A beautiful new portable lamp design from Yoshiki Matsuyama has been designed for Ambientec to evoke the soft and majestic body lines of a whale. Ambientec presents Cachalot, a new portable lamp that evokes the softness and warm light of the ocean. The designer says that Cachalot is an evocative and symbolic object, avoiding any cartoonish or overly-literal reference to the cetacean figure, […]
“Whale” Lamp
Edible Drones
Imagine if someone such as a stranded mountain climber needed food, but could initially only be reached by drone. Scientists have developed a proof-of-concept system of getting that food to them, in the form of a drone with edible wings. First of all, there are already various groups using multicopter drones to deliver packages of food from stores or restaurants […]
Eyes In The Sky Over Ukraine
The unpredictable nature of the conflict in Ukraine makes it a confusing one from the outside looking in, but Western powers are watching it unfold with intelligence resources that would have been unimaginable half a century ago. Here, New Atlas looks at a key component in these efforts – NATO’s spy planes that serve as its eyes the sky. Every […]
Kimos Insulated Vaccum Flask
Insulated vacuum flasks (aka “thermoses”) may keep liquids warm for a while, but they do have their limits. The Kimos flask addresses this shortcoming by heating the water within it to a boil, in just three minutes. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Kimos holds 360 milliliters (1.5 cups) of liquid, and features a stainless steel lining, a rubberized […]
Waterproof Pet Pads
Not all puppy pee pads are created equal, and WizSmart has set out to prove it. Reducing waste, using recycled materials and developing a product that serves longer than its counterparts is just the beginning. Pet owners are making their voices heard. They want more sustainable options for their furry friends while purchasing the items they need for their dog’s food, fun, and […]
Bamboo Luxury Lounge Wear
Cozy Earth is a luxury brand, most widely known for its ultra-soft sheets chosen by Oprah to put on her list of “Favorite Things” in 2018. While customer reviews are overwhelmingly high, there’s more to the company than its famed bedding. Most recently, that includes a line of loungewear that you can wear indoors or out — a dedication to quality that […]
Vegan Cheese
New York City-based vegan cheese brand RIND announced that its fine vegan cheese will be entering dairy cases at Whole Foods Market in New York City. This announcement marks tremendous growth not only for RIND, but for vegan cheeses at large. Over the years, vegan cheese opinions have been evolving, forcing recognition among even non-vegan consumers. RIND’s fine vegan cheese is aged in a […]
OM System Launches Adventure Ready Camera
Last year, Olympus sold its imaging division to investment firm Japan Industrial Partners and new a company was set up to continue the iconic line. OM Digital Solutions celebrated 50 years of the OM-1 with a new flagship in February, and has now launched what appears to be an update to 2019’s OM-D E-M5 MkIII. The durable OM-5 has been sealed against dust […]
Electricity Generating Windows
We may soon be entering a whole new world of transparent solar panels that gather energy while doubling as windows, glass facades and even the screens of our portable electronic devices. These dye-sensitized solar cells (DSCs) open up all sorts of possibilities. Scientists have been studying DSCs for decades, as they are fairly simple, easy to produce and have low toxicity. How […]
Stacked Glass Cube Skyscraper
Taking the form of a collection stacked glass cubes, Deloitte Summit, by OSO, offers a definite change from the rather humdrum rectangular towers that dot major cities worldwide. The eye-catching skyscraper rises to a height of 90 m (295 ft) in Vancouver, Canada, and its unusual form creates flexible office space and multiple outdoor terrace areas. Designed in collaboration with […]