From phones to headphones and even vacuum cleaners, in the last few decades we’ve seen a steady stream of technology embracing the freedom of going cordless. But one appliance has remained securely connected to mains power – the humble hair dryer. But that all changes with AER, a cordless hair dryer packing the latest battery technology that also features built-in […]
SMART Hair Dryer
Tenstile Tents
Since Tentsile introduced its very first tent, stretched multi-point tree tents, sheltered hammocks and dangling live-in pods have been bombarding the market with regularity, and a number of them camp on the ground as well as in the air. To keep up with the trends, Tentsile adds a ground kit to its revamped third-generation tent lineup this year. The kit […]
How Senior Citizens Can Stay Active and Healthy
There is an art to aging well. Staying fit and active as you age isn’t always easy, but it’s extremely beneficial to your overall health and wellness. Indeed, regular exercise and a proper diet are essential for people of all ages, but they’re especially poignant for older generations. To expand on that point, today we’re going to review four best […]
Gearing Towards A Smart Construction Site
Engineers at the Fraunhofer Italia Innovation Engineering Center (IEC) in Bolzano, Italy, are developing software that would enable a robot assistant to help on construction sites. Based on the Husky A200 research platform, the mobile robot uses new navigational software to carry out autonomous logistics tasks. Robots are already moving into our homes and soon they may be helping to […]
New Spray Process Promise Better Perovskite Cells
Perovskites are synthetic compounds that – in some ways – are a better alternative to the silicon semiconductors currently utilized in solar cells. And while there are still some hurdles to be crossed, a new application process could soon help them enter widespread use. Among the advantages of perovskites is the fact that they absorb light and convert it to […]
UNStudio Thumbs-Up For Four City Towers
UNStudio is on a roll lately. Having received planning permission for its skyscraper in Australia, the firm has now been given the go ahead for another four in Germany. Named Four Frankfurt, the project will include office space and housing, and will open up a previously off-limits inner-city area to the public. Four Frankfurt is the product of an architecture […]
Rejected Eggs To Keep Fruits & Veg Fresh
Every year, millions of eggs are rejected for sale in supermarkets, while millions of fruits and vegetables spoil before being eaten. Scientists are now addressing both problems, utilizing rejected eggs to create a coating that keeps produce fresh longer. The micron-thick, inexpensive, edible coating was developed at Rice University in Houston, Texas by undergrad students Seohui (Sylvia) Jung and Yufei […]
UV-Emitting Robots
Powdery mildew is a widespread fungal disease that attacks many crops. And while it typically has to be treated using fungicides, special ultraviolet light-emitting robots could soon prove to be a better way to go. There are several problems with the use of powdery mildew fungicides. For starters, they’re expensive, environmentally unfriendly, and time-consuming to apply. Additionally, because the fungus […]
Aerospace Manufacturing Trends to Watch Out For
COVID-19 has brought the production lines of most major aerospace manufacturers to a standstill, Aviation Today reports. But that doesn’t mean that other developments and research have stopped as well. Experts continue to work on building the technology of the future. And in some ways, the future is already here. Keep reading to learn some of the biggest trends in […]