Maryna Holovnova

Originally from Ukraine and now based in Edmonton, Canada, Maryna is a freelance writer with a passion for storytelling, consumer technology, sports/wellness, sustainable urban living, travel and architecture. She holds a master’s degree in linguistics from Taras Shevchenko National University in Kyiv and has experience in media, including television and photojournalism. Curious by nature, she’s always driven to explore the latest innovations, and when she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her running or learning a new language.

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Wearables

Autofocus glasses watch your eyes, and shift their focus accordingly

Finnish startup IXI is on a mission to reinvent what eyewear can be, and it now seems to be just a step away from turning that vision into reality. The company's autofocus glasses are in the final stages of development before their official launch.
Fitness & Exercise

The wooden office treadmill: Quiet, minimalistic, and fully manual

What if you could keep moving while working at your desk? That’s exactly the question that inspired Johannes Kettmann, a software developer from Berlin. The result is the Office Walker, a minimalist wooden walking pad.
Outdoors

AR ski goggles show you the hazards that your eyes alone can't see

Provuu is a brand from Switzerland, where they know what's needed for a good day on the slopes. The company's ski goggles are now on Kickstarter, and if you’ve ever had to cancel a ski day due to low visibility, this might be a must-have gadget.