The WildCat — A New All-Terrain Robot that Sort of Looks Like a Monster

WildCatLook at that picture on the right.  Looks innocuous enough, right?  Well, wait until you see this thing in motion.  Quite scary.  But, scariness aside, there is something to say about the WildCat robot.  It may just be the way to cover long distances across all sorts of terrain at a rather rapid pace.

Need This New Innovation? Lose Weight By Changing Hands

EatingThis is the time of year wheb many people renew their determination to lose weight with yet another New Year’s resolution. What can you do differently this time to make a success out of your new plan? Apparently the latest idea for getting yourself to eat less is a simple one — switch hands. By eating with your non-dominant hand you will cut calories automatically accordingn to researchers.

Nvidia Will Be Showcasing Its Gaming Innovations At Next Week’s CES

Nvidia Will Be Showcasing Its Gaming Innovations At Next Week's CESNvidia announced today that it plans to hold a press conference during the upcoming 2014 Consumer Electronics Show. The exclusve event will be hoested January 5, and will feature some of Nvidia’s top video game innovations, along with its mobile and automotive display technologies.

A Bezos-Funded Center for Innovation Explores Seattle’s Tech Roots

A Bezos-Funded Center for Innovation Explores Seattle's Tech Roots

From Seattle’s well-known corporate behemoths—Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, Starbucks, Nordstrom, Costco—to its less-obvious innovators, like Nirvana and Dale Chihuly, a new permanent exhibition funded by Jeff Bezos explores the idea that innovation is a key part of the city’s identity. The Bezos Center for Innovation at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry features 5,000 square feet of exhibits which tell a story of science, design, and technology through a sense of place.

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The Top 10 Weird & Bizarre Japanese Toothpastes

The Top 10 Weird & Bizarre Japanese ToothpastesWhen a new toothpaste hits store shelves in Japan it’s expected to fight tooth and nail – especially tooth – to gain traction in an already hyper-competitive marketplace. Is it any wonder that, like Japan’s many weird & bizarre soft drinks and the teeth of those who drink them, offbeat yet innovative toothpastes keep coming out?

New Bolstered Furniture Covers For Pets Provide Protection AND Ergonomic Comfort

Solvit Bolstered Pet Furniture Cover

If you have furniture you want to protect, you can either train your
pets not to jump on it or you can cover the special places your pet
likes with a decorative blanket or a furniture cover specifically
designed for pets, one that is easy to clean and has special padding for
your pets comfort.  But the newest addition to these pet furniture pads
is bolsters that make the pads more like pet beds.  These new features
consider the need, desire, and tendency for dogs and cats to rest with
their heads raised or ‘bolstered.’ 

 

Need This New Innovation? Flood Rum

The Barrel of Flood Rum

In September of 2013 a devastating flood hit the Front Range of Colorado (the area on the eastern side of the mountains) was hit by severe flooding. It was worse than any in known history. The town of Lyons was cut off from civilization as the roads in all directions were washed out. Much of the town was washed away or heavily damaged. Spirit Hound Distillers was no exception. Now they are turning the tables on the flood to help the town move forward again.

 

Need This New Innovation? Award-Winning Film About Eating Disorders For Teens, By Teens

A Scene from the Film "You Are Beautiful"Two middle school girls in Greenwood Village, Colorado, were given an assignment to make a film for their film class at Aspen Academy. They put their heads together and came up with an idea for a docu-drama on the eating disorder anorexia nervosa. Their finished product, just four silent minutes long, has been making some serious waves.

Need This New Innovation? Community For The Homeless In Texas

Graphic for Community First! ConceptCommunity First! is a faith-based concept to address homelessness in Austin, Texas. The idea is to create a small community for people who are homeless. This community will consist of a wide variety of small homes, as well as help finding jobs, and medical, dental, and other services. Of course, there will also be a community church as well.

Colonel Crispy Potato Chips: A Finger-Lickin’ Good Snack!

Colonel Crispy Potato Chips: A Finger-Lickin' Good Snack!Calbee’s Corporation’s Colonel Crispy potato chips are what you – you in Japan, that is – get when two food colossi join forces. Featuring the familiar folksy face of Colonel Harlan Sanders himself, Calbee’s limited edition Colonel Crispy Potato Chips are flavored with the delicious essence of KFC Japan’s original Colonel Crispy Chicken.