DediBot – a 3D printer manufacturer out of Hangzhou, China – has created quite a buzz in Shanghai this week with the launch of something it’s calling the Fly Elephant. The prototype that took flight at the company’s booth at the TCT Asia trade show is no ordinary multi-rotor drone, but features an extruder that can be used for rapid […]
3D Printing Drone
Driveless Car Sharing For The Future
Renault has devised a concept for an autonomous, electric vehicle that would provide city dwellers with an alternative to public transport. Renault‘s Ez-Go concept functions as both a car and an Uber-style ride-sharing service. Able to accommodate up to six passengers, the vehicle is designed to be used for riding alone, with friends or family, or shared with other ride-hailing users – who […]
Living Moss Helps To Clean The Air As You Drive
The future of transportation is looking mighty green. Goodyear just revealed a new tire called Oxygene that integrates living moss to help improve air quality while you travel. Goodyear didn’t just stop there – Oxygene is 3D-printed out of recycled tires and includes technology to help keep pedestrians safe. While we’re excited about any eco-friendly innovations in mobility, this tire is particularly exciting because […]
Can This Wareable Keep You Less Stress?
You’d be forgiven for assuming that wearable tech is all about fitness trackers to help shed the pounds and keep you on track to reach your fitness goals. We’ve seen a steady rise in tech aimed at keeping our minds in shape, just as much as our bodies. Stress tracking is one of the most wanted features from wearable tech, while major players like Apple […]
Stopping Internal Bleeding With These Magnetic Nanoparticles
Major internal bleeding is a very serious condition that requires immediate attention, and it’s difficult to treat non-surgically. Scientists from Russia’s ITMO University are working on an effective means of doing so, however, in the form of injectable magnetic nanoparticles. One of the challenges in developing medication for the treatment of internal bleeding is that you don’t want it […]
Possible New Feature For Insta?
Instagram has been crushing the competition for awhile now (looking at you, Kylie-Jenner-shunned-Snapchat), and is now looking to expand its territory of domination. As initially reported by TechCrunch, there are files in both Instagram and Instagram Direct’s Android Application Packages (or APKs) that suggest that there will soon be a “Call” and “Video Call” function available. That means that Instagram could […]
Levitating Water Droplets Off From Your Laptop
In 2018 we have almost become jaded by levitating objects. You name it and there’s probably a levitating iteration on the market: turntables, Bluetooth speakers, cameras, lightbulbs, clocks, and even cloud-shaped lamps. Joining that list is the LeviZen, a water-levitating device that uses acoustic levitation to suspend a droplet in mid-air and simulate the effect of zero gravity. Most levitating gadgets on the market utilize magnetic […]
Using Lasers To Change The Design Of The Jeans
Paying extra for jeans that look like they’re worn out might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but if it’s yours, then you may welcome the following news. Levi Strauss & Co. has announced its new Project F.L.X. (future-led execution) program, intended to streamline and simplify the jean-“finishing” process – using lasers. Currently, worn and faded elements are added to […]
Robotic Real Estate Agents
The next time you buy a house, it might not be from a real estate agent. At least, not an agent of flesh and blood. Real estate agencies and some startups have started employing robots to do some of the perfunctory jobs that their realtors typically do, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into their workplace. The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) highlighted […]
Graphair Cleans Seawater
Over two billion people in the world don’t have access to safe, clean drinking water. This leads to a lack of proper hygiene, the spread of many diseases, and premature death of kids growing up in developing countries. In order to increase clean water reach, Australian scientists have developed a cheap graphene material that can effectively filter salt and dirt from […]