‘Airo’ is a self water harvesting bottle from air and a solar charger for your smart phone

Posted on February 28, 2017February 28, 2017 by

Austrian startup Fontus has developed a novel water bottle that harvest water from air. It's a vaporware that literally pull water vapor out of the air to fill itself. Harvesting water from the air via processes like condensation has been practiced in various ways for eons, of course. In recent years, we've seen a James Dyson award go to an Australian irrigation system that works on the same principle, as well as a lightweight bamboo tower that grabs its own water. But the ability to do so ba...

‘Ping’ World’s smallest, longest range, longest battery life global (GPS) locator for kids, pets, bikes, luggage or anything important that moves.

Posted on February 3, 2017February 3, 2017 by

World's smallest, longest range, longest battery life global (GPS) locator for kids, pets, bikes, luggage or anything important that moves. Instead of just Bluetooth, Ping's tag also connects to GPS and cellular, to ensure you'll know exactly where you left that forgotten item. https://youtu.be/a-pPXPtfREo Bluetooth trackers, like Tile and TrackR, are great for finding things that fall behind cushions or car seats. GPS trackers already exist but they are la...

Colorado will be the first state in USA to offer drivers a digital version of their driver’s license.

Posted on November 16, 2016 by

Colorado will soon become one of the first states in the nation to offer drivers a digital version of their driver's license. Colorado DMV has begun issuing driver licenses, instruction permits and identification cards with new designs in 2016. The card design includes an entirely new format and enhanced features, including laser-engraved information in grayscale, as well as new card material. Valid driver licenses, instruction permits and identification cards with the current design can b...

SIEMENS – Data-Driven Rail Systems

Posted on October 10, 2016 by

When was the last time you experienced inconvenient train delays? Do you wish that railway companies could do a better job of predicting when breakdowns will occur? Whereas in the past, maintenance traditionally consisted of checking rail vehicles at designated operating centers on a regular basis to resolve obvious problems and maintain machines, digital technologies are opening the door to a new level of service. Siemens' Allach locomotive plant on the outskirts of Munich is a high-tech ...

‘TiBe Connect’ a Smart Keyfob

Posted on October 9, 2016 by

TiBe Connect is a Smart Keyfob Two-in-One ! 1 . A tracking device to never lose your stuff again. 2. A smart button to make your daily life easier. Send a text message with your GPS location to a friend Order your favorite Pizza Find your Car : stick TiBe on your dashboard, the App’ will remember where your parked it ! Switch off the lights from someplace else, if you forgotten to do it ! https://youtu.be/BU3VB_IjdbE You can customize each TiBe according to the things...

WOOLF is a wearable for bikers to stop you from speeding

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

WOOLF is a legal and simple device that you put at your wrist to be warned of speed traps, school zones, & red light cameras... You no longer have to worry about checking speed limits and other sensitive points, Woolf will do this for you. Woolf is made of high quality leather that is water resistant and specially designed for bike clothing. It is functional, thin and comfortable to wear even with tight gloves The dedicated app uses the leading world mapping speed limit service and oth...

Innovative Micro-Turbine – Utilizing the power of flowing water, Blue Freedom produces portable energy to charge all your electric devices.

Posted on October 3, 2016 by

1.6 billion people worldwide have no access to electricity. Blue Freedom - the smallest and lightest hydropower plant in the world - enables people without access to a power grid the freedom to produce energy themselves. Complete with ultramarine rotor blades, the microturbine can be used by anyone with access to flowing water to produce and store electrical energy in an eco-friendly way that preserves biodiversity. Blue Freedom is world's smallest hydropower plant. It can be used by anyone wit...

Delsey’s New Pluggage Connected Bag

Posted on June 26, 2016 by

French luggage manufacturer Delsey has revealed a prototype connected smart bag. Known as Pluggage, the bag links to a companion app. New developments in IoT have revolutionized mobility and created new and exciting products. For travelers, these changes result in more ways to be assisted on their journeys, to be informed in real time about their modes of transportation, and to access new services to simplify their travel and ensure peace of mind. Responding to the inherent requirements of...

Unusual Hotels

Posted on May 29, 2016 by

Treehotel, Harads, Sweden - http://treehotel.se/en/ Dog Bark Park Inn, Idaho, USA - http://www.dogbarkparkinn.com/ Icehotel, Jukkasjärvi, Sweden - http://www.icehotel.com/ Das Park Hotel, Linz, Austria - http://www.dasparkhotel.net/ Crane Hotel, Harlingen, The Netherlands - http://www.havenkraan.nl/en/information/

Double Robotics Telepresence Robot for iPad Tablet

Posted on May 25, 2016 by

Ever wish you could send a robot to work for you? Double Robotics has created Double, a telepresence robot that lets you go to work, school, and almost anywhere you want without leaving home. Double Robotics Telepresence Robot for iPad Tablet. Having your own Double in the office means you can be free to roam around anywhere without having to schedule a meeting. Place an iPad tablet in this mobile robotic base and control it via a remote iOS device or computer (Chrome browser preferred) from ...

