Ever since Paris Hilton and her night vision outtakes took center stage, the technology has grown exponentially in popularity. Now, a product called Snooperscope aims to bring similar technology to the masses through the use of smartphones and tablets. Snooperscope can be affixed to all kinds of mounts A look at what the Snooperscope sees [...]
Any fluorescent bulb held near this simple modern side table design by Florian Dussopt will ‘magically’ turn on without being plugged into a power source. The EM (electromagnetic) table activates the bulbs with an embedded circuit that affects the mercury gas inside them, making them glow. The electronic circuit in the table turns a low [...]
Jacob’s Well, in Wimberley, Texas, is one of the most dangerous places on Earth. Named after a biblical reference, the well has claimed the lives of over eight divers, but judging by the large number of thrill seekers who choose to dive in it, that doesn’t scare many people. On the surface, Jacob’s Well looks [...]
Peugeot Hybrid Air One of the earliest green concepts of 2013, the Peugeot Hybrid Air was also one of the most interesting. Putting a different spin on hybrid technology, the powetrain uses a long, tubular compressed air tank in place of batteries for energy storage. That air tank powers a hydraulic motor-pump, which assists a [...]
The universe is a hologram and everything you can see – including this article and the device you are reading it on – is a mere projection. This is according to a controversial model proposed in 1997 by theoretical physicist Juan Maldacena. Until now the bizarre theory had never been tested, but recent mathematical models [...]
The humble washing machine revolutionized the way we all live. Before automatic washing machines came along, clothes were washed by hand in a tub, a tedious and tiring process. Today, the washing machine takes care of all of the hard work for us, even if it is a less-than-thrilling machine. But the next generation of [...]
Meet MTNApproach is a system that alleviates this headache and it consists of two foldable skis that easily stow in a specifically designed pack. The skis feature a unique binding designed to fit snowboard boots, and feature permanently affixed climbing skins and cross country-inspired bindings, efficiently reducing fatigue whilst cross-country touring. The MTN Approach system [...]
Philips Hue Think you don’t need a networked colored lighting system in your house? Okay, you probably don’t, but Philips Hue is very cool nonetheless. Imagine soft, purple mood lighting as you stagger to the bathroom in the middle of the night. Some gamers have hacked their system to color-coordinate for extra playing ambience. And [...]
Geeky parents and children alike can run away from technology, and lose themselves in this massive reading hammock / net by creative studio Playoffice. The Madrid-based studio transformed the idea of a formal library into this interactive net that can be installed in the home. Source:
Airless tires may not be new, but Polaris has unveiled the first ATV to be equipped with a set of them. It’s called the Sportsman WV850 H.O. all-terrain vehicle, based on the U.S. army’s MV850 ATV, and boasts a reinforced steel exoskeleton capable of towing 1500-pounds. According to Gizmodo: “…the ATV’s TerrainArmor tires which Polaris [...]
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