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Sometimes there are things that defy easy categorization, but that are simply good ideas. Here is where you'll find them.
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Clever titanium gadget uses concentric rings to measure, add and multiply
August 28, 2024Less than a year ago we told you about the Tiroler, a titanium ring that's a rather clever alternative to the boring ol' tape measure. Well, its makers are back with a new take on the concept, which also performs calculations. -
'Active pillow' silently adjusts your head to stop snoring
July 30, 2024This extraordinary active pillow is designed to detect snoring and actually do something about it – repositioning your head until you breathe easier, without waking you up. Yes, we've officially entered the age of the AI pillow. -
Superlight running shoes sport sprayed-on uppers
July 25, 2024People may joke about tight jeans being "spray-on pants," but On's new Cloudboom Strike LS is a spray-on running shoe. Its LightSpray production process is much faster than traditional methods, resulting in an ultra-lightweight finished product. -
Better-performing prosthetic foot replicates the bones of the real thing
July 12, 2024Imagine if one (or both) of your feet couldn't conform to uneven walking surfaces, or flex to spring you forward with each step. That's what it's like for most people who have prosthetic feet, although an experimental new foot could change that. -
Desktop wind tunnel runs aerodynamic tests at small scale
July 10, 2024Ever wonder how well your model cars would slice through the air if they were full-scale automobiles? Well, a little something known as the Windsible could tell ya (sort of), as it's touted as being the world's first consumer desktop wind tunnel. -
Clever gadget makes it (near) impossible to kill your houseplants
June 27, 2024'Pandemic gardens' were as popular as pets and sourdough starters in 2020, but many of us learnt the hard way that houseplants can be hard. Now, this device is out to "revolutionize" how you tend to your plants, ensuring they thrive rather than die. -
Lightweight titanium pocket wrench tools up for EDC multitasking
June 27, 2024Why carry a bunch of cumbersome tools around with you when one small gadget has everything you need? That's the thinking behind the OmniPro Tool, a pocket-friendly titanium wrench with a multi-tool personality. -
GT-1 multitool opens and closes to serve a dozen functions
June 25, 2024While there are indeed a ton of multitools on Kickstarter, most of them are pretty darn similar to one another. The GT-1 is different, in that it utilizes a unique folding form factor to pack 12 functions into one compact device. -
Who needs north? GPS compass points to a place of your choice
June 20, 2024While most compasses have a needle that points north, the Truest North Compass is different. Its main needle always points to a location of your choice, while its secondary needle shows the distance to that place. -
TiSpanner 2.0 adds extra functionality to a tiny adjustable wrench
May 31, 2024How do you improve on what is already likely the world's smallest adjustable-wrench titanium multitool? Well, Chinese company Titaner came up with a few ideas, which made their way into the manufacturer's new TiSpanner 2.0. -
Portable bridge unlocks road construction without traffic diversions
May 24, 2024A new modular mobile flyover bridge allows vehicles to drive overtop of stretches of highway roadwork, instead of waiting to go around them. Known as the ASTRA Bridge, it's intended to make life easier for motorists and safer for roadway workers. -
World's oldest land plants turn smart tech into a relaxing mini forest
May 24, 2024What does a 450-million-year old land plant have to do with waking you up for work in the morning? Unless you're sleeping on a forest floor, we'd say not a whole lot. Moss Echo is out to change all that, bringing ancient nature into the modern home. -
Swiss scientists invent a new type of chocolate
May 22, 2024Bored of the regular chocolate varieties in your grocery store? Swiss scientists have invented a brand new kind of chocolate made of “cocoa fruit jelly.” The new concoction uses more of the cocoa fruit, making it healthier and more sustainable. -
Net-zero vertical farm aims to solve a growing berry problem
May 20, 2024Canadian researchers have embarked on a mission to produce year-round berry crops pretty much anywhere. The Agrotunnel vertical farm provides optimum growing conditions monitored by AI, and meets electricity needs with proprietary solar panels. -
The Swiss Army multitool edges toward a knife-less future
May 09, 2024There are many models of Swiss Army knives, which can be equipped with everything from a flashlight to a seatbelt cutter. To date though, there's not a version without the tool's namesake knife. That's about to change.
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