 |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| The 8 best wearable tech products for the 2015 holidays |
 | In the last few years, we've seen wearable tech products go from concept to clunky early adopter gizmos to (somewhat) mainstream consumer product. They're still unnecessary luxuries, but some of them are worth their price in fun alone. Let's break down the best wearables of 2015. read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Anova's Wi-Fi enabled sous vide cooker allows remote cooking |
 | With its latest sous vide cooker, Anova has added Wi-Fi to its precision cooker device, enabling the user to cook remotely and have meals ready and waiting when they return home. We recently had the chance to try it out for ourselves.​ read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| DigiTruck: A solar-powered container classroom for Africa |
 | ​In remote areas of Africa, there aren't always schools nearby, let alone ones equipped for teaching digital literacy. An alternative is to take digital education to such remote locations. The DigiTruck is a fully equipped solar-powered mobile digital classroom that can do just that.​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Volvo turns to hybrid power for new flagship S90 |
 | Armed with a high-tech hybrid powertrain and a face that borrows its handsome square jaw from the XC90, the S90 leads Volvo into battle against the upcoming Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series, both of which promise to be technological powerhouses. read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| Gabriel computer system offers a guiding voice to users |
 | A team of Carnegie Mellon scientists is working on a wearable cognitive assistance computer system named after the angel Gabriel that acts as a coach, yet avoids being a pest. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Red Rhino LF5G fire truck douses flames in small city spaces |
 | The term "fire truck" usually brings about images of long, boxy, bus-like trucks painted in bright red. A very different vision of a fire truck, the new Red Rhino Light Fire Attack Vehicle negotiates tight urban spaces while responding to emergencies. read more |
| SCIENCE |
| New process could see "white graphene" pairing with graphene in ultra-thin electronics |
 | Researchers have developed a process to create a virtually perfect monolayer of "white graphene​," making a dream team pairing of graphene and white graphene substrate for use in next generation electronic​ devices a possibility. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| Liquid metal "Nano-Terminators" could signal judgement day for cancer |
 | North Carolina State University researchers have designed liquid metal particles they describe as "Nano-Terminators", which latch onto cancer cells to more effectively deliver drugs that kill them off. ​ read more |
| AIRCRAFT |
| Unmanned helicopter and drone join forces in safer approach to fighting fire |
 | Lockheed Martin has shown how the unmanned K-MAX helicopter can join forces with a quadcopter to battle fires. And critically, it did so while keeping Air Traffic Control informed of their every move. ​ read more |
| WEARABLE ELECTRONICS |
| ShiftWear sneakers kick futuristic footwear up a notch with animated E Ink displays |
 | Fashion trends come and go, but a new shoe concept is intended to keep you up to date with the latest style. The ShiftWear sneakers are designed with flexible E Ink color displays that can be customized with images or animations directly from a smartphone or tablet. read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Ferrari's Sky Jump V95 Dualsteer tractor brings caterpillar tracks to the tough slopes |
 | This unique tractor design uses twin caterpillar tracks on the back instead of pneumatic tires, giving it up to 60 percent more traction than a regular tractor and outstanding capabilities on steep slopes. read more |
| HEALTH AND WELLBEING |
| New marijuana breath test promises accurate readings of THC levels |
 | One US company is now claiming to have a solution to roadside breath tests for marijuana use, developing a system it says can measure levels of THC to determine whether a road user is impaired while behind the wheel. ​ read more |
| AUTOMOTIVE |
| Diesel Renault Trafic delivery van goes electric with recycled batteries |
 | At the COP21 summit in Paris, a one-of-a-kind prototype Renault delivery van powered by second-life batteries taken from decommissioned electric cars is being showcased. The project is part of an initiative to show how used electric vehicle (EV) batteries can be repurposed before full recycling. read more |
| MEDICAL |
| EyeGuide Focus is claimed to detect concussions in 10 seconds |
 | We've seen a variety of technologies aimed at helping athletic coaches to determine if players who have received knocks to the head are indeed concussed. One of the latest such systems, EyeGuide's Focus, promises to deliver results in just 10 seconds.​ read more |
| SPORTS |
| Levitation brace gives users spring-loaded knees |
 | ​Whether they're playing sports or suffering from joint injuries, some people could definitely benefit from using a wearable assistive device. That's where Levitation comes in. It's a spring-loaded knee brace that augments the user's quadriceps.​ read more |
| GOOD THINKING |
| G-RO carry-on bag is built for turbulent terrain |
 | Wheeled carry-on cases are great until you try to pull them over a rough surface. The tiny wheels make them awkward to pull, and can break. The G-RO bag, however, has large wheels to handle different types of terrain and a host of other features aimed at improving the time you spend travelling. read more |
| ARCHITECTURE |
| Herzog and de Meuron's Jade Signature luxury tower boasts $30 million penthouses |
 | The Ritz-Carlton Residences won't been the only mouthwatering luxury homes in Florida's Sunny Isles Beach when they open. The US city will also be home to the Jade Signature tower. Designed by Herzog and de Meuron, its residences range in price from $4-30 million. read more |
| SPACE |
| Scientists capture a black hole swallowing a star for the first time ever |
 | ​An international team of researchers has observed a black hole swallowing up a star for the first time. The rare event took place over several months, and the results of the study confirm an existing black hole theory.​ read more |
| AROUND THE HOME |
| Amera visualizes wireless signals for home and cyber-security |
 | Cognitive Systems has introduced a device called Amera. It detects wireless signals from a variety of sources like cell towers, Wi-Fi base stations and rogue signals, and turns them into cyber security alerts, crowd insights, and wireless network monitoring. read more |
| SPECIAL PROMOTION FOR GIZMAG READERS |
| Become a Full-Fledged Developer with this Pay What You Want Course Bundle |
 | Pay What You Want: Learn to Code Bundle, From HTML5 to Ruby to Python & Beyond: Become a Developer with 92+ Hours of Instruction! read more |
No comments:
Post a Comment
Please leave a comment-- or suggestions, particularly of topics and places you'd like to see covered