Spotter: The Multipurpose Sensor

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Spotter keeps you updated on what's going on at home-from anywhere. Monitor motion, sound, light, temperature, and humidity all from your mobile device. Use Spotter as a veritable extension of your senses, for anything from baby monitoring to washer/dryer notifications or perfecting your wine cellar; the possibilities are endless. Spotter lets you monitor motion, sound, light, temperature, and humidity from your smartphone. Home is where the heart is; it's nice to have eyes and ear...

Prep Pad : The Smart Scale

Posted on August 22, 2016 by

Prep Pad + Countertop Prep Pad is the smart food scale that gives real-time nutritional insight into your food through a customized Balance goal and beautiful visualizations of calories, carbs, protein, and more. Meet your kitchen nutritionist,skip the fads, get the facts. Get an accurate nutritional breakdown of the meals you make at home with the simple-but smart-food scale, Prep Pad, and its partner app, Countertop. Set nutritional goals, make and log your meals, and track your progress to h...

JAPAN – Air Cool Cushion

Posted on August 22, 2016August 22, 2016 by

Our range of Kuchofuku cooling cushions keep office workers nicely un-sweaty in the summer months, and now comes this useful Air Cool Cushion AC Adapter Set, the medium version of the Air Cool Cushion plus an adapter so you won't have to worry about current or running out of power! Ideal for people who really put in the desk chair hours during the hot season, the cushion will drive cool 198 liters of air flow per minute through a quiet fan. Moisture and heat is cooled via the special uret...

Japanese designer Masaya Hashimoto’s new ‘wrap around’ shoe that actually adapts to your foot and provide great angle support

Posted on August 21, 2016 by

Italian footwear company Vibram recently released a pair of shoes that literally wrap around your foot. The idea came from Japanese designer Masaya Hashimoto, who took his inspiration from the Japanese tradition of Furoshiki. There are many techniques to wrap pretty much anything, likes boxes, flowers, or to make bags, but nobody thought of using this art to create shoes so far. Shoe that actually adapts to your foot and provides great angle support. In terms of lo...

MIT Optical Brush

Posted on August 21, 2016 by

Researchers at the MIT Media Lab have developed a new imaging device that consists of a loose bundle of optical fibers, with no need for lenses or a protective housing. The fibers are connected to an array of photosensors at one end; the other ends can be left to wave free, so they could pass individually through micrometer-scale gaps in a porous membrane, to image whatever is on the other side. Bundles of the fibers could be fed through pipes and immersed in fluids, to image oil fields, a...

Apple’s Patent For Smoke Detector

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

According to a patent granted to Apple on Tuesday, iPhones, iPads and other branded equipment could one day sport onboard smoke detection hardware to alert users, and interested parties, of a potentially dangerous situation. Apple iPhone Smoke Detector Apple's invention proposes building a smoke detectorsensor into the speaker grill of an iPhone or other devices. Apple's U.S. Patent No. 9,123,221 An electronic device may include a smoke detector. The electronic device may use the smoke...

Toilet Sound Blocker

Posted on August 20, 2016 by

Emitting the noise of a flushing toilet to spare a woman’s blushes, the Toto Otohime ("sound princess") is a standard fixture in many toilets around Japan. But what do you do when you enter a toilet that doesn’t have an Otohime installed? Enter the Keitai ("Mobile") Otohime. This slender pink device, which comes in two attractive designs, can be slipped into a ladies’ handbag or connected to your phone or purse. Japanese women often flush the toilet to hide embarrassing sounds but as each...

‘FINIS’ Duo Underwater MP3 player

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

FINIS Duo Underwater MP3 player - This device uses revolutionary, patented Bone Conduction audio to transmit high-fidelity audio through the cheekbones directly into the inner ear. With a sleek, two-piece design , this waterproof MP3 player uses integrated control buttons and goggle brackets to make swimming to music easier than ever before. Newly engineered with a stronger magnetic connection, the USB magnetic dock prevents complications with device recognition and charging. Ne...

‘Skreens’ lets you connect multiple HDMI devices to one screen and play them all togther

Posted on August 19, 2016 by

Skreens lets every device stream at once. Your gaming console. Your cable box. Your blu-ray, Roku, PC and anything else you're switching between — now all Watch multiple sporting events at one time; Switch games between large and small skreens; Mix in internet content like team stats, fantasy stats, or team bios. The Skreens app puts all of your HDMI signals on one display Skreens turns your TV into a media hub with multiple simultaneous feeds Skreens is a two or four-port hub ...

Berkeley Lab Research rechargeable for batteries that last longer and charge more quickly

Posted on August 15, 2016 by

There’s a new tool in the push to engineer rechargeable batteries that last longer and charge more quickly. An X-ray microscopy technique recently developed at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has given scientists the ability to image nanoscale changes inside lithium-ion battery particles as they charge and discharge. The real-time images provide a new way to learn how batteries work, and how to improve them. The method was developed at Berkeley ...

