Sweat is important for keeping us cool, but too much of it isn’t very pleasant either. Now, researchers at the National University of Singapore (NUS) have developed a new film that can absorb sweat – and better still, potentially use the moisture to power wearable electronics. For sweat to cool us down properly, it needs to evaporate, which carries the […]
Sweat Powered Wearables?
Bruvi Biodegradable Pods
Coffee aficionados struggle with a balance between smooth flavor, convenience and environmental impact. While most single-serve coffee pods rank high in the convenience category, they fail to perform in quality, and the waste from coffee pods ranges from challenging to detrimental. Enter Bruvi, a startup aimed at solving these dilemmas.’ Bruvi looks like many other single-serve coffee pod systems with […]
Minimalist Homeware Collection For Pet Owners
Colombian pet-accessories brand Fer?z has released a trio of wall-mounted storage units, where owners can keep their furry, four-legged friends’ toys, treats and leashes. Created in collaboration with Madrid’s Studio Noju, each piece in the Casa Fer?z collection is made from local flormorado oak and designed to house a very specific item. Above: the Merlot organiser features a single hook. Top […]
Amsterdam’s Plans To Purify Local Water
DELVA Landscape Architecture / Urbanism has revealed designs for Het Oog (Dutch for “The Eye”), a multifunctional “(under)water” landscape park that will connect the two neighborhoods of Strandeiland, a future residential area that will accommodate 8,000 homes in Amsterdam’s IJburg collection of artificial islands. The 22-hectare city park is part of Strandeiland’s urban plan developed in collaboration with the municipality […]
Modular Prefab Office Space Sustainable Solutions
London studio Boano Prišmontas is no stranger to projects that highlight sustainable workspaces. Once the pandemic hit, the need for affordable, easy-to-assemble remote work solutions became even more urgent. Enter “My Room in The Garden,” a low-cost prefab home office that can fit a yard of any size and takes less than a day to install. Although many countries around the […]
5 Steps To Start A Successful Online Business From Home
There are several simple steps to start a successful home-based business online. Finding, planning, and executing online business success is no easy endeavor. From selecting your business niche to hiring a remote team, there are a lot of aspects to consider. Whether you are a full-time entrepreneur, or just looking to earn additional passive income, there are multiple key steps […]
Holotron Full Body Feedback
As quickly as our brains accept virtual reality once our vision and hearing are hijacked, there are plenty of people trying to extend the illusion across our other senses, moving towards a future of total physical immersion that replicates experiences across all our senses. But it ain’t an easy problem to solve. As we interact with the world, so the […]
Apple Self Driving Car By 2024
Apple‘s plans to develop an electric and driverless car featuring its own battery technology are reportedly back on the table, with a new target production date estimated for 2024. “People familiar with the matter” told Reuters that Apple is progressing with its autonomous car technology – known as Project Titan – and is planning to produce a passenger vehicle in […]
Nuro Gets Permit To Do Autonomous Delivery
Almost three years after revealing its autonomous delivery vehicle, robotics startup Nuro has been given the green light for commercial operations in California. Initially, service needs will be met by fully autonomous Prius vehicles, but the R2 delivery pods won’t be far behind. The deployment permit issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles rubber stamps Nuro’s autonomous vehicles to […]
Small Folding Survival Knife
Californian-based knife maker Terrain 365 has introduced a new implement for the everyday carry crowd with a very portable form factor. Designed for survival and backup cutting tasks, the DTK-AT is the company’s most compact folding knife and has around the same footprint as a set of US military-issue dog tags. The DTK-AT is a miniature framelock knife, meaning part […]