Tag: gadgets

May 13, 2015 at 4:25 pm

This is the World’s First Throw-and-Shoot Camera

This is the World's First Throw-and-Shoot Camera

Lily is the world’s first throw-and-shoot camera. All you have to do is throw it in the air to start shooting. The quadcopter flies itself and uses GPS and computer vision to follow you around. It is waterproof, compact and shoots HD pictures and videos. Check out the glossy demo video below. …

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May 7, 2015 at 2:33 pm

The Startup That’s Trying to Make VR Theme Parks a Reality

The Startup That's Trying to Make VR Theme Parks a Reality

THE VOID is a startup company that is trying to make VR Theme Parks a reality. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, the company is attempting to build virtual worlds over real-world, physical environments; creating an immersive experience that they describe as, “4D environmental FX”. Check out the glossy promo video below. …

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May 6, 2015 at 11:24 am

This Guy Made a Dual Laser Iron Man Glove with Sounds and Ejecting Shell

This Guy Made a Dual Laser Iron Man Glove with Sounds and Ejecting Shell

He even equipped the glove with lasers powerful enough to burn through things. You can see his official site for more info and other laser-related gadgets.

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April 29, 2015 at 3:09 pm

This Guy Turbocharged a Quadcopter and the Results are Insane

This Guy Turbocharged a Quadcopter and the Results are Insane

I can’t believe how fast this turbocharged quadcopter flies! Additional props to the pilot who has some very impressive flying skills. What a beast!

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March 31, 2015 at 3:57 pm

Forget Chargers, this USB Wall Plate Frees Up Your Outlets in Seconds

Forget Chargers, this USB Wall Plate Frees Up Your Outlets in Seconds

All you need is a screwdriver. No wiring, no batteries, no more bulky chargers and you get a precious outlet back! The brilliant design by SnapPower works by drawing power directly from the inside screws on the sides of outlets. SnapPower has launched their USB charger cover plate design on Kickstarter, following…

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March 23, 2015 at 3:49 pm

This Drivable Tron Light Cycle Can Be Yours in May

This Drivable Tron Light Cycle Can Be Yours in May

Photograph by RM Sotheby’s On May 2, 2015 RM Sotheby’s will be auctioning off a fully functional, electric version of the Tron: Legacy motorcycle. The bike features a 96 volt, direct-drive electric motor with lithium batteries, a computer controlled throttle, rebound and compression damping with spring-preload front suspension and rigid rear suspension, and front…

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February 25, 2015 at 10:07 am

What FPV Racing Looks Like from the Quadcopter’s POV

What FPV Racing Looks Like from the Quadcopter's POV

In FPV Racing, drivers sport video camera goggles that show them exactly what their quadcopter sees. They then race each other through custom-designed courses trying their best not to crash (too hard). As video streaming quality improves, FPV racing will continue to grow.

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February 19, 2015 at 3:48 pm

Scientists Develop Artificial Skylight that Mimics Natural Light

Scientists Develop Artificial Skylight that Mimics Natural Light

A group of scientist in Como, Italy have developed an artificial skylight that creates realistic looking natural light for spaces that don’t have windows or access to sunlight. According to PetaPixel: The scientists who invented the light figured out how to use a thin coating of nanoparticles to accurately simulate sunlight through Earth’s atmosphere…

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February 9, 2015 at 2:18 pm

This Guy Built a Millennium Falcon Quadcopter and It’s Awesome

This Guy Built a Millennium Falcon Quadcopter and It's Awesome

Quadcopter enthusiast Olivier_C transformed his RC helicopter into the iconic Millennium Falcon from Star Wars using polystyrene and LED lights. The builder posted the step-by-step process on reddit and Imgur. Aside from the cost of the actual drone and radio, which he estimates at 1000€, the remaining materials were incredibly cheap: 10€ for the…

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February 8, 2015 at 5:01 pm

These Guys Built a Portable Hot Tub You Can Take on Your Next Adventure

These Guys Built a Portable Hot Tub You Can Take on Your Next Adventure

Portland-based company The Original Nomad, has designed a fully collapsible hot tub that you can take with you on your next outdoor adventure. Made from durable 18 oz. vinyl walls and 24 oz. vinyl floor, the tub has a 60″ diameter (1.52 m), a height of 56″ (1.42 m) and a weight of 20…

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