Bill Gates drinks water that came from human feces – for a good cause, of course
Bill Gates drank a glass of water derived from feces to spotlight a machine that processes waste to generate electricity and produce drinkable water.
Smart glasses meet style in Osterhout Design Group’s attempt to outclass Google Glass
ODG's consumer-targeted smart glasses will be styled to look like a pair of Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, weigh 125 grams and run on an Android-based OS.
Apple to sell heavily discounted products in another ‘Lucky Bag’ promotion on Jan. 2
On Jan. 2, Apple will continue to follow the Japanese tradition of fukubukuro (“lucky bag”), where retail stores sell bags filled with discounted items.
Smart Back Brace will improve your posture by vibrating or sending you nagging alerts
The Smart Back Brace (SBB) is a device meant to improve your posture. It comprises two straps that wrap around your shoulders and a smart electronic unit.
Buses, garbage trucks, and taxis will soon act as moving Wi-Fi hotspots in U.S. cities
Veniam, a startup from Portugal, is turning vehicles into mobile Wi-Fi hotspots that can also collect useful data about a city's infrastructure needs.
Flic is a smart, wireless button that lets you play music, make calls, order pizza
The Flic is a smart, wireless button that can be set up to do just about anything (within reason) you want to do on a day-to-day basis.
Smartphone earbuds can identify health issues by listening to you breathe as you sleep
Researchers have used a pair of earphones with an in-line mic plugged into a smartphone to track breathing patterns and detect sleep disorders.
Facebook won’t add a ‘Dislike’ button, but it might add an ‘LOL’ button to your News Feed
Facebook isn’t going to build you a “Dislike” button, though they’ve considered it, according to founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
This currency reader tells blind users how much the dollar bill they’re holding is worth
The iBill is a compact plastic device that has a slot where a corner of a bill can be inserted. It announces the denomination of the bill to the blind user.
Bright idea turns discarded laptop batteries into power for lights in poor areas of India
Researchers at IBM have found a way to turn old laptop batteries into build battery packs that can power lighting in poor areas of India.
Sitpack is a compact seat you’ll want to have when you wait in line for the next hot device
The Sitpack is billed as the “world’s most compact, foldable resting device.” It's the size of a beer can and is made from bulletproof plastic.
Seatylock is a bike lock you sit on – because it’s also a comfortable bicycle saddle
The Seatylock is, simply put, a bicycle saddle that can be detached and used as a bike lock in about 30 seconds.
Tailio turns your cat’s litter box into a health monitor, sees if cats can predict earthquakes
Thanks to the Tailio, litter boxes can now be turned into smart monitors that tell cat owners about the health of their feline friends.
Watch inspired by bats and moths uses sonar and vibrations to guide the blind, costs $60
The HELP is a watch uses sonar and vibrations to alert visually impaired wearers of obstacles in their way. It's inspired by bats and moths.
Wear your passwords and keys on your wrist with Everykey
The Everykey is a wristband with a “fashion meets security and convenience” proposition. It promises to securely hold your passwords and unlock your doors.
Cyborg cockroaches can help find and rescue disaster victims buried under rubble
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed cyborg cockroaches (biobots) to help in search and rescue missions in disaster areas.
