Mention wearable keyboard, it is sure to conjure up an image of a miniaturized keyboard strap to the forearm, but the Tap Strap wearable keyboard is anything but. In fact, it looks and sounds like something pulled right out of a sci-fi movie. Instead of physical keyboard, it is, well, […]
Today’s biggest newest of May 11 was probably the Hyperloop One first Propulsion Open-air Test (or POAT). The test, as the name suggests, is to reaffirm the company’s custom high-tech propulsion of the future tubed transportation system. The event was held in the desert, some 35 miles north of Las […]
These days photos lie. The advancement in imaging hardware and software allows us to beautify our photos even as we are taking the photo and as a result, photos may not be the most accurate representation of the real person. Just think of girls with skilfully applied makeup (which probably […]
Legend has it that if one wishes upon a shooting star, one’s wish will come true. Clearly, this is an age-old myth, but if it is true, then in not-so-distant future, many people can have their wishes granted on-demand – thanks to a Tokyo-based startup, ALE Co., Ltd, who wants […]
You know the, jellyfish-like dirigible that were used to keep DNA records of humans in the sci-fi flick, Aeon Flux? Well, the future may sees such type of ‘ship’ cruising around us for different purposes, such as serving as airborne assistance system for folks working at height. No, we are […]
Folks. There’s a new invention to charge your mobile devices that takes going green to a whole new level. Bioo Lite, as it is called, is developed by Spanish company Arkyne Technologies and it leverages on potted plants’ natural photosynthesis process to charge your smartphone. The contraption consists of the […]
When we think robots, we think of two things: conflicts and how they can replace manual work, but not in the case of Pleurobot, a salamander-like robot developed by Biorobotics Laboratory (BioRob) of Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL). This particular robot mimics the natural movements of the beautiful amphibious […]
A camera tripod’s design has stuck for a long time and for good reasons: the adjustable, three-legged design offers reasonable amount of stability and at the same time, affording the flexibility for use on uneven terrains. So, there’s really no need for anyone to reinvent the wheel. The tripod is […]
You probably won’t need this, but some oil and gas companies might. This is Dallas-based Protective Packaging Corporation’s solution for helicopter that is going to stay idle for a prolong period of time. Like the Driclad system (not to be confused with wall panels or pools) that some armed forces […]
Rapid prototyping has just officially becomes seriously rapid – thanks to the Stratasys J750 3D Printer. Why? You see, the thing with conventional 3D printers is, asides from the usual software preparation, it requires printing of separate parts, painting them and putting them together before it can be presented as […]
It is well documented that over intake of salt is one of the main culprits of high blood pressure. Our body reacts by introducing more water to get rid of the excess salt, which for some people, may lead to a rise in blood pressure. That said it is critical […]