Due to the hyper-connected world we live in, there are very few times that we’re not contactable. One of the occasions we may not be, though, is when we potentially need it the most: If we’re ever in a life-threatening scenario, such as being lost in the wilderness where there is no cellular coverage. That’s where researchers from Spain’s Universidad […]
Life Saver In The Wild
Tinted Clocks
The 12-hour clock is possibly the most common wall clock in the world. It finds itself in every household, on a wall in the living room or bedroom, above your television or on your bedside/study table. It breaks your 24 hours into two halves, better known as day and night. However, the 12-hour clock doesn’t tell you when it’s day […]
Iron Smartly
The Laurastar Smart Ironing System is the thing to get if you aim to improve your ironing skills to professional level. This sleek combo includes a super dooper smart iron with extreme steaming power and an active board to assist you in some other chores such as guiding you with active lines to get the creases out of your clothes, tune up […]
The Go-To Travel Bag
The slight downside to carry-on bags is that with limited space you have to be fairly selective in what you pack. But the GoBag has a neat solution to help you pack everything you need, with space left over so you don’t need to forgo that souvenir you’ve been eyeing. The bag includes the Max Pack vacuum compression system, which allows […]
Future Air Taxi
The massive migration of people to cities over the past half a century has made issues like worsening traffic and pollution ones that we can’t really afford to ignore. How people move around urban centers in the future will have a huge part to play in that, and long-promised flying taxis are shaping as an increasingly feasible solution. Bell Helicopter says a […]
Bitcoin Mining Powers Aquaponics Garden
This indoor garden is heated by something totally unexpected: bitcoin mining. When software company owner Bruce Hardy saw how much heat his computers were generating, he decided to put that extra energy to good use. Now, instead of using air conditioning to cool his computers, he channels the heat they generate to power and heat a thriving aquaponics system and greenhouse. The system works […]
Sun Shower Air Purifier
Air pollution in across East Asia is a truly frightening problem. The concentration of ultrafine dust in Korea particularly is getting worse over the years, while 1.6 million people were killed by air pollution in Northeast Asia in 2014. Hyungjun Koo has designed a gorgeously elegant concept of an air purifier using a water curtain called Sun Shower. Contrary to […]
Revolutionary Blood Glucose Sensor
For many diabetics, regular monitoring of blood glucose is simply a part of staying healthy; and that means firing a sharp, spring-loaded pin into your finger to obtain a blood sample several times a day. It’s not incredibly painful, but it’s nobody’s idea of a pleasant experience and it’s to say the least an inconvenience. Non-invasive blood testing methods have […]
Going Green For Cars Solar Powered
The first 10 Lightyear One cars are due to be released in 2019. Up until now fully solar-powered cars were not considered a realistic prospect, Solar Assisted Electric Vehicles (SAEVs) were considered the best possible option for solar cars, adding up to hundreds of miles to a car’s range. are set on releasing a vehicle that uses only solar power. But […]
Ultra Mega Storage Space
The Apollo Cloud 2 is a powerful and easy-to-use personal cloud storage device that measures 4.84 x 5.39 x 8.39 inches and weighs 5.07 lbs. As we can see from the images, the storage device shows off a minimal and elegant appearance design defined by the smooth contours and classic color scheme, and the compact profile allows you to easily place it […]