Magnetic levitation is not exactly a new technology, with at least two ‘maglev’ trains making their commercial debut in the previous decade, along with numerous test specimens. But the very phenomenon of magnetic levitation is magical to say the least, with its unique property that allows physical matter to literally float …
Too many cooks surely spoil the broth. But if these cooks tried to prepare the broth from their remote locations, it might have prevented the clash of individual egos and techniques, thus resulting in a seamless yet interactive cooking ambit. Of course, the question remains – how can a physical …
Here is some incredible news for those who have racked their brain cells and tried to visualize the first human dwellings on moon – the very first house on the barren lunar surface will probably look like the one in the above image! The unpretentiously named ‘Moonhouse’ will also be …
Normally, we would warn against a substantially big box residing in your already cramped apartment. But what if that very same box took your dwelling’s spatial credentials to a whole new level of efficiency? Well, MIT Media Lab’s Changing Places team is developing a similar ‘CityHome’ collective box that would …
Previously we have talked about lights and appliances, thermostats and even cocktail makers being remotely controlled from your smartphone. But the predicament with most of these scopes is that different products and smartphone apps are required for the controlling part. But what if there was a collective way to access …
We have talked about our fair share of transforming furniture. But what about a furniture system that assembles and also morphs by ITSELF? Well, a resourceful scientist team at the EPFL Biorobotics Laboratory (in Switzerland) is looking forth to create what can be simply termed as furniture robots. These modular …
When you hear about it – it may sound like a deal from heaven. But when you actually see your purchase, you would be wishing it is not true! Yet another example of gimmicky (and technically correct) marketing, the Google ‘glasses’ are the parodying brainchild of one Shed Simove. The …
We have had our fun with doorbells making Mario coin-collecting noises and even doorbells specially made for dogs. However this time around, the seriousness is amped up with the Chui ‘smart’ doorbell. Envisaged as a home security device, the contraption utilizes advanced facial recognition technology to alert the homeowner about …
Sometimes a bit of that extra mile on the home’s security scope might just make a big difference in a real life scenario. The Aeon Labs Sensor (available at the SmartThings Shop) accounts for this proverbial ‘extra mile’, with its simple function of alerting you when any of your house’s …
We have harped about tables that hide your USB chargers and power outlets. But what about a table that itself acts as the power source? Well, designer Marjan van Aubel’s aptly named ‘Current Table’ fulfills this sustainable quotient by having the remarkable capacity to generate ‘green’ power for your mobile …
