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SpeedX Does it Again With Unicorn, Taking Smart Bikes to the Next Level
By Diogo Costa | Jan 9, 2017 at 11:20 am
Nearly one year ago, SpeedX revolutionized the bicyle industry with Leopard. It was an immediate success, becoming the most-funded projects on Kickstarter, raising over $2.3 million. Now, they return with Unicorn, a different kind of bike that delivers a more high-end experience and takes smart…
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Dublin
Power Your Gadgets Using Your Body’s Movement With HandEnergy
By Diogo Costa | Dec 14, 2016 at 9:15 am
Because everyone is so dependent on their gadgets, powering them can be a problem. Most of the devices we use today only last a day on a full charge, so finding ways of feeding them can be very stressful. The most obvious way is to…
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Everwaters, a Better Water Filter Developed for the Real World
By Diogo Costa | Dec 1, 2016 at 7:00 pm
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the quality of drinking water sources is essential to humanity’s well-being and health. It also reports that the vast majority (88%) of diarrheal deaths in the world is caused by unsafe water, sanitation or hygiene, making a clear…
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San Francisco
Vufine+ Is the Wearable Glasses Display of the Future
By Diogo Costa | Nov 12, 2016 at 10:30 am
Having displays on eyeglasses is something we’ve only seen in science fiction movies thus far. From Star Trek to Vegeta, one of the most famous characters in the Dragon Ball franchise, there have been plenty of pop culture iterations of this technology. In reality though, this…
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This Innovative Lockbox May Revolutionize the Real Estate Industry
By Diogo Costa | Nov 11, 2016 at 3:30 pm
While the real estate industry is one of the most important industries in any country, technological innovations have yet to hit it hard. Other than a few apps, which can be dubbed as client management tools, the industry has not enjoyed a true technological revolution causing…
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Houston
StarVox Is the Innovative Smartwatch with Walkie-Talkie Capabilities
By Conor Cawley | Nov 10, 2016 at 10:30 am
Since the invention of the smartwatch, people have been comparing the technology to that found in James Bond movies. While these models were not equipped with heat lasers and a direct line to Q, smartwatches were considered a huge jump in the mobile technology…
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WeatherHYDE Provides Affordable, Effective Shelter to the Homeless
By Conor Cawley | Nov 8, 2016 at 3:30 pm
Between the refugee crisis and homelessness, too many people are forced to sleep outdoors on a nightly basis. From Indian to Singapore to the United States of America, millions of people are enduring sordid conditions because of a lack of options when it comes…
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Sydney
Zillion, Tile Partnership Means You’ll Never Lose Your Wallet Ever Again
By Conor Cawley | Oct 25, 2016 at 9:15 am
When smartphones became popular a few years ago, losing them immediately became a problem. Once that problem was solved, people started wondering why they couldn’t utilize the same technology to locate their other personal belongings. That’s when Tile came along. By attaching a tiny…
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Hong Kong
Stop Carrying Two Smartphones Thanks to SIMpro
By Conor Cawley | Oct 19, 2016 at 3:30 pm
Being an entrepreneur means always being available to chat. Investors, employees, partners, and potential customers need to be able to reach you at all times. However, with smartphones becoming such a staple of personal life as well, balancing the two communication networks can be…
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SWON Launches Kickstarter to Help You Conserve Water
By Conor Cawley | Oct 18, 2016 at 4:30 pm
Despite what you may have heard, the water crisis in this country is not limited to California. With drinkable water dwindling and lead pipes ruining what remains, more and more people have become adamant about conservation of the world’s most valuable resource. Fortunately, one…
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Chargemander Kickstarter Success Proves Pokémon Go Is Still Relevant
By Conor Cawley | Sep 7, 2016 at 3:00 pm
Just a few short weeks ago, the world was abuzz about Pokémon Go, a mobile game that utilized augmented reality technology and millennial nostalgia to become one of the most downloaded apps in the app store. Unfortunately, the game lost a lot of steam…
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Never Lose Your Wallet Again Thanks to LEIF’s Smart Business Card
By Conor Cawley | Aug 19, 2016 at 3:34 pm
When you lose your smartphone, it’s easy to find. You can call it, you can track it, and you can have it sent to you through the mail. Even when you lose your keys, there are devices you can purchase to help you keep track…
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Manage Your Child’s Schedule with Octopus by Joy
By Conor Cawley | Jul 18, 2016 at 12:30 pm
Having children is a notoriously exhausting experience. While the joy your little ones bring you is unmatched, the scheduling, the rescheduling, and the re-rescheduling is enough to make even the most level-headed parent crack from time to time. You’ve tried rewards, you’ve tried punishments,…
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The Basslet Is a Wearable That Helps You Feel the Music
By Conor Cawley | Jul 14, 2016 at 9:46 am
Listening to music is one of the most emotional experiences in life. Whether it be an uplifting jam about making it big when the chips were down, or a downtrodden ballad about gambling all those chips on the ponies, nothing induces goosebumps more than listen…