Benefits of a Protein Filled Diet

Most dieticians and consumers alike are in agreement that protein is an important and highly beneficial part of one’s diet. Protein has numerous benefits for the body, including assisting with weight loss and maintaining a healthy metabolism. Here are a few reasons why it’s important.  Reduces Hunger Protein-rich foods leave you feeling fuller for longer, reducing your appetite throughout the […]

Soundboks Go

Back in 2019, Denmark’s Soundboks sent us a pair of crazy loud Bluetooth speakers to try out which, though certainly portable, each proved too much for one person in the long haul. Now a smaller and lighter – but almost as powerful – version has launched. Portable audio powerhouse at a premium price Rugged design built to take life’s knocks […]

Hikerpower Backpack

For better or for worse, campers are taking an increasing number of electronic devices into the wilderness. A device known as the Hikerpower was designed with that trend in mind, as it’s a portable power station in backpack form. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the Hikerpower features a padded waist belt, padded shoulder straps, a padded mesh back […]

Drone Interceptor Releases Propellers

Over the years, we’ve seen a number of drones that are designed to capture other drones. One of the latest, aptly named the Drone Interceptor, utilizes detachable net-pulling propellers to get the job done. Designed by Lithuanian hacker Aleksey Zaitsevsky, the aircraft takes the form of a quadcopter with a very high power-to-weight ratio. This characteristic allows the Drone Interceptor to […]

Germany’s Push Towards Solar Energy

Stadium specialist Populous has been commissioned to design a new multipurpose events arena in Munich. Described as Germany’s first “climate-neutral” (i.e. net zero) arena by the firm, the building will host significant greenery on its eye-catching exterior and will get all required power from thousands of solar panels. The MUCCC (Multifunctional Concert and Congress Center) will be constructed near Munich’s airport, next […]

Anker Aims to Speed Up 3D Printing With M5

“3D printers help us imagine a world where ideas and creative concepts can be instantly transformed into physical form,” said Steven Yang, CEO of Anker Innovations. “However, the reality is 3D printing can be slow, cumbersome, and difficult to figure out. AnkerMake is committed to removing these pain points so that artists, inventors, hobbyists and DIY enthusiasts can take advantage […]

3-In-1 Cycling Minitool

Germany’s Canyon Bicycles may be best known for its bikes, but the company does make some other rather clever cycling products. One of the latest is the FIX 3-in-1 Minitool, which combines a ratcheting wrench, tubeless repair tool and CO2 inflator. Made of black-zinc-coated aluminum, the top half of the 42-gram tool incorporates a 90-click ratchet head that accepts four included […]

World’s Smartest Traffic Management System

Modern cities produce an absolute avalanche of data every second of every day, from cameras and sensors belonging to dozens of separate systems. In such a smart world, it’s amazing that so many traffic lights are still so dumb. A new project beginning in Melbourne, Australia aims to harness this avalanche of data using deep learning AI and predictive modeling, […]

PYKRS Smart Jacket

We’ve seen a number of bicycle helmets that include high-tech features like lights and fall-detection systems. Well, Spanish startup PYKRS (pronounced “pikers”) has taken those same technologies plus others, and packed them into a winter jacket. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, the PYKRS jacket is being offered in four models. The PYKRS Lite version doesn’t incorporate any electronics, but does feature an […]