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DIY Electronic Kits Use Conductive Ink To Create Homemade Circuits On Paper

Charles Costa June 15, 2017 • 3 min read

When it comes to childhood education, technology has emerged as the modern equivalent of home economics. It’s a skill everyone […]

This Smart eBoard Helps Your Posture And Can Brake and Accelerate

Charles Costa June 8, 2017 • 3 min read

Skateboarding has been a popular way to get around for decades. However, one of the biggest hurdles for people looking […]

Crowdfunded Scuba Diving Gear Lets You Explore Underwater Without A Tank

Charles Costa May 31, 2017 • 3 min read

Scuba diving is an excellent way to explore the ocean depths. However, it’s a complex activity which requires users to […]

An Electric Bike That Goes 12 mph and Fits In A Backpack

Charles Costa May 25, 2017 • 3 min read

When people think of an electric bike, they often think of clunky equipment with the added heft of a battery […]

New Instant Camera Is Also A Hybrid Digital Camera

Dilara Kurtaran May 24, 2017 • 2 min read

Can we all agree on the reason why instant film cameras have been making a comeback is because of Instagram? […]

Submersible Underwater Drone Shatters Its Crowdfunding Goal

Charles Costa April 27, 2017 • 3 min read

When it comes to outdoor recreation, there’s plenty of devices and drones out there which let you capture the action […]

The World’s First Smart Boat Can Transform Into A Backpack, A Sailing Boat and More

Charles Costa April 26, 2017 • 2 min read

When it comes to boating, there’s no shortage of options and activities for fun on the open seas. Sailing, kayaking, […]

Kickstarter To Help Creators’ New Technology And Design Projects

Michael Chindamo April 19, 2017 • 2 min read

It wouldn’t be too untoward to say that we talk a lot about Kickstarter projects. The crowdfunding site has featured […]

LAB-BOX Is Making the Darkroom Portable For Traditional Photography

Charles Costa March 6, 2017 • 2 min read

Since the 1800’s, photography has been a field of interest for many across the globe. It has enabled people to […]

The Urban GC1 Bike Is Made (Almost) Entirely Out of Paper

Prateek Jose January 30, 2017 • 3 min read

Thought that paper swan you made was complex? Maybe it was, but your origami chops are not high-level enough until […]

A New Poker AI Is Playing Pros And Winning

SnapMunk January 24, 2017 • 3 min read

As more companies implement AI into their various devices, the practice has undergone extensive criticism over the limitations of conventional […]

The All-Wheel-Drive Skateboard That Just Raised $1.3M On Indiegogo

Charles Costa December 19, 2016 • 3 min read

When it comes to living in the city, there is no shortage of ways to get around; ride sharing, public transit, cars […]

Are Paper Coloring Books & Classic Crayons Dead? This Guy Thinks So.

Stephen Altrogge November 22, 2016 • 4 min read

Coloring books have seen an odd surge in popularity in recent years. Some people use them to find their inner zen, […]

Things I Learned For Free From YouTube Creator Academy

Devin Greene November 11, 2016 • 4 min read

YouTube: The most democratic video platform ever. Make a great video, and they will come, or so the theory goes. […]

Finally, A Smartwatch That’s Also A Walkie Talkie

Prateek Jose November 10, 2016 • 2 min read

Originally, the Apple Watch was supposed to come with a walkie-talkie messaging option, “for a fun alternative to a phone […]

New Bike Tires That Don’t Get Flat And Don’t Need Air

Charles Costa November 9, 2016 • 3 min read

When it comes to cycling, whether you have a high-end ride or cheap beater, bike tires are most often the […]

Stealth Has A New Way To Exercise Your Core While Playing Video Games

Prateek Jose November 7, 2016 • 3 min read

The American College of Sports Medicine, working with the United States Department of Health and Human Services, found in a […]

Westworld: What You Should Know Now That Addiction Is Inevitable

Daniel A. Guttenberg November 3, 2016 • 8 min read

Season 4 of Silicon Valley is still months away, and the return of Game of Thrones is even farther off. […]

5 Bodacious Backpacks That Do Much More Than Hold Stuff

Prateek Jose November 3, 2016 • 3 min read

Backpacks are evolving quickly. They used to be accessories meant simply to carry things around. Then they became fashion statements […]

This Chessboard Moves Pieces On Its Own So You Can Play Anybody In The World Or Nobody

Charles Costa November 2, 2016 • 3 min read

If you’ve ever seen the movie Harry Potter, then you’re probably familiar with Wizard’s Chess; the game where the pieces […]

