Spherical Tires Provide Magnetic Levitation

The Eagle 360, a new tire design concept from Goodyear, is a rounded sphere held in place by magnetic fields and designed for a smoother ride in your future driver-free car. An organically-patterned, 3D-printed tread is designed to adapt like a sponge to different road conditions, while built-in sensor relay surface measurements to the onboard computer. Faster response times and immediate reaction […]

The Nap Bar

Who doesn’t love a nap? Even better are things that make naps easier and more cozy. Smarin are known for their nap-friendly lounge pieces and the France-based studio recently completed an installation in Dubai called the Nap Bar. Nap Bar is equipped with everything one might need to get their nap on: special nap pillows, ponchos, original lullabies, special herb tea, […]

4 in 1 XSTAND Adds a Little Luxury to your Desktop

Dale Rorabaugh, the creator behind the X STAND has designed a stand that holds your laptop, tablet and smartphone.  This multi-functional stand changes from sitting, standing or typing mode in seconds.  When not using it with your laptop or tablet, it transforms into an adjustable LED desk light for work or ambiance. Constructed of aircraft grade aluminum and high tensile […]

Revealed – 78% of UK shoppers still not sold on online grocery shopping

Recent figures suggest a year-on-year increase in the number of people who do their main food shopping online, up to 11% in 2015 from only 6% in 2011*. An online voucher code company investigated further and found only 20% of UK shoppers prefer online grocery shopping services, with Asda being the most frequently used retailer. Investigating opinions on food delivery […]

Urine-Powered Socks

Desperate times call for desperate measures, and you know ‘urine’ trouble when you have to rely on your own bodily fluids as a source of electricity. Yet, on occasion, to riff on a popular adage, it happens. Ioannis Ieropoulos’s team at the University of the West of England in Bristol (UWE Bristol) has developed a pair of socks that use […]

Instant Dry Umbrella

This is another painful “why haven’t I thought of this” item, Instant Dry Umbrella. Made from water-repellant material, it allows you to easily shake off the water and move on with your day. Watch the video to marvel at this fit of convenience. Instant Dry Umbrella [Shoebox Dwelling]