Maker Hand – this $30 prosthetic hand could turn the market upside down

It's well known that prosthetic limbs usually cost...ahem...an arm and a leg. And sure there have been attempts to bring the cost down over the years. But this new Maker Hand looks like it turn the whole market for prosthetics on its head.  The parts including filament, rubber bands etc cost around $30, and it's made on a conventional home scale 3D...

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Could Lithium Sulfur batteries be the game changer we’re hoping for?

UK company Oxis Energy is planning to shake up the electric transportation industry with a newly developed lithium sulfur battery. The new technology apparently provides five times the energy density of a conventional Li-Ion battery, as well as being lighter and safer. The company is pushing for its battery to be used in applications where weight is...

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Vasco Mini 2 Voice Translator – Does This Actually Work? [Review]

The Vasco Mini 2 is a tiny live translator in your pocket. How does it work and does it actually translate like it should? Check out our review in the video below! continue reading

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Inochi – the world’s first stylish clear mask … comes at a price

The Inochi mask is being billed as the world's first stylish clear mask. And we've got to say they've got a point. It's definitely very cool to be able to see people's faces again. No more guessing whether it's scowls or smiles, and it also reminds us of how things were before we de-personalised ourselves to stay safe. Of course we totally understand...

Aug 2020

The Lucid Air blows open the EV range war with a huge 517 miles on a single charge

The new Lucid Air electric car just announced a huge estimated range of 517 miles from a single charge. Which means we're now clearly entering a new phase of the range wars. It's not enough that EV performance is pushing supercars into red faced retreat, now we're going to see range numbers which will humble even the most frugal gas guzzler. Remember...

Aug 2020

Emrod – wireless electricity system announced. No more ugly pylons?

New Zealand startup Emrod has started trials of a new wireless electricity system which they say could do away with the need for cables, pylons and all that stuff when delivering electrical power in rural areas. What makes this new project different is the fact that it has attracted the attention - and funding - from one of New Zealand's biggest power...

Aug 2020

MingHong SEV S2 – $900 six-seater electric car is cheap, cheerful and oh so slow

We've seen - and driven - our share of electric vehicles over the years, but this Alibaba sourced vanette, called the MingHong SEV S2 really does take the cake. Billed as a 'modern premium sedan', this BMW grilled $900 runabout boasts a staggering 60 km/h top speed and a range of up to 60 miles or so. Mr Tesla better watch out. The sales site doesn't...

Aug 2020

Revolution Container – recycled shipping container offers COVID friendly eco washing on the forecourt

Photo-Me, the mega passport photo booth people, have just announced a new edition to their portable launderette products for the high street. The Revolution Container is a recycled shipping container which holds four washing machines and two dryers capable of offering launderette services from supermarket, gas station and other forecourts. The 5.5 tonne...

Jul 2020

PanSeer – new blood test may be able to detect cancer four years before symptoms appear

An international team of scientists have just announced an experimental blood test they dubbed PanSeer, which they suggest could detect certain types of cancer in people up to four years before any symptoms show up. If the new tech works out long term, it could revolutionise the battle against some of the most common cancers in the world. The team started...

Jul 2020

Proteus – new un-cuttable material promises to make bike thefts a thing of the past

Bicycle theft is big business. Thanks to the easy availability of tools like battery power angle grinders, even the most carefully secured bike can be stolen in minutes. Now, thanks to Proteus, a new material developed in the U.K. and Europe, these cut and grab days may be over for good. The team behind the new wonder material have shown that while...

Jul 2020