Toyota doesn’t just want to demonstrate new tech on a small scale. The Japanese automaker is building an entire smart city in its home country to test out tech not just for cars, but for homes and infrastructure as well. Ground will be broken on this ambitious tech laboratory, dubbed Woven City, in 2021, Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda announced at […]
Toyota Announces Entire Smart City
Smart Stir Bar
It goes without saying that as a chemist stirs a solution in their lab, they need to check how its characteristics change. A new “Smart Stirrer” has been designed with that in mind, as it automatically detects and reports transformations. Developed by scientists at Britain’s University of Warwick, the device is an advanced type of magnetic stir bar. In its […]
“Towable” Backpack
Nine years ago, we heard about a towable backpack setup known as the Monowalker Hikingtrailer. Well, a new version is now being crowdfunded, and it’s claimed to be sturdier, more adjustable, and capable of carrying even more gear. Just to recap, the original German-made Hikingtrailer looked kind of like a wheelbarrow that was pulled along behind the user. That person […]
True Connect Earphones
Glasgow’s RHA has today launched the second generation of its AirPods wireless earphones rival. The TrueConnect in-ear headphones offer almost twice the battery life of their predecessors, with a total of 44 hours of rocking possible with the help of the included charging case. “We wanted to make a pair of earbuds that could be used for every part of […]
Eos Bioreactor
A new artificial intelligence invention by Hypergiant Industries could prove to be the solution to the world’s carbon dioxide problem. The company is launching the second generation Eos Bioreactor, currently still a prototype, that can be used to absorb excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and give out oxygen. Besides its ability to reduce environmental pollution, the new AI-based bioreactor […]
This Tool Holds Your Phone
While many of us may think we may be invincible, the truth is we never know when we’ll be in an emergency. The issue with emergencies, however, is we often forget where we place vital tools whenever there is a situation, defeating the purpose of our safety device purchases. Industry-leading Stinger™ brings you a handy 3-in-1 solution that can be […]
Volta Zero Electric Truck
The continuing rise of global carbon emissions has brought with it a rise in sustainable transport solutions, but the Volta Zero truck is one that takes this ethos further than most. In addition to an all-electric drivetrain, the truck will feature panels made from sustainable natural composites and is pitched as a holistically green way for logistics companies to deliver […]
2 Seconds Tent Opens Up
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 […]
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 […]