A pedometer is a great tool for motivation people to trim down and get active. But since cutting one’s calorie intake is also a key factor in losing weight, two Clemson University researchers created a device that functions as a pedometer for eating. The Bite Counter is worn like a watch and tracks a pattern of motions to identify when the wearer takes a bite of food. Computer Engineering professor Adam Hoover and Psychology professor Eric Muth created the Bite Counter to help people track how much they eat. “At the societal...
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NuForce Inc., a professional and consumer audio company, has announced the availability of its new uDAC-2 Signature Gold Edition USB digital audio converter. The uDAC-2 SGE combines a USB DAC and a headphone amplifier into one portable device. This is perfect for those people who are seeking high-performance audio from their music files. The elegant uDAC-2 SGE retains the classic look of the uDAC-2, but is embellished with genuine Swarovski crystal on the device’s volume control knob and the sides and the top of the case are plated...
For those people who love going to camp at the lakeside or seaside but have to deal with the hassles of bringing a bulky canoe, Tsor Design Studio have come up with a very handy solution. Israeli designer Ori Levin of Tsor Design Studio created the Adhoc Folding Canoe, a foldable take-away canoe that fits into a normal backpack. The Adhoc Canoe is just 13 x 23 x 70 centimeters and weights a measly 4.1 kilos (about 9 lbs). The canoe’s frame is made from carbon fiber, while the hull is crafted from Aramid, which is a heat resistant...
Online gadget shop Red5.co.uk has launched its first customizable watch, the Vibe Watch. Ideal for today’s color blocking trend, this timepiece consists of four interlocking and interchangeable parts so people can create a watch that fits perfectly for any occasion. The Vibe Watch consists of a strap, bezel, case and face that can be customized and can click together. Each piece comes in a variety of colors, which include red, orange,black, white, blue, and more, and from these you can create up to 80,000 color combinations that...
Are you familiar with the TV series Fringe? For those of you who are, here’s a cool device that lets you communicate through Skype by using an old typewriter. It is similar to what’s used in the TV series, where the characters use a typewriter to communicate with a parallel world, where the equivalent of the typewriter exists. Whatever is typed into it gets typed into its equivalent in the other world, and vice-versa. Designer Daniel Huhndt may not let people communicate with a parallel world, but his creation, the Stype typewriter,...
Have you ever dreamed of a time when you have an endless supply of money and could sail around the world on your own private yacht? A simple yacht would do good but some people just can’t get enough and make better (and costlier) things. Designers from Yacht Island Design created a design of what a yacht should be. The new yacht, called the “Tropical Island Paradise,” is a superyacht that was created for the luxurious needs of billionaires. The Tropical Island Paradise is designed to fit at least 10 guests and has a diesel...
Do you have problems traveling because conventional travel pillows don’t work for you? You’re not alone. A survey that interviewed 1,500 people at airports throughout the world revealed that about 80 percent of travelers find normal travel pillows to be uncomfortable. Now travel company Cabeau unveils a neck pillow called the Evolution Neck Pillow, which is designed for those who don’t trust those conventional travel pillows that you can buy anywhere. The Evolution Neck Pillow is designed for people who always have trouble...
Designer Birgitta Salim came up with an idea for a wearable mobile phone that is exclusively designed for children. The device is called Kokoro wearable mobile phone, which is a watch strapped around the wrist that functions as a mobile phone – it sounds incredibly simple, why hasn’t someone thought of this for kids before? Talking about inspiration for the product, Salim said, “Millions of parents struggle each year to balance career and childcare, while young children need constant supervision. They also worry about...
Digital accessory company Joy Factory unveiled its new Zip Touch-n-go Multi-Charging Station that uses conductive charging technology to charge your devices. The device comes with three “Zip Tails” that magnetically attaches to the charging pad, while the other end connects to your camera, phone, or other electronic devices. “The Zip offers consumers the ability to easily charge an arsenal of mobile devices including smart phones, cameras, and e-readers in a way that is modern, effortless and without clutter,” said...
Apple CEO Steve Jobs and a host of partners and colleagues took to the stage at the WWDC event in San Francisco on Monday in order to unveil the iPhone 4. The latest addition to Apple’s smartphone line up represents the biggest step forward since the first iPhone was launched in 2007 and it has got even the cynics excited, desperate to get their hands on a retail version. ...