We cover crowdfunding projects all the time at Digital Trends. Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have given us outstanding products like the Formlabs 3D printer, Biolite campstove, and Onewheel electric skateboard thing. But there’s no shortage of failed campaigns and outright scams that stem from these platforms as well. Triton Gills, a device that would supposedly allow users to breathe underwater, raised […]

If you’re going on a family road trip, everyone’s luggage will no doubt take up a lot of space inside the car. That’s why Lugga (pronounced “looga”) was created. It’s a system that incorporates aerodynamic hardshell suitcases, which lock onto a custom roof rack while in transit. Each 70-liter/7.9-lb (3.6-kg) Lugga suitcase features a built-in set of roller wheels, a […]

We’ve been seeing quite a few “smart” door locks lately, that allow users to lock and unlock their door using a smartphone. Perhaps you don’t want to replace your existing locks, though? Well, Locky offers some smart-lock features, but it’s used to augment an existing old-school key. Locky is basically an electronic fob, which is capable of clamping onto the […]

In ancient times, people read from rolled-up papyrus scrolls. Today, many of us read from flat tablets. Scientists at Canada’s Queen’s University have now combined aspects of the two, in the potentially-quite-handy MagicScroll. The prototype device was developed by a team led by Dr. Roel Vertegaal (who has previously brought us a flexible smartphone, among other things), from Queen’s Human […]

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) floating through the air can lead to a long list of health problems for humans, in both the long and short term. Knowing where they are and in what concentrations would therefore be an invaluable capability, and one that a team of Rice University scientists is making great headway on with their autonomous gas-sensing drones. Volatile […]

Anyone who has been caught in a summer storm knows that it kind of sucks. Evidently, mosquitoes think the same thing, as they apparently choose to seek shelter when they sense an approaching storm, rather than risk hanging out and biting people. Who can blame them, right? Well, maybe no one can blame them, but smart engineers can certainly jump […]

If you spend much time backcountry hiking, chances are you’re the sort of person who would find use for at least two things: a trekking pole and a water purifier. Well, PurTrek combines them both in one carbon fiber-bodied device. Developed by Utah-based entrepreneur Kyle Stringham, the 17-oz (482-g) PurTrek is used as a regular ol’ telescoping trekking pole when […]

Hoping to eliminate some of the multi-million tons of plastic in our oceans, the Danish company RanMarine Technology has developed an aquadrone that sucks up garbage from the water. It’s called the WasteShark, and it can “eat” up to 200 liters of trash in one trip. The WasteShark is modeled after the whale shark, the largest fish in the world. […]

Taking a dive into the ocean opens the door on a fascinating undersea world. But getting around with pure legwork can be pretty exhausting. Enter the Whiteshark Mix, an underwater scooter that lets you zoom around with ease. You can get this incredible machine now for just $649.99at New Atlas Deals. This IndieGoGo success story is the ultimate snorkeling accessory. […]

According to the World Health Organization, more than 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Beyond the suffering that depression causes to individuals, this illness results significant lost work productivity and huge hospitalization costs. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry states that the economic burden of depression is estimated at $210.5 billion per year. Approximately […]