Today’s bandages are pretty good at covering up wounds, sealing them off from infectious bacteria and allowing the body to go to work patching up the damage. But could there come a time when bandages play more of an active role in accelerating healing and fighting infection, so we can peel them off and get on with our lives sooner? […]
Supercharging The Band Aid
4 Marketing Techniques that Will Increase Sales Numbers
Many companies compartmentalize their staff. In other words, members of one department don’t typically collaborate with their coworkers in other sectors. Unfortunately, this has created an expectation in business circles that marketing and sales professionals should be kept separate. This is less than ideal at best, and flat-out counterproductive at worst. In reality, marketing and sales efforts are directly linked, […]
Folding Kayak
Already the go-to for light, packable origami-inspired kayaks, Oru is now launching its lightest, most portable model to date. Sized down for the everyday commute, the new grab-and-go Inlet kayak rides to the water on your shoulder and sets up in under five minutes. It’s the perfect watercraft for anyone who has limited space in a small apartment, tiny home […]
Cane-Based Companion Robot
Taking inspiration from the traditional cane, a team of researchers from Columbia Engineering in New York has come up with a LiDAR-enabled robotic assistant which offers light-touch support for the mobility-impaired. Dubbed Canine, the device improves the user’s spacial self-awareness, which subsequently improves walking stability. According to the team, some 35 percent of people aged 75 to 80 years suffer […]
Waterproof Solar-Powered Phone Charger
Charging your phone doesn’t always have to mean hunting for an electrical outlet these days. It’s 2019 after all! Thanks to the Universal Waterproof Solar Charger, you charge up from anywhere, and all you need is a little sunshine to get started. This eco-friendly charger has a 5,000mAh battery capacity, so it’s fully equipped to recharge your smartphone and then […]
Making Baby Food At Home
Your baby may have a smaller appetite than you do — but somehow, you find yourself spending more on primo baby food than you spend on your own meals. (Not to mention, your baby is pooping more than you do, despite how much less they eat. Seriously, what’s with that?!) But luckily, there’s a pretty easy alternative to buying overpriced, tiny […]
Filter The Songs Your Child Can Listen To
Spotify might be the biggest music streaming service on the planet, but you can’t accuse it of resting on its laurels. It continues to add features on a seemingly constant basis. The most current example is an update to Spotify’s family plan, which adds parental controls for the account that pays the bills. The update starts today in Ireland and […]
Void In A Cuboid
Work is nearing completion on one of the most visually striking Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)-designed buildings we’ve seen in some time. Named Opus, the mixed-use project is located in Dubai and takes the form of a cube with a hole in its center. Situated near the Burj Khalifa, Opus is a little reminiscent of Zaha Hadid Architects’ Morpheus Hotel in […]
Best Smart Plugs
You probably know that smart plugs can make your dumb outlets smart. You may not know, however, which one is the best for your needs. To help you out, we’ve rounded up the best smart plug picks for your consideration. This selection covers smart plugs rated for indoor use. For smart plugs that can weather the conditions in your yard, […]
Best Screen Protectors For Your Note 10
We love big screens, and they don’t get much bigger than the enormous 6.8-inch display in the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. With a stunning edge-to-edge design and a hole-punch selfie camera, the Note 10 Plus is beautiful as well as big. That extends to the screen technology too, with Samsung’s most advanced Dynamic AMOLED tech being used to incredible effect. […]