’s #Heineken100 program expands into home goods. The luxurious decorative accessories were hand-poured with a proprietary soy and wax blend, then de-molded and heat-finished, also by hand.
Figment VR: Virtual Reality in your Pocket
Virtual reality lets you fully immerse yourself in digital experiences that you could never get to on your own, like climbing to the top of Mt. Everest, rock-out on stage with Paul McCartney, or even shooting down globby aliens that swarm all around you. We think VR is super cool, but it’s not as accessible as it could be. Figment uses […]
Threadstax Clothes Folding and Stacking System
ThreadStax is a genius system for keeping your clothes properly folded and organized, using magnets of all things. It comes in three distinct parts: a folding board, a series of brackets, and some magnetic slides. First, the folder. You just put an item of clothing in the center of the folder, then swing its panels closed to fold your duds […]
App for All Things to Do
goingto.do is a vastly expanding startup based out of Denver, Colo., that provides users with information on local events and happenings in a given city. With the tag line, “For All Things to.do”, the app is used as a tool for those looking for something to do over the weekend or on a weekday evening with friends or coworkers, those […]
PlayWood
This is just delightful. Created by a team of designers in Italy, PlayWood is a simple connector that allows you to create your own modular furniture from any kind of wood your want (or have on hand). The principle is simple: download the designs, purchase the PlayWood connectors, cut your wood into pieces (according to your chosen design), and build […]
Make Seasonal Dinners with Foodie Dice
A fun new way to shake up your cooking routine, Foodie Dice provides inspiration for creating simple, seasonal meals. Simply select the five primary dice, add a seasonal veggie die and roll. Then shop, cook, and eat! Over 186,000 possible meal combinations to inspire creativity in the kitchen.