Rotisseries, or spit-roasts, have been setting saliva glands into overdrive since medieval times. Back then, servants were lumped with the unenviable task of sitting next to the spit and slowly turning the food over an open fire. These days you can get self-contained electric rotisserie ovens, but these take up valuable real estate on your kitchen countertop. Enter the ROTO-Q […]
Self-Rotating Rotisserie
Audio Beacons To Help People Out Of Smoky Tunnels
If you’re in a road tunnel that suddenly gets filled with smoke due to a vehicle fire, it can be very difficult knowing which way to head. That’s where EvacSound comes in, as it uses audio beacons to guide people to safety. Many road tunnels are located in remote, mountainous regions. As a result, rescue workers may take some time […]
Breakthrough Tech Allows DNA Data Storage To Be More Practical & Scalable
As with many technologies, nature outdid us long ago in terms of data storage – just one gram of DNA can store 215 million GB of data. But artificial DNA data storage systems could soon become more practical, thanks to a new technology named DORIS that can read and write files at room temperature without damaging the DNA. Every cell […]
Torch Ring
While it’s a good idea to wear a headlamp when running at night, the things do have a way of bouncing up and down, and they only shine straight ahead. That’s why the Torch Ring was invented, as it’s worn on the hand – just like a championship ring. The device was created by entrepreneur Kevin John Nadolny, who clearly […]
“Smart Cradle”
Getting a good night’s sleep is not normally listed among the joys of parenting, and anything that could help your baby and yourself catch some extra rest is worth a look. The Cradlewise cradle is designed to do just that, by automatically bouncing waking babies back to sleep. Utilizing a built-in night-vision camera and microphone, Cradlewise monitors baby and, over […]
Rewind Gives Portable Cassette Player Modern Makeover
Everyone knows that vinyl LPs have experienced a resurgence in recent years, but it seems that the humble analog cassette tape may also be due for a comeback. With that in mind, a French entrepreneur is now offering a portable cassette player that’s designed for modern times. Romain Boudruche and his business partners were first inspired to create the We […]
Unusual Skyscraper Becomes “Eye In The Sky”
China recently announced new rules on tall building construction, but it remains to be seen how strictly they will be implemented. What we do know is that the country has at least one new skyscraper on the way, and it will be a striking building with decorative features on its facade that are likened to eyes by designer RMJM. Created […]
Smart Postage Box
There are few things more exciting in our modern world than watching and waiting for a parcel to arrive – and by the same token, few things more frustrating than when it arrives broken or doesn’t arrive at all. To prevent that, or at least make it easier to figure out what went wrong, European start-up LivingPackets has now unveiled […]
Peel Off Membrane Allows Reuse Of N95 Masks
Although N95 face masks are quite effective at blocking transmission of the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, they’re also intended to be used only a few times at most. A new removable membrane, however, could make them much more reusable. Led by Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, a team at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) started with a […]
Delfast Gives Top Ebike A Gates Belt Drive & Range
Shortly after updating its recording-breaking Prime ebike, the Ukraine’s Delfast is again blurring the foggy lines between moped and ebike with a new version of its Top model, which now comes with a carbon belt drive, increased per charge range but the same top speed as before. The Top 2.0 was used as the foundation for a special TopCop edition […]