Stronger, faster, better – man has always been striving to achieve higher and higher levels of performance. Currently, companies try to speed up public transportation with hyper-loops reaching top speeds of 1125 km/h, create stronger, more robust computer programs, and integrate higher and higher resolution cameras into the latest smartphone. What if not only products could be optimized, but also […]
Biohacking, The Method For Increased Productivity?
Hip Check Belt
Helite has years of experience developing specialized wearable airbag systems for various activities, everything from horse riding to skiing. Now the French company has an airbag for a new demographic: senior citizens. The Hip’Air belt it’s presenting at CES 2018 can sense a sudden fall and automatically inflate protective airbags in less than a third of a second, protecting the wearer’s […]
Compact “Swiss Army” Style House
Making tiny spaces livable is a complex process, but innovative space-saving features can yield amazing results. Italian architect Leonardo Di Chiara converted a 96-square-foot structure on wheels into the aVoid House – a small-space wonder with collapsible furniture that folds into its walls when not in use. The aVoid House is a collaboration between the architect and Tinyhouse University. With just 96 square feet, […]
‘Human Web’ Labyrinth
Tape may seem like an odd art medium to some, but one exhibition is changing minds by turning people into scurrying arthropods. Visitors to the Des Moines Art Center are getting lost inside this giant human-scale spider web made out of thousands of rolls of clear packing tape. The Tape art installation was created by art collective Numen/For Use and invites visitors to explore inside of […]
Super Bowl Stadium To Offset It’s Own Energy
The home of the Minnesota Vikings will be this year’s host for Super Bowl LII. While the team and fan base have to be disappointed in coming up just one game short of being in the championship game, they should be proud of their new stadium. Why? It offsets 100 percent of its electricity with renewable energy credits and uses […]
Know The Status Of Your Food Through Ovie
It’s almost impossible to imagine the amount of food Americans throw away each year. The number is likely in the billions of pounds, and every time you toss out forgotten leftovers or trash rotten produce, you’re part of the problem. But all hope is not lost. Chicago startup Ovie Smarterware is out to help people change their behavior with smart trackers that […]
Heat-Conducting Ink To Keep Olympians Warm
As part of the uniform, Ralph Lauren designed a parka and a bomber jacket that each use a heat-conducting ink to generate warmth like an electric blanket. “We’re looking back and celebrating what’s iconic and symbolic of America, and merging that with where we’re headed,” says David Lauren, the company’s chief innovation officer and son of the designer who founded […]
Recycled Minerals For Making Jewellery
Did you know that there’s gold and silver in your computer? These precious metals end up in landfills when people don’t recycle their laptops and other electronics. According to Dell, American consumers trash $60 million in silver and gold every year just by not recycling smartphones. The technology company teamed up with actress and designer Nikki Reed to turn that e-waste into something stunning: jewelry. Globally, recycling rates for e-waste are under 15 percent, […]
Phasing Out Plastic Rings
When we purchase six-packs of soda and beer, we have to remember to cut up plastic rings before tossing them away. If undestroyed rings end up near wildlife, they can be caught and trapped. In order to curb this problem, a biodegradable concept was introduced over a year ago and it’s finally been brought to market by a local Florida […]
Opportunities In Online Trading Automation
What is Algorithm Trading? Algorithmic trading is using computers programmed to follow a clear defined set of instructions for forex online trading in order to generate profits at lighting speed and frequency making it impossible for human traders. The rules are based on timing, price, quantity or any mathematical model. Apart from profit opportunities for the trader, algo-trading makes markets […]