The better a pro cycling shoe fits, the more efficiently its wearer’s leg motion can be converted into wheel motion. That’s where the carbon fiber LoreOne shoe comes in, as it’s custom 3D printed to provide an exact fit for each buyer. The LoreOne was created by US startup Lore, working in partnership with Olympic track cyclist and elite cycling […]
LoreOne Carbon Fiber Cycling Shoe
Iron Air Battery Is Only 10% The Cost Of Lithium
Boston’s Form Energy is building a commercial-scale pilot of a remarkable new grid-scale battery project that could make a huge contribution to long-term energy storage as the world moves away from fossil fuels. These simple iron-air batteries store up to 100 hours of energy at a tenth the cost of a lithium battery farm. The big picture here is of […]
Spatial Audio Brought To Wireless Earphones
LG has added a new series to its Tone Free true-wireless earphone line. Models in the Tone Free FP series boast active noise cancellation, Meridian spatial audio, a cool privacy mode, and a charging case that keeps earbuds clean. There are three models in the FP lineup – the FP9, FP8, and FP5 – and they share similar specs, with […]
Fjorden Turns Your Iphone Into Camera
Since smartphones have pretty much replaced point-and-shoot cameras, we’re now seeing an increasing number of devices that make phones more camera-like to operate. A new one, the Fjorden, stands out by being slim enough to fit in a pocket. Existing products, such as the LiveAction and Pictar, essentially consist of a hand grip that is mounted on the user’s existing […]
BMW Electrifies Inner City Micromobility
Following the production announcement of the C-04 electric scooter earlier this month, BMW Group Research designers have returned to the micromobility drawing board for two new concepts – the Dynamic Cargo e-trike and the Clever Commute electric kickscooter. We’ve jumped aboard BMW’s micromobility concept train a few times in the past – including a five-wheeled personnel mover for factories and […]
Transition From Sitting To Standing Easily
Thinking about purchasing a standing desk but just haven’t taken the plunge? Improve your posture and change your work setup for the better with the EC1 Electric Height Adjustable Standing Desk, now on sale at over $70 off. Research has linked sitting for long periods with many health concerns. These include increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, obesity, and the list […]
More Protein For Breakfast Promotes Muscle Growth
A fascinating new study from researchers in Japan indicates a person’s metabolism of dietary proteins is influenced by when they consume their meals. The study found protein consumed early in the day promotes better skeletal muscle health and growth. Chrono-nutrition is a relatively new area of nutrition science exploring the ways our circadian clock influences our metabolic functions. To put […]
Sanya Farm Lab
The new Sanya Farm Lab is a four-story exhibition space that provides 4,000 square meters of space for education, play and innovative ideas. It is located in Nanfan High Tech District of Sanya, the southernmost city on tropical Hainan Island, an area transitioning into a scientific and agricultural research hub. The Sanya Farm Lab reflects the surrounding area, where the […]
New Molten Salt Battery Runs At Low Temperature
As renewable forms of power like wind and solar continue to gain prominence, there will be a need for creative solutions when it comes to storing energy from sources that are intermittent by nature. One potential solution is known as a molten salt battery, which offers advantages that lithium batteries do not, but have their share of kinks to iron […]
Pi Hack Breathes Digital Life Into Analog Camera
An electronics hacker known as befinitiv recently posted a YouTube video demonstrating how he converted an old Cosina Hi-Lite 35-mm film camera into a digital snapper, using 3D printing, a Raspberry Pi Zero W and a Pi camera module. Though there are still companies who manufacture film cameras, most photographers these days have gone digital – whether using a dedicated […]