While it’s a good idea to wear a headlamp when running at night, the things do have a way of bouncing up and down, and they only shine straight ahead. That’s why the Torch Ring was invented, as it’s worn on the hand – just like a championship ring. The device was created by entrepreneur Kevin John Nadolny, who clearly […]
Torch Ring
“Smart Cradle”
Getting a good night’s sleep is not normally listed among the joys of parenting, and anything that could help your baby and yourself catch some extra rest is worth a look. The Cradlewise cradle is designed to do just that, by automatically bouncing waking babies back to sleep. Utilizing a built-in night-vision camera and microphone, Cradlewise monitors baby and, over […]
Rewind Gives Portable Cassette Player Modern Makeover
Everyone knows that vinyl LPs have experienced a resurgence in recent years, but it seems that the humble analog cassette tape may also be due for a comeback. With that in mind, a French entrepreneur is now offering a portable cassette player that’s designed for modern times. Romain Boudruche and his business partners were first inspired to create the We […]
Unusual Skyscraper Becomes “Eye In The Sky”
China recently announced new rules on tall building construction, but it remains to be seen how strictly they will be implemented. What we do know is that the country has at least one new skyscraper on the way, and it will be a striking building with decorative features on its facade that are likened to eyes by designer RMJM. Created […]
Smart Postage Box
There are few things more exciting in our modern world than watching and waiting for a parcel to arrive – and by the same token, few things more frustrating than when it arrives broken or doesn’t arrive at all. To prevent that, or at least make it easier to figure out what went wrong, European start-up LivingPackets has now unveiled […]
Peel Off Membrane Allows Reuse Of N95 Masks
Although N95 face masks are quite effective at blocking transmission of the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus, they’re also intended to be used only a few times at most. A new removable membrane, however, could make them much more reusable. Led by Prof. Muhammad Mustafa Hussain, a team at Saudi Arabia’s King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) started with a […]
Delfast Gives Top Ebike A Gates Belt Drive & Range
Shortly after updating its recording-breaking Prime ebike, the Ukraine’s Delfast is again blurring the foggy lines between moped and ebike with a new version of its Top model, which now comes with a carbon belt drive, increased per charge range but the same top speed as before. The Top 2.0 was used as the foundation for a special TopCop edition […]
Unmanned Solar Wing-In-Ground-Effect Vehicle Being Developed In Russia
Russia has a long history of experimenting with wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) vehicles, most notably the huge ekranoplans dating back to the 1960s. Now, Russian scientists are developing a smaller unmanned WIG, that’s solar-powered. Sort of a cross between an airplane and a boat, wing-in-ground-effect vehicles use forward velocity to create lift, at the same time producing a cushion of air beneath […]
Elevated Cycling Path Coming To Stockholm
Danish architecture firm 3XN has won a design competition for Kvarter 15 (District 15), a new office that will revitalize Stockholm’s Östra Hagastaden neighborhood with eye-catching architecture, public spaces and an elevated pedestrian and cyclist pathway that will connect the city with the nature-rich Hagaparken and Brunnsviken. Conceived as both a destination and an experience for the surrounding community, the […]
Ocean Plastic Made Shoes
As awareness of plastic pollution in the ocean grows, so too do the imaginations of those working to capture and recycle it into everyday goods. GreenPlax takes a holistic approach to upcycled footwear as the world’s first shoe in which every major component is made from repurposed ocean plastic. The team behind GreenPlax is focused specifically on water bottles, with […]