Healthy Offices: The Wave of the Future

A couple of years ago, Richard Branson–of Virgin Group fame–unveiled what felt like a brand new idea: that employers should actively care about the health of their employees. Breaking at a time when The Affordable Health Care Act was still the subject of massive attention (and a deciding factor in the national election that year), the idea that employers should […]

Communication without Signal for First Responders

Reachi is a dedicated response device designed to let the 1.8 million volunteers send information directly from their affected communities to the Red Cross organisation. The system utilizes a matured mesh technology, guaranteeing signal without need of vulnerable, physical structures. Due to the density and defined location of the volunteers, the network will be strong and predictive. The device is further […]

Self-Driving Luxury Cars

True to its nature, Mercedes-Benz’s self-driving car is “luxury in motion.” The automaker is creating a high-end vehicle that not only pilots itself but also functions as a mobile living space that allows owners to relax and interact with the digital environment as they would at home. Along with thinking about the ride’s interior, designers have considered the external cues […]

Hoseless, Maskless, Micro-CPAP for Sleep Apnea Sufferers

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is typically caused by a blockage of the airway when the soft tissue in the rear of the throat collapses during sleep. Untreated, OSA causes a number of serious health problems, including high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory impairment, weight gain, and headaches. The standard treatment for OSA is what is known as “Continuous Positive Airway […]

Talkspace Text Therapy

Startup Talkspace has helped connect more than 100,000 people across the U.S. with mental health professionals through a website and mobile app. To match patients with the right practitioner, new users partake in an initial consultation; the platform, powered by IBM’s Watson, uses semantic analysis to gain insights about a user’s personality, thinking style, and emotional stress. For a flat […]

Bartesian Cocktail Machine

Bartesian is cocktails, liberated. Create delicious cocktails at home without fancy recipes or multiple ingredients. Everything you need is inside the capsule – just add the basic spirits (vodka, rum, gin, and tequila). Insert your capsule, select the strength, and Bartesian will mix the perfect cocktail every time.

Flitchio Smartphone Case with Built-in Game Controller

Flitchio changes how we play games with our smartphones. It utilises the unused space on the back of our phones, transforming it into an intuitive and reactive game controller for greater precision during gameplay. Ultra slim joysticks and triggers allow the gamer full gaming functionality, having control over their games or to even control a drone without fingers obscuring the screen. Flitchio doesn’t need […]

McBike Takeaway Carrier

McDonald’s has launched a wonderful new takeaway pack called ‘McBike’ for cyclists. The carrier allows riders to conveniently hang their purchased burger, drink and fries on the bicycle’s handlebar. The concept, created by agency Tribal Buenos Aires, was first launched in Copenhagen–Denmark’s capital well known for its cycling culture–followed by Medellin, Columbia. The fast food company aims to roll this […]