A very unique foldable paper cycling helmet Created and developed by Isis Shiffer, a graduate of the Pratt Institute of Design in New York, has this week won the prestigious James Dyson Award for design. The lightweight paper EcoHelmet gets its strength from layers of recycled paper which are woven … [Read more...] about EcoHelmet Foldable Paper Cycling Helmet Wins James Dyson Award (video)
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AguaDrone Waterproof Drone Equipped With Fish Finder, Bait Dropped And More (video)
Anglers looking to get the edge over the fish in their favourite lake or stream, may be interested in a new waterproof drone which has been created called the AguaDrone, which comes equipped with an integrated fish finder. The 100% waterproof drone is fitted with a sonar fish finder and the … [Read more...] about AguaDrone Waterproof Drone Equipped With Fish Finder, Bait Dropped And More (video)
AE Modular Synthesizer Hits Kickstarter (video)
Tangible Waves have this week unveiled a new AE modular synthesizer they have created and launched by the Kickstarter crowdfunding website with the goal of raising €19,000 over the next 30 days. The true analog modular synthesizer offers an affordable small form factor synth which is “big in … [Read more...] about AE Modular Synthesizer Hits Kickstarter (video)
Noordung Angel Limited Edition Electric Bike Launches For $8,700 (video)
If you are in the market for a very unique electric bike the limited edition Noordung Angel Edition Electric Bike might be worth more investigation and is now available to order price to $8,700. Only 15 bikes are being produced and each one will be handmade and precisely crafted to create the … [Read more...] about Noordung Angel Limited Edition Electric Bike Launches For $8,700 (video)
Buffalo F1 Dual Motor Electric Skateboard Hits Kickstarter (video)
Buffalo Technology based in Los Angeles California has created the world’s first dual motor electric skateboard which is capable of switching from single to dual 1200 watt motors or vice versa when required as well as a regenerative braking system. The innovative Buffalo F1 electric skateboard … [Read more...] about Buffalo F1 Dual Motor Electric Skateboard Hits Kickstarter (video)
Acton Blink Electric Skateboard Raises Over $340,000 Via Indiegogo (video)
A new all wheel drive electric skateboard named the Acton Blink has raised over $340,000 thanks to over 450 backers via the Indiegogo crowdfunding website with still over two weeks left remaining on its campaign. Check out the video below to learn more about this new Blink Electric longboard … [Read more...] about Acton Blink Electric Skateboard Raises Over $340,000 Via Indiegogo (video)
Lightest, Levitating Light Hits Kickstarter (video)
Base Forge has this week launched a new Kickstarter campaign for their levitating light, aptly named Lightest. The levitating lamp is available to back with pledges starting from €120 and shipping is expected to take place during February 2017 if the project is successful. Watch the video below … [Read more...] about Lightest, Levitating Light Hits Kickstarter (video)
Bubee Smart Home Food Stock Monitor Hits Kickstarter (video)
If like me you sometimes forget to use food products in your fridge or cupboard, or don’t quite have enough of the right ingredients to make your favourite meal, you might be interested in a new home food stock monitor called bubee, which has been designed by a development team based in … [Read more...] about Bubee Smart Home Food Stock Monitor Hits Kickstarter (video)
DTTO Modular Robot Built Using Arduino And 3D Printed Parts (video)
A new modular robot has been submitted for the 2016 Hackaday Prize which takes the form of DTTO a modular robot that is self-reconfigurable and is focused on all-terrain search and rescue operations using bio-inspired locomotion mechanisms, says its creator. Watch the video below to learn more … [Read more...] about DTTO Modular Robot Built Using Arduino And 3D Printed Parts (video)
Fat Tire Electric Bike Range Unveiled (video)
Fifield Electric Bikes this week unveiled a new range of Fat Tyre electric bikes it has created which provide a proven way to cycle on snow, sand and dirt with a choice of either a 500 W or 350 W motor to choose from. Watch the promotional video below to learn more about the Fifield E-Bikes and … [Read more...] about Fat Tire Electric Bike Range Unveiled (video)
AMP Errand Electric Bicycle Hits Kickstarter (video)
AMP Electric Bicycles based in St Louis have unveiled a new addition to the ever growing market for electric bikes with the launch of the new AMP Errand which is taken to Kickstarter to raise the $50,000 it requires to make the jump into production. Watch the video below to learn more about the … [Read more...] about AMP Errand Electric Bicycle Hits Kickstarter (video)
Vue Everyday Smart Glasses Offer Gesture Control, Navigation And More (video)
Even though Google failed at finding a market for its smart glasses, companies are still creating a variety of different wearable devices that look more like traditional glasses rather than something worn by a cyborg. One such innovative range of smart glasses has been created by Vue and are … [Read more...] about Vue Everyday Smart Glasses Offer Gesture Control, Navigation And More (video)
