Just months after debuting the X1-H with integrated hard-top tent, Australia’s Patriot Campers is breaking its tent options wide open. In place of an integrated tent, the all-new X1-N features a built-in roof rack for use with any roof-top tent (RTT). The X1-N can sleep the whole family in a large fold-out tent or a fast-moving couple in a quick-popping […]
Patriot’s Latest Indestructible Off-Road Camping Trailer
This Lock Claims To Be Angle Grinder Proof
Although U-locks are generally considered to be the most secure type of bike lock, the fact is that a portable angle grinder can typically cut through their shackle in a matter of seconds. Washington, DC-based Altor Locks has set out to address that problem, with its big n’ beefy SAF Lock. At the heart of the device is a 14-mm […]
Biodegradable Circuits Release Painkillers In The Body
Researchers at EPFL have developed a new biodegradable circuit that can be implanted to deliver painkillers to a specific location in the body on demand. When the device is heated up from a source outside the body, it releases a controlled amount of a drug over several days, before safely dissolving away when it’s no longer needed. The device is […]
Sensor For Aircraft Helps To Detect Ice Formation
Although ice formation on the wings is a major cause of aircraft crashes, that ice must still mainly be spotted by eye – a process that’s subject to human error. A new sensor could change that, however, as it uses microwaves to instantly detect the formation of ice that may not be visible to pilots or ground crews. Developed at […]
Qb Streaming System
High end audio veteran Naim Audio caused something of a ripple on the home audio scene in 2014 with the release of the mighty Mu-so wireless music system. This was followed two years later by a more compact flavor called the Qb. We’re now in second generation territory, and following the launch of the Mu-so 2 a few months back, […]
Augmented Reality Swim Goggles
Competitive swimmers certainly like to track their performance, often using devices such as swim watches – the problem is, the athletes have to stop to look at those things. A Vancouver-based startup is out to address that problem, with its augmented-reality Form Swim Goggles. Looking for the most part like regular goggles, the Forms are equipped with an IMU (inertial […]
Biometric Tech To Folding Locks
More and more, we’re seeing bike locks that open not with a key or combination, but with a fingerprint or Bluetooth signal. Almost all of those, however, are of the U-lock variety. What if you prefer the more compact form factor and wider reach of a folding lock? Well, that’s where the ZiiLock comes in. Billed as “the world’s first […]
Effie Ironing Machine
We’ve been writing about this gizmo named Effie for nearly two years now — it’s a home device built by a British startup that’s designed to take the pain out of ironing. This relatively small device on wheels can reportedly iron up to a dozen different items of clothing at once. Just put items on hangers on Effie, which irons […]
The Best Memory Foam Mattresses
We spend most of our lives sleeping, so it’s important to invest in a mattress that fits your body and provides optimal support. Sometimes, a mattress by itself isn’t enough support, so it’s good to invest in a mattress topper. The right mattress topper should help prevent muscle soreness, so you wake up feeling refreshed in the morning. There are […]
Petsafe Smartphone Controlled Feeder
If you are rudely torn from your slumber each morning by a hangry meow, or you’re worried about your faithful canine’s rumbling belly when you have to work overtime, you may appreciate the benefits of an automatic pet feeder. Petsafe’s second-generation Smart Feed Automatic Dog and Cat Feeder costs nearly $200, but it’s packed with features, including smartphone connectivity, and […]