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Invention Of The Week? Teslasuit Lets You Feel What You Play

A team of inventors in London, UK, are revolutionizing the future of virtual reality and gaming. The Teslasuit has just launched and it’s a full-body haptic suit that lets you feel the world of virtual reality you are experiencing. What VR world will you explore when you get your Teslasuit?

Tech Giants Fund GRAIL: New Early Detection Cancer Blood Test

by Marjorie Dorfman

Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos from Amazon.com have donated $1 million to fund Grail, a company that has developed a new blood test that will allow an even earlier detection of many kinds of cancer than that which is currently available. Read on for more information about this amazing boon to the health of all mankind.

Dumbell 1/2 Keeps You And Your Home Decor Looking Good

by Samantha Pankey

Sometimes, when buying a set of dumbbells for in home workouts, people don't consider that they'll have to find a place to store them when not in use. Dumbbells are fairly unattractive, so you want to keep them out of eyesight. With the Dumbbell1/2, not only will you get a functional, re-designed dumbbell, you'll get a piece of workout equipment that isn't an eyesore.

Fashion Designer J.W. Anderson: Far Out and Yet In

by M Dee Dubroff

Meet Irish-born, J.W. Anderson, one of fashion's most important and original fashion designers. His works are provoking and contradictory, far out and yet cemented in time. Read on for more about this fascinating young man and his work.

Motorcycle Seats With EMF Shields Designed For Thwarting Cancer

Cancer Awareness: Motorcycle Seat Shields

by Rebecca West

If you spend a lot of time on a motorcycle, then this is something you definitely want to know about. Up until recently, nobody ever thought twice about it, but there’s a chance your motorcycle is giving you cancer.

Infant Warmer 'Embrace Nest' Protects Low-Birth-Weight Babies

by Rebecca West

Here in the United States, we don’t have to worry about infant mortality on nearly the level that Third World countries do. Now, a company called Embrace has developed a low-cost and energy-efficient infant warmer for preemies and low-birth weight babies to help them survive.

VSSL Flashlights Will Give You More Than Just Light

by Samantha Pankey

Look in any camper's backpack and you'll find a flashlight. It's a staple of camping. Another staple of camping is the utility tool. As flashlights have become more powerful and smaller, VSSL has created flashlights that utilize the former battery hulls as storage canisters for various camping supplies. Check out their 6 flashlight units.

DIY 55-Watt Solar Light Bulb From An Ordinary Bottle Of Water

Liter of Light Project by the Empowering People Network

by Rebecca West

How to make a solar light equivalent to a 55-watt bulb in just three easy steps. You won't believe it's this simple!

Tsū Social Network Kicks Off First POWERBALL Office Pool For Users (Updated)

by Ron Callari

Office pools for lottery drawings have been around for almost 100 years. According to a Wikipedia entry: 'the betting pools' concept was first introduced by Littlewoods, a retail and betting commpany in England (1923) and was developed initially for football matches.

Tiny Wearable Power Supercapacitor Packs High Density Charge

by M Dee Dubroff

Meet the micro-supercapacitor, which is a big word for a tiny wearable electronic device that packs a high density charge. Read on for more on this amazing new wearable power source that may make the standard battery a thing of the past.

Invention Of The Week? New Earthquake-Proof Bed Could Help Save Lives

by Paul Fitzgerald

Chinese inventor Wang Wenxi has developed a concept for an earthquake-proof bed that swallows you (and yours) up when it senses the ground shaking. That’s right when the ground starts moving you and your mattress are dropped into a sealed unit that is loaded full of supplies. The question is will this invention be a hit among the claustrophobic types?

Controlling The Weather With Lasers, Can It Be Done?

by Rebecca West

Scientists are talking about employing high-energy lasers for the purpose of producing rain at will, but the question is should we?

Ultra Long Distance Wheelchair Is A Stylish, Lightweight Design That Will Go The Distance

by Samantha Pankey

Modern athletes have come to expect top-notch function in their athletic equipment. They also expect a bit of style, and often choose equipment, equal in function, based on personal style alone. However, disabled athletes have limited options when it comes to choosing their equipment. Designer Andrew Mitchell conceptualized the Ultra Long Distance Wheelchair with both function and style in mind.

eReader Apps vs. Dedicated eReaders: Why eReader Apps Come Out On Top

by Brilliant

Reading your books on a mobile device is a life changer for anyone who loves reading books. But there is one serious drawback with electronic devices that are dedicated to books. Normally have to buy a completely new machine in order to join the eReader community. If you're like many folks, you are finding that your home is becoming ever more cluttered with more expensive electronic devices. And your pocket and bags are already laden with various devices you need to lug around. Luckily, there's another option! You can try reading your favorite books using the smartphone you already own and drop having to buy and use a dedicated book reader altogether.

Wi-Fi For Those Living Off The Grid

Creating your own DIY Internet is easier than you think

by Rebecca West

Thousands of people who have embraced the less-is-more attitude and those hoping to go green have discovered you can create your own DIY Internet connection a lot more easily than expected.

MIT Researchers Develop a Bandage With a Brain

by Marjorie Dorfman

Meet the team of MIT reserachers who developed an amazing smart bandage that may well revolutionize medical tech and fitness hardware by its ability to detct infection and dispense medication.

15+ Gadget Gifts For Retired Dads And Grandpas

Handy Useful Gifts For Older Dads And Grandpas

by Boomer Babe

There are so many new gadgets out this year that older or retired Dads and Grandpas would love. They cover the gamut from low tech to high tech, while all being user-intuitive. In looking for the best gift ideas out there for older dads and grandpas, I searched for gadgets that are not the usual boring ideas. My picks are for some of the most effective and best rated gadgets on the market. Perfect for Father's Day, Christmas or any other time you need a thoughtful and useful gift.

New ili Translator Allows Users Instant Translations On The Spot

ili Translator allows users to understand one another instantly

by Rebecca West

The world of translation has just gotten smarter and faster. Now you can have translations done on the spot instantly with a new wearable device called ili that saves you time and trouble.

SnoSoot Takes Sledding To The Next Level

by Samantha Pankey

Whether you're a winter sports guru or you just enjoy the occasional ride down a powdery hill, you may want to check out SnoSoot. Sledding with SnoSoot is unlike any other sledding experience, because instead of hopping on a sled, toboggan or any other piece of equipment, you wear your sled.

Tree-Free Toilet Paper Is On A Roll For Going Green

Sustainable bamboo as an alternative source for toilet paper

by Rebecca West

Now, thanks to entrepreneur Mark Samuels and the company he started known as Nimbus Eco, you can begin by reducing your impact on deforestation by using tree-free toilet paper.