I don’t think I’ve ever giggled this much in my life. Seriously. I was feeling a mix of emotions checking out a new bidet — not just any ordinary one, but a smart bidet! While uncommon here in the U.S., bidets have long been a staple bathroom fixture in many European countries. With toilet paper continuing to sell out like […]
Remote Controlled Toilet
Molekule Air Mini+
Better indoor air quality benefits everyone, but it can be hard to find space for a whole-home air purifier, especially if you live in a small apartment. Studio and one-bedroom apartment dwellers know that every bit of space is precious. Molekule may have the answer with the new Molekule Air Mini+, a pint-sized air purifier with big cleaning capabilities. The […]
Sprayable Sensors
Imagine touching the armrest of your sofa to change the channel on your television, or pressing against a lightbulb stencil on the wall to turn on your smart light – these functions and many more like them are now possible thanks to research from a team from the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) at MIT, and the University […]
Cheap C02 Sensor
Technologies that automate functions of the home, like smart lights and thermostats, can not only make running a household more convenient, but avoid a lot of energy wastage at the same time. Scientists at Purdue University are putting forward another interesting proposition in this area, developing a cheap sensor that can recognize when a person enters a room via carbon […]
Relax With A Weighted Blanket
According to the CDC, a third of US adults report that they get less than the recommended amount of sleep every night (seven to eight hours). It’s important to get a good night’s rest since sleep deprivation leads to stress, low energy, difficulty concentrating, and a general inability to function as usual. The Weighted Anti-Anxiety Blanket is a helpful solution […]
Lightest Submersible
Dutch submersible maker U-Boat Worx has pumped out a number of underwater explorers since launching in 2005, and has now unveiled what’s claimed to be the lightest manned submersible ever built. The Nemo can be towed on a trailer by car for launch from shore, or hauled onto a yacht for underwater fun at sea. The Nemo two-person submersible follows […]
Gravel Capable E-Scooter
Electric scooters may be a simpler alternative to full-on ebikes, but those tiny wheels don’t do well on gravel paths, snow, or pothole-filled roads. That’s where the Vinghen Ti1 comes in, as it has big ol’ fatbike-style tires. Designed by Bulgarian engineer Tsvetan Iliev, the scooter features a galvanized steel frame (despite the titanium-suggesting “Ti” in its name), a longboard-like […]
Stylish Contactless Payment Wristwatch
Swiss watch smart glass maker Winwatch has teamed up with mobile payments company MuchBetter for an analog wristwatch that can make contactless payments thanks to technology hidden in its sapphire crystal. Sony’s wena wristband can bring some smarts like contactless payments to any old wristwatch, and Swatch Pay puts an NFC radio chip below a watch’s dial, but Winwatch says […]
Swiss Tech Boosts 3D Printing
A type of natural polymer, cellulose is the main component of plant cell walls, and it’s increasingly been finding use as an eco-friendly, biocompatible 3D-printing material. Now, scientists have devised a method of printing complex objects with a higher cellulose content than ever. The new technique was developed via a collaboration between the ETH Zurich research institute and the Swiss […]
Shirt Tracks Vitals
Although we’ve recently seen a number of “electronic skin” sensor patches that monitor the wearer’s vital signs, the things do have their drawbacks. Scientists at MIT have therefore developed what may be a better alternative, in the form of a vitals-monitoring shirt. Electronic skin patches typically take the form of a thin sheet of silicone with electronic components embedded inside. […]