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20th of July 2018
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Futuristic ELLADA Cyberdrive Concept Vehicle by Alexander Suvorov2018-07-16 11:29:27
ELLADA Cyberdrive is a concept vehicle designed by Alexander Suvorov, it’s his industrial design diploma project in 2013. Taking place in the ye -
Enride T-log: Autonomous Electric Truck Designed Specially to Carry Logs2018-07-16 07:28:41
Logging transportation is a huge market and 60% of the cost can be associated to the driver cab and other to driveline and gearbox, that’s why E -
Kodak Wireless DLP Pico LED 1080p HD Mini Portable Projector – Palm-Sized Awesome Cube Device2018-07-16 05:18:13
Extremely small, yet extremely awesome, Kodak Wireless DLP Pico LED 1080p HD Mini Portable Projector allows you to enjoy stunning HD video. At just on -
Leaf Venations Inspired f.ly Table Lamp Features Unique Origami Lamp Shade2018-07-12 11:28:29
Inspired by Leaf venations (arrangement of veins in a leaf or an insect’s wing) f.ly Table Lamp design features origami shade. Leaf venations ar -
Yamaha &Y01 a.k.a ANDY01 is An Electrically Power-Assisted Wheelchair that Plays Music2018-07-12 07:33:38
&Y01 (Andy Zero-one) is the result of cooperation between Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Corporation. It’s an electrically power-assisted wheelchai -
Chiller’s Pack Backpack Cooler Hybrid Is Your Portable Beverage Cooling System2018-07-12 05:14:36
Keep your cold drinks chilled wherever you go with Chiller’s Pack Backpack Cooler Hybrid. It’s a combination of a tote or pack with a froz -
Reagiro Wheelchair Features Tiltable Backrest That Doubles as a Steering Wheel2018-07-11 11:11:30
Reagiro Wheelchair offers all-new user experience compared to manual wheelchairs. It’s a creatively designed wheelchair with fully mechanical, s -
Heng Balance Lamp Features Magnetic Mid-Air Switch Design2018-07-11 07:28:22
After a successfully crowd funding campaign, Heng Balance Lamp is now available for everyone. It’s a desk lamp with a twist, you can switch it i -
Audi R5 Electric Sports Car Design Proposal for Audi by Maik Mueller2018-07-11 05:11:15
R5 is a concept electric sports car design proposal for Audi. It’s a future vision how an Audi car would look like in the future. The scenario f -
Honda Redesigns 2018 Honda Monkey Mini-Bike for The Present Day2018-07-10 10:45:44
Honda Monkey is an iconic mini-bike that was first developed as a 49cc child’s play for an amusement park in Tokyo. It was so widely popular tha -
Fiat 500 Spiaggina by Garaga Italia Pays Tribute to Iconic Fiat 5002018-07-09 11:26:14
Fun and carefree, these are two main feelings that Fiat 500 Spiaggina by Garage Italia wants you to feel. Just like summer in 1958 where an exclusive -
Hypervolt Cordless Vibration Massage Device with Quite Glide Technology2018-07-09 05:38:30
Featuring Quite Glide technology, Hypervolt helps relieve your muscle stiffness and soreness through vibration. It’s a cordless vibration massag
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88 year old inventor develops tomato plant wonder2018-07-19 17:58:20
Hooked on Tomatoes™ was invented by Charlie Kellogg, an octogenarian who has spent his lifetime from childhood inventing useful products. His ov -
Xometry Launches Autodesk Inventor Integration2018-07-19 15:29:22
The add-in makes it simple for Autodesk Inventor users to turn their designs into prototypes and production products. It gives users easy access to Xo -
Giant farm equipment tires got the wheels turning for Alberta farmer-turned-inventor2018-07-19 15:29:21
For Alberta farmer Darcy Goossen, the wheels of creativity were inspired by a cumbersome forklift and a heap of tires. Goossen has a family farm in Fe -
AIAA Presents 2017 Daniel Guggenheim Medal To Inventor Paul M. Bevilaqua2018-07-19 13:01:35
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics chose to honor Paul M. Bevilaqua by presenting him with the 2017 Daniel Guggenheim Medal. The D -
Youngsters learn STEM lessons during Camp Invention2018-07-19 08:05:56
Alissa Solchik posed the question to a group of youngsters gathered in a classroom at J.B. Stephens Elementary School on Monday afternoon. Immediately -
CALmatters Commentary: Inventor's tax fight with California flares up again2018-07-19 05:47:11
The death of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia in 2016 famously left the court tied 4-4 on a landmark California case about the ability of pub -
10 LED Projects for Geeks: Build Light-Up Costumes, Sci-Fi Gadgets, and Other Clever Inventions2018-07-19 01:06:35
My friend John Baichtal has a new project book out called 10 LED Projects for Geeks: Build Light-Up Costumes, Sci-Fi Gadgets, and Other Clever Inventi -
It's a robo dog's world at Camp Invention2018-07-18 22:48:18
Children meticulously decorated the mechanical dogs they changed from Robo-Pets into personal companions Wednesday while they participated in Camp Inv -
Want to own a jet suit? Now you can, thanks to this British inventor2018-07-18 22:48:17
WATCH ABOVE: A jet suit created by a British former commodities trader has gone on sale in a London department store A jet suit created by a British f -
New Book Credits Wain-Roy Duo With Invention of Backhoe2018-07-18 20:26:01
Ardent Case Construction Equipment and JCB fans might want to steer clear of a new book from Lee A. Horton, P.E., and David C. Willens, which maintain -
