French sporting good giant Decathlon has offered one of the world’s fastest-pitching tents for going on two decades. The 2 Seconds pop-up tent lives up to its name by all but pitching itself. Going even faster and simpler, Decathlon now streamlines the 2 Seconds into the new 2 Seconds Easy. That’s right, a tent that’s even easier than the self-pitching […]
2 Seconds Tent Opens Up
World Tallest Climbing Wall
As home to a waste-to-energy power plant topped by an artificial ski slope, while featuring running trails and a rooftop bar, the CopenHillfacility in Denmark was already a particularly versatile space. Some finishing touches have now been added to the building facade that will add yet another activity to its repertoire, with the routes now complete on what is claimed […]
Fireworks Leaves Toxic Substance Behind
Fireworks are a surefire way to create a spectacle of color and light, but research has revealed these dazzling displays could pose a health risk. A study that is said to be the first to look at the impacts of firework exposure on human cells and animals, has found a range of harmful toxins can linger in the air once […]
Electrical Scaffolding Heal Broken Bones
We’ve already heard about implantable materials with a scaffolding-like microstructure, that help heal broken bones by giving bone cells a place to migrate into. A new one could work even better, though, by also providing electrical stimulation. Scientists have previously had success using implants to mimic the body’s own electrical field, stimulating bone cells into reproducing. Unfortunately, though, these devices […]
Carbon Fiber Tyr
While sit-on-top kayaks have become very popular with anglers, most of the boats are fairly tubby, heavy, plastic-bodied things. Apex Watercraft’s Tyr is different, though, in that it’s sleek, lightweight, and made of carbon fiber. The Tyr is the brainchild of Eric Jackson, who is a four-time world champion whitewater kayaker, a champion kayak fisherman, and founder of well-known watercraft […]
Water Filled Windows Cools & Heats House
When it comes to keeping buildings energy efficient, windows certainly pose a challenge. It was with this quandary in mind that a British scientist has created a new type of window – one that’s filled with water. There are two main problems with conventional windows. For one thing, most of them allow heat to escape during cold weather, causing the […]
Lamborghini Inspired Yacht
Lamborghini wowed the automotive world with its Sián supercapacitor-hybrid supercar last year, and now it is hoping to turn some heads away from dry land with a motor yacht inspired by the eye-catching high-performance supercar. Developed in collaboration with superyacht builder Italian Sea Group, the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 63 pays homage to the automaker’s storied history of vehicle design, while […]
Cinera Edge Personal Cinema
A device with a screen that measures less than an inch sounds ridiculous in the modern world, but the Cinera Edge compensates by cramming it up to within an inch of your eyeballs. This portable personal cinema headset packs a 5K(ish)-resolution display and Dolby Surround Sound. Okay, so it is still a bit ridiculous, but we can’t help being intrigued […]
Innovative At Home Rowing Machine
If you’re looking for an improved method to attain summer body results, you’ve come to the right place. The Vortex VX3 Fluid Assist® AR Water Rower is here to assist in making your fitness goals a reality. Better yet, you can get it for nearly $1,400 off its retail price today thanks to the VORTEX18 discount code. This high-quality rowing […]
Voice Reco Matches Audio With Notes
About five years ago, NeoLab Convergence released a stylish smart pen designed to write like a normal pen, but also transferred notes to a phone or tablet over Bluetooth. Now the company has launched a Kickstarter for a recording device that works with its Smartpen to match written notes with what’s being recorded. “It is almost impossible to remember and […]