Biologic

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This is a really cool new piece of tech that utilises the natural behavior of certain microorganisms to power objects and interfaces, the same way a motor might.

BioLogic relies on Bacillus subtilis natto—a bacterium, commonly used in Japanese cooking, that reacts to atmospheric moisture, to create clothing that adjust to it’s wearer breathing rhythm as their body heat and humidity increase and decreases, curling upwards allowing it to ‘breathe’ if it gets to 100% humidity the flaps will be 100% open allowing it to breathe freely.

BioLogic have turned natto cells into a film which then was printed on to layers of spandex and turned in to clothing. Different patterns printed onto the cells will create different behaviour patterns. For example, to make the fabric curl it is applied uniformly across the fabric, to make it bend sharply the cells are applied in straight lines.

 

INYX Smart Bed

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iNyx bed is more like a self-contained bedroom. It comes with blinds that you can close to provide better sleeping conditions. It has a built-in lighting system, sound system, and a projector to watch movies in HD quality, play games or surf the web. And these are just a few of the multitude of iNyx features.

Google WorldSense

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Google have recently announced a standalone Daydream VR headset that will utilise the Tango Augmented Reality system, the way it does this is not with cameras around the room like with a HTC Vive, a head on camera like the Playstation VR but with camera’s built into the headset itself.

Calling this tech ‘World Sense’ it allows users to walk around in AR/VR worlds without the fear of walking into walls or falling down the stairs.

“The idea is that you have everything you need for VR built right into the headset itself, there’s no cables, no phone and certainly no big PC. The whole device is designed just for VR……..World Sense enables what’s known as positional tracking and with it your view in the virtual world exactly matches your movement in the real world. It works by using a handful of sensors on the device that look out into your surroundings, and that means it works everywhere, there’s no set-up and no cameras to install.”  (Head of Google VR Clay Bavor)

It does support the Daydream controller but it won’t be visible in the VR world nor will it interact with things that are in the Virtual world like much of the other VR systems available today.

Solar Gaps

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SolarGaps are an energy saving solution designed to reduce your electricity bills by up to 70% with solar energy generating smart blinds.

  • DIY PLUG & PLAY – With apartment renters in mind, the interior wall brackets are designed as a non-permanent, plug & play solution with additional installation options for homeowners to maximize energy production.
  • ENERGY GENERATING – Built-in solar panels can generate up to 100W-150W of renewable energy per 10 sq. ft. (≈ 1 m2) of a window, enough to power 30 LED light bulbs or three MacBooks.
  • ENERGY REDUCING – In addition to generating solar energy, the window blinds also save energy by shading your home interior and reducing air condition cost by up to 80%.
  • AFFORDABLE – Energy surplus can either be stored in the battery or can easily be sold to your electricity company as green energy through a two-way meter they provide.
  • SMART FEATURES – Easily integrate with smart devices like Google Home, Echo, Nest Thermostat and more to control by voice, temperature and/or smartphone app.

(SolarGaps IndieGogo)

To support Solar Gaps on Indiegogo please click here!

Hi-Tec Trek Go

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The HI-TEC Go Bluetooth® wearable device is an activity & sleep tracker and a smart watch in one! Lightweight and stylish, the HI-TEC Go is our mid range Bluetooth® wearable wrist band which enables you to track, monitor and achieve your set goals. Functions include: Activity tracking – track your steps and measure the distance you’ve travelled each hour, day, week or month, whether you’re walking or running Calories burned – see how many calories you burn during your everyday activity Sleep monitoring – measure the quality and length of your sleep each night to better understand your sleep patterns Stay in touch – caller ID, SMS and email alerts can be sent directly to your wearable from your smartphone so you never miss a notification Connect with friends – Invite your friends to compare progress and encourage and motivate you to complete your goals Connect to your smart phone – Control your music, get weather alerts and much more FREE music and magazine trial subscriptions when you register your device Our range of easy to use wrist bands are sweat-proof and splash-proof. It’s a great way to track your health and well-being day after day, whatever you’re doing. (Hi-Tec)

To buy your own Hi-Tec Trek Go Activity Tracker please click here!

Flexy Paw

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The Flexy Paw is THE gadget to help you take pictures of your pets easily and your pet gets a treat afterwards too!

Just attach the Flexy Paw (Compatible with most smartphones) to the top of the phone via the clip and attach a treat at the paw end of the device. Adjust the angle of the Paw to get the right angle of your pet and get creative as you want as the paw can bend easily so you can use either the front or rear camera of your smartphone.

To buy a Flexy Paw please click here!

Scotland’s Renewable Energy

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During the 1st 6months of 2017 Scotland generated enough power by their wind turbines to power Scotland for more power than they actually need for 6 days straight.

The data was collated by WeatherEnergy and later analysed by WWF Scotland, which concluded that the turbines generated 1,039,001 MWh of electricity in June which is enough energy to power 3M homes!

Dr Sam Gardner, the acting director of WWF Scotland, said in a statement

The first six months of 2017 have certainly been incredible for renewables, with wind turbines alone helping to ensure millions of tonnes of climate-damaging carbon emissions were avoided.

Scotland is continuing to break records on renewable electricity, attracting investment, creating jobs and tackling climate change.

If we want to reap the same rewards in the transport and heating sectors, we need the Scottish Government to put in place strong policies on energy efficiency and transport in the forthcoming Climate Change Bill.

 

Karen Robinson of WeatherEnergy also released a statement:

It’s great to see this data confirm that Scotland is knocking it out of the park on wind power with total output for June in particular up on the same period compared to the past two years.

There’s no doubt renewables are helping households increasingly avoid fossil fuels for their electricity needs.

 

The Wearable Chair!

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This week we found out a really cool way to be lazy (kind of) but also super productive at the same time. Waiting in line in queues just got that little bit less tiresome! Check the video above for more information!

 

Anonymous Believe NASA Know About Aliens!?

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NASA is about to announce the discovery of intelligent alien life, according to Anonymous.

They believe that a spokesperson for NASA, Professor Thomas Zurbuchen, stated during one of the last meetings of the U.S. Science, Space and Technology committee that aliens do exist.

According to the video he said:

Our civilisation is on the verge of discovering evidence of alien life in the cosmos.

Taking into account all of the different activities and missions that are searching for alien life, we are on the verge of making one of the most profound, unprecedented discoveries in history.

 

On their official website Anonymous said:

The evidence sure seems to imply that something is going on in the skies above.

It would cost a lot for spaceships and a continuous flow of taxes and black budget dollars could imply a rational that there is more than meets the eye and or that of public knowledge.

To listen to the guys chatting about this please click here!

Self Healing Phones?

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University of Melbourne researchers are probably going to save a lot of people a lot of money, by developing a self healing gel that could prevent phone screens from permanent damage.

Melbourne School of Engineering researcher Dr Luke Connal said:

After printing, these objects can heal a crack or even a cut and regain their original strength. This could enable custom printing of coatings that can heal after breakages, potentially as coatings for mobile phones.

The materials we developed can also change shape when triggered by being swollen in a solvent, such as water. This enables printed objects to change shape once printed, which is known as 4D printing.

To listen to the guys chatting about this please click here!