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Robo Bees, The Next Step In Pollination?
by Rebecca WestFirst it was killer bees and now it's robo bees. At least the latter of the two are here to assist us. Find out how.
Scorpion-3 Hoverbike Prototype Resembles Floating Jet Ski
by Rebecca WestA new hoverbike prototype is grabbing attention for its ability to fly/float through the air. Resembling a cross between a motorcycle, a Jet Ski and a drone, you have to see it to believe it! (VIDEO)
New Virtual Reality Film Allows Users To Tour Amazon Rainforest
by Rebecca WestGet out and explore the world — even if you cant do it in person — with new virtual reality film that takes you places you've never seen before. (VIDEO)
New Heat-Reflecting Wrap May Be The Beginning Of Energy-Free AC
by Rebecca WestA new super material that can be mass produced from inexpensive materials might just be the answer to solar alternatives.
Tiny Patch To Reduce Peanut Allergies Shows Promise
by Rebecca WestAllergic reactions to foods such as peanuts can have life-threatening consequences. Now, there's a new transdermal patch on the horizon that could change all that.
Temporary Tattoo To Keep Drunk Drivers Off The Road
by Rebecca WestResearchers at UC San Diego have come up with a wearable to keep you off the road and out of trouble if you've been imbibing and you're not sure how to proceed when it comes to getting yourself home. Check it out.
Buddy System Bracelet Offers Extra Layer Of Security For Women
by Rebecca WestIf you're a female and concerned about physical safety, you and your besties might want to consider investing in some Ōnee bracelets for Christmas. They may end up being the ultimate accessory for best friends, sisters and wingwomen everywhere.
iBag2 Puts Your Spending On Lockdown When You Lose Your Resolve
by Rebecca WestIf you're like a lot of people, you have a tough time passing up that bargain or saying no to items you just don't need but are appealing, nonetheless. Now, there's help putting on the brakes when you can't from a bag that tightens the purse strings for you. (VIDEO)
Super Cute Little Robot Designed To Help Kids With Autism
by Rebecca WestAs of December of 2013, the CDC released the estimate that approximately
one out of every 68 children in the United States currently has autism,
and boys are four to five times more likely than girls to be diagnosed
with it. Aisoy1 V5 hopes to help them.
Sneakers Made From Recycled Carbon Emissions
by Rebecca WestAthletic shoes made from carbon dioxide? Yup, and that's not all. Find out what other innovative ideas are helping us tackle pollution.
September 2016
August 2016
Gorilla Glass To Make The Face Of Smartwatches Harder To Scratch
Eerily Human Robot 'Alter' Is A Veritable Creep Show
Smart Shoes For Active People Announced By Samsung Spinoff Company
'Unpretentious' Portable Speaker Pillow Plays Music Via Bluetooth Connection
New Smart Football By Wilson Gives Stats On Your Throw
Tattoo Robot Created By French Designers Makes Its Internet Debut
'Crescent Womb' Sleeping Device For Babies May Reduce SIDS
July 2016
Waze Traffic App Offers Child Reminder Feature For Parents And Caregivers
Levitating Smartphones? New Magnetic Charger Makes It Happen
Wireless Home Security Camera Runs On Solar Power, Helps Keep Burglars At Bay
Luggage That Follows You: Are Fully Autonomous Smart Bags Here?
New 'Breathable' Polish Line Allows Nails The Air They Need
Inventors Answer The Call From Gates' Foundation's 'Reinvent The Toilet Challenge'
12+ Great Inventions For Summer Travelers And Frequent Fliers
A TV Set That Repels Mosquitoes? LG In India Says 'Yes'
June 2016
New Smartphone Case Turns Android Phones Into Game Boys
New Puma Athletic Shoes Inspired By BMW's Fabric Concept Car
Virtual Reality Happy Meals, What's Next?
