Chinese tech startup IdeaClub has launched an interesting Full HD ultra-short-throw projector on Indiegogo that offers 100-inch visuals and built-in sound, but can also be had with expansion modules that bring touch interaction, extra up time or boosted audio. The Witseer projector rocks a similar outward appearance to the puppy cube we tried out back in 2018, but instead of nifty touch […]
Modular Approach Projector
RV Cummins Hybrid Energy Concept
Global power company Cummins is exploring how RVers can ease their reliance on gasoline while still enjoying all the off-grid power they need to run camping equipment and accessories at camp. Its new hybrid concept seamlessly blends battery storage and gas-driven generation to decrease noise and emissions while still offering days of power. Much like RV makers themselves have been […]
Camera Mounted Parabolic Microphone
Wildlife film makers can attach a shotgun microphone to a handheld camera while out and about, but might not be able to zero in on the sounds of distant subjects. Dodotronic has launched a camera-mounted parabolic mic that’s designed to do just that. The Hi-Sound Compact is the brainchild of Italy’s Ivano Pelicella, who founded a company called Dodotronic in […]
Family Bike
With the launch of its new Fetch+ range of cargo ebikes, Trek is aiming to provide eco-conscious parents with the means to leave the car at home when taking the kids for a quick spin into town, to school or the local park. “At a time when so many people are wondering how they can get out of the car […]
Soft-Robotic Wearable
People suffering from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) often have difficulty raising their arms, due to deterioration of cells in their brain and spinal cord. A new wearable system is designed to help, utilizing a pair of under-arm balloons. Created by a team of scientists at Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, the halter-type setup incorporates two Y-shaped soft-robotic actuators, located […]
Climate-Controlled Bike Path
Think of cycling- and pedestrian-friendly cities and you’ll likely come up with somewhere like Amsterdam or Utrecht, but perhaps Dubai will eventually be in the conversation too if an ambitious new proposal is realized. Named the Loop, it would consist of a 93-km (57-mile)-long enclosed bicycle and walking path that would offer respite from the harsh desert conditions. The Loop was designed by […]
Helping Buildings To Save Energy
There are already “smart” windows that can be electronically switched between either letting sunlight through or blocking it. A new multi-layered one, however, can be set to several energy-saving light filtration modes. By adjusting the opacity of the glass on existing photochromic windows, users can control how much sunlight passes through the window and into the room. In most cases, the glass partially blocks […]
Autonomous Electric Airplane For Cargo
Back in 2020, California-based startup Pyka launched an autonomous electric crop duster called the Pelican. Now the company has developed a cargo-carrying version that’s billed as the world’s largest autonomous electric cargo airplane. “Pelican Cargo will have a significant positive impact on people’s lives,” said company CEO and co-founder, Michael Norcia. “We designed this plane to eliminate CO2 emissions from the […]
Rollkers Motorised Walking
Admit it – when you walk on one of those “moving sidewalks” at an airport, you like to pretend that you’re easily able to stroll at superhuman speeds. Well, Rollkers are designed to give you that same sensation, as you walk down city streets. A new version of an older invention, the Rollkers were created by a French startup of the […]
Semi-Submersible Jet
If you like the idea of flying through the water like a dolphin, then the Seabreacher is the craft for you. However, what if you want to bring more than one friend along? Well, that’s where the Jet Shark comes in. First of all, should you be unfamiliar with the Seabreacher … It’s a dolphin/shark-inspired watercraft which both zips along the […]