$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

Retro-80s-looking device uses AI to give athletes their own portable coach

For almost all sports, training involves some combination of speed, strength, balance, coordination and/or force. That’s where the CatchPad comes in, as it’s designed to help athletes hone those skills wherever they want, without a human coach.Continue… Continue reading Retro-80s-looking device uses AI to give athletes their own portable coach

Ultimate bird hangout has smart feeders, pool and 24/7 video stream

Whether you’re an avid birder or just a casual observer of the native feathered friends that visit your neck of the woods, you can now set up the ultimate high-tech feeding and water station that’s also incredibly low-maintenance. However, you might en… Continue reading Ultimate bird hangout has smart feeders, pool and 24/7 video stream

Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

When we last heard from Lumos, the bike helmet company had announced a model which was simply equipped with a “smart” tail light. The firm is getting fancy again, however, with its turn-indicating, 360-degree-illuminating, crash-detecting Nyxel.Continu… Continue reading Brainy bike helmet packs lights, turn indicators and crash detection

Concealed carry: Razor-sharp EDC tiny knife rides in your wallet

A new super small knife made from M390 steel promises to offer strong slashing at your fingertips in a package that’s about the size of a house key. The compact cutter also comes with two other surprises including a handy bottle opener.Continue Reading… Continue reading Concealed carry: Razor-sharp EDC tiny knife rides in your wallet

This robotic tennis partner lets you simulate actual matches on the court

A robot that can track your position on the court, serve you a range of shots, and simulate actual tennis matches has raised over $1.7 million on Kickstarter. With weeks still left in the campaign, there’s plenty of time to get in on the action.Continu… Continue reading This robotic tennis partner lets you simulate actual matches on the court

Smart guitar maker launches quick and easy music creation machine

Lava Music has spent the last few years impressing music journalists and guitarists with a bunch of carbon fiber acoustic/smart guitars. Now the company has taken a bit of a left turn for its first Kickstarter, with a string-free touch-enabled digital … Continue reading Smart guitar maker launches quick and easy music creation machine

In-tire sensor sends real-time pressure readings to psi-conscious cyclists

When it comes to the pressure of mountain and gravel bike tires, a few psi either way can make a big difference in performance. The Outrider sensor was designed with that fact in mind, as it provides real-time pressure readings from within tubeless tir… Continue reading In-tire sensor sends real-time pressure readings to psi-conscious cyclists