A unique Kickstarter campaign has launched this month by Rehyphen a pioneer in collecting discarded local cassette tapes and re-engineering them into city maps posters by weaving them together. Watch the video below to learn more about the Make /100 which is now available to back via Kickstarter with earlybird pledges from just $15 and worldwide delivery expected to take place … [Read more...] about 100 City Maps weaved from cassette tapes
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Toyota is building prototype city of the future in Japan
Toyota has announced that it plans to build a prototype city of the future in Japan, the city will be packed with the latest technology which will include powered provided by hydrogen fuel cells and more. The city will be home to full time residents and researchers who can test out a range of technology including smart homes, AI, autonomy and much more. Akio Toyoda, … [Read more...] about Toyota is building prototype city of the future in Japan
Mantour X lightweight electric scooter weighs just 16lbs
The Mantour X has been designed to provide riders with a lightweight foldable self balancing e-scooter constructed from carbon fibre and aluminium alloy. Weighing just 16lbs in weight the Mantour X is being marketed as the lightest, most portable self-balancing e-scooter to hit the market to date. Check out the demonstration video below to learn more about its features an … [Read more...] about Mantour X lightweight electric scooter weighs just 16lbs
7 layer iPro nonscratch, nonstick frying pan
One of the main problems with many nonstick frying pans and skillets, is that after continual use the nonstick coating starts to become scratched and peel off from the pan reducing the nonstick performance. Recently a number of next-generation nonstick pans have been created one of which is the iPro offering a scratch resistant nonstick coated Skillet which is available to back … [Read more...] about 7 layer iPro nonscratch, nonstick frying pan
Ninja Teams Up With Adidas
Most apparel collaborations with sporting good companies used to be with traditional athletes in the field of football, soccer, basketball, golf, etc. However, these days the term athlete has gotten a lot broader and now covers those who play eSports professionally. And Adidas is more than happy to hop on board the eSports train. The company has recently revealed a sneaker … [Read more...] about Ninja Teams Up With Adidas
CIGA Design titanium mechanical watch $248
CIGA Design is a new hollow mechanical watch designed to reveal its complex inner workings. Offering a sophisticated transparent fully automatic timepiece made from Titanium and Sapphire Crystal that affords its wearer and those around him a chance to marvel at its inner workings and inherent strength, say its creators. “if you have always been fascinated by how things work, … [Read more...] about CIGA Design titanium mechanical watch $248
iPro nonscratch, nonstick frying pan
One of the main problems with many nonstick frying pans and skillets, is that after continual use the nonstick coating starts to become scratched and peel off from the pan reducing the nonstick performance. Recently a number of next-generation nonstick pans have been created one of which is the iPro offering a scratch resistant nonstick coated Skillet which is available to back … [Read more...] about iPro nonscratch, nonstick frying pan
Xone ebike next generation electric bike
The Xone ebike is a new electric bike being marketed as a next generation jump providing a wealth of new technology to riders including a removable battery, touchscreen controls, facial recognition, GPS, kinetic turn signals, directional headlight, ambient light sensors and regenerative power systems. The electric bike is now available via Indiegogo with earlybird pledges … [Read more...] about Xone ebike next generation electric bike
Ode Brew powerful coffee grinder with less mess and noise
Coffee connoisseurs searching for the perfect coffee grinder may be interested in a new countertop machine called the Ode Brew Grinder, designed and created by Fellow based in San Francisco. The powerful and precise home coffee grinder offers users café capabilities with reduced mess and noise. Watch the demonstration video below to learn more about the coffee grinder which … [Read more...] about Ode Brew powerful coffee grinder with less mess and noise
ZiiLock biometric bicycle lock with auto theft alert system
Cyclists searching for a way to secure their bicycle, may be interested in a new folding biometric bike lock named ZiiLock. The bicycle lock includes “advanced communication technology” together with a minimalist design to offer proactive protection while you are away from your bicycle together with a folding design for convenient storage when required. Launched by … [Read more...] about ZiiLock biometric bicycle lock with auto theft alert system
Boost electric surfboard fin gives you extra speed at the push of a button
Surfer and mechanical engineer Alex Ostanin, has created a new electric motorised surfboard fin aptly named the Boost Surfing Fin. Designed to provide an easily attachable electric fin to help surfers paddle faster and longer, reducing burnout and allowing them to make the “most out of every swell and serve session”. Early bird pledges are now available from $149 and the Boost … [Read more...] about Boost electric surfboard fin gives you extra speed at the push of a button
Bangle.js open source smartwatch hands on
After a successful crowdfunding campaign the fantastic open source smartwatch which is completely hacker bore and programmable has now made the jump from concept to production. If you missed out on the Kickstarter campaign the Bangle.js smartwatch is now available to pre-order from the Espruino shop priced at £70 or approximately $92. The JavaScript powered smartwatch has … [Read more...] about Bangle.js open source smartwatch hands on