Boeing Creates a Self-Cleaning Airplane Lavatory

Posted on March 9, 2016 by 41629066

Many passengers are reluctant to use airplane lavatories given that so many individuals use them on a single flight, leaving it a potential “germ-zone.” But what if the lavatory could clean itself after every use? To make airplane lavatories more hygienic, Boeing engineers and designers have created a self-cleaning prototype bathroom that uses ultraviolet (UV) light and non-touch technology to kill 99% of germs, all in less than three seconds. The prototype lavatory consists of touc...

Thermogloves

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

This winter, you should do your hands a favour. Even on the coldest winter days, keep your hands warm with the Thermo Gloves, the first wireless and rechargeable heated gloves worldwide that even fit underneath your other gloves. Thermo Gloves provide your hands with pleasant warmth and thus offer ideal comfort for the winter. Wear the Thermo Gloves as outer gloves, or pull on your own gloves over them. No matter whether these are mittens for taking a walk, or skiing gloves, or rubber gloves for...

Pulse is a Camera Add-On That Gives You Full Control from a Smartphone.

Posted on December 23, 2015October 31, 2026 by

Pulse is a new camera accessory that allows you to control things wirelessly using a smartphone. It plugs into your DSLR or mirrorless camera’s USB port, allowing you to shoot photos, time-lapses, or videos from an app on your phone. Outwardly, Pulse looks like an ultra-flat flash transmitter that sits on your camera’s hotshoe with a wired connection on the side, it has a small form factor, so it’s portable and doesn’t get in the way of your photography. Inside, it packs a Bluetooth radio with a...

AirBolt, the tiny smart lock

Posted on December 22, 2015 by

AirBolt is a Bluetooth-enabled smart lock that layers a variety high-tech security measures into a system that you control entirely from your smart phone. The AirBolt smart lock is comparable in size to most old-school combination locks, but despite this small footprint, the device is absolutely stuffed with features that put the safety of your stuff back in your hands. The device comes with a rechargeable Li-ion battery that lasts a year and has a backup button unlocking feature that lets you u...

Walli – Smart Wallet

Posted on December 21, 2015 by

Walli is an intelligent wallet that keeps track of your valuables. It's an interactive system between your phone and your wallet, so if you lose your wallet then your phone notifies you, if you lose your phone, just tap the wallet twice and your phone will automatically ring. Walli connects to your smartphone over Bluetooth. Once connected, the Walli app will display notification on your phone once you get too far from it. Connecting to an iOS and Android app over Bluetooth 4.0, it sends a displ...

Hypersonic rocket engine could revolutionize space flight.

Posted on December 19, 2015 by

Oxfordshire-based Reaction Engines are developing a new aerospace engine class that combines both jet and rocket technologies. They call it the greatest advance in propulsion since the jet engine which will help potentially revolutionizing hypersonic flight and dramatically reducing the cost of space access. SABRE, which stands for Synergetic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine, is designed to enable aircraft to operate from a standstill on the runway to hypersonic flight in the atmosphere, and then tra...

Moox Bike, the first-of-its kind bike and scooter hybrid.

Posted on November 28, 2015 by

With Moox Bike, you can pedal like a traditional bicycle or use the patented platform design to glide and scoot. The Moox Bike begs to be noticed. Its innovative design and striking colors not only make it fun to ride and glide, but turns heads along the way. Its design, construction and architecture provide an extremely comfortable and fluid ride. The Moox Bike is structurally sound with no-fuss. It will last for years with minimal maintenance. Each Moox Bike is individually tested and adheres ...

IcyBreeze portable air conditioner and cooler.

Posted on November 26, 2015 by

Bixby based IcyBreeze portable air conditioner is a wheeled ice cooler that doubles as an eco-friendly portable air conditioner which can be used for camping or on the sidelines of sporting events in the summer heat. The cooler, which has ample room for food and beverages, has a rechargeable battery in the lid that can last up to six hours. It features a two-cup holder and three-speed fan with a low, medium and high setting that blows cold, dry air like an air conditioner. It’s all green and has...

Block the bad sounds and harness the good with Hush earplugs

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

A new pair of “smart earplugs” called Hush, combine sound-eliminating foam and noise-masking technology. Many wearables monitor your sleep, but they don’t provide solutions to allow for better sleep. The Hush device fits comfortably in a user’s ear, and it is surrounded in a soft silicon surface. The product helps users sleep through snoring, loud neighbors, and other noises but it doesn’t block the noises that are necessary, like alarm clocks or emergency phone calls. “Hush’s ultimate goal i...

Solar-Powered umbrella automatically inflates when the sun shines.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by

The Cumulus Parasol is a solar powered cloud-shaped parasol that automatically inflates when the sun starts shining to keep you in the shade. This artificial cumulus protects you from the sun. Whenever the sun comes out, this parasol inflates automatically in about 20 seconds to a cloud like shape using a solar panel at the top. The inflated Cumulus has a diameter of two meters. The cloud does not have a metal core structure. The curved shape of the inflated cloud is aerodynamic, allowing it ...

