We focus so much on strengthening our bodies, but do we do enough to take care of our hands? With so much time spent on computers, phones, and everyday tasks, our hands often need some TLC. Cue in the Legra Cordless Air Compression Hand Massager. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars on Amazon, this powerful device uses compression therapy to […]
Hand Massager
Samsung New Sensor Raises Smartphone Stakes
Smartphones have revolutionized photography, making it vastly easier than ever before to capture and share great images. And on the other side of the coin, camera advances are probably responsible for a lot of smartphone sales these days; phones have been more than good enough in most areas for many years now, and a terrific new camera provides a compelling […]
Google Nest Hub Tracks Your Sleep From Side Of Bed
The new, second-generation Google Nest Hub is here, with one big change from its 2018 predecessor: it can track your sleeping patterns from a bedside table, with no wires or wearables required, besides offering all the smarts of Google Assistant. Sleep monitoring is made possible by the same Motion Sense technology that we’ve seen before in the Pixel 4 and […]
Danish Kit Turns Regular Bike Into Electric Cargo-Haulers
Many people want an ebike not simply because it’s easier to pedal, but because they need to haul heavy loads. The CargoDrive kit was designed with that in mind, as it converts regular bicycles into e-cargo bikes. Created by a team of Danish designers and frame builders, CargoDrive incorporates a 20-inch front wheel equipped with a mechanical disc brake and […]
Golf Simulator Right At Home
If you’re a golf enthusiast but just haven’t been able to play as much as you’ve wanted due to course closures, PhiGolf: Mobile & Home Smart Golf Simulator may be your solution. Plus, it’s now $59 off with code GOLF10. Successfully funded by Indiegogo, Phigolf WGT Edition brings the glory of the golf course straight into your living room. Powered […]
Wooden Water Filter
It’s a sad fact that many of the people who most need water filters are those who are least able to afford them. A newly demonstrated MIT technology could help, in that it uses locally sourced wood to inexpensively purify contaminated water. Running lengthwise within the “sapwood” of a tree’s trunk and branches are straw-like conduits known as xylem. These […]
Robotic Dragonfly Detects Oil Spill
From slow-moving machines inspired by sloths to others that burst from the water and soar through the air like flying fish, robots that mimic the behavior of real-world creatures have exciting potential when it comes to environmental monitoring. A new creation out of Duke University is yet another interesting example, taking after a dragonfly to skim across water and check […]
Pocketsize Collapsible Cutlery
Quite different from the plastic forks and knives you might be used to using when dining casually, S+ Cutlery uses both plastic and glass fibers for reusable performance built to hold up to life on the go (whenever that should return). The utensils are much sturdier than those flimsy take-out giveaways and pack down into a pocket-size carry case to […]
Wazai Smart Plant
Have you ever found yourself with a struggling houseplant, demanding to know why it won’t thrive? Let the Wázai 2.0, the world’s smartest bonsai, turn you into a master home gardener. Finally, you can have a plant that tells you exactly what it needs and when. This smart bonsai plant comes with its own monitoring app to update you on […]
5G Card Harvesting Wireless Power
A team from Georgia Tech has just announced a world-first: a 3D-printed rectifying antenna the size of a playing card that can harvest electromagnetic energy from 5G signals and use it to power devices, turning 5G networks into wireless power grids. Wireless communications put a lot of energy into the air, and over the years we’ve covered a number of […]