With so many knives on the market these days it takes something a little out there to catch our eye, and the latest from Oregon-based gear-maker CRKT is one that certainly fits the bill. The Hirin is a spear-point blade with a heavy sci-fi flavour, and an ability to fold in and out of its dramatically designed handle with a […]
Futuristic Folding Knife
Apple Iterates 27-in iMac With Faster Brains & SSD
Apple has announced a modest upgrade to the 27-in iMac. The new machines pack up to 10-core Intel processors, solid state drives (SSD) for faster storage, a higher-resolution FaceTime camera and a few other hardware tune-ups under the hood. The new iMacs are powered by 10th generation Intel Core processors, available in several different configurations depending on the speed you […]
3-In-1 Bluetooth Speaker
This portable speaker is not like the rest. With a powerful sound that connects seamlessly via Bluetooth 4.0, this small yet mighty device can accompany you during any adventure. Whether you’re riding your bike, out at the park, camping outdoors, or just in your backyard, you’ll have a compact gadget that has wireless 3-in-1 features. Boasting a length of 8″ […]
Clothing Recycling Breakthrough
The waste generated by the fashion and clothing industry is massive, and not just because of the items that are worn a few times before being discarded in favor of the latest trends. Recycling clothing made from cotton is tricky business, meaning pieces like jeans and shirts often become rags rather than being broken down and repurposed as high-quality garments. […]
Kitty Spring Fountain For Your Cat
A simple bowl can certainly do the trick when it comes to providing your cat with water, but this bare bones approach does have its shortcomings. KittySpring is a more sophisticated solution for cat owners, consisting of a gravity-fed fountain that keeps the water supply fresh and avoids spillage and puddles. The KittySpring fountain was conceived to address a couple […]
Scientists Creates Brightest Fluorescent Material
By overcoming some highly technical and longstanding roadblocks, a team of scientists has managed to produce what are described as the brightest fluorescent materials in existence. The researchers have succeeded in transferring the properties of highly fluorescent dyes to solid optical materials, opening up new possibilities in everything from the development of next-generation solar cells to advanced lasers. The research […]
Briefcase BBQ Grill Smoker
Portable charcoal barbecues can come in many shapes and sizes, but a new model from startup Nomad is one that puts a big emphasis on easy carry. The company’s debut griller and smoker offers plenty of cooking surface for ribs, steaks and burgers, but can be folded up and carted away like a briefcase once supper is done. The Nomad […]
Portable Blood Ammonia Detector
In people with liver disease or other metabolic disorders, blood ammonia levels can quickly climb to dangerous levels. And unfortunately, checking those levels is not a fast and easy process. A newly developed device, however, could change that. A byproduct of the digestive process, ammonia is converted into urea by the liver, then passed out of the body in the […]
A Face Mask With Triple Filtration
As 2020 continues to throw curveballs our way, one thing is certain; we are all very much still in a global pandemic. With the CDC continuing to recommend face coverings and scientific studies revealing the power of masks in helping stop the spread of the novel COVID-19 virus, it is up to all of us to do our part. Normally […]
Wireless Galaxy Buds
Mobile music lovers are pretty much spoiled for choice when it comes to true wireless earphones these days, and now there’s another option courtesy of Samsung – the much rumored, and quite unusual-looking, Galaxy Buds Live. Rather than plug the ear canal like, say, Sony’s WF-1000XM3 or Apple’s AirPods Pro buds, the speaker drivers of the Galaxy Buds Live earpieces […]