Healthy Offices: The Wave of the Future

A couple of years ago, Richard Branson–of Virgin Group fame–unveiled what felt like a brand new idea: that employers should actively care about the health of their employees. Breaking at a time when The Affordable Health Care Act was still the subject of massive attention (and a deciding factor in the national election that year), the idea that employers should […]

Smart Steering Wheel to Detect Drowsiness

We’ve already seen systems that detect driver fatigue via steering wheel movements or by analyzing drivers’ faces. German engineering firm Hoffman and Krippner, however, has developed what its designers believe is a better alternative – a fatigue-sensing steering wheel add-on that tracks the driver’s grip. The technology is based on the fact that when people drive and are reasonably alert, […]

Communication without Signal for First Responders

Reachi is a dedicated response device designed to let the 1.8 million volunteers send information directly from their affected communities to the Red Cross organisation. The system utilizes a matured mesh technology, guaranteeing signal without need of vulnerable, physical structures. Due to the density and defined location of the volunteers, the network will be strong and predictive. The device is further […]

Self-Driving Luxury Cars

True to its nature, Mercedes-Benz’s self-driving car is “luxury in motion.” The automaker is creating a high-end vehicle that not only pilots itself but also functions as a mobile living space that allows owners to relax and interact with the digital environment as they would at home. Along with thinking about the ride’s interior, designers have considered the external cues […]

Potentially Pay With Your Face

MasterCard announced on Thursday that it’s looking to add a layer of biometric security to its credit cards and all user will need to do is simply take a selfie. The system will create a digitized map of your face, convert that map into a hash and compare it to the hash stored on Mastercard’s servers. Users will be able […]

Ways to Improve Productivity with Video Communication Tools

There are many ways to improve productivity in your company with the number of tools and resources available to us today. Bottom line is, no matter what industry your company is in, improving your productivity is essential to remaining competitive. Video communication tools are one of the many technological tools available to us and BlueJeans being a common provider. As […]

Mixed Wall Elements

Ontwerpduo designed a series of wall elements for Vij5 that are not just decorative, they’re functional. Elementiles is made up of mirrors, magnetic tiles, cork tiles, chalk tiles, oak cabinets, and wire frames that you can mix and match to create a customized wall composition for any room. Elementiles: Decorative & Functional Wall Elementsa [Design Milk]

Hoseless, Maskless, Micro-CPAP for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is typically caused by a blockage of the airway when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses during sleep. Untreated, OSA causes a number of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory impairment, weight gain, and headaches. The standard treatment for OSA is what is known as “Continuous Positive Airway […]

3D Printed Office

The United Arab Emirates likes to be first when it comes to amazing feats of construction and technology, and architecture in Dubai is constantly pushing the envelope. The world’s tallest building already towers over Dubai’s skyline, and now the city is planning to build the world’s first fully 3D-printed office building. It’s a cool, space-age structure that will save a […]