MIT researchers come up with mechanical muscles

Who would have thought that something as natural as muscles could actually be mechanized? that was made possible thanks to researchers at MIT who used shape-memory alloys to develop a new breed of small mechanical “muscles” which are capable of changing shape when heated. These are way more efficient and possess greater torque for their [...]

Google flexes muscles against social networks

Google isn’t going to let the popularity of social networking just pass by them without doing anything about it – word has it that the Net search giant is taking on Facebook and Twitter on their own turf, thanks to a new module in Gmail which can stream media and status updates of online friends. [...]

Cocoon Shower Stall

Eggs are one protein-rich source that you can always rely on whether you’re on a fitness spree to build up some muscles, but that egg-shaped Cocoon Shower Stall does nothing of that sort. Instead, it functions as a spa, boasting shower capability, a bathtub, a jacuzzi and mood lighting to help you relax particularly after [...]

JVC Kaboom makes a comeback

[CES 2010] We confess that the JVC RV-NB50, plus known as the Kaboom, resembles something that won’t be out of place from the Transformers series, leaning more towards the Decepticon line than the Autobots. First released a dozen years ago and making an impact with its high capability and legendary durability, the Kaboom is now [...]

Microsoft Looking To Muscle Based Computer Controls

It certainly looks like games of the future will become more interactive, as that’s a subject that many companies are looking into. Now Microsoft has come up with a rather useful notion, which results in a patent for several methods of controlling a computer using Electromyography (EMG). that method will read the electrical activity of [...]

Twist faucet makes you work for water

Water is a precious resource, so it is no surprise to see designer Harvey Bewley come up with a faucet known as the Twist whihc forces you to work for your drink. The tap itself is controlled by an aerator, where you will need to “twist” and crank it in order to get even a [...]

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