When you think of Detroit, ‘sustainable‘ and ‘agriculture‘ may not be the first two words that you think of. But a new urban agrihood debuted by The Michigan Urban Farming Initiative (MUFI) might change your mind. The three-acre development boasts a two-acre garden, a fruit orchard with 200 trees, and a sensory garden for kids. If you need a refresher […]
Urban Agrihood
Click and Grow
Speaking of clever planters (or Kickstarter projects for that matter) here is another beautiful one. Designed by Click and Grow, this foolproof self-growing system houses 9 plants in a single space-saving unit. Perfect for city dwellers with limited counter space. And the setup and upkeep are minimal: all you have to do is fill the water tank, plug the garden […]
Joué Board for Music Making
The Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) arrived in the ’80s to help digital instruments communicate with each other. Nowadays, with much of the action on computers, a new breed of MIDI controllers has emerged. Many of today’s designs include built-in pressure sensitivity to provide a semblance of analog expression when played, but Joué is a bit different. It was developed […]
Smartphone Eye Doctor
Despite the fact that many of us spend a good portion of our day in front of a computer or pouring over documents, chances are we don’t get our eyes checked as often as we should. Whatever the reason for this, there’s now a solution that renders most of our excuses moot: the EyeQue Personal Vision Tracker, a smartphone-enabled vision […]
Nearbuds Magnetic Earbud Accessory
Tired of lost, tangled or damaged earbuds? Frustrated by organizers, clips, holders and winders that never seem to work? Fed up with trying to store or stash them on the go? It’s time you discovered the amazing new Nearbuds™ magnetic earbud accessory! If you use earbuds while commuting, working out or in your leisure time, you probably spend hours untangling […]
Now Is the Right Time to Get Into Ridesharing
Within the past few years, it has become abundantly apparent that consumers are eager for alternatives to traditional transport. Personal vehicles are expensive, public transit is inconvenient, and taxis have all sorts of hidden fees, which is why ridesharing businesses have quickly risen to prominence in the transportation industry. Though Uber and Lyft currently dominate the rideshare market, shifting public […]
Piqapoo Takes Away the Shittiest Part of Being a Dog Owner
Owning a dog is the best. The love, companionship, and happiness you get from your dog is undeniably special. However, there is one aspect to owning a dog that could be considered less enjoyable – yep, you guessed it. Picking up your dog’s poop. Introducing Piqapoo – the hands-free dog poop collector, owners can simply attach the device to their […]
Bonjour, the IoT Alarm with Personality, Brings AI Instincts To a Re-Imagined Morning Routine
Imagine a world where your alarm clock didn’t just annoyingly beep at you in the mornings. What if your alarm clock knew your favorite taste in music to wake you up in with good vibes, and also knew to wake you up a few minutes earlier because traffic on your route to work is heavier than usual? With Bonjour this […]
ToneX Resistance Workout Vest
ToneX fitness vest adds resistance training to any exercise. It also detaches to become a versatile fitness system. For those of us who would rather Netflix than Crossfit, ToneX provides an all-in-one wearable workout device that allows the laziest of us to get a full-body workout during the simplest physical activities, such as walking. Imagine that you could just go […]
Foldylock Compact Folding Bike Lock
The Foldylock Compact is a premium folding bike lock features the perfect mix between protection, weight, and design. The Compact is made of six hardened steel links over-molded by a reinforced-military graded-UV treated polymer. It makes it both “friendly” to your bike’s paint job and protected against the elements – so it will maintain its fresh look for a very long […]