Indonesian “Iron Man’ Allegedly Builds Brainwave-Controlled Robotic Arm from Scrap
Wayan Sutawan is being hailed as Indonesia’s very own Iron Man after building a robotic device that he claims can read signals from his brain allowing him to control his paralyzed left arm. This literally unbelievable story started six months ago, when Sutawan suffered a stroke that left him with a paralyzed arm. Having studied a bit of […]
Japanese Company Wants to Sell You These Awesome Levitating Bonsai Trees
Bonsai – the art of growing miniature trees in shallow pots – is pretty cool in itself, but a Japanese company is taking it to the next level with ‘Air Bonsai’an invention that has the miniature trees levitate and rotate about half an inch above their pots. Considering how mindblowing the effect is, it’s easy to […]
World’s First Caffeinated Toothpaste Jolts You Awake and Prevents Cavities
If you find that you simply cannot start your day without a caffeine fix, but can’t stand the aftertaste of coffee, this toothpaste is just the thing for you. Invented by American entrepreneur Dan Meropol, Power Energy Toothpaste is the world’s first caffeinated toothpaste, designed to give people that much needed morning boost as well […]
Japanese Researchers Creates Electric Fork That Alters the Taste of Food
Did you know electricity can alter the way we taste food? Proving this fact is a revolutionary electric fork designed by Japanese researchers that can make any dish taste salty, thus acting as a substitute for the popular seasoning. According to Hiromi Nakamura, a Post Doc Research Fellow at Tokyo’s Meiji University, the technology can […]
The World’s Smallest Nightclub Is the Size of a Phone Booth
‘Teledisko’, the world’s smallest disco, is probably the most exclusive party place you can find. Started by German telecommunications company Deutsche Telekom, the nightclub – a repurposed phone booth located in the Berlin’s trendy Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district – can only accommodate two people at a time. The coin-operated entry ensures that no one but you and your […]
World’s Most Prolific Patent Holder Wants to Beat His Own Cancer by Inventing a Cure
Meet Yoshinari Nakamatsu, aka Dr. NakaMats, a prolific inventor and Japan’s very own ‘Patent King’. With over 3,500 patents to his name, the 87-year-old had no plans to retire – his dream was to live to the ripe old age of 144 and eventually produce at least 6,000 patents. Sadly, there’s a serious obstacle to […]
This High-Tech Travel Suitcase Follows You Around Like a Puppy
Thanks to this new hands free suitcase, carrying around heavy luggage may soon become a thing of the past. Designed by Israeli company NUA Robotics, this ‘smart’ suitcase is the technological equivalent of Mary’s little lamb – it’ll follow you everywhere you go. The carry-on suitcase, currently a prototype, connects to a smartphone app via bluetooth. It […]
This Tiny Gadget Could One Day Replace Your Washing Machine
Washing machines could soon become obsolete, thanks to this tiny, portable washing device. It looks like a harmless little bar of soap, but ‘Dolfi’ is a high-tech gadget that uses ultrasonic technology to convert a bucket or a sink anywhere in the world into a dirt-busting washing machine. To use Dolfi, all you’ve got to do […]
These Floating Trashcans Could be the Answer to Cleaning Polluted Oceans
A couple of Australian surfers have come up with a creative solution to clean up polluted oceans – they’ve designed an automated trashcan that can suck up floating garbage, right from plastic bottles, to paper, oils, fuel, detergent and more. Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski, who spent their childhood around the ocean, said they were frustrated with the […]
Fruit-Scented Plastic Cup Makes Drinking Water More Enjoyable, Helps You Lose Weight
The ‘Right Cup’ is a new weight loss device designed to trick dieters into enjoying a drink of plain water. The cup has a scented inner lining that emanates the aroma of sugary fruit, satiating cravings for flavored drinks like juice or soda without having to consume the calories. The cup works on the basic […]
26-Year-Old Hacker Builds Self-Driving Car That Teaches Itself to Drive Like a Human
While companies like Google, Tesla, and Mercedes are spending millions on research and development of self-driving cars, a 26-year-old hacker from San Francisco believes he might just have nailed the technology all on his own. George Hotz, previously known for his legendary iPhone jailbreaking skills, says he has developed autonomous car technology that actually works. What’s […]
Man Embarrassed to Use Selfie Stick Creates Ridiculously-Long Selfie Arm Instead
A Japanese man named Mansun has invented a new contraption that’s supposed to be an improvement on selfie sticks. It’s called the ‘selfie arm’, and as the name suggests, it’s a super-long stick fitted with a fake hand. Mansun said that he felt compelled to invent the device because he was too embarrassed to use […]
Introducing Rex Specs – Protective Sunglasses for Dogs
A dog-loving couple from Wyoming have invented a revolutionary new product in canine care – doggy protective sunglasses. The sporty goggles are meant to shield dogs’ eyes from intense sunlight and other harmful effects that can cause eye problems. Priced at $79.95 a pair, ‘Rex Specs’ are made with polycarbonate lenses and a soft foam frame that […]
Japanese Company Creates Socks That Keep Bad Foot Odor at Bay
Thanks to a new Japanese invention, smelly, sweaty feet might just become a thing of the past. ‘Curetex’ socks, created by product design shop Muse Ricette, work as a sweat absorbent, deodorant, humidity controller, and UV block. The socks are made using a special Japanese paper called Washi fiber, which is believed to have antiseptic and […]
The Pages of This “Drinkable Book” Make Contaminated Water Drinkable
‘The Drinkable Book’ is a new invention that could potentially save millions of lives around the world. Its pages are made of treated paper that can purify water when passed through, killing over 99% of bacteria. The book is the result of postdoctoral researcher Theresa Dankovich’s hard work. For several years, she developed and tested […]