One of the nice things about reading electronic text is the fact that if there’s a word you don’t understand, you can just highlight it to perform a Google search. Well, a device called the Googstick is designed to do the same thing for paper-printed text. The user starts by powering the Googstick up, opening its sliding cover, then placing […]
Googstick Allows Search Of Printed Text
Canon Launches Handy Powershot Monocular Camera
Like it did with its carabiner-packing Ivy Rec outdoor camera, Canon has launched a crowdfunding campaign to fund production of a quirky handheld point-and-shoot camera called the PowerShot Zoom, though this time it’s limited to Japan only. It’s shaped like a small monocular, with thumb-friendly controls above and below the eyepiece. Inside there’s a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor and Digic 8 […]
Light-Up Helmets
We’ve seen a few different head- and tail-light-equipped bike helmets over the past several years, and some of the things have looked pretty … flashy. The Faro is a bit different, though, in that it has a classier, more refined appearance. Designed by American startup Unit 1, the Faro features a narrow strip of 15 white LEDs in front, a […]
Glove Based System
If you’ve ever tried controlling a drone with a traditional joystick unit, you’ll know that it’s difficult to get the hang of. An experimental new system, however, lets people actually write letters in the air with a drone, using a special glove. Developed in the Skoltech lab at Moscow’s Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology, the prototype “DroneLight” system currently […]
Disney World McDonald’s To Be First Net Zero Fast Food Restaurant
Chicago-based Ross Barney Architects has given the iconic McDonald’s at Walt Disney World Resort a sustainable makeover. This revamp aims to make McDonald’s Disney flagship the first net-zero energy quick-service restaurant. Topped with a canopy clad in solar panels, the energy-efficient building takes on a new, contemporary form that strategically responds to Orlando’s hot and humid climate. In addition to generating renewable […]
Heatherwick Studio’s Horseshoe Park
Regular readers may recall Heatherwick Studio’s ongoing Little Island park on stilts on New York City’s Hudson River. The firm has now revealed plans to create something similar but even larger and more ambitious on San Francisco’s waterfront. Named The Cove, it would replace the remnants of a ruined pier and car park with an attractive public park on the […]
New Bioplastic Biodegrades In A Year
Two of the main problems with traditional plastics are the facts that they’re made from non-renewable petroleum, and they stick around for centuries once discarded. A new alternative, however, is made from existing waste, and should biodegrade within a year. In order to produce the “eco-friendly” plastic, scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology started with […]
Orchird Tree Inspired Skyscraper
Envisioned as an orchid tree about to blossom, the Zaha Hadid Architects-designed 2 Murray Road is under construction in Hong Kong’s Central Business District. The skyscraper will feature a distinctive overall form and sustainable design that prioritizes fresh air ventilation, as well as an AI-powered management system that enables workers to move from street to desk without touching any doors […]
New Fossil Gen 5E Smartwatch
Fossil has been one of the biggest backers of Wear OS, putting out numerous smartwatchespowered by Google’s software, and its new Gen 5E line offers wearables that are a little smaller and more affordable than the main Gen 5 models. If you’ve been waiting for a watch at the right price point to come along before investing, the seven different […]
Best DIY Baby Foods
Every parent wants to do what’s best for their baby, and making your own baby food is just one of the many considerations toward that goal. If you’ve decided to learn how to make baby food at home, you may feel overwhelmed. Thankfully, with some information and helpful hints, you can begin creating homemade, healthy meals for your little tike. Pros and […]