Loki Cycles has been working for the past year designing and prototyping the Lux Pedal, a new bicycle pedal system for urban commuters. The pedal is designed with an integrated adjustable strap to give riders the comfort and efficiency of a clipless pedal system while wearing any shoes the rider wants.The product will be made of high quality durable materials […]

Changers is a free tracking app that rewards users for choosing sustainable transport options. When users take a journey on foot, or by public transport, the app compares the carbon imprint of the journey to that of the same journey made by car. Any emission savings are converted into Recoin units, which can be used to purchase CO2 certificates to […]

At first glance it seems entirely ridiculous that seating could be upgraded or innovated upon. After all the concept of a chair or bench is relatively simple, and the height is pretty standard. So how is it possible that there can be innovation in this industry? Upon deeper investigation and diving deeper into the different types of seating available and […]

Air France’s take on Fruit Ninja, Cloud Slicer has passengers trying to slash the most clouds floating across the screen. Launched at two airports in Singapore and Japan, travelers waiting for their flights were able to compete in the upgrade challenge. The players who racked up the most points were given seats in new business class cabins rather than the […]

Surf Air is an “all-you-can-fly” start-up for frequent fliers that is disrupting the market for intercity air travel in California, offering private jet travel at near-commercial pricing. Surf Air’s business model is radical in its simplicity. After a one-time fee of $1,000, members pay $1,750 a month. Then they fly all they want, every day if desired, wherever the airline […]

New business ideas curated by Emma Bailey. Thanks! Looking for a new way to commute to and from work? Recent technological advancements in the cycling and commuting world have created a whole new perspective on transportation. From electric wheels to smart scooters,  the 2st century has really gifted us with new means of getting places. WIth the new year bringing us […]

Laserlight is the world’s first front bike light with a laser projection. It aims to mitigate the biggest cause of cycling fatality—being caught in a blind spot—by projecting the symbol of a bike onto the road six metres ahead of the cyclist. The projection gives the rider a larger footprint and serves as an early warning to vehicles and pedestrians […]

If a new crowdfunding campaign is successful, yet another “smart bike” will soon be available to consumers. Called the BiCi, it was designed by a team from Shanghai-based AOAO Studio after a four-month period of focusing on “what the perfect bike should be.” The end result certainly looks unique, if nothing else. What makes it smart, however, are its onboard […]