NASA Technologies Benefit Our Lives

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

Space exploration has created new markets and new technologies that have spurred our economy and changed our lives in many ways. This year, NASA unveiled two new complementary interactive Web features, NASA City and NASA @ Home, available at www.nasa.gov/city. The new features highlight how space pervades our lives, invisible yet critical to so many aspects of our daily activities and well-being. Health and Medicine Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) Red light-emitting diodes are grow...

Hexiwear – Complete IoT Development Solution

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

Hexiwear is a wearable development kit for the Internet of Things era. A small and sleek, low-power device packed with sensors to quantify yourself and the world around you. Wirelessly enabled, it can connect both to devices nearby – or to cloud servers far away. Developed in collaboration with NXP Semiconductors and funded through Kickstarter, Hexiwear is chiefly aimed at developers who need a complete IoT toolkit – low power yet versatile hardware, compatible smartphone and iOS apps, and cl...

Soundbrenner Pulse Wearable Metronome

Posted on August 14, 2016 by

Metronome is any device that produces regular, metrical ticks (beats, clicks) — settable in beats per minute. These ticks represent a fixed, regular aural pulse; some metronomes also include synchronized visual motion (e.g. pendulum-swing). The metronome dates from the early 9th century, Abbas ibn Firnas (810-887 AD), was patented by Johann Maelzel in 1815 as a tool for musicians, under the title "Instrument/Machine for the Improvement of all Musical Performance, called Metronome".[1] The met...

ARIDON® SMART WALL system

Posted on August 13, 2016 by

ARIDON® SMART WALL system is a series of interlocking rigid panels that enclose the building frame in a weatherproof, thermal shell. It combines global best practice “continuous insulation” technology with scientifically proven weatherproofing performance. The ARIDON® SMART WALL replaces multiple products, multiple layers and multiple trades with a single system. ARIDON® SMART WALL System = BUILDING WRAP + RIGID AIR BARRIER + CAVITY BATTENS + SUPERIOR INSULATION + INTERNAL MOISTURE MANAGEM...

MIT created a temporary tattoo that can control your connected devices

Posted on August 13, 2016 by

MIT created a temporary tattoo that can control your connected devices In the future, your tattoos could be as functional as they are expressive. MIT, in partnership with Microsoft, created a new touch interface, DuoSkin, that allows temporary tattoos to interact with smartphones or computers, display output based on body temperature changes and even transmit data using NFC. Another conference. “Great.” This one’s different, trust us. Cindy Hsin-Liu Kao, PhD Learner at the MIT Media Lab, exp...

‘Blink’ – Wire-Free HD Home Monitoring & Alert System

Posted on August 12, 2016 by

Blink, the one-of-a-kind, battery-powered remote home monitoring system that's simple to set up and equally perfect for renters or homeowners. Its stylish, totally wire-free design houses innovative HD video technology, plus motion and temperature sensors, to deliver instant home insight through the Blink app for your iOS or Android device. Place it Anywhere Blink is battery-powered and truly wire-free, so it's simple to place and move within any indoor environment. Create a system that cove...

Wireless Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth Smart Plant Sensor

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

Parrot Flower Power is a sensor that can be 'planted' close to a plant, indoors or outdoors, in a pot or in open ground. It precisely measures, in real time, the parameters that are crucial for the growth and good health of plants: soil moisture, fertilizer, ambient temperature, and light intensity. Plants have vital needs, and Parrot Flower Power uses advanced sensor technologies to monitor the plants' welfare through a range of parameters. Using the data gathered every 15 minutes by the fo...

‘Weighitz’ are miniature smart scales designed to weigh anything in the home.

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

Weighitz are miniature smart scales designed to weigh anything in the home. Weighitz allows you to turn anything into a smart weighing platform. Never buy a scale again. The Weighitz (Patent Pending) consists of a reinforced polymer shell which contains the load cell, electronics and bluetooth emitter. The top of the housing has a slight concavity and roughness which helps to hold bowls and curved weighing platforms. When an object is placed on the Weighitz, the polymer housing deforms...

Logitech’s new ‘POP Home Switch’ lets everyone in the home control smart devices with one button

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

Logitech announced a new single-button device called the Pop Home Switch, designed to simplify the control of multiple smart home products. The interactive accessory company says the idea behind the Pop is to free up control of smart devices so that anyone in the home can operate them regardless of whether they have a smartphone and the associated app for each device. POP Home Switch lets everyone in the home control smart lighting, music, and more with the push of a button. Program ...

IKEA launches indoor garden

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

IKEA is introducing an indoor gardening series that lets you grow your own tasty lettuce and herbs in water. Developed in collaboration with agricultural scientists in Sweden, KRYDDA/VÄXER series includes everything you need to get sprouting and keep your garden growing - even in the winter! How it works? Just keep an eye on the water level. Hydroponics simply means growing plants in water without soil. With added nutrients and the right light, it allows you to garden in any small space all y...

