It’s almost as if we can hear Chef Gordon Ramsey bellowing at the participant who dared to experiment with molecular gastronomy and 3D Printing Fruits! In the name of marrying technology with necessity, we know that NASA is exploring the possibilities of food printing for their missions in space, so is it really necessity that…
My mind is spinning right now; I just saw that Lomography has managed to raise more than $500k for their Kickstarter Campaign …. But first… Let’s take a #Selfie! *snap* Ok, back on track. We are in an era where everything is digital, and analogue triggers nostalgia. Moreover, instant photography died with Polaroid, so why…
It’s late at night, I’m drinking stale coffee and as I file this report, New Matter’s MOD-t 3D Printer has crossed the three hundred thousand-dollar mark and is 80% funded. It’s been up on IndieGoGo for less than 24-hours where the early-bird specials sold out within the first two hours, and every other pledge is…
If you have been with us, tracking the growth of Autodesk’s cloud-based CAD platform Fusion 360, we have some more good news for you. After the last update that brought KeyShot rendering, almost seven months ago, the new addition bring crispy CAM capabilities. Calling it an entrepreneurs’ single stop for all product design and manufacturing…
There is a big booty attached to the Crisp Brake MTB – a hundred thousand dollars to be precise – and the goal sounds a bit too stretched. However, a quick chat with the man behind it all, Allan Song Crisp, gives you an idea and a good look behind why the cycling, motorcycling and…
I have a question for you – how many custom 3D printed pieces does it take to build an architectural wall? Don’t sweat too much, the answer is 222, in fact I gave you a hint in advance! Big Bad Wolf will need a little bit more than a huff-and-puff to bring down this custom…
Its automatic, its retractable and it deploys like the real thing – crazy X-Men fan Colin Furze has given us a taste of the first ever fully automatic wolverine claws and I am green with envy! So green, that I could literally rip out the contraption and slap it on my arms and go scaring…
On any given day I’d much rather sit in my birthday suit, but small-minded people force me to cover up. And if I were to be with NASA as an astronaut, flying the mile-high club, more ridiculous looking suits would make their way to me. Ah, yes these suits are essential for flight and to…
Even before they could go live with their Kickstarter Campaign, Kudo3D – the makers of Titan 1 DLP desktop 3D printer – have gone down the wires for being pompous a**es who thought it was cool to infringe on other designers’ rights. Yes, they have an innovative approach towards 3D Printing, and yes, they used…
Funded by the European Commission with whopping grant of €3.5 million ($4.86 million), the MatHero Project takes on the onus of providing us with environmentally friendly, organic photovoltaics that are efficient and cost effective. As a part of Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), one of Europe’s leading energy research establishments’ initiative, you can expect some…
At the pace this industry is moving, there will come a time when we will have designers dime-a-dozen, churning out half-baked ideas as the next big thing. Feeding fodder to their imagination will be a new generation of 3D Printers that are affordable and easy to experiment with. Leading this new generation is New Matter’s…
If imaginary flying is what takes your fancy then you’ll have to fly (pun intended) to Zurich, just to experience the vomit-inducing delight of the Birdly interaction platform a dedicated team of flight enthusiasts/researchers has prepared for you. The setting is quite simple and straightforward, an awkward perch modified to suit your bodily flight, an…
If you want to learn the art of space management then just look into one of the many decommissioned Submarines housed in our museums. The space crunch is so bad that everything is rationed, even toilet paper! The last thing you’ll find there is stacks of recreational books. The question now is; what do you…
The maxim of ‘wake up and smell the coffee’ has taken on a literal meaning with the new Nescafé Alarm Cap. The concept revolves around us waking up to subtle cues of chirping birds and heading over to a jar of Nescafé, twisting the cap open to switch off the alarm and then proceeding to…
Bet you had those moments where you debated between a real Casio and a fake Rolex that looks so damn real. Now add to the list of confusion, this surreal Rolex Smartwatch Concept. Honestly, it was about time! The industry has to understand that watches is an über luxury accessory – probably the only indulgence…
If you know any girl between the ages of 13 and 21 years, then you know that their world revolves around makeup and videos that show them how to apply the newest shade of purplish peach eye shadow! If that’s even a color! One woman who knows them well is Grace Choi, a true visionary…
The evolution of the water kettle has seen it grow from the unassuming thermos flasks to the present day electric versions. While flasks are more portable, they don’t keep the contents warm for a long period and conversely, electric kettles consume more power, can’t be used on the go but do the job more effectively.…
