Numerous connected sports watches, headwear and goggles designed to provide performance stats are now available to serious swimmers and professional athletes. But there’s always a danger of forgetting to take such so-called smart devices to the pool. One thing you’ll always remember is your swimsuit, which has prompted Swim.com and Spire to join forces and create a smart swimsuit that keeps track of watery workouts. The smart […]

Sphero Mini doesn’t have anywhere near the same wow factor as the company’s Star Wars line, but on the plus side it also doesn’t have a $300 price tag. The new addition joins Sphero’s original lineup of round robots, packing many features found in its bigger siblings into a ball just 42 mm (1.7 in) wide. Inside that tiny shell is a gyroscope, accelerometer, […]

Children spend less time outdoors than prisoners. We all know that outdoor play makes children smarter, healthier and happier. Outdoor toys have hardly evolved since the 1960s. “That is why we have developed Wanderwatch”, says Ellie Karssemakers. Together with Anton de Nijs she founded Wanderwatch 2.5 years ago. Wanderwatch is now available and creates a revolution in outdoor play. Wanderwatch […]

Drone racing is one of the fastest growing sports/hobbies in the world. Now, drones come equipped with cameras allowing for First Person Video (FPV) flight, having the pilot strap on goggles and fly the drone from a bird’s eye view. However, most of the links between the cameras and goggles have lower video quality, and lag which can make drones […]

The popular do good, feel good Facebook game, A Better World based in Wayne, PA recently launched a new feature in their game, Mindful Coloring. The popular trend of coloring which studies show reduces stress, promotes relaxation and fun. This free Facebook game that bridges the gap between the virtual and actual world by allowing people to contribute to real […]

Bixpy LLC has launched a crowdfunding campaign for the world’s first handheld, modular and portable electric water-jet propulsion system, capable of propelling standup paddle boards, kayaks, canoes and even divers and snorkelers. Water sports enthusiasts can now enjoy their adventures even more by exploring further, faster and with more confidence and security, using the Bixpy Jet™. The Jets are now […]

The gaming industry in the UK is worth an estimated £3.9bn and is constantly undergoing periods of evolution and that trend looks set to continue in the coming years. Virtual reality led innovations in the gaming industry this year with the proliferation of companies such as Oculus Rift. One of the most popular new businesses was Icaros from HYVE, a […]

It all started with an idea, a love for the ocean, and a Sick last name. After toying around, the prototype which began as pool-noodle/trashcan lid combo came to life and the Surf-Grip was born in San Diego, CA. The Surf-Grip is a foam paddle with a handle that beach-goers can use while riding waves to increase buoyancy and get […]

After securing funding from Amazon, Verizon and Y Combinator, Toymail is about to launch the “Talkies”  – a quirky new line of plush toys that let friends and family exchange messages with kids for two-way voice talk. With Toymail’s Talkies kids can: Send messages to grownup’s phones with the free Toymail app Send messages directly to other friend’s Talkies. Play for hours on […]

Kamibot is a programmable papercraft robot for kids. They can endlessly customize it with their own code and colorful skins. Kamibot is more than just an educational robot. You can also control Kamibot with a smartphone or tablet. This is crucial because kids get to know Kamibot as a toy and see its full range of capabilities before they start to […]