A new backpack with a built-in pixelated display is seeking funding on Kickstarter. Controlled from a smartphone, the Pix can display images and animations and also be used to play games. The Pix works in conjunction with the Pix Backpack app for iOS and Android. Designs can be chosen from a library or created from scratch using a mobile device, […]
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3 Ways to Retire Early
The concept of working until you retire at 67 is starting to fall by the wayside as younger generations reject the notion that work is life. People are looking for ways to retire sooner so they can enjoy the fruits of their labor before their bodies are unable to participate. What it means is that money has to be found […]
World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train
The world’s first hydrogen fuel cell-powered train entered regular service on Monday in Germany as a two-car Alstom Coradia iLint took to the tracks on Eisenbahnen und Verkehrsbetriebe Elbe-Weser’s (EVB) Elbe-Weser network in Lower Saxony. Unveiled on Sunday before government and industry dignitaries at Bremervörde, the new Coradia iLint will be first of two in a growing network of quiet, […]
World’s First Solar Yacht
It’s quick, it’s quiet, and it’s covered in 300 square meters (3,229 sq ft) of solar panels. The 78-ft (24-m) electric SolarImpact yacht is a concept designed as the first of its kind – an ocean-going solar-powered yacht. An 800-kWh battery on board gives it 10 hours of cruising capability, which can be extended by topping up the battery when […]
Air Vent Can Keep Your Air Clean & Adjust The Room Temperature
You probably don’t give much thought to the air that you breathe day in and day out. Unlike what you eat or drink, you probably think there’s not much you can do to control what you take in with each breath. But you can help your health by improving the air quality around you with the Alea Air, a smart […]
Tiny Microphone Attached To Teeth
Forget about microphone-equipped earbuds or those Britney Spears mics rocked by pop stars — when it comes to state-of-the-art microphone systems you don’t need to look any further than the U.S. Department of Defense. As part of a new $10 million deal with Sonitus Technologies, members of the Air Force (and possibly others in the future) will soon be able […]
Can A Bracelet Really Control Your Dreams?
We cover crowdfunding projects all the time at Digital Trends. Platforms like Kickstarter and Indiegogo have given us outstanding products like the Formlabs 3D printer, Biolite campstove, and Onewheel electric skateboard thing. But there’s no shortage of failed campaigns and outright scams that stem from these platforms as well. Triton Gills, a device that would supposedly allow users to breathe underwater, raised […]
How to Launch Your Own Investment Group
Investment groups, sometimes called “investment clubs,” are groups of individuals who come together to discuss, research, and contribute to investment opportunities. An investment group can be a group of young entrepreneurs coming together or a powerhouse of professional investment brokers. Most investment groups pool money to purchase investments together, which not only increases buying power but can disperse risks. Here […]
4 Ways to Branch Out in Your Freelance Work
When it comes to freelance work, there are far more positives than negatives. From flexible schedules and working out of a home office to skipping long commutes and finding a way to earn money doing something you truly enjoy, freelancing can be a wonderful and satisfying experience. As for disadvantages, one issue that can crop up from time to time […]
Sports Stadium Becoming More Sustainable
It’s tough to be sustainable when you’re housing 50,000 hungry people for three hours. Just as a concept, sports arenas are a massive drain on energy and resources. Think of all the plastics cups of beer and hot dogs in paper trays that get passed around baseball stadiums. Consider the big, blazing lights required to illuminate the football field. Add […]