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Many cyclists will remember the bar-end handlebar grips that were popular on mountain bikes some time ago. Well, Spirgrips offer a unique take on that basic concept, and they’re now being offered in a new-and-improved form.Continue ReadingCategory: Bic… Continue reading Spirgrips Plus are a new expression of bar-end handlebar grips
As the population increasingly moves towards tech jobs, there’s now a shortage of coconut harvesters in India. That’s why scientists there have built a tree-climbing coconut-harvesting robot, that could perhaps someday take up the slack.Continue Readin… Continue reading Indian robot climbs trees to harvest coconuts
Many outdoor athletes will drink water for basic hydration, along with an electrolyte solution for added replenishment. The MXXY Hydration Pack allows them to get both – in the desired ratio – from a single device.Continue ReadingCategory: Outdoors, Li… Continue reading Tandem hydration pack delivers water and/or electrolytes – you decide
Unlike many other seafood species, lobsters are typically shipped to stores and restaurants while still alive. New technology could help them survive the journey, thus reducing the number of extra lobsters that have to be caught in order to provide a “… Continue reading “Fitbit for lobsters” could reduce pressure on wild stocks
There are now a number of “smart” bike lights available, that do things such as automatically switching on when it gets dark outside. The turn-indicating ioLight is different, though, in that it’s triggered by the user’s GPS coordinates.Continue Readin… Continue reading Turn-indicating bike lights use GPS to respond to their location
A couple of years ago, we heard how Ford was supplying its assembly plant employees with an assistive exoskeleton called the EksoVest. Now, the maker of that device has unveiled a lighter and limberer but just as capable model.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Ekso Bionics announces airier, more flexible Evo exoskeleton
Given how many satellites and bits of orbital debris are now orbiting the Earth, it’s becoming increasingly important to keep track of where they all are. A new telescope system allows space agencies and other clients to do so – even in broad daylight…. Continue reading Numerica telescope tracks satellites in broad daylight
If you were a farmer, wouldn’t you prefer to just recharge your utility tractor, instead of refuelling it from your limited onsite supply of diesel? That’s exactly where the eUtility Electric Tractor is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Env… Continue reading eUtility Electric Tractor is powered by a battery, not diesel
Drones may be seeing increased use by police forces, but the things are still limited by relatively short flight times, and the need for certified operators. Public safety tech company Axon has set out to address the problem, by leveraging the existing… Continue reading Tethered drone gets licensed for use in law enforcement
When it comes to staying alert while working night shifts, some people choose to grab quick naps, while others pour back the coffee. A new study, however, suggests that coffee followed by a nap may work best.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellb… Continue reading “Caff-naps” could help shiftworkers stay alert