If you’re walking your dog at night, in hot weather or for long distances, you sometimes need more than just a leash. That’s where the GoGoLeash comes in, as it combines several functions in one device – or more accurately, in two. First and foremost, the GoGoLeash does indeed serve as a leash. It consists of a main handle unit, […]
Swiss Army Knife Of Leashes
Control Music Playback By Braided Cable
Those who prefer cabled rather than wireless headphones or earphones will likely be very familiar with a little control box positioned somewhere along the audio cord that’s used to control playback or take calls. Google researchers have now come up with a textile-covered cable that can pause play with a tap, skip tracks with a double-tap and control volume with […]
Coffee Filled Feet Helped Robots Walk Faster
One of the main proposed uses for legged robots is the exploration of disaster sites. In order to walk across all that rubble, though, they would definitely need to be sure-footed – which is where new coffee-filled robot feet are designed to come in. Being developed by scientists at the University of California San Diego, the feet each consist of […]
Kukrax Survival Axe
Tennessee’s Fred Pearson has taken to the outdoor gear market with an interesting take on the trusty survival axe. The designer’s Kukrax aims to combine the best bits of a modern-day tactical tomahawk with the curvy nature of a kukri machete, offering a unique and seemingly highly efficient way to cut through your timber. The Kukrax is intended as a […]
Snake-Skin Shoe Grip
A couple of years ago, Harvard University scientists copied the structure of snake skin to create a soft-bodied robot that gripped the ground as it moved. Now, they’ve applied that same thinking to shoe grips that could help keep seniors from falling. Developed in partnership with MIT, the grips take the form of thin, flexible steel sheets with a snake-scale-like […]
Track Your Wireless Earphones
You might be used to finding your lost smartphone on a map, but what about your other gadgets? Skullcandy has teamed up with tracking experts Tile to create a new series of true wireless earbuds that you can locate using an app on your phone, should they get mislaid. The tracking technology looks impressive too. Each earbud works as a […]
Smart Water Bottle
When was the last time you sipped on some water? With temperatures rising, the need to stay hydrated is more important than ever. Quench your thirst and stay hydrated with the innovative EQUA Smart Water Bottle, a new way to help you stay healthy. Plus, it is now 30% off. Did you know that your concentration levels deteriorate when you […]
Stretchable Material Emits Lights
Although some tantalizing research is currently underway, we’re still waiting to see stretchable electronic displays actually reach production. Well, scientists have now created one that can not only be stretched, but that also self-heals when damaged. Intended for use in light-emitting capacitor devices, the experimental new technology is known as HELIOS (Healable, Low-field Illuminating Optoelectronic Stretchable). It is currently being […]
Tiny Home With Walk-In Hot Tub
From climbing walls to a roaming music studio, we’ve seen a lot of ingenious tiny house features over the years. But this tiny home on wheels from Movable Roots has a distinct feature we never thought was possible — a walk-in hot tub! The Culp is a 500-square-foot home that, in addition to its accessible, spa-like bathroom, boasts unique cork […]
Best Window Cleaning Robots
We have robot vacuums, robot mopping machines, and robot pool cleaners, and it’s no surprise that the world of smart robot window cleaners is also following suit. While these window-cleaning devices are still in early phases and the technology isn’t quite as developed as, say, a Roomba, they can make taking care of large windows easier with an array of […]