While there are now many home appliances that can be remotely monitored and controlled via the internet, each one of those has to incorporate specialized Internet of Things (IoT) electronics. Engineers have now created a simpler system, that moves those electronics to the home’s wall outlets. Known as the Smart Electrical Outlet/Socket (SEOS) system, the technology is being developed by […]
Smart Electrical Outlets
Hyvibe System
French sound design firm HyVibe hit Indiegogo in late 2017 with an acoustic guitar infused with digital smarts. Now the company has announced a kit that can turn pretty much any acoustic into a hybrid smart guitar. “Acoustic guitar players have high standards for natural sound, but also want the features and flexibility of digital,” said HyVibe’s Dr. Adrien Mamou-Mani […]
Robot To Prune Fruit Trees
According to Germany’s University of Hohenheim, about 80 percent of the fruit trees in that country aren’t regularly pruned – despite the fact that doing so makes them structurally stronger and more resistant to disease. That’s why a team at the university is creating a robot to do the job. Known as Phoenix, the wheeled robot is being developed by […]
World-First Home Hydrogen Battery
To get off the grid with home solar, you need to be able to generate energy when the Sun’s out, and store it for when it’s not. Normally, people do this with lithium battery systems – Tesla’s Powerwall 2 is an example. But Australian company Lavo has built a rather spunky (if chunky) cabinet that can sit on the side […]
Build Your Own Football
Japanese studio Nendo has developed a football that doesn’t need to be inflated and can instead be assembled by hand from 54 interlocking plastic modules. Called My Football Kit, the project was created for sports equipment company Moltenand aims to make the game accessible to children around the world, who might not be able to buy and maintain a traditional […]
MIT’s Hybrid Electrine Plane
Shifting to alternative propulsion technologies could go a long way toward cleaning up the pollution created by the aviation sector, and a new design cooked up by MIT scientists offers an intriguing look at a potential solution. The engineering team behind the concept say it could cut as much as 95 percent of a plane’s harmful nitrogen oxide emissions, by […]
EZRaider 4 Wheel Scooter Or Quad Bike
Israel’s EZRaider takes the electric scooter into new territory – indeed, just about any territory – with a series of offroad-ready four-wheel beasts making up to 18 kW (24 hp). Rugged and fast with long-travel suspension, they look like 4×4 Segways. EZRaider’s top model is the HD4, which puts 4.5 kilowatts’ worth of motor in each of its four wheel […]
Arctic Rainforest?
When the Arctic comes to mind, most think of a frozen tundra with snowy plaines, glaciers, polar bears, and other types of cold weather wildlife. But does the Arctic have a rainforest? Scientists have revealed that layers beneath the ice, there may be a frozen rainforest from hundreds of years ago. “Until recently people have thought of glaciers and ice […]
Top Trends for Small Businesses
The small business landscape has been evolving in recent years. Companies are changing the way they do business, and consumers are making new demands. If you are a small business owner, consider these current trends for small businesses. Increase in Number of At-Home Businesses Home-based businesses continue to gain popularity, with nearly 70% of today’s new companies being launched and […]
Self Cleaning Sheets
If you have sensitive skin, you know the headache of finding the right products and materials that won’t irritate your skin. Your bed sheets shouldn’t be the exception. Cue in the Core Copper 4-Piece Sheet Set, self-cleaning luxury linens that will bring you night after night of restful sleep while keeping you healthy and germ-free. While we may often think […]