Airbnb isn’t exactly lacking in unusual vacation home designs – such as the Air bee and bee, for example. However, the online property rental marketplace could soon host a lot more as it has now launched a new competition soliciting the most oddball ideas for vacation homes, 100 of which it will then fund to build. The competition, which is similar to another that […]
AirBnB Launches Wildest House Design
Hitch Fire Kitchen
HitchFire has already established itself as the go-to source for hitch-mounted grilling, and now it’s looking to master hitchable cooking at large. The company’s all-new Hitch Kitchen packs a dual-burner stove, running water and worktop inside a rugged aluminum box that stores behind your vehicle bumper. Bolt a rooftop tent above and throw a toilet into the tailgate, and your car […]
Piccola Casa Contemporary House
While French firm Baluchon’s previous tiny house recalled the small living movement’s roots with a traditional tiny home, its latest model goes in the opposite direction and embraces a more contemporary look. The towable dwelling features a modern, light-filled living area and a space-saving layout that maximizes the limited floorspace available. The Piccola Casa (or Small House) measures 6 m (19.6 […]
Go Sun Solar Powered Camper
GoSun has established a firm foothold in the adventure gear market with its long line of solar-powered camping accessories, and it has now made its first foray into complete outdoor shelters. The newly launched GoSun Camp365 trailer is designed for the full off-grid experience, with onboard systems for cooking, washing and refrigeration, all while staying true to the company’s DNA […]
Multibeam Headlamp
Most headlamps just incorporate a lamp unit in the middle, which in some cases can be set to wide and spotlight output modes. The Multi-Beam is different, in that it sports both a central spotlight and a wide half-halo of LEDs. Designed by US startup Optimal Ventures, the Multi-Beam is the successor to one of the company’s existing products, […]
Mussel Glue For Scar Free Skin Grafts
Mussels have long been known for the adhesive they produce, which allows them to cling to rocks. The protein responsible has now been utilized in a new skin grafting technique, which reportedly results in little to no scarring. Ordinarily in skin grafting surgery, a piece of healthy skin is attached over a wound site utilizing either sutures or staples – both […]
DIY Industrial USB Camera
German engineer Gaurav Singh has designed and built an industrial USB box camera in a custom 3D-printed case that not only accepts interchangeable lenses, but the image sensor can also be swapped out as needed. The latest in a long line of DIY camera projects from the electronics, software, FPGA and embedded design engineer sees the electronics split across three […]
Rivian Opens First Sites of EV Chargers
One of the lofty ambitions Rivian holds in the electric vehicle space is to establish a vast network of fast-charging locations spanning the US and Canada, and this week it has taken early but important steps toward that goal. The company has now announced the opening of the first sites of its so-called Rivian Adventure Network, which will be joined […]
Groove Tool Pro Cycling
You may think that you’ve seen every imaginable shape and configuration of cycling multi-tool, but the Groove Tool Pro offers yet another take on the technology. It’s a compact capsule that contains eight bits, a chain breaker and a chain link – and it doubles as a driver. Designed by South African startup Ryder Innovation, the 80-gram Groove Tool Pro […]
360 Degree Camera
Insta360 has announced a powerful new addition to the One RS modular actioncam system launched back in March. The 1-Inch 360 Edition shoots immersive 6K video and is the first 360-degree camera to be co-engineered with Leica. “The 1-Inch 360 Edition represents Insta360’s continued mission to make One RS the most comprehensive and versatile camera on the market,” said company founder, JK […]