Like many heavy metals, arsenic can contaminate soil and groundwater as a byproduct of mining operations, and this poses all kinds of threats to human health and the environment. A novel type of biosensor could help us negate the risks of this highly toxic chemical element, by working with plants to monitor levels of it in the underground environment in […]

How do you make sure your multitool lineup doesn’t look like everyone else’s? If you’re CRKT, you do it by working with designers, inventors and knife makers all over the US to deliver knife and tool options in many different sizes and styles. The latest hails from the combat experience of a veteran Green Beret, packing multiple tools into a […]

While it’s a good idea for people with upstairs bedrooms to have a collapsible fire escape ladder handy, quickly finding and deploying the thing could be difficult in a smoke-filled home. That’s where the permanently attached Rescue Ready Retrofit is designed to come in. Developed by Virginia-based firefighters/paramedics Brett Russell and Eric Hartsfield, the setup incorporates a ladder that is […]

With camping and outdoor adventure becoming a pillar of the “new normal,” we’ve seen some interesting evolutions of the cooler in 2020, from precisely regulated vacuum boxes to roll-anywhere electric fridge/freezers. With just weeks left to go in the year, another interesting cooler design is making its debut. Fitted at all four corners with removable gear pods, the rugged new […]

For its fourth Kickstarter, camera trigger/accessory company Miops has created a hot-shoe attachment called the Flex that’s designed to help photographers “capture stunning timelapse videos, HDR photos, high-speed actions, extraordinary lightning strikes and more.” Compatible with a bunch of DSLR and mirrorless cameras from Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm, the Flex connects wirelessly to a smartphone running an iOS/Android companion […]

Spending time outdoors can be calming, and is much needed for our mental health. It can quickly change for the worst, however, when we start getting attacked by bugs. The BITE HELPER® Itch Neutralizer is here to help. This handy gadget works fast to alleviate pain, itching, and swelling caused by bug bites and stings. Plus, it’s now on sale […]

Ratcheting tools certainly make it easier to tighten and loosen stiff bolts and whatnot, but they’re not always that easy to stuff in a pocket or clip to a belt. That’s why the compact Wheel Driver “luxury palm ratchet” was created. Manufactured by Spanish tool company Micaton Ergonomics, the Wheel Driver does indeed look like a miniature car wheel. It […]

Google has released a new Chromecast that is also really its first proper Android TV media streaming device – though at the same time Android TV has been rebranded as Google TV. Despite these potentially confusing developments, the new Chromecast with Google TV is a really well made piece of hardware that is really simple to use. At a glance: […]

Given how long some 3D-printing builds can take, most people don’t sit around and watch the entire process. This means they may miss printing errors, which waste a lot of filament. AIMS, however, reportedly uses AI to spot errors and stop the printer. Designed by California startup Delcos Systems, AIMS (Autonomous Intelligent Management System) is a small device equipped with […]

Screwdrivers are generally thought of as being rough, tough, no-nonsense devices, so what might a high-end exotic Italian screwdriver look like? Well, as it turns out, probably a lot like the limited-edition Kinetic Driver. The elegant tool was created by designer Giacomo Di Muro, who is based out of the northern Italian town of Alassio. Among his previous inventions was […]