Some time in the near future, you’ll be seeing mechanical spiders creeping up and into burning buildings to help rescue trapped people. This is what researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Engineering and Automation IPA are developing today. They’re using 3D printing technology, … [Read more...] about 3D Printed Spiders To Help During Emergencies
mPowerPad Has So Many Gadgets Crammed Into it
Blessed with an accelerometer, the mPowerPad is an all-in-one gadget that can do a lot. It even repels bugs with an ultra-sonic alarm. The accelerometer bit allows the mPowerPad to be controlled via certain movements since it doesn't have a control panel. This means to access its radio or smartphone … [Read more...] about mPowerPad Has So Many Gadgets Crammed Into it
Amazon Sells Kindle at a Loss
According to global research firm IHS, a Kindle Fire tablet computer costs $201.70 to manufacture. Take a look at the price tag for this recently released slate; it’s sold for $199. That would mean Amazon is actually losing $2.70 for every unit they sell. The research firm’s take on the situation … [Read more...] about Amazon Sells Kindle at a Loss
Malformed Mystery Mummy Stuns World
To be more specific, Renato Riquelme has stunned the world with his recent find: a malformed humanoid skeleton found in the Andes. The part that's freaking out a lot of people is the head, which features a huge cranium that enlarges the eye sockets. The dental evidence is also compelling, since it … [Read more...] about Malformed Mystery Mummy Stuns World
Bright Orange Double Bunk Transforms Into A Sofa (Video)
Double bunks are some of the coolest places to sleep in. Other than park benches in the dead of winter and the backs of taxi cabs, double bunks have a peculiar charm about them. Of course, the charm is stronger when you have a double bunk all to yourself. If you're sharing it with another person, … [Read more...] about Bright Orange Double Bunk Transforms Into A Sofa (Video)
Legacy Of Pain: The Crashed Ferrari Coffee Table
Nobody in their right mind would invest in a totaled Ferrari. Then again, designer extraordinaire Charly Molinelli probably doesn't have his head screwed right, which is usually a good thing in the design milieu. What he just came up with is a real nice addition to any off-kilter living room. As … [Read more...] about Legacy Of Pain: The Crashed Ferrari Coffee Table
Ride Into The Sunset With A Motorized Wheelrider
So basically, the intrepid rider slips their feet inside each wheel and zooms away. The top speed is a capable 20mph. That's not exactly fast and furious, but it's enough for essential errands like buying Cheetos. Another interesting aspect of this Wheelrider, which is powered by a two-horsepower … [Read more...] about Ride Into The Sunset With A Motorized Wheelrider
Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Knives are fast becoming an anachronism these days, which is too bad. Thanks to soda cans, bottle caps, and junk food, few situations in everyday life call for knives. Unless, of course, you're slicing salami or gutting fish. Oh well, kids these days would much rather OD on Modern Warfare than learn … [Read more...] about Keep It Deadly Cool With A Shiny Gentleman’s Hidden Knife
Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
In what amounts to a huge scientific achievement the world will forget about in a couple of days, esteemed nerd journal Science has published the exciting research conducted by California-based HRL Laboratories. The scientists involved have developed an ultra-lightweight metallic structure that can … [Read more...] about Ultra Lightweight Metal Could Usher Engineering Renaissance
iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
In a country where almost everyone makes a living off the land, a useful mobile phone app would be one that helps farmers increase their productivity. This is how Su Kahumbu, an organic farmer from Kenya, explains how she started developing her program. The iCow allows cattle farmers to register … [Read more...] about iCow – Kenya’s Mobile Phone App for Cattle Farmers
Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Practical and functional cleaning robots are now a commercially available product in Japan. The latest model is one designed and developed by major companies Fuji Heavy Industries and Sumitomo. Ten years ago, the two industrial giants had come up with a similar machine. This current model is said to … [Read more...] about Robots Help Clean Offices in Japan
Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
For the parking-impaired, Chinavision’s Complete Car Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Kit would be the perfect automobile add-on. It provides a wireless rearview camera that practically removes all blind spots. While this new gadget makes backing up easier, it also offers so many more features that you … [Read more...] about Bluetooth Rearview Mirror Not Just For Easier Parking