The Ecomo Water Bottle Tells You How Dirty Your Water Is And Filters It

Stephen Altrogge November 1, 2016 • 4 min read

We’re increasingly trusting of technology to keep us safe; from products like the Allergy Amulet protecting us from peanuts, to the […]

A Machine That Lets You Control Your Dreams: The Lucid Dreamer

Prateek Jose October 27, 2016 • 6 min read

“I was walking along a shoreline together with my mother. The weather was nice; the wind was blowing and I […]

A Chat With The Inventor of The Oak Bottle, “The World’s Fastest Aging Vessel”

Gail Barnes October 25, 2016 • 6 min read

The premise is simple: the Oak Bottle accelerates the oak aging process, without the use of a big ol’ barrel. The […]

BMW Says Motorcycle Helmets Will Be “Superfluous” With Their Future Safety Technology

Prateek Jose October 20, 2016 • 3 min read

Last week, BMW unveiled its latest concept at the BMW Group Future Experience event in Los Angeles. It was a […]

Hinge Is Now A Dating App For People Who Are Sick Of Swiping

Stephen Altrogge October 18, 2016 • 3 min read

If you’re looking for a real, lasting relationship, Tinder may not be your best bet. The people behind the dating app, Hinge, […]

Toyota Is Making Robot Companions; Should We Bring Back Tamagotchi?

Charles Costa October 13, 2016 • 3 min read

Remember the days of the Tamagotchi, where children were introduced to companionship and parenting in the form of a handheld digital gadget? Now, […]

Now You Can Live Preview Tattoos On Your Skin With Your Smartphone

Prateek Jose October 13, 2016 • 3 min read

If the thought of getting a tattoo scares you, I don’t blame you—there’s so much that can go wrong. Even […]

Human-Grade Custom Dog Food Startup Ollie Raises $4.4M

Prateek Jose October 12, 2016 • 3 min read

Last week, we took a look at a service that provides dog houses on demand, so you can spend more […]

This Luxury Tent Goes Up Anywhere And Only Costs $100K

Devin Greene October 11, 2016 • 3 min read

The Autonomous Tent Co makes semi-permanent structures that can be disassembled without leaving a trace. Two days to build, $100K … and you’ve got a kind of glamping that puts a cabin in the woods to shame.

Color.Works Turns Photos To Wall Art Containing Thousands Of Crayons

Stephen Altrogge October 6, 2016 • 3 min read

On-demand artwork is nothing new. From caricature sketch artists in the park to paintings-from-photos services online, it’s a rather well-worn […]

Bucket List App BUCKiTDREAM Just Raised $1 Million To Help Us Live Our Lists

Stephen Altrogge October 4, 2016 • 4 min read

We all have a bucket list of the things we want to do and see before we kick the bucket […]

We Really Want To Ride This All-Terrain Hoverboard With A Fat Middle Wheel

Charles Costa October 3, 2016 • 3 min read

There are a kinds of get-around gadgets on the market today, from basic (flammable?) hoverboards to skateboards that want you to feel […]

At Long Last, A Smart Bra To Optimize Exercise (And Other Things)

Charles Costa September 28, 2016 • 3 min read

Fitness trackers are everywhere and while many attach to clothes, the future of wearables will definitely see a lot more […]

If You Need A 29-Pocket Jacket With 2 Laptop Compartments, You’re In Luck

Charles Costa September 26, 2016 • 2 min read

The latest addition to the SCOTTeVEST line has launched and its a jacket that might be trying to kill the backpack. The OTG is kinda OMG.

DIY Lego Drones Are Officially A Thing

Prateek Jose September 26, 2016 • 3 min read

Using Lego blocks to build a model of the Starship Enterprise is something a lot of us nerds have either […]

The New GoPro Hero 5 4K Water-Resistant Cameras Are Worth A Look

Charles Costa September 22, 2016 • 3 min read

After nearly two years since announcing the Hero 4, GoPro has just launched the GoPro Hero 5 Black and the (smaller) GoPro […]

A Keurig for Cannabis: Pod Goes In, Vapor Comes Out

Gail Barnes September 20, 2016 • 6 min read

CannaKorp, Inc. is a Stoneham, Massachusetts-based technology start-up company focused on simplifying and improving the experience for medical cannabis patients. […]

Welcome The 1st Generation of eSports Trainers, They’re In With a Bang Not a Click

Devin Greene September 15, 2016 • 4 min read

Since the launch of Twitch in 2011, and the massive popularity of eSports (competitive, cash-generating gaming for the layman) through […]

