New Inventions Archive Page 9
Posted on June 24, 2008 with 32 comments
What on earth! This space structure has been implemented by astronauts in an attempt to cool the polar caps of the earth, and to reduce global warning. OK, well that is fiction -- but this little global ornament with an electromagnetic mechanism inbuilt looks pretty damn cool! Especially with the blue LED's which illuminate the Earth during...
Posted on June 23, 2008 with 46 comments
Biometrics is not exactly common in our everyday lives, but the technology holds so much potential that it is inevitably going to be introduced. One form is fingerprint identification, a technology which promises so much in terms of individual security and a far safer approach to identification. Up until now, these types of technologies have...
Posted on June 12, 2008 with 42 comments
Here is another bike with a twist, a bicycle which exercises all four limbs, without being restricted to indoors. The concept is built around a regular bicycle, but with a swivel axel attached to allow your arms to increase both your muscle and your speed. It is extremely easy to make and attach to a common bicycle and within a few hours of...
Posted on May 1, 2008 with 45 comments
Ok, so what do you get if you cross an aquarium with a refrigerator? This sounds like a joke, but this new invention does exactly that, merges the two functions of each separate device. At the bottom of the fish tank is an additional tank which contains freshwater fish, with pods for growing vegetables at the top. The neat part is that the...
Posted on April 29, 2008 with 25 comments
Shots of alcohol are the preferred drink for many drinkers, due to the speed at which you can drink them, and the speed which they can get you drunk. Those taking them, rarely need persuaded, and down them as if they were drinking small glasses of water. Well, now shots can be enjoyed that extra bit more, thanks to a set of Lava Lamp Shot...
Posted on April 22, 2008 with 31 comments
One of the latest inventions to be thought up comes courtesy of a prototype version of a flying camera from Aeryon Labs of Waterloo. The camera is constructed of four foam rings which are all interconnected and each 30cm in diameter. There exists a rotor inside which makes the Aeryon Scout, as they have chosen to name it. A camera is...
Posted on April 21, 2008 with 28 comments
Water is an essential product whenever we venture into warmer climates and warmer countries, but it is sometimes difficult to ensure that the water in such Third World countries is properly purified and filtered. Finding suitable drinking water can be a major problem -- leaving you having to carry bottled water around with you at all times to...
Posted on April 17, 2008 with 6 comments
Watches are typically battery driven meaning that you have to change batteries often during your watch's lifetime. There have been few innovations on the mechanics of watches in recent years, but there is now - and it comes courtesy of the Urwerk 202. The 202 holds no battery, but functions by making use of compressed air. The internals of...
Posted on April 3, 2008 with 11 comments
Photographs are, for some of us, our most prized possessions allowing memories to be taken in a snapshot, saved and shared. With the digital age now upon us, storing images and pictures onto digital media is much preferred to preserve photographs and memories, ensuring that you have a backup and cannot be damaged by lying around in a box....
Posted on April 1, 2008 with 12 comments
For those who enjoy a back massage, but have no partner to assist them with relieving their back aches and pains, then the Massaging Backpack may be just what you're after. Eliminating the need for someone else to massage you, the backpack rests on your back and does the job without either complaining or getting bored. The Massaging Backpack...
Posted on March 31, 2008 with 19 comments
Candles look good in any home, whether for a romantic evening or simply to decorate a room and add that extra glow. It's difficult to get candles for outside, especially due to the sporadic weather conditions, but now we have a new invention on our hands in the form of outdoor rechargeable candles. These fake candles are made from silicone...
Posted on March 27, 2008 with 25 comments
Most mirrors restrict you to see from only a certain perspective, meaning that there are many hidden areas which cannot be viewed. Without attempting to swivel your head like an owl, it is impossible to view the back of your head, for example. Or, you may have tried using a portable mirror and reflecting this off the main mirror to be able to...