BioRing Wearable Brings A Personal Trainer To Your Fingers

Posted on August 9, 2016August 9, 2016 by

Smart ring claims to measure calorie and protein intake and a whole lot ... bio-impedance sensor and optical heart rate sensor to capture data The BioRing utilizes three sensors - 3-axis accelerometer, bio-impedance and optical HR sensor give you an unique insight into your body and diet. When you eat, your food consists of primarily carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Carbs are broken down into glucose, which is transported into your cells with the help of insulin. When glucose enters yo...

‘Beastgrip Pro’ makes your smart phone into a professional photography instrument

Posted on August 8, 2016 by

Beastgrip Pro is a camera rig that works with virtually any smart phone and allows you step up your smart phone photography. The system features an adjustable lens mount and spring-loaded clamps that ensure a secure grip and perfect fit for your smartphone. The modular design with removable lens mount assembly and handle in turn allows you to adapt to any shooting scene. Modular design with removable lens mount assembly and handle, can be used as a simple tripod mount Universal, wor...

‘thingCHARGER’ charging station

Posted on August 4, 2016August 4, 2016 by

thingCHARGER provides a simple, elegant new way to charge your devices. Just plug thingCHARGER into any regular upright wall outlet, this device does NOT work with horizontal outlets or GFI outlets, please check that your wall outlet fits these conditions before purchasing this item. The underside of the device hides two USB outlets, just in case you need to plug in. You can easily charge any phone, tablet or reader from any brand. The outlets on the front exactly match the prongs on the back, s...

Wake up and smell the beans with this Barisieur coffee-making alarm clock

Posted on August 3, 2016 by

The Barisieur is an alarm clock and coffee brewer. It eases the user into the day with the subtle movement of stainless steel ballbearings that boil the water through induction heating, accompanied by the smell of freshly brewed coffee. It encourages a ritual before going to sleep, signalling to the body and mind that it is time to unwind and relax. Living slow even when times are fast. https://youtu.be/R9-iFa0amsk U.K.-based industrial designer Josh Renouf has come up with what just might...

‘OvRcharge’ to build a levitating, wireless smart phone charger.

Posted on August 2, 2016 by

AR Designs is working with OvRcharge to build a levitating, wireless smart phone charger. When you’re looking for a wireless charger for your device, the first thing you probably think of is whether or not it will levitate your smartphone. No? Well, if you ever did think of it, the folks over at AR Designs will actually make your dream come true. OvRcharge does make your gadget float (well, sort of) while at the same time actually power it up. The system involves tw...

Veritable Autonomous Indoor Garden

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Veritable Autonomous Indoor Garden Lets You Grow Herbs And Small Veg All Year Round. Designed by a development team based in France the Véritable indoor garden features a water reservoir that is capable of feeding anything your growing for up to 3 weeks without any interaction from yourself. It also includes LED lighting, for growing slots and the quiet water irrigation system. Veritable Autonomous Indoor Garden allows you to grow your own food indoor. The Véritable indoor ga...

Tesla Home Battery

Posted on August 1, 2016 by

Tesla Home Battery Powerwall is a home battery that charges using electricity generated from solar panels, or when utility rates are low, and powers your home in the evening. It also fortifies your home against power outages by providing a backup electricity supply. Automated, compact and simple to install, Powerwall offers independence from the utility grid and the security of an emergency backup. Tesla home batteries maximize the usefulness of your solar panels and offer a variety of backup ...

Ikea’s wireless charger furniture

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

Ikea created a collection that make charging a lot more available, yet a lot less obvious. Ikea calls these products as wireless charger furniture, because that’s what they are: a range of products that make it possible to charge your smartphone, without messy cables. From charging pads to furniture with built-in charging spots, you have a greater choice of where to charge. How does it work? Many smartphones support the wireless charging standard (Qi), but sometimes it needs to be activated in...

NASA’s Technology For Vision Algorithms To Catch Defects in Screen Displays

Posted on July 30, 2016 by

NASA has sent more than a few robotic missions into space, but it never loses sight of its goal to enable human exploration of the cosmos. A core component of planning for future manned missions is the Human Systems Integration Division, headquartered at Ames Research Center, which focuses on advancing our understanding of how people process information and interact with mechanical and electronic systems. In 2013 Radiant Zemax introduced the ProMetric I Imaging Colorimeter, desi...

imbus Roxxane Fly is the wireless light source that puts lamp design in a whole new light.

Posted on July 27, 2016July 27, 2016 by

imbus Roxxane Fly is the wireless light source that puts lamp design in a whole new light. Brilliantly portable and powered by LED lights this luminaire comes with an integrated rechargeable cell to keep it powered without wires or cables. Nimbus goes on creating sophisticated wireless lighting solution, lamps that are not connected with wires to ensure freedom of use and many different possibilities of installation. After the launch of Roxanne Fly and Roxanne Legge...