A Fidget Cube Is On Track To Raise Over $4 Million on Kickstarter

Stephen Altrogge September 13, 2016 • 3 min read

Fidget Cube is a freaking brilliant product. It’s for antsy people (from Antsy Labs) who incessantly click pens, bounce their […]

5 New Instant Cameras You Can Buy Now To Feed Your Nostalgia

Stephen Altrogge September 7, 2016 • 4 min read

Remember the original Polaroid instant cameras? You would snap a photo, the camera would momentarily whir and grind, then it […]

Monkii Bars 2, A Workout That Fits In A Pocket, Raised Millions in Crowdfunding

Charles Costa August 31, 2016 • 3 min read

When you think of working out your entire body, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, you’re probably […]

Anglr Is A Fishing Fitbit For Your Rod, Automatically Recording Fishing Stats

Stephen Altrogge August 30, 2016 • 3 min read

Anglers have always had the option of recording fishing stats—number of catches, locations, etc.—in manual logs. The process is a tremendous […]

A New Fitness Wearable That Coaches You In Real Time As You Run

Charles Costa August 25, 2016 • 2 min read

In the past, both athletes and consumers had to pay pretty extravagant fees for coaching and personal training. Thanks to […]

Our Favorite Tech From the 2016 Rio Olympics: The Cool, The Clever & The Ridiculous

Devin Greene August 24, 2016 • 6 min read

Olympic athletes, coaches and brands, have a long history of generating new, exciting technology. For instance, the first Nike running shoes […]

Nano Drone Review: MOTA JETJAT ULTRA

Stephen Altrogge August 23, 2016 • 5 min read

I’m not a drone guy, per se. I mean, I think they’re really cool, and I’ve always wanted one. But […]

The Levitating Cocktail Glass Cleared Its Kickstarter Goal

Charles Costa August 19, 2016 • 3 min read

Looking for new ways to take your drinking experiences to the next level? Looking for something a little extra to […]

5 Smartphone Camera Lenses To Make Your Phone Photos Pop

Charles Costa August 17, 2016 • 3 min read

One of the great things about smartphones today is that you always have a camera on hand no matter where […]

The Future Of Earbuds and Headphones Might Be No Earbuds and Headphones At All

Gail Barnes August 16, 2016 • 6 min read

In the early 2000s, a new type of headphones began to appear—headphones that played music via the user’s bones. At the […]

IOFIT Smart Shoes & App Are Designed To Fix Your Golf Swing

Stephen Altrogge August 9, 2016 • 3 min read

Golf is a notoriously fickle game, with success or failure often decided by the most miniscule measurements. If the angle […]

This Wooden Puzzle Book Makes You Solve A Puzzle To Turn Each Page

Prateek Jose August 8, 2016 • 3 min read

You know exactly how puzzling books can be if you’ve ever tried reading Gravity’s Rainbow (or anything else by Thomas […]

2 Photography Apps That Help Plan The Perfect Pic By Assessing The Conditions

Charles Costa August 3, 2016 • 3 min read

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a pro, these photography apps can help you plan the perfect pic by analyzing the sun, the moon, the weather and the sky.

New Tech For Dogs: Startups To Help Monitor, Feed, Pamper & Play With Your Pooch

Gail Barnes August 2, 2016 • 6 min read

Buddy – The Dog Collar Re-imagined Wearables aren’t just for humans. CES 2016 saw a burst in popularity for pet wearables. At the event […]

These App-Connected Vibrating Dance Shoes Actually Teach You To Dance

Prateek Jose August 1, 2016 • 2 min read

So you think you can’t dance? What if a new pair of smart shoes could give you dance lessons through their app? These smart dance shoes claim to teach everything from salsa to hip-hop, and they do so with vibrating sensors and tutorials on a connected app.

Science Says Video Games Like Grand Theft Auto Can Actually Make Us Better Drivers

Prateek Jose July 26, 2016 • 2 min read

Do you want your kids playing hours of video games? According to science, action-style games improve hand-eye coordination and make players better drivers in the long run.

Interviewing Founder Kevin Halsall of Ogo, The Hands-Free Self-Balancing Wheelchair

SnapMunk July 20, 2016 • 10 min read

This week we chat with Kevin Halsall, the founder of Ogo Technology and the inventor of a hands-free self-balancing wheelchair inspired by a Segway. The Ogo is taking crowfunding by storm and could be life-changing for people with disabilities. Plus, it’s just fun.

