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Today, smart technology has invaded our homes to a large extent. From smart refrigerators to smart TVs and smart home assistants to control lighting, we are becoming dependent on these tech-based devices that simple household chores seem like a big task.

Inspired by his granny’s kitchenware and souvenir mugs, designer Sam Beaney curated Kano Sense, a pill-shaped smart home gadget that uses computer vision for turning daily use objects into smart home devices.

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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart and the University of Freiburg have developed an innovative method to create a self-adjusting and self-tightening wearable medical device using 4D printing.

Influenced by the high-quality propagation mechanism of Dioscorea bulbifera (air potato plant), the printed devices are capable of performing complex movements when they come in contact with moisture.

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COVID-19 wave 3 is creeping closer and we are witnessing an influx of people outside COVID-19 testing facilities. In part because of the crowd, asymptomatic patients feel discouraged for screenings and COVID tests.

The first thing everyone needs in this troublesome situation is a foolproof method to detect the coronavirus, minus the risk of being exposed to the deadly virus.

The failure of authorities to enforce social distancing norms at testing facilities is what led Peter Nguyen and Luis Soenksen, scientists from Harvard University and MIT, to develop a face mask that not only protects from the virus but also sends alerts on detecting the presence of coronavirus biomarkers in the wearer’s breath.

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Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first dissolvable smartwatch. This prototype smartwatch is not as sleek (but offers similar features) as its advanced wearables counterparts. What makes it stand out is its ability to self-destruct within 40 hours, when submerged in water.

Electronic waste (discarded electronic gadgets and devices) has become a pressing (and toxic) problem for the environment today. So, recycling is considered to help us deal with some e-waste. But small electronics, like fitness trackers and smartwatches, are not easy to recycle or dismantle.

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Want to take your online chess game to another level? Get your hands on the Phantom robotic chessboard. The chessboard and pieces are crafted from real wood. The embedded sensors detect the precise location of every piece and allow you to make a move without touching them (voice commands ensure the perfect move). It also enables you to play with other players – online and offline.

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Today, smart technology has taken over our lives – as we literally are surrounded by smart gadgets in our homes, offices, and even in public places. While some people are still not sure about relying completely on the Internet of Things (IoT), there are many for whom responsiveness and interactivity are important. If you’re among the latter, you surely won’t see any potential in older devices. But IoTIZER is about to change that perception.

Curated to replace human manipulation of old products, IoTIZER is a prototype mechanical hijacking device (MHD). As the name indicates, it is meant to be operated by humans while giving new connected life to your old devices. This device can handle almost everything with an interface, which is pulled, pushed, or twisted.

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The Japanese startup ViXion has created an innovative wearable device that helps people deal with the difficulties associated with low vision or blindness. The new pair of glasses is designed and branded by Japanese design firm Nendo with a fitting slogan ‘Light The World.‘

ViXion glasses are integrated with a camera and optical lenses from the manufacturer HOYA. The startup’s name replaces the “S” in Vision with an “X” – a letter that seems to draw out the potential in everyone.

Besides people with total blindness, around 1.45 million of the population in Japan is living with low vision or blindness issues. This issue is a major concern among Japanese, as it puts them at the risk of traffic accidents on the streets, falls from railway platforms, and other disadvantages related to employment and education. But this new wearable device will prevent them from such dangerous situations.

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Navimow lawn mower from Segway is the first robot mower developed by Segway Inc., an American manufacturer of two-wheeled personal transporters. This robotic lawn mower is unique as it has a GPS built in to help it navigate gardens with greater precision.

Robotic mowers are not new to homeowners, but the majority of them require perimeter wire installation to function properly.

The Segway Navimow, on the other hand, is a smart lawnmower that operates without the use of any boundary wires. You don’t have to worry about installing wires to keep this device on the right grass patch because it uses GPS to stay on the course of your lawn while keeping it well-trimmed.

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Marvis, a contemporary Italian toothpaste and toothbrush brand, has launched a line of colored toothpaste holders. This range of colored toothpaste holders was designed by Giulio Iacchetti, an Italian industrial designer, to expand the brand’s collection of novelty products with an overcap.

Marvis toothpaste holder is a colourful and playful object that can widen the tube’s support base while also allowing it to stand on its own. This overcap is designed to be attached to the Marvis cap.

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Around seven years ago, an innovative company based in Melbourne, Australia, created a revolutionary water bottle design. The Memobottle has a unique flat design for easy transportation in suitcases, messenger bags, briefcases, and other similar containers.

Now, the company is back on Kickstarter, this time to launch the same Memobottle in stainless steel. Depending on the user’s preference, their water bottle range includes sizes ranging from A5 to A7 (8 ounces to 33 ounces).

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Whether you love it or hate it, you certainly cannot deny the impact that Cybertruck has made. Tesla has taken another big step in the automotive world with its futuristic pickup, which is loved by many people across the globe. Besides being a leader in the automotive industry, the California company has become an iconic global tech brand.

Even months after its debut, Tesla’s polygonal all-electric pickup is still making ripples in the design world and also inspiring more designers to come up with new creations influenced by Elon Musk’s polarizing four-wheeler. Some of these Cybertruck-inspired designs range from sleek objects to some outrageous units.

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With the world’s first inflatable plyometric jumping box, Rx Smart Gear aims to save the shins of cross-fitters around the world. Last August, the company launched this first-ever inflatable plyo box. The best thing about this box is that it is easy to store, pack up, and take on a trip.

After the relatively safe execution of the Olympics in Tokyo, more and more sporting activities are gaining traction all around the world. Even fitness centers and gyms are getting clients back after the COVID-19 pandemic. However, if you are trying to form a proper in-home fitness regime, there is so much gear to consider. One such option is the AirBox by RX Smart Gear.

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For those who spend most of their time in long gaming sessions, most headsets feel uncomfortable after wearing them for a few hours. Not anymore! Panasonic has come up with a new product for gamers — the brand new SC-GN01 SoundSlayer wearable gaming speaker.

This around-the-neck wearable gaming speaker is created to fit around one’s neck, just like a necklace. Since immersive audio is required during a gaming session, such an immersive speaker system is crucial to let you hear all minute details that can influence your gameplay, including approaching footsteps.

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Google-owned wearable brand Fitbit has unveiled its new fitness tracker, the Fitbit Charge 5. In comparison to the Fitbit Charge 4 band, the new device is 10 percent thinner and offers up to seven days battery life (which varies according to usage pattern). What’s unique about this band is that it comes with a new health metric known as the Daily Readiness Score.

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As 73% of the sneakers and clothing produced worldwide ends up in landfills or burnt every second, their sustainable production is direly required.

‘Sneature sneakers’ is one such step in the right direction. Industrial designer graduated from Germany’s Offenbach University of Art and Design, Emilie Burfeind has created an innovative sock sneaker using a mushroom mycelium sole and a 3D-knitted upper made from dog hair that was shed while grooming.

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Robots are often powered by plug sockets and batteries. But it’s not the case with RoBeetle – the world’s smallest crawling robot. This Guinness world record winning insect-sized microbot runs on methanol (alcohol that’s usually found in antifreeze and solvents).

Researchers at the Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, led by assistant professor Néstor O. Pérez-Arancibia, developed this tiny robot that powers itself by catalytic combustion. Nickel-titanium alloy wires were used as a catalyst to speed up the burning of menthol vapors.

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First responders often encounter risky situations where their lives, as well as the lives of others, are in danger. One needs to make quick decisions while maintaining situational awareness during such situations.

Therefore, drones are an effective medium to access such situations. Living up to all these circumstances, Fotokite Sigma Tethered Drone is a great option for gathering situation awareness.