Belgian Rattlesnake - The Lewis Machine gun2018-07-18 15:43:00
Today the name of Isaac Newton Lewis is little known outside of firearms circles, but he exerted a major influence on aerial combat. In 1911, Colonel -
Safety Device on Every American Truck Got Inventor a Total of $202018-07-18 15:42:59
Senior Airman Rachael Cover connects a trailer to a truck during a pre-mission maintenance check. While a "two striper" in the Air Force 60 years ag
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10 new moons discovered around Jupiter, but something strange is going on2018-07-18 05:24:54
A new bumper haul of moons has been discovered by accident around Jupiter, with one of them described as an ‘oddball’. The post 10 new moo -
How do you accidentally become a mammalogist? Ask this researcher2018-07-18 05:00:49
Zoologist Darren O’Connell of TCD has spent the past few years in the thick jungles of Indonesia, and on the way he encountered a clumsy mammal -
Achieving better mental health might be just an ocean away2018-07-18 04:30:33
Scientist and surfer Dr Easkey Britton spoke at Inspirefest 2018 about how the water that surrounds us can play a crucial part in our mental wellbeing -
CRISPR is mutating totally unrelated genes, and that’s a big problem2018-07-17 08:09:54
CRISPR is once again under the spotlight as it struggles to show it can bring game-changing benefits to genetics without causing irreparable damage. T -
Australia has a brand new deadly creature, but it might not be around for long2018-07-17 06:57:42
Australia is renowned for its array of deadly creatures, but the latest one to be discovered could already be facing extinction. The post Australia h -
STEM’s next generation: ‘Know that there are girls out here rooting for you’2018-07-17 04:33:22
Inspirefest’s Next Generation panellists had strong words of encouragement for young people – particularly young women – interested -
Dublin set to get a brand new technological university2018-07-17 02:50:48
Coming together of Irish institutes of technology will create a powerhouse of innovation and learning. The post Dublin set to get a brand new technolo -
10 things to pique your curiosity in Dublin this weekend2018-07-16 11:34:01
Looking for something to excite and delight the whole family in Dublin this weekend? Check out some of these highlights from the Festival of Curiosity -
Amazing ‘find of a lifetime’ unearths 5,500-year-old megalithic tomb in Meath2018-07-16 10:58:49
It appears as if Meath is in the midst of a golden age of archaeological discovery after the unearthing of a 5,500-year-old megalithic passage tomb at -
Vaccine breakthrough could do away with need for ‘multiple booster’ shots2018-07-16 05:23:44
A major breakthrough in immunisation research made by a team of Irish scientists could make newborn vaccination a much quicker and effective process. -
Is technological progress possible without diversity?2018-07-13 11:40:56
Anne-Marie Imafidon explained at Inspirefest 2018 why a lack of diversity in STEM hurts innovation and leads to bad design. The post Is technological -
This 11-year-old would like to teach the world to code2018-07-13 09:45:44
Digital prodigy Aoibheann Mangan has poor broadband in her hometown. Instead of wallowing, she got to work. The post This 11-year-old would like to te
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Carbyne wants to replace outdated 911 systems2018-07-19 12:27:10
Israel-based Carbyne has developed an emergency call-handling platform, supported by an ecosystem that integrates live video streaming, location servi -
Malta paves the way for a decentralized stock exchange2018-07-19 12:09:25
Malta AKA “Blockchain Island” has been making waves lately in the world of cryptocurrency and governance. Their latest move involves the c -
Ofo shuts down many international markets to focus on profitability2018-07-19 11:20:04
Chinese bike-sharing company Ofo is entering a new phase. After a period of aggressive growth, the company is looking back at its international market -
Lifebit raises $3M to scale-up AI-powered analysis of DNA data2018-07-19 11:08:49
Making sense of DNA data is a two-step process, namely the biochemical-sequencing of the DNA and the analyzing and extracting insights from the sequen -
Uber partners with Cargo to help drivers make money by selling stuff to riders2018-07-19 11:00:23
Uber has teamed up with Cargo, a startup that makes it easy for rideshare drivers to sell goods to their passengers. Cargo works by giving drivers fre -
Even raises $40M to transform the working class to the savings class2018-07-19 11:00:02
The working class of the United States doesn’t get many breaks these days. It’s not just a function of low pay and long hours, but also th -
Printrbot has shut down2018-07-19 10:04:18
Printrbot, a popular Kickstarter-backed 3D printer company, has shut down, leaving only a barebones website and little explanation. The founder, Brook -
Sinemia drops prices for its movie ticket subscriptions, which now start a $3.99 per month2018-07-19 10:00:49
MoviePass competitor Sinemia is lowering prices on the already low-cost movie ticket subscription plans that it introduced earlier this year. Its mont -
PureSec exits Beta to secure serverless code2018-07-19 09:00:52
PureSec, a startup out of Israel emerged from Beta today to provide a way to make serverless computing more secure. Serverless computing reduces progr -
