Ordinarily, we associate mouthguards with sports such as boxing and football. An experimental new one, however, could allow people who lack the use of their hands to control electronic devices – and it would do so by tracking their bite patterns. Currently in functional prototype form, the assistive device is being developed by scientists from the National University of Singapore […]
Assistive Mouthguard
Space-Saving Turntable System
Back in 2019, Andover Audio launched the Spinbase speaker system for turntables featuring vibration control tech from its flagship music system. Now a cheaper version of that Model One all-in-one unit called the One E has been announced. As we’ve noted many times before, sales of vinyl records have been enjoying a healthy rise in recent years, prompting many music lovers to dust off […]
Campod Pioneers Fibreglass Camper
UK company Leisure Pods has nearly a decade of experience building distinctive fiberglass trailers for the catering industry. This month, it officially brings that expertise to the camper market with an all-new trailer suitably named the Campod. An alternative to teardrops and other compact, lightweight camping trailers, the Campod looks much like a Romani caravan or American covered wagon from […]
Orbitkey Ring
Since taking its first product to Kickstarter eight years ago, Australian startup Orbitkey hasn’t been afraid to float some fresh ideas around how we carry our keys, and its latest offering continues on with this theme. The company’s Ring v2 is a regular-enough keyring, but features a quick-release mechanism to prevent fingernail damage due to those dreaded, stubborn coils. Orbitkey’s original key […]
Fatty Acids On Skin Become Mosquito Magnets
If you’re one of the unlucky ones that seems to get ravaged by mosquitoes while others around you escape unscathed, a new study offers an explanation as to why. Scientists have examined what makes mosquitoes more attracted to some humans over others, and uncovered a strong association between being a so-called mosquito magnet and elevated levels of fatty acids on […]
Intel Next Generation Thunderbolt
Intel has demonstrated a prototype of the next generation of its Thunderbolt interface. The new connection will be up to three times faster than the existing Thunderbolt 4 when it debuts next year. The new Thunderbolt, which hasn’t yet received an official name, will deliver 80 gigabits per second (Gbps) of bandwidth in each direction. This boost will double data transfer rates […]
Graphene Trail Running
True to its name, British running footwear company Inov-8 has never shied away from new materials or features. For a few years now, it’s been focusing in on graphene for its trail running shoes. Now it’s mixing a little nitrogen into the formula. More specifically, it adds a nitrogen-injected foam it calls “Flyspeed” to enhance the new Trailfly Ultra G 280 with […]
Lightweight Cargo Bike Seats Two Kids At The Back
More than a decade ago Austrian/Bulgarian product designer Valentin Vodev prototyped a kickscooter/baby stroller hybrid called the Roller Buggy to get infant and parent to where they need to be faster and easier. In 2014 he created a Kickstarter for a folding commuter bike called the Vello, and returned to the platform in 2016 with a compact folding ebike. Now the Vello Sub has […]
Rooftop Wind System
Aeromine says its unique “motionless” rooftop wind generators deliver up to 50% more energy than a solar array of the same price, while taking up just 10% of the roof space and operating more or less silently. In independent tests, they seem legit. Distributed energy generation stands to play a growing part in the world’s energy markets. Most of this […]
Pocket Projector System
While sizable all-in-one projectors like the Aura are great for movie-watching at home, taking them into the wilds to provide entertainment at camp or even the yard can be a little awkward. This is where pico projectors tend to shine, and the latest to appear on our radar is the Tairona. One of the main advantages of a pico projector is its portability. The Tairona from […]