Every ounce matters for climbers hauling gear up cliff faces, so essential items billed as the lightest in the world are always going to attract a bit of interest. That is very much the case with the G7 Pod wall ledge, which has breezed passed its Kickstarter goal by offering a very lightweight alternative to the hefty portaledges typically used […]
Inflatable G7 Pod
Multi-Function Water Bottle
Providing hydration is all very well and good, but what if you want your water bottle to do, well … more? A trio of Atlanta-based entrepreneurs had a few things in mind, which is why they created the MODL – they describe it as a utility bottle. First of all, the MODL does indeed hold 1 liter (33 oz) of […]
Hydrogel Bandage
With a few experimental exceptions, bandages generally just cover wounds, as opposed to actively healing them. That’s not the case with a new heat-activated “active adhesive dressing” (AAD), however, which forgoes antibiotics while mimicking embryonic skin. Up to a certain point in their development, embryos don’t get scars when their skin wounds heal. This is because skin cells around such […]
Tiko’s Bracelets Made From Reused Plastics
Companies around the globe looking for ways to battle plastic waste are coming up with innovative ways to tackle the issue. Cape Clasp, based out of Falmouth, Massachusetts, is an example of a business putting the health of the ocean front and center with the release of Tikós— a line of bracelets made from recycled plastic. While each bracelet, or […]
Best Vegan Cheese
Nine times out of 10, when someone finds out I’m vegan, they respond with, “Oh, I could never go vegan, because I just couldn’t give up cheese.” And I totally get that — because I said that exact same thing just a few months before I decided to go vegan. But once I learned about the devastating environmental effects, health implications, […]
Cyclo’s Sustainable Helmet
\ Study after study shows that wearing a helmet saves lives and reduces injuries during an accident, yet some statistics detail a usage rate as low as 17 percent. Users report that a contributing factor to not wearing a helmet is the bulk and inconvenience of packing it around. Fortunately, the next generation of helmet is here, and the construction […]
Scout Video Doorbell
Scout Alarm introduced the Scout Video Doorbell, a smart home security device that works with or without a Scout Security System. The Scout Video Doorbell ticks all the essential video doorbell checkboxes, adds premium features, and still comes in with a list price under $100. Scout’s doorbell installs with existing standard analog doorbell wiring. Three faceplates (white, black, and silver) are […]
Satechi Dual Smart Outlet Smart Plug
In the smart home game, Amazon Alexa and Google Home are the kings in the castle. While Apple HomeKit has a presence, the Siri-based system rarely gets the attention that the other two do. This has left many HomeKit fans in the dark, sometimes both figuratively and literally. Satechi gives the system some much-deserved attention with the HomeKit-compatible Dual Smart […]
Looking For An Apple Watch Alternative?
In the market for a fitness-focused smartwatch but don’t want to shell out big bucks on the Apple Watch Series 4? Fortunately, there are multiple budget-friendly alternatives that also carry solid features. An excellent option is the Amazfit Bip Smartwatch by Huami. This model normally sells for $100, but Amazon’s 20% discount lets you have it for only $80. One […]
Hydrophilic Disc Separates Water From Salt
Current approaches to water desalination are tremendously expensive and energy-intensive, so the search is very much on for new technologies that can get the job done more efficiently. Scientists in Melbourne have put forward one rather promising solution, developing a new kind of system that heats up and purifies water using only the power of the Sun. The device was […]