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Do you think that kids these days have plenty more books to carry to school than you did back when you were a kid? Of course, it makes perfect sense for lockers in schools to be put to good use, since it would mean not having to tote around all of the books back and forth each day, easing the burden on one’s back, especially since a child’s body is not yet fully developed. Well, HappyBird, a new ‘digital backpack’, has been introduced in order to help bring an end to the back problems that has plagued up to 50% of children in the UK due to the fact that they have been carrying schoolbags and books that are way too heavy for them.

The HappyBird concept works this way – it is made up of a tablet, a Bluetooth pen, and a carry case, where the entire shebang would tip the scales at 94% less weight compared to your average schoolbag. All three of these will work in tandem with one another, providing students with access to millions of ebooks and apps so that they can improve their learning performance.

The asking price for the HappyBird stands at £69, and Jackson Anni, HappyBird co-founder, shared,”HappyBird improves both the health of school, college and university students in the UK, as well as their learning experience and performance. HappyBird is the first in a series of products to help us realise our vision of a world where companies and governments work more closely together to improve the education system via the use of digital tools and technology.”

HappyBird’s 8-inch tablet will be powered by the Android mobile operating system, where its Bluetooth pen is also capable of connecting pen and paper to the tablet in real-time, so that the user will be able to annotate work and send messages to friends. Apart from that, the HappyBird tablet is green enough to be recycled, so should one damage the tablet by accident, they are able to send it to a local recycling bank. Other hardware specifications of this tablet include a Mali TM-400 GPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory which can be further augmented via a microSD memory card slot, a 2MP camera at the back and a front-facing VGA camera.

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We all know that between Bruce Wayne and Tony Stark, the former would be the one with a grittier outlook in life, being more reserved and far less flamboyant where his genius in getting out of tight situations does not require so much of firepower or a massive technological advantage, but rather, plain ol’ psychology as well as a slice of fortune. Batman is not called the “World’s Greatest Detective” for nothing, and you too, can try to think like him by putting on the $299.99 Batman Replica Backpack.

One word of caution though – the Batman Replica Backpack will not transform back into a cape, despite it being a limited edition Dark Knight Rises molded leather backpack. Motorcyclists would most probably find this to be worth the purchase if they happen to be a huge fan of Batman himself, and just to make sure that we are all on the right footing, the Batman Replica Backpack is an officially licensed Batman merchandise. This backpack sports a prism-shaped storage area within, and since it is molded, it is ideal to protect fragile items within.
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Das Keyboard may be known for making noisy mechanical keyboards, but it also values privacy and security. The company’s new HackShield bags and wallets provide protection from both digital and physical theft.

Similar to the OFF Pocket, the HackShield backpack, messenger bag and wallet are lined with a material that blocks radio frequencies. They’re also made from waterproof polyurethane and weather-resistant ballistic nylon. Both bags can fit a 15″ laptop and have smaller pockets inside so you can stuff in more gadgets and tinfoil hats.

In addition to blocking wireless signals, the messenger bag and the backpack also protect your belongings from thieves. The bags have no external pockets, and their main compartments are protected by Fidlock fasteners, which are easy to close but lock in place.

You can order the HackShield gear from Das Keyboard’s online shop. Both bags cost $179 (USD) while the wallet costs $49.

[via Fancy]

Ben Heck’s devised hacks for everything from console mashups to wheelchairs, and now he’s turned his attention to the humble bicycle turn indicator — something we’ve seen reinvented from time to time. Heck’s take on the device uses a LilyPad Arduino and a backpack modified with an array of lights in the shape of two arrows. Merely pick a direction by jabbing one of the satchel’s shoulder pads with your chin, and the appropriate lights will blink for 20 seconds. Sure, the existing contraption is slated for a giveaway, but the build process will be detailed on the next Ben Heck Show this Friday. To catch a glimpse of the construction in advance, mosey past the break for a quick video preview.

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