$35 lens turns any smartphone into a powerful microscope

Six years on from the first iMicro smartphone microscope, the team has unveiled its latest: the iMicro Q3p, a fingertip-sized, lightweight device that makes microscopy inexpensive, portable and accessible to anyone with a camera on their phone. What’s … Continue reading $35 lens turns any smartphone into a powerful microscope

Bikerguard put a windshield wiper on your motorbike helmet visor

Riding a motorcycle is already risky enough without adding obscured vision to the equation. That’s where the Bikerguard is designed to come in. It’s a visor wiper that can be attached to just about any motorcycle helmet to swipe away the rain.Continue … Continue reading Bikerguard put a windshield wiper on your motorbike helmet visor

Tiny E Ink phone promises 6-day battery life and way less screen time

As someone who constantly battles with their overly distracting phone, I’m glad to see more minimalist handsets on the scene that are designed to be used as little as possible – like the upcoming Mudita Kompakt.Continue ReadingCategory: Mobile Technolo… Continue reading Tiny E Ink phone promises 6-day battery life and way less screen time

Self-watering vertical garden is a mess-free and versatile piece of art

You won’t need a green thumb, floor space or any serious commitment in order to create a thriving indoor oasis with this functional vertical garden. And you also won’t need a lot of spare cash either, with the whole kit coming in at around US$85.Contin… Continue reading Self-watering vertical garden is a mess-free and versatile piece of art

World’s first electric whiskey smoker: Our new favorite party trick

Infuse spirits and cocktails like a professional mixologist with this handy little device, a first-of-its kind gadget that makes adding complex flavors to drinks – and food – far simpler than existing methods. And a damn sight cheaper, too – at US$49 a… Continue reading World’s first electric whiskey smoker: Our new favorite party trick

Bizarre digital mask guarantees people will keep their distance

Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “These ol’ human faces just aren’t expressive enough?” Perhaps what you need is the Qudi Mask 2, a gadget that lets you wear all your emotions on your robot-screen head while, if you wish, hiding your ide… Continue reading Bizarre digital mask guarantees people will keep their distance

Take your birding to an exciting new and immersive level

Technology has been very kind to bird lovers, with the likes of apps such as the Merlin Bird ID app allowing enthusiasts of all levels to easily identify their feathered friends in the neighborhood. Until recently, this required a guidebook or more exp… Continue reading Take your birding to an exciting new and immersive level

These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers

While smart shades have not had the best run (sorry, not sorry, Google Glass), there have been aspects of the technology that have nonetheless offered potential when the focus has been on functionality over fad.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, Tech… Continue reading These standalone smart glasses are out to replace all fitness trackers