Burner Phone Numbers And Ghostbot Text Replies The Latest Thing In Dating Apps
Six Flags Partners Up With Samsung For Virtual Reality Roller Coaster Rides
New Holographic Platform From Microsoft To Change The Face Of Computing
New Translucent Solar Panels Allow Greenhouses To Operate More Efficiently
Bendable Smartphones And Tablets Are Really Here
May 2016
Zenbo, The Cute Little Family Robot With The Touchscreen Face
New Pebble Core Allows Users To Leave Other Smart Devices At Home
Saltwater Brewery Develops Eco-Friendly 'Edible Six-Pack Rings'
The Lopifit Treadmill Bike: Walk-Ride Your Way To Better Health
New App Detects Furfural In Beer: Say Goodbye to Stale Ale
Algae: Saving Plants From Themselves To End World Hunger
Multi-Directional Impact Protection System Helmets Making Sports Safer
Stickybones Poseable Figure Is An Animator's Dream Come True
April 2016
App For Monitoring Kids' Mobile Devices Lets You Read Deleted Texts
New App 'Posh Peep' Allows Users To Weigh In On Fashion Choices
'Ethically Clothed' Offers Consumers Sustainable Fashion Choices
Kasia ‘Smart Home’ System Allows Users To Control Their Environments Remotely
Torch Offers The World's First Universal Coat Heater
Impact Vests For Skiing Or Snowboarding That Could Save Your Life
PicoBrew Soon To Make Brewing Craft Beer As Simple As Brewing Coffee
The Future Of Entertainment: The Royole-X Smart Mobile Theater System
A Hair Growth Device Resembling Headphones Has Surfaced, But Will It Work?
HexLox With Magnetic Key Makes It Hard For Thieves To Steal Your Bike
A Dry Cleaners In A Closet For Home Use? LG Says 'Yes'
'PHIRO' Teaching Kids The Basics Of Robotics And Coding
14-Year-Old Inventor Creates Braille Printer From Legos At The Age Of 12
March 2016
February 2016
New Smart Bulbs Play Music, Extend Wi-Fi, Fool Burglars And Work When Your Power's Out
LG Unveils Modular G5 Smartphone Ahead Of Mobile World Congress
Quell, New Device Gives Chronic Pain Relief Without A Prescription
E-Commerce Startup Offers 'Non-Toxic' Skin Care Products For Wellness Industry
Aircarbon Packaging To Reduce Oil-Based Plastics By 70 Percent
Hydrologic Ceramic Water Filter Removes 99.99% Of Harmful Bacteria
January 2016
REtape is the Removable, Resealable And Reusable Tape You Can Use Again And Again
Single-Use 'Toilet Bags' From Sweden Sanitize Human Waste
Seawater Greenhouse Turns Saltwater Into Fresh Drinking Water With Added Bonus
Hydro Power Plant Called 'Rotor' Is Made From A Simple Inner Tube
Solar Powered Medical Rucksack Cleans, Disinfects And Sterilizes Instruments
Motorcycle Seats With EMF Shields Designed For Thwarting Cancer
Infant Warmer 'Embrace Nest' Protects Low-Birth-Weight Babies
DIY 55-Watt Solar Light Bulb From An Ordinary Bottle Of Water
Controlling The Weather With Lasers, Can It Be Done?
Wi-Fi For Those Living Off The Grid
New ili Translator Allows Users Instant Translations On The Spot
Tree-Free Toilet Paper Is On A Roll For Going Green
SounDish Increases Quality And Volume Levels On Mobile Devices Without Batteries Or Wires
December 2015
Darth Vader Backup Battery/Charger Ensures The Power Of The Force Will Always Be With You
Ring Video Doorbell Doubles As Smart Home Security Device
Keep Toes Toasty With Heated Yeti Foot Warmers
Bucket, The Pinterest-Meets-Yelp Travel Planner With Usable Lists
Custom Wrapping Paper With Your Face Or The Likeness Of Someone Else For Gift Giving
Solar Powered Light And Charging Device Pays It Forward
Curbside App Allows You To Shop Locally And Pick Up Packages Without Leaving Your Car
Sani Sticks Use Natural Enzymes To Keep Drains Clear
1 Voice Audio Beanie Lets You Rock Out To Your Favorite Beats While Staying Warm
New TravelCard Charger Thin Enough To Fit Right In Your Wallet
PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer/Charger Keeps Touchscreens Clean And Batteries Charged
Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer Prints Directly From Your iOS And Android Devices
PowerSlayer Wall Charger Offers Problem-Solving Power For Smartphones And Tablets
Clever New Refrigerator Keeps Food Cold Sans Electricity
Hair Tattoos For The Terminally Trendy
November 2015
DIY Cell Phone Projectors Turn Smartphones Into Mini Movie Theaters
Telescope Built for Quasars Sees Deep Inside Volcanoes
New Desalinating System Uses Shockwaves For Turning Saltwater Into Drinking Water
Pebble Time Smart Watch Series Introduces New Voice And Text Replies For iOS
Sonnenbatterie Launches New Solar-Plus Storage Systems
Tobii Tech Eye-Tracking For Games, Business And More
Electric Glass And I-Film Take Windows From Clear To Private In Under A Second
Glass Audio Speakers? With Soundpod, That's An Affirmative!
