Back in 2015, we heard about a skin patch that had been used to treat diabetes in mice. It’s now come a step closer to use on humans, as it’s been successfully trialed on diabetic pigs. The device is being developed via a collaboration between scientists at UCLA, MIT and the University of North Carolina (UNC). It’s intended to be […]
Insulin Delivery Patch Ready For Human Trials Soon
Smart Ring Magnetically Tracks User’s Finger
Although there are already complex prototype interfaces that track all five of the fingers on a computer-user’s hand, let’s be honest – it’s mostly just the index finger that matters. That’s where the experimental AuraRing system is designed to come in. Developed by a team at the University of Washington, AuraRing consists of two parts: the index-finger-worn ring itself, and […]
Handheld Skin Printer Heals Burns Trial
In search of new ways to treat severe burns that don’t involve skin grafts, scientists at the University of Toronto have spent more than a decade developing a portable device that can print out large sheets of “bio ink” to boost the healing process. The team has put its latest model through trials, where it proved capable of accelerating the […]
Wristbuds
Being able to track a morning jog and listen to some tunes without carrying a phone around is surely one of the key selling points of modern-day smartwatches – so why not combine the smartwatch and a pair of wireless earbuds in one compact form? That’s the thinking behind the Wristbuds, currently seeking funding on Kickstarter. Flick back the face […]
Air scrubbing Headphones
Dyson is well-known for its powerful and expensive vacuum cleaners, and also makes other stuff like hair dryers and air purifiers. So far, the company hasn’t made any headphones, but a recently-published patent shows that its engineers are certainly thinking about it. And these cans are designed to provide the wearer with a steady supply of filtered air. The patent […]
Ikea Westbahnhof
More than 100 trees will adorn the gridded facade of IKEA‘s city-centre Vienna Westbahnhof store, which will have no car parking spaces. Currently under construction in the Austrian capital, the car-free IKEA store is designed by local studio Querkraft Architekten to address “radically changed customer and mobility behaviours”. IKEA Vienna Westbahnhof, which will have a grid-like form enveloped by greenery, will […]
How To Record Your Computer Screen
Maybe you want to record your latest project, or do a voice-over for an upcoming presentation at your job. If you’ve ever needed to record something on your computer’s screen, you might have wanted an easy or quick way to do it. While many computers feature recording hardware like microphones or webcams, software options for easily recording your screen don’t […]
Driveless Car For Shared Ownership
Autonomous vehicle startup Cruise has revealed its first self-driving, electric car designed for shared ownership, which has no steering wheel or pedals. Cruise was able to rid the Origin car of an engine, steering wheel, rearview mirrors, pedals and windshield wipers, to leave a spacious cabin “designed around the rider”. Developed in partnership with General Motors (GM) and Honda, Origin […]
Bed Helps You Sleep Better Through Sound
Sleep is one of the most essential parts of your health. In fact, a lack of sleep is similar to severe intoxication in its effects on your motor and cognitive abilities. Intellibed recently introduced the Sleep Genius Smart Base, designed with research used by NASA to help astronauts fall asleep in space. As it turns out, the brain can be […]
Filter By Positivity
How do you solve a problem like the internet? It’s a question that, frankly, would have made little sense even a quarter of a century ago. The internet, with its ability to spread both information and democratic values to every far-flung corner of the Earth, was the answer. Asking for a cure for the internet was like asking for a […]