While users of full-scale augmented reality (AR) setups can already “reach in” and manipulate virtual objects with their hands, users of smartphone-based AR systems are limited to utilizing the phone’s touchscreen. That could soon change, though, thanks to new technology that puts their hands in the picture. Known as Portal-ble, the system is being developed by a team at Rhode […]
Portal-ble Tech Helps Smartphones
Bringing Wireless Streaming To Hi-Fi Setups
Vinyl is on the rise, so you may be tempted to dust off your once-retired living room hi-fi setup and spin up a party. But what if you also want to stream digital music from your smartphone and your amplifier lacks a receiver? Provided you have spare analog or digital input ports, you can add one into the mix – […]
How To Gain More Business for Your Local Restaurant
Running your own business is no small feat, but running your own restaurant…that’s a whole other story. With tons of staff members to coordinate, food costs to optimize, customer reviews to manage, and more, there’s hardly a moment of peace and quiet in the restaurant industry. What’s even more challenging than managing all of the tasks you have as a […]
Can These Ants Help You Protect Your Crops?
Although some gardeners may be put off by the sight of ants on their flowers, a new study indicates that the insects can be very effective at protecting crops from diseases. It’s even being suggested that ant-derived antibiotics could be applied on a commercial scale. Ants live in crowded colonies where they’re constantly in close contact with one another, potentially […]
Using Pods To Transform Apartments
London based architectural studio Suprblk has transformed an apartment inside an old biscuit factory by incorporating bespoke pods instead of walls. The smart space-saving design means the occupants can now enjoy an additional 20 sq m (215 sq ft) of living space, increasing the overall interior from 60 sq m (646 sq ft) to 81 sq m (872 sq ft). […]
Small Assembler Robots Comes Together
It’s not uncommon for factories to make use of robots to manufacture things like cars, each responsible for a different part of the build process. Researchers from MIT have created prototype assembly robots that can build small structures on their own or work together to create bigger ones. The idea behind Benjamin Jenett’s doctoral thesis is that, instead of producing […]
New System To Check Eggs
Free-range eggs cost considerably more than those laid by caged hens, so it’s not surprising that unscrupulous vendors would try to pass the latter off as the former. That’s why Spanish scientists have developed a new verification system, which is said to be completely accurate at determining an egg’s classification. There are four types of eggs sold in the European […]
Rooftop Camping Trailer Really?
Rooftop camping is a common topic here at New Atlas, but typically it’s focused on tents mounted atop motor vehicles. A new hotel opening this year in Hamburg, Germany is broadening the conversation, supplementing its standard rooms with a rooftop campground. You might expect to find glampy yurts or cabin tents in such a fixture, but the Pierdrei Hotel has […]
Hammock Or Poncho?
We have seen a number of camping hammocks that can also be used as ground covers and overhead shelters, but the newly launched Campo is one that can also keep you warm and dry when on the move. The lightweight camping companion sets up like a typical hammock for rest and relaxation in the wilderness, but can be slipped on […]
Now Alexa Knows More Languages Than You Do
After flagging the feature earlier in the year, Amazon has now introduced multi-lingual functionality for its Alexa voice assistant. This enables users in different locations around the world to interact with the Alexa in different languages, including Spanish-speaking folks in the US. Amazon started allowing developers to begin working on Spanish-speaking functionality through its Alexa Skills Kit back in April, […]