ZipCharge reveals EV charging hubs packing suitcase-sized powerbanks

Late last year, UK startup ZipCharge announced the development of a suitcase-sized powerbank on wheels for charging electric vehicles. Now the company has revealed its next idea, a modular charging and storage hub called the GoHub.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading ZipCharge reveals EV charging hubs packing suitcase-sized powerbanks

Self-contained ootbox portable office is made from a shipping container

There are some situations in which extra office space is temporarily required, but a full-scale move into a larger building would be overkill. That’s where the ootbox comes in, as it’s a rentable portable office made out of an upcycled shipping contain… Continue reading Self-contained ootbox portable office is made from a shipping container

Wind-Up Tape Measure Transformed into Portable Ham Antenna

If there’s one thing that amateur radio operators are good at, it’s turning just about anything into an antenna. And hams have a long history of portable operations, too, where …read more Continue reading Wind-Up Tape Measure Transformed into Portable Ham Antenna

Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini

Back in 2019, Positive Grid launched an extraordinary practice amp for guitarists called the Spark. We got to take one for review last year and were mighty impressed. Now the company has launched a Mini version with a built-in battery for play anywhere… Continue reading Positive Grid downsizes Spark smart guitar amp with battery-powered Mini

Zoa PL1 lets skiers bring their own rope tow to the backcountry

Rope tows certainly make life easier if you’re skiing at a groomed, established hill, but what if you’re more into backcountry skiing? Well, that’s where the Zoa PL1 comes in, as it’s a portable rope tow that you set up yourself.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Zoa PL1 lets skiers bring their own rope tow to the backcountry

Mobile MRI machine detects brain disorders at a fraction of the cost

MRI is a powerful diagnostic tool, but the size and cost of the machinery limits where it can be used. Scientists at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) have now developed a more compact and affordable MRI system, which uses a much smaller magnetic field… Continue reading Mobile MRI machine detects brain disorders at a fraction of the cost