While the recycling of paper is all very well and good, reusing it is even better. A new pollen-based paper was designed with this fact in mind, as text can be printed onto it and then chemically erased multiple times. The experimental material is being developed at Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University, utilizing a variation on a technique we first heard about two […]

If a driver is preoccupied, or if there’s a disruption to their routine, they can forget and leave their baby in their car – if that car then gets too hot, the result can be lethal. The Infalurt Child Safety System is designed to keep such scenarios from unfolding. Manufactured by Australian startup Infalurt, the setup consists of three parts: a capacitive […]

Solo Stove emerged as one of the true all-stars of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it shows no signs of slowing down. The company behind some of the world’s favorite smokeless fire pits has now expanded its outdoor kitchen offerings with a pizza oven. Rather than just the fire-top oven accessory some other brands offer, Solo Stove’s Pi is a standalone oven that […]

Although carrying gear in a backpack is easier than carrying it in your arms, sometimes even a backpack can be too heavy. That’s where the HipStar comes in – it’s a hands-free cart that allows users to tow their pack behind themselves as they walk. Currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, the HipStar looks not unlike a hand truck, […]

German outdoor gear specialist Vaude has taken the next logical steps in “Leave No Trace” backpacking, simplifying a backpack down to a single material and 3D-printed components. Still just a prototype for now, the Novum 3D backpack lays the groundwork for a more eco-friendly breed of gear that can be completely recycled at the end of its useful life. “Ideally, […]

Though sales of vinyl records have been steadily rising in recent years, the vast majority of the music we listen to is served up via streaming services. Hong Kong-based design studio CoolGeek embraces both formats with a Bluetooth-capable turntable that also includes its own sound system. A kind of modern take on the old radiogram, though with Bluetooth streaming instead of a […]

Cycling to where you need to be with some electric motor assist is proving popular among commuters, but not everyone appreciates the bulked out look common to many ebikes. Estonia’s Ampler Bikes has just announced two lightweight city rides that have the stealthy look of non-electric bikes. Ampler says that it’s essentially gone back to the drawing board and started […]

Barcode stickers may provide valuable information on products, but they’re rather unsightly, and they peel off over time. An experimental new alternative, however, is 3D-printed right into the item, and is invisible to the naked eye. Known as InfraredTags, the technology is being developed by an MIT team led by PhD student Mustafa Doga Dogan. He got the idea when […]

In order to keep running at peak efficiency, solar panels regularly have to be cleaned of accumulated dust and other debris. Such panels can often be difficult to reach, though, which is why the Helios system uses not one but two drones to get the job done. First of all, we have already heard of proposed setups that utilize aerial drones to spray soapy […]

If you’ve ever tried packing snorkelling gear into a suitcase, you’ll know that traditional fins take up an awful lot of space. That’s why Folding Fins were created, as they fold down to less than half their regular width when not in use. Currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, Folding Fins were developed by Polish startup Exotech Innovations. Each […]