Category: Technology

Technology

A public park's enchanted forest is brought to life using technology

New media and entertainment studio Moment Factory has built an enchanted forest straight out of folklore and Grimm's fairy tales. They have transformed Parc de la Gorge in Coaticook Canyon, Canada into a semi-permanent mixed-media...

By Nhan Tran · Aug. 14, 2020

Funny

Life from the perspective of a beady-eyed hedgehog

Do you enjoy an occasional alternative perspective of your typical environment? In the chaos that we call life we can sometimes get caught up in 'tunnel-vision.' Shota Tsukamoto's cute photos offer a fresh playful perspective...

By Shane Jones · Aug. 10, 2020

Retro

Actual "Back to the Future" drawings compare the vision of 2015 to today

It is always amusing to take some old classical sci-fi movies, blow the dust off and watch them one more time. We should be grateful, because we live in a future world. At least year 2015 looked like a future world for the guys back in...

By Adomas Vasiliauskas · Aug. 02, 2020

Technology

New wireless charging pad will function 20 percent faster

Bezalel has plans to put its new wireless mobile device charger into production following the completion of their current crowdfunding campaign. The ARK charging pad retains energy and can be taken anywhere as a recharging station...

By Justin Crowe · Jul. 21, 2020

Technology

Home robots will soon teach each other your preferences. How they are developing this will surprise you!

As we near an age when man and machine meet, computer scientists and engineers are trying to find ways to simplify this transition. Tons of questions arise, like how do you deal with a confused robot? How do you keep on teaching it simple...

By Umar Ansari · Jul. 09, 2020

Creativity

This strange looking device is helping listeners experience the sounds of the city

It’s called Binaudios, a clever play on words for a pair of audio binoculars and truly a sight to behold. Located at the renowned Sage Gateshead, the musical center of education and exploration in the UK, the Binaudios exhibit...

By Joshua Tyler Bacon · Jun. 25, 2020

Design

Nimb: the portable panic button

Introducing Nimb, the portable panic button. Thanks to this handy ring, whenever you are in trouble, experiencing a health emergency, or feeling unsafe, Nimb will send an alert message when you hold a button down for three seconds....

By Johnna Gurgel · Jun. 24, 2020

Design

Learn how NudeAudio is revolutionizing the portable speaker

When creating their new speaker NudeAudio had a specific mission: Make an affordable, durable, and quality speaker for active lifestyles. The minimally designed "Move" is a successful manifestation of the mission that protects...

By Justin Crowe · Jun. 17, 2020

Inspiration

Data-art: The complex imagery from self-surveillance

Laurie Frick has developed a body of work by tracking her personal patterns and behaviors. Beginning with a question, Frick asked if there are links between our external patterns and internal worlds. Are actions and behaviors...

By Steph · Jun. 09, 2020

Video

Electric Waste Orchestra turns tech trash into upcycled musical instruments

As technology changes at a rapid pace, the world’s supply of tech trash is ever-increasing. The Illinois group Electric Waste Orchestra has developed an innovative approach for how to re-purpose some of the electronic junk...

By Steph · Jun. 08, 2020

Technology

Vaquform lets you vacuum different kinds of form on your desktop

Vacuum forming is an essential part of the prototyping process. Particularly in the field of Industrial Design. The Vaquform brings the otherwise costly and time-consuming technology to the desktop in a portable form-factor....

By Umar Ansari · Jun. 07, 2020

Technology

New laser technology makes mid-air projection a reality

Burton Inc. has released footage of a new technology that looks to explore the reality and potential of projecting 3D objects into mid-air, like a hologram. A team of researchers in Japan lead by Akira Asanohave developed the...

By Justin Crowe · May. 31, 2020

Video

Piaggio's 'Gita' is a robot designed to help carry your stuff

Robots may eventually take over the world, but for now, ones like 'Gita' by Piaggio are just around to help you pull off small tasks. Dubbed a "cargo bot", Gita is capable of carrying 40 pounds of stuff inside its approx....

By Umar Ansari · May. 26, 2020

Technology

Moller Skycar launches crowdfunding project

One of the most persistent flying car developers ever is Paul Moller. He has been researching and building the perfect flying car for over three decades! The Moller Company believes that they are close to a finished working prototype...

By Justin Crowe · May. 23, 2020

Design

Jawbone UP24 fitness tracker keeps you stylish and healthy

The race continues to produce the most user friendly and stylish wearable tech fitness band! The newest product to the scene is the Jawbone UP24 Bluetooth Fitness Tracker. This is not Jawbone's first product in the wearable tech...

By Justin Crowe · May. 16, 2020