Anti-Climbing Paint – A Non-Drying Coating That Could Land Users in Hot Water
As the name suggests, anti-climbing paint is a special type of security paint designed to deter criminals from trying to access a property. However, one can’t simply smear a fence with this stuff without legal consequences. Anti-climbing paint is a non-drying coating that, once applied onto a surface, makes it virtually impossible for someone to […]
The World’s Smallest Functional Bicycle Supports a Weight of Up to 100 Kg
Popular Youtuber and DIY master ‘The Q’ recently unveiled the world’s smallest functional bicycle, which, despite its deceptive size, can support up to 100 kilograms of weight. Named Big Boy, the world’s smallest rideable bicycle was made from scratch, using rollerblade wheels and a strong iron frame. The Q goes into great detail about the […]
This Ingeniously-Designed Ocean Vessel Only Looks Like It’s Sinking
The aptly-named R/P FLIP is an open ocean research platform that can flip between the horizontal and vertical position at the flip of a button and is often mistaken for a capsizing ship. Owned by the U.S. Office of Naval Research, the FLIP (short for ‘floating instrument platform’) is a 108-meter-long ocean research platform designed to partially […]
This Creepy Phone Accessory Allows Lovers to Kiss Over Long Distances
Remote Kiss, a bizarre phone accessory that recently hit the Chinese market, allegedly allows users to experience the intimacy of kissing even when they are thousands of miles apart. Advertised as a way to allow long-distance couples to experience physical intimacy, Remote Kiss relies on pressure sensors, actuators, and soft silicone to recreate the user’s […]
This Robotic Arm Will Refuel Your Car So You Don’t Have To
Danish startup Autofuel has developed a robotic arm capable of refueling a variety of vehicles at gas stations without any kind of human assistance. A Neste fuel station in Finland is currently the only place in the world where you can have your car refueled by a robot. It’s the pilot site chosen by Autofuel […]
Company Launches World’s First Airbag Jeans for Motorcyclists
Swedish company Mo’cycle recently announced the world’s first airbag jeans which offer impact protection for motorcyclists’ lower body in case of accidents. Inflatable accessories that protect motorcyclists in case of accidents are nothing new. We’ve seen helmets with inflatable add-ons that act as a cushion, and backpack-like strap-ons designed to protect the wearer’s back from […]
This Vibrating Smart Pill Could Be the Future of Constipation Tratment
Vibrant is a smart ingestible capsule that vibrates inside your intestines to mechanically stimulate the colon and increase the frequency of bowel movements without the use of drugs. No one really likes talking about it, but chronic constipation is a serious health issue of our time. Either because of age-related issues, questionable lifestyle choices, diet, […]
Lay Down Anywhere With This Wearable Beanbag
A Japanese garment company recently made international news headlines for its newest creation – a wearable beanbag that allows you to comfortably sit or lay down anytime, anywhere. When thinking about ultimate comfort, a giant beanbag that you can wear is probably not the first thing that comes to mind, but according to Takikou, a […]
Company Develops Plant-Based Salmon That Looks, Feels, And Tastes Like the Real Deal
A Canadian startup claims to have come up with the technology to create a plant-based salmon filet that looks, feels, and tastes like real wild salmon. Plant-based meat alternatives have been around for years now, with brands like Beyond Meat or Impossible Foods being among the most well-known in the burgeoning industry. But fish and […]
Real-Life T-1000 – Scientists Create Robot That Can Liquify Its Body and Then Resolidify
A team of scientists has created a tiny robot that can melt itself and then resolidify on command in order to pass through tight spaces. Remember Terminator 2’s terrifying antagonist, the advanced T-1000 shapeshifting android? It was made out of this liquid metal that allowed it to melt and then resolidify and cause all kinds […]
This Slime Mold-Powered Smartwatch Is Literally a Living Gadget
In an attempt to explore the relationships people have with their modern accessories like smartphones and smartwatches, researchers recently created a smartwatch powered by a living organism. Devices like smartphones, smartwatches, and laptops have become a part of our daily routine, and scientific experiments have shown that many people feel that they can’t function properly […]
Japanese Company Develops Device That Rates the Deliciousness of Soba Noodles
A Nagano-based company recently announced that it had created the world’s first noodle taste analyzer, a machine that can scientifically estimate the tastiness of soba noodles within seconds. Japan’s Nagano Prefecture is well-known for its soba noodles, a popular variety made with buckwheat flour. To honor the prefecture’s soba noodle production, local tool-maker Yatsurugigiken Inc. […]
The World’s Most High-Tech Stroller Is Powered by Artificial Intelligence
AI is everywhere these days, and the humble baby stroller industry is no exception. Canadian stroller maker Glüxkind is set to release the world’s most advanced AI-powered baby stroller. Originally unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the Glüxkind Ella is a technological wonder compared to most other baby strollers. Calling it a stroller […]
AcryPhone – A Phone-Shaped Slab of Acrylic to Help You Beat Smartphone Addiction
The AcryPhone is a rudimentary device designed to mimic the look and feel of a smartphone in order to help users conquer their handheld addiction. As much as we try to deny it, most of us are addicted to smartphones. We try to limit the time we spend looking at them, but we constantly find […]
Spacruzzi – The Crazy Floating Jacuzzi You Didn’t Know You Needed
As its name (sort of) suggests, the Spacruzzi is a unique floating jacuzzi that allows you to comfortably cruise around on water you don’t actually want to make contact with. A jacuzzi on a boat isn’t the craziest concept in the world. Lots of luxury yachts have them, but the Spacruzzi is something else entirely. […]