With the fast emergence of 3-D printers, one might wonder, is it possible for food to be “printed” from raw ingredients as well? An NYU student had exactly this idea for his thesis: the Burritobot. The Burritobot, as the name describes, is a 3-D printer that makes burritos. It is controlled by an iOS or
Have you ever experienced the frustration of working with tangled extension cords? Great Stuff, Inc. has taken this problem to heart and designed an elegant solution that makes a seemingly mundane product worth being excited about. The RoboReel is a portable, lightweight, and durable power cord reel. It features a 360° rotation capability and a
Everyone can be a genius by being a little creative. Follow this week’s life tips and welcome the creativity into your life. #2-A: To save energy, attach a curtain to your refrigerator #2-B: Use binder clips to organize cables #2-C: Separate up to five egg yolks by simply using a plastic water bottle (via @Foodinese)
Bell is a multi-functional lamp that can serve as a reading lamp, ceiling lamp, flash light, and mobile charger. It consists of three main units: the light unit, the container/light-diffuser unit, and the solar unit. It takes 3-4 hours for Bell to be fully charged. Technology has brought about many things that sometimes only the
It took more than a decade for researchers from the Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard to finally see the fruit of their hard work – RoboBee – take flight. RoboBee is an insect-sized robot, half the size of a paper clip, weighing
Live a simple and elegant lifestyle by being creative and functional with the things you use. Here are some tips we have for you this week. #1-A: Cut a portion of an used milk jug to make a beach shovel or dustpan #1-B: Mount a tension rod inside your cabinet and organize your spray bottles
SUP or Stand Up Paddle surfing is now gaining popularity as the best surfing past-time activity. Tower makes inflatable SUP boards that are virtually indestructible. It can be set down almost anywhere: on gravel, in a parking lot, or even on cement stairs. They have driven a SUV over the inflatable paddle, and it still
Space-savvy multi-functional household items are essential part of modern living. Orbit Cookware designed by Umut Demirel exemplifies that. Orbit is a multi-functional pan which combines the basic cooking tools: a scale, a basket that also serves as a strainer, a steaming pot, a measuring cup, a digital measuring handle, and a table mat. The wonder
Need a super compact travel charger? Be sure to check out Devotec Industries’ Fuel, the world’s smallest charger. It’s so small that you can hang it on your phone or your keychain. Fuel was designed to provide emergency power backup to give 20-30 minutes of extra talk time. It is equipped with a Micro-USB charger
Pega D&E has unveiled yet another unique design that makes you think: a Wind-Up Chair that charges your smartphone. The Wind-Up Chair features a wooden seat, metal legs and an oversized winding key, with a USB charger port on its backrest. A USB cable holder is attached to the chair to keep the cables organized