Woman Creates Bug Spray That Allegedly Attracts Any Bigfoot in 1.5 Mile Radius
When hiking in North Carolina, everyone knows that you must ward yourself against the mosquitos and other southern bugs that plague the area, but it turns out that your bug repellent might actually be attracting a much larger critter? At least if you’re using the “Bigfoot Juice” created by North Carolina mom Allie Megan Webb, who claims it […]
Start-Up Creates Portable Scanner That Can Detect Fake Designer Goods
New York-based startup Entrupy has invented a small, portable scanner that rich people can use to check the authenticity of designer bags in mere seconds. According to data from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the global counterfeit industry is worth around 460 billion dollars, a big chunk of which involves counterfeit luxury goods from […]
Japanese Company to Sell Robot Dog That Faints If Your Feet Smell Bad
A Japanese company has created an adorable robot dog that can tell you how bad your feet smell, by using a powerful sensor embedded in its nose. If your feet don’t have bad odor, “Hana-chan” will happily wag its tale, if it detects moderately smelly feet, it will start to bark, and if they really stink, […]
Swiss Cocoa Company Creates Naturally Pink Chocolate
Ever since Nestlé introduced white chocolate, 80 years ago, chocolate has been available in only three main varieties – dark, milk and white. Well, it’s apparently time to add a fourth type to the list – Ruby pink chocolate. Zurich-based Barry Callebaut, the world’s largest based cocoa processor, has apparently spent the last 13 years […]
Tesla Engineer Quits His Job to Create Hangover Cure
Sisun Lee used to work as an engineer at Elon Musk’s Tesla Motors. Many would call that a dream job, and he loved it, but he decided to walk away so he could focus on a higher goal – giving the world a hangover cure that works. Lee, who previously worked as a product manager […]
Super Robot Wolf – Japan’s High-Tech Crop Guardian
Japan’s fascination with robotics and all things high-tech is legendary, but did you know thy make robot scarecrows now? Well, Super Robot Wolf is meant to scare a lot more than crows, but still, Japan may be taking their love for technology a bit too far. When I was growing up, farmers kept birds and […]
Japanese Company Creates “Rolls Royce of Fidget Spinners” That Can Spin Continuously for Over 12 Minutes
Fidget spinners are everywhere these days, but if you’re looking for ultimate performance, there is nothing like the Saturn Spinner, a marvel of engineering that can spin continuously longer than any other fidget spinner on the market – over 12 minutes. Dubbed the “Rolls Royce of fidget spinners”, the Saturn Spinner was developed by a […]
World’s Most Secure Wallet Comes with an Alarm, GPS Tracker and a Security Camera
Armenian-based startup Volterman has recently unveiled a smart wallet that takes security to the extreme. It comes with a built-in alarm system, a global GPS tracker, and even a front facing cameras that takes photos of whoever tries to open it, and sends them to the owner. Wallets almost seem obsolete in this digital age, […]
The Speakerhat – Gaming Company Creates Hat with Speakers in the Brim
Atari, a legendary gaming company best known for the classic Atari 2600 video game console, has recently showcased its newest creation, a high-tech baseball cap with Bluetooth speakers embedded in its brim. We’ve seen all kinds of wacky examples of wearable tech, from the world’s first vibrating jeans, to a self-drying jacket and a solar-powered […]
This Chinese “Umbrella Raincoat” Is the Latest in Rainwear Innovation
The raincoat and the umbrella have been the staples of rainwear for decades, probably even centuries, but Chinese designers are attempting to challenge that with a bizarre new product currently called an “umbrella raincoat”. As the name suggests, this innovative rainwear accessory combines the raincoat and the umbrella with questionable results. For starters, it looks […]
“Space Balls” Inspired Helmet Blocks Outside Noise to Increase Focus and Productivity
The “Helmfon” is an oversized noise-canceling helmet that helps you ignore chatty co-workers and other distractions so you can focus on your work at the office. Created by Ukrainian design company Hochu Rayu, the Helmfon is a giant isolation helmet that uses special sound absorption features to completely block out any outside noise, giving the wearer their […]
World’s First Automatic Toothbrush Takes Brushing Out of the Equation
Technology is changing every aspect of our lives and apparently tooth brushing is no exception. Amabrush, the world’s first automatic toothbrush promises to clean your pearly whites in just 10 seconds, with no effort required on your part. You may never have thought about it before, but you lose tens of hours a year just brushing […]
Commercially-Available “Wonder Coating” Can Make Any Object Virtually Indestructible
Line-X is an ultra-durable line of spray-on coatings that is mainly marketed for use on truck beds, to make them tougher and provide protection against the elements. But this wonder spray can do so much more, including protecting a wall from an explosive blast, preventing an egg from shattering on impact when dropped from a tower, […]
These Designer Plastic Covers Are Like Raincoats for Your Expensive Sneakers
So, you’re wearing a pair of fly Yeezy sneakers that you paid over $350 for, when it suddenly starts to rain, what do you do? You can take shelter and wait for the rain to stop, which still leaves you at risk of stepping in a puddle or mud, or you can just put on […]
This Designer Wants to Make Flashing LED Eyelashes a Thing
You probably never even knew you wanted colored LED eyelashes, but just look at the pretty lights. Yeah, you want them! Swedish Arduino designer Tien Pham has been getting a lot of attention lately for an unusual tech-inspired beauty product – interactive LED eyelashes that stick to your eyelids with regular eyelash glue. Called F.Lashes, […]