People Are Charging $25/hr As Pokémon Go “Tutors” & “Trainers”

Benjamin Mann July 20, 2016 • 3 min read

Everybody please welcome the fresh new wave of Pokémontrepreneurs: Skype-Based Pokémon Go Tutors & Trainers. Sorry, give me a minute. I […]

Lifebeam Vi Wraps Kickstarter As The Most Well-Funded Fitness Wearable Ever

Prateek Jose July 20, 2016 • 2 min read

Reaching a crowdfunding goal isn’t always easy, but there are some campaigns that do make their goals, and then some. Today […]

Review: TRACKS Running App, An Alien Invasion Storyline Soundtrack for Your Jogs

Stephen Altrogge July 19, 2016 • 4 min read

As an avid runner, I’m always on the lookout for apps that will improve the quality of my exercise excursions, which […]

6 Products & Startups All Wine Lovers Should Know About

Krystle Vermes July 14, 2016 • 3 min read

Wine sales in the U.S. topped $38 billion in 2015, increasing 1.3 percent from the year before. As Americans turn […]

This Smart Tape Measure Has Raised Over $500K on Kickstarter And Still Going

Charles Costa July 13, 2016 • 3 min read

Bagel is a reinvented, smart tape measure, complete with a companion smartphone app, that enables you to make pinpoint measurements, save […]

Zore Might Be The Only Smart Gun Technology People Will Actually Buy

Devin Greene July 12, 2016 • 4 min read

The typical handgun, like the combustion engine that still runs in most cars, hasn’t evolved much in the last 100 […]

Here’s A Ring Designed To Track Calorie Intake And A Bunch More

Charles Costa July 11, 2016 • 3 min read

Fitness trackers are one of the hottest things out there. While helpful though, when it comes to calories, they often […]

Roam Offers Memberships To Work & Live Around The World

Krystle Vermes July 7, 2016 • 3 min read

While some of us may be confined to a cubicle, the working world is developing a more lax attitude about […]

BeeLine Is A “Sense Of Direction” Handlebar Nav for Cyclists And It Ships In Fall

Charles Costa July 7, 2016 • 2 min read

As a cyclist, you often don’t (safely) have the luxury of turn by turn directions at a glance. While there are GPS […]

7 Startups & Technologies Every Coffee Lover Should Check Out

Krystle Vermes June 23, 2016 • 3 min read

If you love coffee and everything that comes with being caffeinated, tech has caught up to speed with your addiction. […]

Founder of the Week: Mike Moll of My Green Space

SnapMunk June 15, 2016 • 4 min read

The Vitals Birth Name: Michael Moll Nickname / Desired Superhero Name: The Full Time Optimist Hometown: Nairobi, Kenya (Born) – […]

It’s A 3D Printed Transparent Electric Stradivarius Replica, And You Can Still Back It

Charles Costa June 9, 2016 • 3 min read

The 3Dvarius is an electric violin that just happens to be transparent, created with 3D printing, and based on a Stradivarius. For another few days, you can back it on Kickstarter.

F5 Fitness App Launching in July To Help You Find Fitness Buddies

Stephen Altrogge June 7, 2016 • 3 min read

Finding a workout partner with the same sports interest and athletic level may be getting easier with the “F5″ (Find Fitness Friends for Free” app launches in July. The app will connect users with other people looking to buddy up in any and all athletic endeavors. It may not be groundbreaking, but its user interface and broad selection of sports interests may give it the traction it needs.

Great New Tech To Spruce Up Old Shit

Daniel A. Guttenberg June 2, 2016 • 4 min read

When it comes to new tech, what’s old is new and analog is cool again. These innovations, from hand-written cards to a touch-sensitive keyboard for gaming to a turntable that takes your vinyl to MP3, are bringing old junk into the digital age.

Air Jamz Makes You An Air Guitar God, Actually Playing Music When You Move

Stephen Altrogge June 1, 2016 • 2 min read

Remember when the video game “Guitar Hero” came out? It was fantastic because it let anyone become an epic rock God, […]

MegaBots Got $2.4 Million To Roll Out A Giant Fighting Robot League

Stephen Altrogge May 17, 2016 • 3 min read

For years, nerds of all stripes have dreamed of piloting giant mech robots. Movies like Real Steel and Pacific Rim put this vision on the […]

A Connected Digital Canvas of Infinite Art for Under $500

Charles Costa May 11, 2016 • 3 min read

More than just a digital photo frame, Meural is a stylish, connected canvas that allows you to view an unlimited collection of global art and photography in one single unit, including your own photography as well as images and art curated by museums, galleries, and studios.

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