It seems to be human nature that if you’re camping near a lake or pond, you pitch your tent right at the water’s edge. Well, SmithFly’s new Shoal Tent lets you take things a step further. Described as a floating raft with a tent topper, it allows you to actually sleep out on the water. The Shoal Tent incorporates three main air […]
Ever Slept On Water?- Now You Can
World’s Largest Floating Solar Farm
FLOATING SOLAR The world’s largest floating solar farm, sitting on a lake that used to be a coal mine, is China’s latest effort to showcase its commitment to renewable energy. With a 166,000 panels and a total capacity of 40 megawatts, the solar farm can produce enough energy to power 15,000 homes, the South China Morning Post reports. While it still consumes a lot of oil, […]
3-In-1 Outdoors Handy Chair
Finding a comfortable place to sit while camping can be a struggle, and carrying a full-on camping chair while hiking to camp isn’t exactly appealing. The PacBack Trio is a pretty clever solution to these problems, transforming from a light, portable air mattress into what looks like a comfy chair in seconds. The PacBack Trio is the first product from […]
Your Only Smart Wallet
CLASSIC WALLET FOR THE MODERN AGE The Voyager Smart Wallet has been integrated with Chipolo Technology to bring the average wallet into the 21st century. Chipolo is a Bluetooth item finder that can be found inside the wallet and is used to track the wallet itself and your smartphone. It works by knowing your location based on where your phone […]
Lush Platters The New Gastronomy Trend
Grazing. No, it’s not just a term restricted to livestock and grassy fields. Nor does it refer exclusively to the green stuff we line our salad bowls with. Grazing has been increasingly used in the domain of gastronomy to refer to eating small portions of food from a platter or table-full of different foods. Think of it as being able […]
Detecting The Risk Of Falling For Elderly
Nobody likes falling down. For the elderly, however, doing so can cause serious injuries from which they never fully recover. What’s preferable is for them to avoid getting hurt in the first place – and that’s why the FallSkip system was created. Designed by a team at Spain’s Universitat Politècnica de València, FallSkip consists of an Android-based mobile device, a […]
Sky’s The Limit For Shipping Container Uses
Architects never seem to tire of experimenting with shipping containers and some of the many uses conceived for the metal boxes include houses, offices and swimming pools. We can now add water sports center to the list, courtesy of engineering firm Sweco. The project, named Water Sports Center Halsskov, is located in a former ferry port in Korsør, Denmark. Its most defining feature is […]
Spider Silk Jacket
Sports apparel manufacturer Goldwin and biomaterial research company Spiber are teaming up to deliver a new prototype ski jacket. This garment features Qmonos construction, a protein material that takes inspiration from spider silk, and it is the first of its kind. Produced without the need for petrochemicals, this material could revolutionize the production industry. Qmonos is still in the testing phase and not […]
Can Stackable Soccer Pitch Become A Reality?
Building soccer pitches isn’t typically a priority in London’s limited space, so architect AL_A has devised a way to make the most of the spaces that are available. Its Pitch/Pitch concept can fit multiple five-a-side soccer pitches on small disused plots by stacking them on top of each other. Like Pavegen’s footstep-powered pitches in Brazil and Nigeria, the aim is to help foster […]
AI Powered Stethoscope
M3DICINE, a Brisbane, Australia firm, just launched an “AI enabled” electronic stethoscope called Stethee. The device, which we originally profiled a few years ago while it was still a Kickstarter project, can be used like a traditional stethoscope to auscultate patients, but to also amplify, filter, and record sounds, as well as to analyze the sounds with an accompanying smartphone app. It […]