These smart gloves turn sign language into text and speech
Although sign language has always been the communication method of choice for the the hearing-impaired, it’s something that not everyone can use. That barrier may now be a thing of the past, thanks to...
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AirJamz This wristband will turn your air guitar into a wear guitar. Zivix is currently seeking $30,000 on Kickstarter. LoRaONE This SAM D21-based LoRa dev board will bring your IoT ideas to life....
View ArticleThis over-the-top Pip-Boy 3000 has real-world features
If you’re a true Fallout fan, you may feel the need to have a Pip-Boy 3000 information display on your left forearm at all times. Though smartwatches provide some of this device’s capabilities, they...
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You can now see the moon up close without leaving Earth
Flying to the Moon a bit out of your budget? No worries, you can still experience our planetary neighbor with MOON, the first 1/20 million replica that features all the craters, elevation and ridges in...
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This cup system controls a party’s volume
If there are three things that every good party should have, it’s people, music and Solo cups (for drinks, obviously). Now what if these were all integrated into one dynamic system? Well, that’s...
View ArticleTurning a McDonald’s Happy Meal toy into a keyboard mouse adaptor
Wireless keyboards and mice are fairly common, but what if you want to use a set that have older-style PS/2 cables with your tablet or smartphone? If this is you, then look no further than Evan Kale’s...
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17 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
CoWatch This high-end smartwatch puts Amazon’s Alexa right on your wrist. iMCO has flown right by its goal of $80,000 on Indiegogo. MI Guitar This new type of guitar can be picked up and played,...
View ArticleDisplay your favorite GIFs on a rotating POV cylinder
If you frequent our social media channels then you know just how much we love GIFs, so just imagine our excitement when we stumbled upon this Hackster.io project. Persistence of vision, or “POV,”...
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PolySmooth & Polysher This desktop machine and filament will make layer-free 3D printing a reality. Polymaker has already surpassed its goal of $100,000 on Kickstarter. XTH Sense This wearable...
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The PUMA BeatBot is a programmable robot you race against
If you’re tired of using a mere stopwatch to boost your run times, you’re in luck. That’s because PUMA has developed a small, shoebox-sized robot that literally races against athletes to help them...
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SkinTrack turns your arm into a touch interface for your smartwatch
Despite the popularity of smartwatches, these wrist-worn devices still have several limitations with their small touchscreen being one of the most notable annoyances. Cognizant of this, a team from...
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GeoOrbital Wheel This wheel replaces a standard front wheel to turn your bike into a powerful electric bike in under 60 seconds. GeoOrbital has raced right by its $75,000 goal on Kickstarter. Noria...
View ArticleSave time in the morning with Simone Giertz’s hair-washing robot
Looking to expedite your morning routine? Well, the super innovative, super hilarious Simone Giertz has created a hair-washing robot that’ll leave your hands free for other things, like brushing your...
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MIT’s latest physical interface can simulate sand, rubber and water
If it’s up to MIT’s Tangible Media Group, we’ll be interacting with our machines in Minority Report-like fashion in no time. That’s because the researchers have been hard at work developing a...
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Control other people’s arms with your mind
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to control someone else using nothing but your mind? Well, Norway-based artist Diva Helmy and Backyard Brains co-founder Greg Gage have made that a reality…...
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This ATtiny85-powered device enables you to intuitively operate your...
With the introduction of digital art, creating has become more efficient for artists. In an effort to streamline the process even further, Japanese concept artist Wataru Kami developed a tool that...
View ArticleThis water curtain lets you draw images and words
We’ve seen plenty of amazing installations in the past, but none may be as mesmerizing as this Arduino-powered water fountain by Base42. The team, who is part of the Tecnoateneu Vilablareix hacker...
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easyJet’s smart shoes will guide you through a city
Navigating a new city can be difficult, especially if you don’t speak the native language or have to continually look down at your smartphone for directions. Cognizant of this, low-cost airline easyJet...
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17 smart crowdfunding campaigns you may want to back this week
Mover Kit This DIY kit lets kids build and code a wearable device themselves. Technology Will Save Us has just about reached its $50,000 goal on Kickstarter. uHoo This indoor sensor monitors the air...
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The SMOMID is a guitar-like MIDI instrument
The brainchild of musician and Maker Nick Demopoulos, the SMOMID is a guitar-like MIDI controller that allows its user to control various aspects of a performance — from playing melodies and harmonies,...
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