Outside TV commercials of exploding people, chipmunks with black lung gnawing you to death in your sleep and something called ‘cold turkey,’ there’s little convincing someone to squelch that smoking habit, unless they actually decide to take the necessary steps. Turns out, there’s a process, and the journey, should you muster a hacking cough to…
We forgive you for drawing parallels between the Vitruvio Speaker and Leonardo da Vinci’s Vitruvian Man drawing, but still, bow your head in shame. Just kidding. It’s a common mistake. The intention was to take the basic form, be inspired by Da Vinci’s Man and, in one burst of artistic energy, create the Vitruvio Speaker.…
We are not here to debate the legality surrounding the possession of guns, but to merely ponder on how things can get out of hand when you don’t take the time to learn about laws in your country and to recognize how 3D printing is making manufacturing possible. First, if ownership of guns is illegal…
When it comes to the iPhone, we have seen some crazy things happen in the past. Right from technology blog Gizmodo daring to toe the line with the mighty Steve Jobs, to the latest rumors on the iPhone 6. Predictably, the industry is abuzz with speculations and as reliable sources from MacRumor and MacFan spill…
The future is here! How do we know it? Well, first you had Amazon selling products online through their store; next you had them invade your Smartphone and apps. Now you have them in the palm of your hand! We are talking about the Amazon Dash – a device that makes shopping simple.
If we go by what designer Maya Ben David says, then changes in technology and culture has influenced the way we have ‘reshaped and reconfigured’ essential systems found in our homes. Basic rudiments like plumbing and electricity have seen changes in functionality, materials and construction. Innovative approaches using 3D Printing technology are helping us take…
It is only a concept design, but the strong renders and execution by designer Jorge Trevino Blanco will have you believe that you are really looking at an accessory for the Google GLASS. Say hello to the Google Draw Stylus Concept for GLASS.
Puzzle Piece Co-founder Andrea Macken is quite passionate about her cause of supporting families affected by Autism. The Puzzle Piece is a dedicated Android Tablet with a 7″ screen and hosts 10 exclusive Autism apps per month that can be used as teaching aids for the autistic person.
We have already reported on Project Ara, Google’s Modular Phone here, so building a layer on the story, today we look at why this phone is a good idea. Last month, Google hosted its first Project Ara developer’s conference and gave out more information on the project. Presently, the Advanced Technologies and Products (ATAP) team…
Come May 21st and you should be queuing up the High Museum of Art in Atlanta for a trip down fantasy lane. The fast and furious will get treated a lineup of seventeen select cars that are catch-phrased “Dream Cars”. Sarah Schleuning, the High’s Curator of Decorative Arts and Design are proud to showcase concept…
Once in a while, there comes a Kickstarter project that becomes your ‘a-ha moment’ and inspires you. The HMM RULE/ONE is one such project that is so obvious and yet so distinct. The perfect marriage of everyday stationery implements that are essential! Targeted mainly at the design fraternity and folks that still rely on the…
At the recent Milan Design Week, the very innovative company IVANKA constructed a temporary installation that showcased their creative genius of turning rainwater into high-quality, pure drinking water. The rainwater was filtered through a distinctive bio-concrete system, making it one of the smartest and efficient way of purifying rain. What makes this project important is…
Printoo gives you the luxury of creating paper-thin, flexible, Arduino-compatible units that sync with your creative streak. The technology used here is simple and the process to make successful DIY projects is easy. All it requires from your end is a little bit of resourcefulness. Then, powered-up anything from Balloon Blimps to 3D printed objects…
The tagline is appropriate: BLOW – light up, be bright! What takes the cake is the question, “Have you ever blown up a lamp?” Of course not! Unless that is your kink, here is your chance to give an ultra-light lamp a good ‘blow.’ Fifty Shade of Lust aside, this innovate lamp design is crafted…
You need to be a true coffee addict to appreciate the lengths that Paulig, a small Finnish coffee roaster, and TBWA – Helsinki, the Finnish counterpart of the international advertising agency are doing. The Paulig Muki is an innovative coffee cup that displays quirky selfies, favorite quotes and more on its e-ink display.
Those who thought wearable technology will be limited to watches and glasses are in for a big surprise. Promising to make you the next Harry Potter of our generation, the Nod is a ring that touted as the most advanced gesture control ring. The technology behind it is to promote an interactive experience with your…