The UK’s Matthew Perks has been running a YouTube channel for about five years, where he walks viewers through the ins and outs of making their own gadgets – from a glass speaker to a smartphone projector and more. For his latest project, he’s rescued some broken televisions and computer monitors and turned them into artificial daylight panel lighting. Perks […]

We’ve seen plenty of tiny houses that can be towed on the road, but here’s one that floats too. The Heidi-Ho is a cabin on wheels that sleeps three and is based on a pontoon boat. The Heidi-Ho consists of a 30 ft (9.1 m) pontoon boat that measures 11.5 ft (3.5 m) wide as standard and has a 115 […]

The San Francisco Bay Area has been facing a severe housing crisis for several years now, exacerbated in part by the runaway success of Silicon Valley’s booming tech industry. The irony has not been lost on residents of the area who attribute the growing homeless problem to a combination of outrageously priced rentals and homes, and excess demand fuelling price […]

An innovative new system is suggesting white noise from a smart speaker can be used to monitor breathing and movement in sleeping babies. So far the prototype device can detect respiratory rates with accuracy matching standard vital sign monitors, pointing to a future where smart speakers can wirelessly monitor one’s health. “Smart speakers are becoming more and more prevalent, and […]

Everyone knows that rocking a baby’s cradle helps the infant to fall asleep. That motion has the same effect on adults, but our beds generally aren’t capable of rocking. The Belgian-designed Adiva One system, however, is designed to change that. At the heart of the setup are four block-shaped “legs” that replace the legs currently on the bed. These are […]

3D printing technology is set to have a real impact on the worlds of building and construction. Plans are already afoot for the world’s first 3D-printed neighborhood, while we’ve already seen what 3D-printed offices, houses and even castles can look like. Adding to the mix of possibilities is a new proof-of-concept bathroom unit, which scientists in Singapore were able to […]

Rivian hasn’t even spit out a production truck yet, and it already has a pretty sweet all-electric camper. A Tesla camper, however, remains a thing of designer renderings, quirky DIY solutions and one-off special builds. That’s a shame because Tesla really is in the best position to make a fully electric RV with enough range, style and comfort to popularize […]

There’s quite a demand for innovative grills and ovens that take campsite cuisine to new levels, but few claim to pack as much punch as the new wood-fired oven from Ooni. The company’s latest pizza cooker is designed with a real emphasis on cranking up the heat, so much so it can apparently cook an authentic pizza in just 60 […]

At some point in your life, you have probably seen or heard of an Instant Pot.The small kitchen gadget is a versatile, multi-use appliance that can do the job of a pressure cooker, slow cooker, rice cooker, steamer, and more. It also saves you counter space and money. If you’re only just now hearing about the Instant Pot, you may […]

Airbnb’s roster of unique lodgings has just added a new star to its lineup: this tiny pod retreat located on a remote Scottish island. Designed by Roderick James Architects, the submarine-inspired, aluminum-clad Airship 002 is located on four acres of expansive greenery on the the Isle of Mull and comes equipped with all the amenities needed to disconnect from life’s […]