Landbot gets $2.2M for its on-message ‘anti-AI’ chatbot2018-07-19 08:32:16
Who needs AI to have a good conversation? Spanish startup Landbot has bagged a $2.2 million seed round for a ‘dumb’ chatbot that does -
Sweden’s Engaging Care raises $800,000 for its digital healthcare SaaS2018-07-19 06:51:31
Engaging Care, a Swedish heathtech startup co-founded by Charlotta Tönsgård, who was previously CEO of online doctor app Min Doktor before -
The Accel team is coming to Disrupt Berlin2018-07-19 03:17:51
Every time Accel invests in a startup, it’s an instant positive sign in the startup community. The venture capital firm has a rich history with
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The captainless research vessel2018-06-16 09:00:11
Robotic boats offer scientists a foothold in obscure regions of the sea. -
When the humanities meet big data2018-06-16 09:00:11
A "close reading" of canonical texts have long been a staple of the humanities. Now, technology is enabling a "distant reading" of everything else -
Europe’s new data privacy law2018-06-16 09:00:11
The EU's data collection measures take effect May 25 and will reach beyond the Continent. Here's what you need to know. -
White-hat hackers debug state security systems2018-06-16 09:00:11
States are increasingly paying hackers to break into their systems. These white-hat hackers uncover security flaws to prevent real breaches in the fut -
Humanlike Google voice makes a hair appointment. Should we be concerned?2018-06-16 09:00:11
On Tuesday, Google showed off a computer assistant that makes convincingly human-sounding phone calls. While Google's demonstration highlights t -
Microsoft announces $25 million 'AI for Accessibility' initiative2018-06-16 09:00:11
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella wants technology creators to be more thoughtful of the ethical principles inherent in their work and emphasized the c -
Elon Musk to build high-speed transportation system in Chicago2018-06-16 09:00:11
The transit system is expected to be completed in three years and whisk riders from O'Hare airport to downtown in just 12 minutes. While some argue i -
Japan inches closer to ultra-precise 3-D maps for self-driving cars2018-06-16 09:00:11
Japan wants to develop the crucial technology quickly to ensure driverless car ubiquity by 2020, the year of the Tokyo Olympics. -
Cloud? Mall? Why internet metaphors matter in net neutrality debate2018-06-16 09:00:11
Whether it's a highway, a net, a wave, a cloud, a library, a shopping mall, a walled garden, or a village square, the metaphors we use to think about -
Explained: A US pilot program for unmanned aircraft2018-06-16 09:00:11
A new pilot program aims to inform future federal regulations on commercial drones. -
Security advocates challenge facial recognition in policing2018-06-16 09:00:11
Several privacy advocate organizations have penned a letter to Amazon, asking the corporation to stop marketing new facial recognition software to pol -
Social media ads under scrutiny in Irish abortion referendum2018-06-16 09:00:11
With Facebook and Google restricting or banning ads, groups on both sides of the highly emotionally charged campaign have had to adjust their strategi
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Inexpensive Origami Electronics2018-07-17 01:00:00
Using origami, researchers have created foldable switches and sensors out of inexpensive materials. -
Suka Huka Simplifies Underwater Exploration2018-07-16 19:00:00
The Supa Huka underwater diving system combines aspects of snorkeling and scuba to let divers explore underwater for up to two hours. -
Gold Molecules Improve Hydrogen Production2018-07-16 07:00:00
Gold molecules able to produce hydrogen from water much more efficiently could pave the way to improved energy storage. -
Plasmonic Patch Makes Signals Glow Brighter2018-07-16 01:00:00
A plasmonic patch that amplifies fluorescing signals could have a significant impact on life science research. -
Airwirl Handheld Air Conditioner2018-07-15 19:00:00
The Airwirl personal heating and cooling invention offers a quick dose of relief when temperatures are at their worst. -
SiliconX Expands Battery Storage2018-07-15 07:00:00
A new material called SiliconX could significantly extend the storage capacity of lithium-ion batteries. -
Solar Powered Defroster Coating2018-07-15 01:00:00
A solar-powered nanoscale coating defrosts frozen windows quickly with no effect on the glass’s transparency. -
Biosensor Detects Alzheimer's Earlier2018-07-14 19:00:00
A new biosensor able to detect iron deposits in the brain could offer an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. -
AroFly Tire-Mounted Power Meter2018-07-14 13:00:00
Hailed as the world’s smallest power meter, the AroFly monitors cycling power from its position on the tire valve. -
Biosensor Detects Mosquito-Borne Viruses Faster2018-07-14 01:00:00
A low-cost device able to quickly detect mosquito-borne viruses could offer a much needed early warning system. -
SWAT Conceal Carry Tool Keeps Repair Tools Handy2018-07-13 19:00:00
The SWAT Conceal Carry Tool from Specialized lets you slip a bike tool into your bike frame. -
Zozosuit Takes Body Measurements for Custom Clothing2018-07-13 07:00:00
The Zozosuit makes online clothes shopping easier by uploading the user’s size to a companion app.
