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The wearable fitness trackers began gaining popularity about four years ago, and these days it seems a lot of consumers have their health goals sleekly wrapped around their wrists. But for how long? Will those smart watches become the dusty treadmills of our time? Originally marketed to serious athletes, fitness trackers are now mainly being…
Could robots save the art of penmanship?
AxiDraw V3 is coming out this month, and it is capturing penmanship, a writing skill many are thinking may fade into obscurity. Created by Evil Mad Scientist, it’s a pen-plotting robot that serves as a “personal writing and drawing machine.” The machine is $475. Its website states: “The AxiDraw is a simple, modern, precise, and…
Juno Power your smartphone to jumpstart your car
Imagine jump-starting your dead car battery – with your smartphone! JUNOJUMPR is one smartphone accessory in the form of a portable charger, that can also be used to jumpstart a car in the case of a breakdown. It costs about $70. Here’s more via the Auto Blog: Since we carry and deal with more and…
Robotic Dextrus is part of an Open Hand Project
I often peruse Springwise for its innovative news headlines, and caught this interesting piece the other day. It shows me how far robotics have come and where we are going to help those needing the use of their hands. Check out this fully-functional robot hand, which is 3D-printed and relatively inexpensive! It’s part of the…
Hiring the perfect employee sometimes takes a mindreader!
Are you a recruiter or a hiring manager? Imagine being able to really get inside your job candidates’ brains to find the most suitable applicant. two middle east nations are ramping up the weeding out process. Israel’s BBR Saatchi & Saatchi IL ad agency has come up with an innovative recruitment process that puts applicants…
Egyptian invention cuts rice irrigation water by half
Water shortages around the world impacts billions of people. For those who depend on rainfall for their daily nourishment, a lack of water means famine and thirst. Rice production – a staple in many developing nations – takes a lot of water: 1000-3000 liters just to produce one kilo of rice. But in Egypt, innovators…