In the world of apps like SnapChat and Instagram, the selfie reigns
supreme. To prove that point, did you know that "selfie" was the word of
the year in 2013 according to the Oxford Dictionaries? For those of you
that have been living under a rock for the past five years, selfie is a
term used to describe the action taken when taking a picture of one’s
self. #TheSelfie (Hashtag included in the product name) is a
shutter controlling device to make taking selfies easier.
Although our ties with Russia sometimes walk across a political tightrope, there’s no underestimating this nation’s scientific and technical contributions. Across the centuries, many inventions that have changed the course of our daily lives have emanated from the briliiant minds of Russian scientists. Here are ten for your reading edification.
If your front door looks like mine, you will appreciate the Pebble Smart
Doggie Doorbell. I think it’s one of the most ingenious pet products
created in some time, and I recommend that you at least consider
investing in this clever device for a few reasons: one, to keep your dogs
from scratching up your doors when they want to come inside (or go
outside); and two, to have some great fun training and rewarding your dogs
for using it.
Welcome to Spritz, a new spin on reading. By using speed, conditioning, and optimal recognition point science, you can learn how to read up to 1000 words-per-minute. Available on the Samsung Galaxy S5 and Gear 2, will Spritz change the way we read as humans, or, will it need to wait until other technologies catch up first?
Looks like the creative class is next on the robotic chopping block: according to the folks at IBM, the best way to determine new recipes for human consumption is to use a supercomputer. The natural next step, of course, is to apply that theory to everything else – including writing.
In a society obsessed with self control and self improvement, InterAxons Muse brain computer interface headband promises all the things:
tracking your emotions; tracking your thoughts; more understanding of
yourself; more self awareness; making alterations in your environment to
improve your state of mind e.g programming your ipod to put on calming
music when your brainwave headband senses you are anxious. Now rumours suggest that Google is trying to buy them.
If your significant other snores like a hibernating bear, oblivious to
the world, you have a few choices… wake (let’s call the snorer "him")
up, sleep in another room, count sheep, or buy him the Snore Activated Nudging Pillow.
FlyKly’s Smart Wheel brings a new perspective to the bicycle. With the elimination of pedaling, so are gone distractions, sweaty clothes and sore muscles. The Smart Wheel fits on just about any bike and gives riders a more efficient means of transportation. Commuters can wear their work garb on their trip without worrying about sweating through it, and joy riders can experience the open road with limited distraction.
Google made an exciting announcement today: Project Tango. Although it’s not directly related to robotics, the underlying technology could very well lead to some pretty amazing developments. I should back up a bit, though: basically, Tango is a smartphone that can map your surroundings. Literally.
Enter its 64th year, the Good Design International Award continues to
celebrate the latest and greatest innovative products and industrial
goods from all over the world. With dozens of categories available to
showcase your ingenuity, there’s surely a special place for your bright
ideas to this classic Chicago-based contest!
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