If you cycle around any city at night you might be interested in a new bicycle that has been created by the Mission Bicycle Company that offers a new level of visibility while cycling after sunset. The Lumen retro-styled bicycle is finished with a fully reflective coating that allows you to be … [Read more...] about Lumen Fully Reflective Retro City Bicycle Launches On Kickstarter (video)
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New £1 Coin With 12 Sides And iSIS Will Be Worlds Most Secure Coin (video)
The UK Royal Mint estimates that about 3 percent of all £1 coins in use within the UK are now forgeries and this is partly due to the length of time that the coin has been in use since its launch over thirty years ago. Today the UK Royal Mint has unveiled the new £1 coin that has been in … [Read more...] about New £1 Coin With 12 Sides And iSIS Will Be Worlds Most Secure Coin (video)
Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
If you are in the market for a new fun style of transportation you might be interested in the innovative and very unique Halfbike created by Kolelinia. The Halfbike as the name suggests is a vehicle that you power by peddling but offers a smaller form factor than a bike and s equipped with a … [Read more...] about Halfbike By Kolelinia Hits Kickstarter (video)
Slimo Adds Wireless Charging To Your iPhone (Video)
Apple's iPhone 5S and 5C don't come with wireless charging, but there are a number of aftermarket accessories that can add the feature to your device. One such accessory is called Slimo, which aims to provide a sleek and efficient solution for wireless charging. Slimo is designed to be a small, … [Read more...] about Slimo Adds Wireless Charging To Your iPhone (Video)
Folding Paper Microscope Costs Less Than $1 But Provides A 2,000x Magnification (video)
A folding paper microscope has been developed that costs less than a dollar to make and can be printed onto a sheet of paper which is then folded and combined with a few extra components in less than 10 minutes, to provide a magnification close to 2,000x. The innovative folding paper microscope has … [Read more...] about Folding Paper Microscope Costs Less Than $1 But Provides A 2,000x Magnification (video)
Trigger Bell A Safer Bike Bell Hits Kickstarter (video)
A new type of bicycle bell called the Trigger Bell has this week launched on the Kickstarter crowd funding website, that has been designed to provide cyclists with a safer and easier to use bike bell. The Trigger Bell has been designed by Stefan Buxton based in London and allows you to quickly … [Read more...] about Trigger Bell A Safer Bike Bell Hits Kickstarter (video)
Tablio Mini Desk Helps You Work More Effectively Away From Your Desk (video)
If you are looking for a portable surface that will allow you to use your laptop in a more ergonomic whilst away from your desk, you might be interested in a new device called the Tablio Mini Desk, which has been designed to do just that. The Tablio Mini Desk is a mobile laptop desk that provides … [Read more...] about Tablio Mini Desk Helps You Work More Effectively Away From Your Desk (video)
Modular Nex Band By Mighty Cast Available To Pre-Order For $49
We have already seen a number of modular smartphone concept devices unveiled this year one of which was the Google Project Ara modular smartphone that allows users to swap out the components that might require upgrading rather than the whole smartphone. In a similar vein Mighty Cast is currently … [Read more...] about Modular Nex Band By Mighty Cast Available To Pre-Order For $49
iSkita Waterproof Smartphone Diving Case (video)
Fanny Kung based in Canada has created a new waterproof smartphone diving case called the iSkita, that has been specifically designed for divers to be able to take their smartphones to depths of up to 40 meters or 130ft. There are currently six different iSkita cases in development deigned for a … [Read more...] about iSkita Waterproof Smartphone Diving Case (video)
Cosy, The Smart Heating System For Your Home (Video)
Green Energy Options from Cambridge UK has developed a new smart heating system for your home called Cosy, and the company is looking to fund the project via Kickstarter. Cosy will come with an app for your smartphone that will let you control the system, and it is designed to control more than … [Read more...] about Cosy, The Smart Heating System For Your Home (Video)
Dad Makes Giant Aliens Power Loader For His Kid (Video)
If you are a fan of Aliens, then you will recognize the Caterpillar P5000 Power Loader from the movie. One dedicated dad decided to build a replica of this iconic machine to carry his kid around in. Carsten Riewe made a replica costume to carry his 13-month-old daughter around in. Have a look at … [Read more...] about Dad Makes Giant Aliens Power Loader For His Kid (Video)
Robotic Prosthesis Drumming Arm Offers Amputee A New Solution (video)
Georgia Tech has created a robotic drumming prosthesis equipped with motors that provides Jason Barnes who lost his arm to electrocution two years ago with a new way to play his passion. Unfortunately after losing his arm Jason thought his future as a musician didn’t look too promising until … [Read more...] about Robotic Prosthesis Drumming Arm Offers Amputee A New Solution (video)
