Google’s new Android-powered glasses
Futuristic Google spectacles that will stream your smartphone from your pocket directly to your eyes will go on sale by year’s end, according to reports from the New York Times.
Continue reading… “Google to sell ‘Terminator’ style smartphone glasses”
Sing all you want and don’t annoy others.
Are people getting tired of hearing you sing, and now they’re starting to shoot dirty look daggers into your heart, causing you to lose faith in your future career as a singer?
Then you need to get this plunger looking thing and strap it on your noisemaker. It’s called the Noiseless USB Karaoke Microphone and it just might save your life…
Continue reading… “The noiseless USB karaoke microphone can be a lifesaver”
The LED pain reliever is simple and easy to use.
Over at HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER they have an LED Pain reliever for sale. How can a bunch of lights heal an injury? If it’s good enough for astronauts…
Using technology developed by NASA to heal astronauts’ injuries, this device’s 60 LEDs produce safe infrared heat to stimulate blood circulation, relieve swelling in joints, and loosen tight muscles. A study at Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin in Milwaukee showed the LED technology reduced painful inflammation by up to 37%…
Beam Technologies Bluetooth-enabled toothbrush.
What is this world coming to when someone decides that your toothbrush needs to connect with your smartphone? Well, it happens to be the world we’re living in right now.
Continue reading… “Beam – a smartphone compatible toothbrush”
Even the most efficient washing machines on the market use a lot of energy and water, especially if warm or hot water is involved. But this revolutionary concept from designer Elie Ahovi could change all that. The Orbit ditches the soap and water for the cleaning power of dry ice. It’s also silent and only takes a few minutes per load to boot…
Continue reading… “Floating washing machine uses dry ice to clean clothes in minutes”
OLED displays being printed.
We’re already pretty much in love with OLED displays, but besides stunning picture quality and low power consumption, when they were first introduced it was promised that one day OLED panels could be actually printed. And that day has finally come.
Konica Minolta has created the first printhead that can be used for electronics manufacturing applications thanks to its incredibly small inkjets that can create drops a mere picoliter in size…
Continue reading… “Print your own OLED display”
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There are still some social settings where people must forgo the urge to pull out a cellphone and send a quick text message or two. But those who can’t bear such timeouts may soon have a way to keep communicating.
Continue reading… “PocketTouch – text from your pockets with ‘stealth screen’”
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There may be a simple solution to your lack of a wireless signal soon. Scientists have developed a spray-on coating that can boost your phone’s reception, make your home amplify signals instead of attenuating them, or even turn a tree into a transmitter.
Continue reading… “Spray-on antenna for low power wireless everywhere”
Transparent Screen
It can be dangerous to Multi-task on a smartphone, especially if it involves trying to read the screen while walking. A new application on the Android market should be a requirement for any smart device user taking to busy streets.
Continue reading… “Transparent smartphone screen makes it safe to text and walk”
Tree Bench
Aandeboom, the Dutch team that brought us the clever P-Tree urinal, designed this clever pop-up Tree Bench. This quirky design takes the traditional park bench to another level by supporting it with a set of industrial straps, allowing it to hover over the ground while providing space for plants and grass to thrive beneath it. (Pics)
Continue reading… “Tree Bench – portable bench turns any tree into a shady seat”
Photosynthesizing Solar Cells
Andreas Mershin, a researcher at MIT, has created solar panels from agricultural waste such as cut grass and dead leaves. Mershin says in a few years it will be possible to stir some grass clippings into a bag of cheap chemicals, paint the mixture on your roof, and immediately start producing electricity.
Continue reading… “MIT creates solar panels from leaves and grass”
Overade foldable bike helmet
Cycling is undoubtedly fun and a great way to keep fit, but we all know it can be dangerous if you don’t take safety precautions — yet so many cyclists still don’t wear their helmets! A common excuse cyclists use is that they are such a pain to carry around, but perhaps this neat fold-up device will encourage more cyclists to protect their heads. (Pics)
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By delving into the futuring techniques of Futurist Thomas Frey, you’ll embark on an enlightening journey.
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