Springwise: We’ve featured several companies that appeal to a growing appreciation of the benefits of napping, from a New York sleep salon to napping cocoons at airports. So we were intrigued by news that a hotel in Barcelona—the Hilton Diagonal Mar—has set aside 40 of its 433 rooms this summer for anyone who’d like to take a siesta. For EUR […]
Luxury Siesta
The Fit Flop
A fitness trend that lets you get a work-out while you walk: The flip flop with a built in gym. In short: The Fit Flop. The micro-wobbleboard technology built into the shoe’s midsole “places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg.” EVA (Expanded Vinyl […]
Plummeting Automobiles Demand
Iconoculture: Vehicle segments are an easily identifiable reflection of the times. In this case, it’s not just suburban SUV drivers who are feeling the pain of high gas prices. Demand for so-called weekend cars is plummeting. Convertible sales are down even more than the overall auto market. Until recently, luxe cars always outperformed the market, but high-end marks like Porsche […]
MAG Concept Car
Inhabitat: While many green gear-heads argue whether electric vehicles are better than hybrids, Slovak designer Matúš Procháczka has brought the debate one step further. His innovative concept car foregoes these trifling 21st century technologies and fast-forwards straight to the future. Instead of an internal combustion engine, his vehicle is driven by an electric engine that generates a magnetic field capable […]
FingerFood for Your Comfort
One thing that wasn’t listed in the Tiffany’s table manners handbook is the difficulty that comes with balancing your champagne glass and cracker delight simultaneously. Well, surprisingly enough, the answer to this complexity comes from Fred & friends: FINGERFOOD™. Mini plates attached to rings that enable you to wear your food. No need to worry about awkward balancing acts. Just […]
Bicycle Convenience Center
Springwise: Unless they happen to be near a bicycle shop during business hours, bicyclists who break down are typically out of luck if they don’t already have the parts they need to make a repair. Aiming to make bike parts more accessible, two different vending machines we’ve spotted are always on hand with critical parts. Most recently, bike manufacturer Trek […]
Redesigning the Needle and Syringe: The medidome
A new medical trend with the potential for huge impact is the brilliant innovation by Chris Holden, which can completely alter the drug administration procedures worldwide. The medidome has all of the essential parameters needed to eliminate all the fears, discomforts, complications and contamination dangers of the standard medical injections. The medidome comes in two variations, both of which are […]
300 Steps For One Turn
Engadget: Directly rewarding efforts with results, now that’s the way to get someone moving. As we’ve seen time and time again, providing a clear, undiluted motivator is a perfect way to make fitness a top priority in life, and that’s exactly what Takara Tomy is hoping to achieve with its pocket-friendly Jinsei Game of Life pedometer. Essentially, this device is […]
Antro Solo
Gadget Reviews: Nowadays, it is popular among car companies to announce one or two models that are fueled not with gas, but with electricity. It is unknown, why they mystically disappear after being announced, maybe because of low distance they can drive without battery recharging, maybe because of their ultra high cost. However, it is clear that this kind of […]
ReWalk Exoskeleton – Redefining Rehabilitation
Back in March, Argo Medical Technologies Inc., announced the development of their ReWalk Exoskeleton, a light-weight, brace-like suit for people whose legs have been paralyzed. The Exoskeleton fits the body snugly and detects various upper body movements, which allow the wearer to start or stop the walking process. Featuring integrated DC motors at the joints, rechargeable batteries, and an extensive […]