Vending machines are seen everywhere, and they are able cater to our needs even when the shops are closed. As it is, there’s probably a vending machine out there for just about anything, from umbrellas to underwear. Recently, Kraft Foods is moving on new trend, with their vending machine that serves free samples, but only […]
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Sony Unveils Cardboard Powered Battery
Batteries are used to run almost every electrical device we have, including our indispensable mobile devices. Imagine if batteries had never been invented, we would be solely dependent on wall sockets and wired technology. Batteries are not, however, that kind to the environment, and they have been known to suffer catastrophic failure occasionally. Sony has […]
Self-Cleaning Clothes: Never Do Laundry Again
Doing the laundry is just part of everyday life, and pretty much everyone needs to do it. Of course, with the invention of the washing machine and dryers, doing the laundry is so much easier. Now, scientists are trying to make the washing of laundry obsolete, with this invention of fabric that is able to […]
Glass Keyboard and Mouse in the Making
As futuristic designs go, what looks most impressive would probably be see-through glass designs. If you’ve ever seen the conceptual glass phone design, you would know what I’m talking about. Now, with enough funding, this glass keyboard and mouse design will be coming to you through this Kickstarter page.
3D Printer Used To Make Bone Replacements
3D printers have been around for a while, being used for all kinds of reasons, including to print chocolate. A recent development on our beloved 3D printer however, is that it is now being used to create a material that is “bone-like” and researchers say it could be used to mend your bones.
Contact Lenses Able To Beam Info Straight To Your Eyes
We’ve seen them in science fiction, put on a pair of contact lenses, and someone could be communicating with you by using the lenses as a display surface. Researchers at the University of Washington and Finland’s Aalto University have developed a prototype, and recently they have sucessfully tested this lens on rabbits that have undergone […]
MIT Makes Computer Chip That Works Like a Human Brain
One of the worst fears the people might have of robots would probably be if one day they end up replacing us, sometime in the future. Sounds like something straight out of a science fiction movie? Maybe not, with this computer chip that is able to mimic the human brain’s ability to learn new tasks.
Invisible Glass Could Reduce Glare Significantly for your Handheld Device
Digital displays dominate our lives, from our small digital devices to large television screens. While not a problem with large displays, as they are hardly moved around, glare can be rather disadvantageous for our handheld devices. To solve this problem of glare, Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd has developed an “invisible glass” that exhibited last […]
Olly: Gives You A Whiff Of The Web
There have been many ways people have tried to add the sense of smell to what we see and hear through the TV or monitor. Imagine being able to smell a field of lavender, or that delicious steak being prepared. Perhaps to some it might sound like a bad idea, but maybe it’s just able […]
Brand Table Concept Changes the Way You Order at the Food Court
Ordering food at a food court usually means placing your order at the counter and waiting in line. Australian design firm S-Digital is set to change that by implementing some technology into the fray. The Brand Table is a concept application that’s designed to take your order via a mobile device, where your item selection […]