Australian-designed suit worn on Space Station.

Posted on November 14, 2015 by

The brainchild of aerospace engineer, RMIT alumnus and senior research associate Dr James Waldie, the SkinSuit has been worn by an astronaut inside the International Space Station (ISS) for the first time. Denmark’s first astronaut, Andreas Mogensen, spent 10 days in the ISS last month and pulled on the SkinSuit to test its effectiveness in the weightless conditions. Inspired by the striking bodysuit worn by Cathy Freeman at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, Waldie and his collaborators have spent more ...

The UPP cartridge: New Portable Charger

Posted on October 15, 2015 by

UPP cartridge has a life of 9 years so it is always ready in an emergency. Imagine you have an emergency and your phone is not charged. If you want the ultimate in reliable back up power for use in an emergency or as an everyday extra power source you need an Upp. Upp is a Fuel Cell, not a battery so it does not need any charging from the mains, allowing you to be away from the power grid for longer than conventional battery packs. This is a hydrogen fuel cell charger that can provide u...

The Side Slip Seat makes the middle row the best seat on the plane.

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

The latest innovative concept invented by the Denver based firm Molon Labe Designs is called the Side-Slip seat, and one of the upsides of the design is that passengers “stuck” in the middle row get seats that are two inches wider, 20 inches, versus 18 inches of width apiece for window and aisle seats. The middle seat has long been the scourge of air travelers. While there aren’t really any good seats on a plane, the middle is the choice of last resort. The window seat comes with a view, and ...

Lumos helmet keeps cyclists safe with automatic brake lights.

Posted on October 10, 2015 by

Lumos is a next generation ultimate bicycle helmet with brake lights and turn signals, to help cyclists stay safe and visible on the road.For cyclists, the road can be a nasty place to be at night, so we're all for technologies that can help draw drivers' attention in order to reduce the number of accidents. The latest of such attempt is the Lumos helmet, which not only comes with turn signal indicators that can be controlled wirelessly, but also packs a brake light that comes on automaticall...

Kinsa’s Smart Ear wireless thermometer tells you what to do when you are sick.

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

Kinsa's new, second-generation Smart Ear Thermometer is a wireless thermometer designed to take accurate, instantaneous temperature readings from the ear without the hassles of an attached smartphone or keeping a probe under the tongue. It is designed to read temperatures from the ear, track illness symptoms, and help people take actionable steps Kinsa Smart Ear Thermometer features one-button activation and a screen that displays temperature, battery life, connectivity, and smiley/ frowny faces...

The hot tub Hydro Hammock

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

The Hydro Hammock is a first of its kind hammock. It uses a water heater system that heats water from a garden hose or other water source to fill into the hammock and gives consumers the ability to create a hot tub on the fly wherever they are, whether it be at the beach or on a mountaintop. It also has two USB chargers for your devices so that you can charge your smartphone while you’re relaxing in your hammock. Made from high-tensile, marine quality, sealed material, it is capable of retaining...

NASA developed technology aims to save commercial airlines fuel and time

Posted on October 6, 2015 by

NASA’s latest technology for commercial airlines could save them fuel and time. The space administration's software is called the Traffic Aware Planner. This software helps to reduce fuel consumption, carbon emissions and cut travel times in commercial airlines. This latest technology is loaded on a tablet and will not require any major change to the already established aviation roles of pilots and ground crew, so the technology can be implemented right away. The app works by reading the plan...

The BoomBottle: A Water-Repellent, Bike-Friendly Speaker

Posted on September 28, 2015 by

The BoomBottle uses a compact, bike-friendly Bluetooth speaker that repels water. The Scosche BoomBottle made of waterproof housing along with a thermoplastic polyurethane construction can take even the roughest of mountain treks. It is designed to fit in the bottle holder of your bicycle and with its rugged rubberized look claims to be tough as nails. The speaker connects to your phone or iPod via Bluetooth and the battery lasts for up to 10 hours. There are plenty of water-resista...

A House that Walks

Posted on September 15, 2015 by

An eco friendly house can actually walk. The latest invention derived from a collaborative effort between MIT and the Danish design collective N55 is a house that walks about five kilometers an hour similar to the walking speed of a human. The eco-friendly prototype house powered by solar cells, miniature windmills and 6 legs walked around the campus of the Wysing Arts Centre in Cambridgeshire, England. It comprises of a kitchen, a composting toilet, a system for collecting rain water,...

Get video in true HD with the latest HD90 – 720P Camera Pen

Posted on September 13, 2015October 31, 2026 by

The latest spy camera pen takes video in true HD with the HD720P recording lens and no interpolation. Many camera pens you see on the market are not a true HD and use a process called interpolation to artificially upscale a lower resolution video to make it look closer to HD quality. This pen uses a OmniVision CMOS sensor chip that helps the video recorded to be in true HD without any upscaling. This pen offers a sleek durable metal casing look and fits comfortably in your hand. You can st...