We’ve seen various fold-flat kayaks and canoes, but motorized watercraft? Not so much. That may be about to change, though, if the AquaNaut 270 reaches production. Designed by Texas-based engineer Roland Heersink, the AquaNaut takes the form of two deep-canoe-like hulls that are joined together side-by-side via two aluminum crossbeams. Platforms attached to those beams seat two passengers within each […]
Electric -Capable Boat Folds Flat For Transit
Leveraging Hydropower Plants With Solar Energy?
Hydropower plants that leverage the force of falling water to generate electricity are already an important part of the global energy mix, but a new study suggests they may have much more to offer. Scientists have carried out an analysis of the energy potential of combining these facilities with floating solar panels, calculating these hybrid plants could meet a “significant” […]
The Ultimate Wireless Charging Stand for Your Phone
We all spend tons of time on smartphones. There are two problems we all encounter. – Lack of power when you really need it. – You can’t find a stand to hold your phone exactly the way you want it. We’ve tried many products, but none offer the perfect solution. Until now… Introducing S1, the best wireless charger stand you […]
Mercedes E-Scooter Targets Last Mile Commute
Folding electric kickscooters are a convenient way to zip from the transport hub to the office, and can be great fun too. After launching its EQ family of all-electric vehicles, Mercedes now has its eyes on last mile commuters with a folding e-scooter that sports the no-nonsense moniker of eScooter. A collaborative effort with Switzerland’s Micro Mobility Systems AG, the […]
Syncpen 2nd Generation
We don’t want to say that the transition to nearly 100% digital functioning has caused us to forget how to literally dot the i’s and cross the t’s, but we have to admit, our handwriting has gotten a bit…sloppy. And although we’re used to typing on keyboards and screens of all sizes, there’s something special about pulling out the pen […]
How To Effectively Use A Project Management App
There are many aspects of a project management app, and it’s one of the best ways to oversee a business. It’s a way to track everything and everyone involved in a project. However, if you don’t use it properly, you won’t get the most out of your subscription fee. If you’re looking for ways to use project management software effectively, […]
Hot Meals For Dogs?
While some dog owners feed their pooches raw food instead of kibble, others have recently switched to dehydrated dog food. The Spanish-designed Kibus device works with the latter, automatically rehydrating it with hot water and serving it up at meal times. Once a week, users fill its lidded food tank with up to 2 kg (4.4 lb) of a dehydrated […]
Electric Crop Spraying Drone
Although there are now a few different crop-spraying multicopter drones, fixed-wing drones are faster and have a longer battery range. That’s where the recently US-certified autonomous electric Pelican crop duster comes into the picture. Developed by Oakland, California-based startup Pyka, the Pelican is claimed to be much cheaper and easier to use than combustion-engined, human-flown, fixed-wing crop-spraying aircraft. Additionally, because […]
Sleep Enabling Earbuds
Many of us struggle with sleep, be it because of noisy, snore-shaken bedroom environments (not looking at anyone in particular, dearly beloved wife of mine), runaway thoughts or any number of bad habits. You’ll have to sort out your own bad habits, but British company Kokoon has dedicated itself to personal audio sleep aids that can help with the first […]
Portable Pong Game
Atari’s latest attempt at reclaiming relevance is by rehashing its original success story – Pong. Once a mainstay of arcades everywhere, the legendary game has now been shrunk down into a portable “table” as the Mini Pong Jr. The Atari Mini Pong Jr looks kind of like a large tablet or a Nintendo Switch, measuring 30 cm (11.8 in) long […]