The next generation of Wi-Fi is gathering steam. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has now officially adopted new rules that open up the 6 GHz band for use by regular routers and wireless devices. Basically, that means much faster Wi-Fi speeds for devices that make use of this new legroom. Current Wi-Fi routers all cram into two bands – […]
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Air Taxi Terminal For China
Just last month, China’s air mobility company EHang announced plans to fly into Europe and set up shop in Seville, Spain. Now the firm has partnered with the City of Hezhou in Guangxi Province, China, to build a tourism-focused terminal for its air taxis. EHang isn’t the only company trying to get air taxis to fly in cities around the […]
Can Sweat Power Battery Free Trackers?
Many of us now keep tabs on how we’re doing by wearing health and fitness trackers like those from Fitbit, which run on batteries that need charging. Researchers from Caltech have developed an electronic skin that can be packed with sensors, and that’s powered by the sweat of its wearer. “One of the major challenges with these kinds of wearable […]
Flip The Flame
Point the average pocket lighter down and fire it up and the flame will quickly rise and burn your thumb. But with a few simple adjustments, Dissim has developed a lighter that works as effectively upside down as it does right-side up. The little pocket lighter’s unique design allows it to hop into a candleholder to light a wick or […]
Unsold Bread Used To Make Gut Boosting Probiotic
It was just a couple of years ago that we heard how scientists had used soybean waste to produce a healthy (and supposedly tasty) probiotic drink. Now, they’ve done the same thing with unsold bread that would otherwise be discarded. The research was led by Assoc. Prof. Liu Shao Quan, Dr. Toh Mingzhan and Miss Nguyen Thuy Linh, all from […]
Smartphone Controlled Standing Desk
Adjustable desks are very much designed to improve the wellbeing of sedentary workers, and the new AiT Smart One is an example of particularly holistic approach. This slick piece of office furniture can be controlled via smartphone and offers a few well-considered bells and whistles, including a built-in air quality sensor that alerts the user when it’s time to crack […]
Ultrasonic Cleaner Helps Keep Items Germs Free
Whether you realize it or not, everyday belongings are hotspots for germs. From vegetables to pieces of jewelry to very delicate baby items, these small objects collect bacteria as we go about our days. If you want to keep these items germ-free and safe to use, then it’s a great idea to pick up a cleaning device that kills those […]
Radiation Tracking Drone
Searching for sources of potentially harmful radiation isn’t a job that most people would want – so why not get a drone to do it? Well, a team of Czech engineers is currently developing just such an aircraft. The currently unnamed radiation-tracking quadcopter is being developed via a partnership between the Multi-Robot Systems laboratory at the Czech Technical University in […]
Grit X SmartWatch
The Grit X is the most advanced smartwatch that Polar has put out yet, firmly aimed at those who need their wearables to go above and beyond the norm, and don’t mind paying for it – though the watch still comes in at a reasonable price. Just about everything you could want from an outdoors smartwatch is included here: GPS, […]
Dewplanter Helps You Water Your Plants
It’s no secret that house plants can be a major boon to any living space. Aside from simply looking pretty, house plants are known to help boost your mood and even improve air quality indoors. Despite these benefits, though, many are hesitant to get plants of their own—mainly because it’s so easy to forget about watering them. However, thanks to […]