Plane Takes Off On Magnets
The MagLevAir is an airplane shuttle system with reduced noise, space and energy consumption during take off. The airplane is hooked to a maglev shuttle saving expensive…
Grippy For The Grip Challenged
Slip Grips are designed to help individuals with limited hand mobility manipulate objects that they would otherwise be unable to use. The product is used by slipping…
Make It Right, Rebuild New Orleans
Even years after hurricane Katrina, the city and people of New Orleans still need help. This year Siggraph is being held in the city and…
Biomimetics Gone Bad In A Good Way
M.S.Q.T.O. is a quad bike inspired by the irreverent blood sucking mosquito. The rider sits higher than other all-terrain vehicles for a better vantage point to…
Plastic Protection, BodyGuardz Review
Conscientious buyers are protective of their electronic gadgets, literally. I recently went on a friendly tirade about how ugly most protective coverings are. The only…
Paper Furniture, Way Basics Review
No tools or instructions required and it won’t break me into sweat to assemble it? Sign me up! Way Basics is a company that produces…
Going Pro on a Budget, Olympus E-3 Review
It’s not the newest kid on the block but the Olympus E-3 still produces amazing pictures. The 2008 flagship model faces stiff competition but fans…
Gimme Shelter
The Mongolian steppe is no place to linger but thousands of people still lead nomadic lifestyles in this harsh environment. Today’s nomads can travel farther…
Foldable Sneakers
About 15 years ago, a fashion designer exhibited a line of clothes that folded into books. It was a new paradigm for dressing. I can’t…
Balls Clean My Air, Seriously!
These “Air Balls” as I call them, are purifiers you can move room to room. They use a form of ionization with a photocatalyst complex…
Be Flexible With Diabetes
Gluos is a non-invasive blood sugar meter with a detachable sensor for more flexibility. As a diabetic you really want to measure fast, easy and…
All The Single Ladies, Put A Switch On It
Girl buys new pack of fresh batteries. Girl doesn’t realize unused batteries lose their charge overtime albeit slowly but still, it’s like money slowly pissing…
San Francisco Facade
Pinch me I’m giddy. I love this new renovation in San Francisco b Natoma Architects. They’ve retained the unique look and feel only found in…
Analyzing Movement
There aren’t any portable devices to analyze body movement. Most of them are giant lumbering machines that require whole rooms. A portable device opens doors…
Shipping Containers For Culture
Perhaps one of the best executions of shipping container architecture, Graft Architects outdid themselves. The Platoon Kunsthalle Cultural Development center is Seoul, Korea houses exhibitions,…
5 Favorite Spices, Mago5 Spice Rack Review
I’m a vegetarian and sometimes it’s challenging to whip up something quick and tasty. No time to slave over the stove waiting for the flavors…