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Alphabet Will Bring Its Balloon-Powered Internet to Kenya2018-07-19 16:39:19
BADASS BALLOONS. In 2013, Google unveiled Project Loon, a plan to send a fleet of balloons into the stratosphere that could then beam inter -
This New Startup Is Making Chatbots Dumber So You Can Actually Talk to Them2018-07-19 16:26:52
Tech giants have been trying to one-up each other to make the most intelligent chatbot out there. They can help you simply fill in forms, or tak -
Google and The UN Team Up To Study The Effects of Climate Change2018-07-19 15:01:04
WITH OUR POWERS COMBINED… The United Nations’ environmental agency has landed itself a powerful partner in the fight against climat -
This Wearable Controller Lets You Pilot a Drone With Your Body2018-07-19 14:40:36
PUT DOWN THE JOYSTICK. If you’ve ever tried to pilot a drone, it’s probably taken a little while to do it well; each drone is a little di -
AI-Generated Video Games Are Limitless, And Endlessly Entertaining2018-07-19 13:42:48
Games have a mind of their own and we're loving it. The post AI-Generated Video Games Are Limitless, And Endlessly Entertaining appeared first on Fu -
Rolls-Royce Is Building Cockroach-Like Robots to Fix Plane Engines2018-07-19 10:17:55
DEBUGGING. Typically, engineers want to get bugs out of their creations. Not so for the U.K. engineering firm (not the famed carmaker) Rolls-Royce &m -
Facebook Needs Humans *And* Algorithms To Filter Hate Speech2018-07-19 09:00:10
“We really believed in social experiences. We really believed in protecting privacy. But we were way too idealistic. We did not think enough ab -
Here’s What It Takes to Get Kicked off Facebook (Hint: It’s A Lot)2018-07-18 17:05:31
Alex Jones does it. So do Holocaust deniers. Yes, they all have committed the cardinal sin of what Mark Zuckerberg so generously calls “getting -
Top AI Experts Vow They Won’t Help Create Lethal Autonomous Weapons2018-07-18 17:02:01
AI FOR GOOD. Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to save lives by predicting natural disasters, stopping human trafficking, and diagnosing -
EU Fines Google $5 Billion for Stifling Android’s Competition2018-07-18 15:49:33
THE FINE. On Wednesday, the European Commission (EC) — a group tasked with enforcing European Union (EU) laws — fined Google &e -
Origami-Inspired Device Catches Fragile Sea Creatures Without Harming Them2018-07-18 14:02:56
OOPS! SORRY, SQUID. When researchers want to study fish and crustaceans, it’s pretty easy to collect a sample — tow a net behind a boat a -
Blue Origin’s New Shepard Rocket Aces Important Test2018-07-18 14:00:29
NAILED IT. Wednesday morning, Blue Origin launched a capsule-carrying New Shepard rocket from its facility in West Texas. The goal: to test the
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The 19th-Century Crank Who Tried to Tell Us About the Microbiome2018-06-15 06:00:00
Today’s understanding of the importance of microbes to health was anticipated by a rival to Louis Pasteur. -
How Pharma Hides Data About Farm Antibiotic Use2018-06-11 12:45:57
Other nations report and track exactly how and where antibiotics are given to livestock, but in the US, that data is tied up in political football. -
The Comcast-Disney Battle Isn't Just Business—It's a Grand Human Drama2018-06-07 13:42:09
Rubert Murdoch and Brian Roberts aren't just trying to increase their empires; they're two men seeking the ultimate control