Window Decals With Kamikaze Birds In Mind
Rear Projection Film Turns Windows Into Big Screen HD TV Displays
Genetically Modified Salmon, Will You Eat It?
New Pyro Fireball Shooter Lets You Shoot Flames Like A Superhero
New Solar Batteries Store Energy For A Rainy Day
Mobile Charging Kiosk Runs On Solar Power, Saves Time And Energy
Biogas Backpack Provides Means Of Transporting Affordable Alternative Energy
New 'Moon Parka' Made From Artificial Spider Silk
New Gel Made From Snake Venom Stops Bleeding In Under 10 Seconds
'World's Smallest' Rechargeable LED Flashlight Clips On For Hands-Free Use
'Mother Dirt' Product Does Away With The Need For Showering, But Would You Want To?
Repellent Paint Splashes 'Pee' Back At Drunken Urinators
October 2015
Japanese Scientists Create Nearly Unbreakable Glass For Commercial Use
Zero Energy Vaxxwagon For Delivering Vaccines Invented By Boy
Florida Teen Develops $12 Machine For Converting Ocean Currents Into Usable Energy
RipCord Packaging Tape Makes Opening Packages A Breeze
Printer Ink From Air Pollution, Can It Be Done? MIT Grad Says "Yes"
New Fuel Inspired By 9/11 Won't Explode On Impact
Biogas From Manure To Power BMW's South Africa Plant
New Hydrobee Invention Harnesses Nature's Power For USB Devices
Algae: New Source Of Omega-3 Saves Oceans From Overfishing
Eco-Friendly Floating House 'The WaterNest' Making Waves
New Invention For Boosting Solar Energy Cells Offers Significant Gains In Production
World's First Optical Rectenna Turns Light Into Electricity
New Airless Tires Will Never Go Flat
Need A New Toaster? Get A Two-In-One Toaster Oven
September 2015
Bag Bans Spur Eco-Friendly Shopping Bag Industry
The Best Sound Spa For The Price Lulls Users To Sleep
New High-Tech Glove Translates Sign Language Into Speech
Digital Food Scales Take All The Guesswork Out Of Dieting And Cooking
These New Solar Cook Stoves Faster, Easier And More Efficient
Best Bluetooth Shower Speakers? IPX7 Bluetooth Shower Speaker
Cargo Container Homes Are On The Rise
Two Wheel Self-Balancing Electric Scooters All The Rage
The Best Hand Mixers For Quality And Affordability
BedJet v2 Smart Mattress Companion Lulls Users To Sleep
New Sensor Based On Human Nose Could Have Multiple Applications
Eko Smartphone Stethoscope Is The Wave Of The Future
WalkCar Pocket-Sized Personal Transporter Is On Its Way
August 2015
June 2015
May 2015
The One Kitchen Mixer No Home Gourmet Should Be Without
The World's Smartest Backpack Charges All Your Mobile Devices At Once
Best Dehumidifier For Home Or Office? Try The Frigidaire
New Water Purifier Systems: Affordable Options To Bottled Water
Induction Cooking: Which Is The Best Induction Cooker?
April 2015
Electric Rice Cookers: Which Is The Best?
Mademoiselle Alma LEGO Love Design Jewelry Makes Mother's Day Gifts Easy
Best Electric Juicer For The Price? We've Got Two!
Free Apps Like Smart Dresser Help People Coordinate Outfits
Which Air Purifier? The GermGuardian Is Our Best Product Pick
Best Portable Ice Makers On The Market Come In A Variety Of Colors And Sizes
Need A Fan? Ozeri Ultra 42-inch Wind Fan Receives High Marks
Dash, Stereo-Quality Headphones Now Available In Wireless Earbuds