There is a new eco vehicle design in town and it’s as sleek as its name suggests. Introducing, the Lynx, a car powered by solar energy and the power of your own two feet if you’re after more speed. Up to 70 km/h can be achieved with the hybrid. It is clearly designed to be […]

You’ll never look at rice husks the same way again thanks to a Malaysian scientist who has discovered a way to make Aerogel from the low cost material. Aerogel is a super-strong substance and is the lightest solid known to man. Halimaton Hamdan is the genius behind the discovery which could bring the substance, which […]

GM’s British division, Vauxhall, have developed a camera system which displays the current speed limit right in the dash, helping you avoid costly fines and confrontations with intimidating cops. The camera snaps 30 photos a second so even if you get distracted and miss a sign, you know the camera caught it. It scans the […]

Good ol’ Victorinox have released a new model of their legendary Swiss Army Knife which comes armed with obligatory blade, scissors and nail file along with two modern day essentials, a USB drive and laser pointer. The model is called the SwissMemory Laser and also includes a retractable ball-point pen, screwdriver and keyring. The 2-gig […]

Casio has unveiled its latest transmissive LCD technology that takes in so much surrounding light that it does not require any backlighting when used outdoors, cutting power consumption by 50 percent. The display absorbs surrounding light which is then reflected out through the LCD, illuminating the display. Existing semi-transmissive displays have been too inefficient to […]

Michael Roller has developed a device that is set to make life a whole lot easier for college students. Introducing, The Kegstand, a muti-function keg container that makes the transporting and cooling of kegs a snap. The Kegstand consists of two units (see picture below), a small base that you sit your keg on and […]

Designer Shiu Yuk Yuen has developed an ultra-compact umbrella that will easily fit in a trouser pocket, but for this convenience you must get your creative juices flowing and improvise your own canopy when it starts to rain. Discarded newspapers, cardboard or plastic bags are ideal. The umbrella is yet another design to take advantage […]

YachtPlus has announced a concept yacht called the 40 ‘Signature Series’ that aims to be king in a market already awash with luxury vessels. The futuristic design was crafted by renowned architect Lord Foster who has incorporated function, luxury and beauty right down to the smallest detail. Foster placed special emphasis on the quantity of […]

Researchers at Newcastle University have developed a system that could replace increasingly vulnerable passwords and PINs with personal pictures that you draw onto a screen. They have proven to be easier to remember, yet over 1,000 times more secure and offer more personal, creative interaction. The new software, called Background Draw-a-Secret (BDAS), has been developed […]

Designer Elliot Ortiz has come up with a scooter concept that looks as if some sort of square-shaped missile has blown through the center. Despite its oddness, it is really quite clever, adding an impressive amount of cargo space while giving the rider more control over a load. The design seems destined for courier companies […]