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AI

Samsung presents SelfieType, the invisible keyboard designed for smartphones

At CES 2020, Samsung gave young companies the opportunity to showcase their technologies. A start-up linked to Samsung’s C-Lab programme presents virtual keyboard technology that could change the way we work. CES 2020 in Las Vegas is an inexhaustible source of innovative ideas and inventions. In…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Chemistry

Invented an indestructible tissue that generates electricity

A combination of two 3D printed polymers generates a fabric that repairs itself and produces electricity through body heat. Technology and fashion are making progress in the production of smart fabrics and clothes. The goal is the production of multi-functional clothes, which integrate sensors to…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Crowdfunding

Mantour X: the new light, portable and self-balancing electric scooter

Thanks to an algorithm, the closed scooter is able to advance even when closed in a vertical position, as if by magic, without tiring the user. One of the key words of the new decade is “environment“. One of the aspects of our everyday life that we can change concerns means of transport. The

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Crowdfunding

Fingerbot, the gadget to make your home smart

This small cube connects to the internet and allows you to manage the house tech from the smartphone, making your home smart without revolutionizing the system. Are you intrigued by the domotic but don’t want to revolutionize your home? Fingerbot is an excellent solution, small and cheap, to start…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Crowdfunding

Heatbox, the stylish and portable self-heating lunchbox

A group of four Dutch boys launched a campaign on kickstarter with an immediate and surprising success Nowadays, the focus on good food is increasing and also involves lunches during working days. The healthiest option is to prepare lunch at home and take it to work or university. The several…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Inventions

The innovative anti-shark tissue comes from Australia

Haydon Burford, inventor and veteran surfer from South Australia, has developed a wetsuit fabric that prevents sharks’ sharp teeth from piercing human flesh. One of the great goals of surfers and sports divers is a suitable safety material to be used in the construction of diving suits. Inventor…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Motors

Cars made by wood, the ambitious challenge from Japan

A project promoted by the Ministry of the Environment, which has already attracted the interest of car manufacturers, encourages the use of nano cellulose in automotive components The automotive market is constantly looking for new materials to be used in vehicles. The aim is to reduce the weight…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Gadget

Tap Strap 2, an all-in-one keyboard mouse and air controller for your hand

With a band to wear between your five fingers, Tap Strap provides a convenient and innovative alternative to the keyboard and mouse for PCs and smart TVs. Do you remember the scenes from the movie “Minority Report“? John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise, in front of a screen that controlled the…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Blood pressure and heart rate controls? Easy, use an app!

Researchers have found a way to measure blood pressure and resting frequency simply through a video selfie In the near future, we may not have to go to a doctor or pharmacy to determine blood pressure. Researchers have found a way to measure it accurately with your phone’s camera. Everything you…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Health

Hearing loss can be treated with adaptable flexible implants

New technology promises to overcome the limits of rigid systems while also improving sensitivity to sound dynamics A physical condition, often disabling, that leads to a reduction in the quality of life is hearing loss. People who suffer from hearing loss due to damage to the inner ear or an inner…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

News

Wear your Veromarmo jacket. The patent signed by two young Italian creatives

Alice Zantedeschi and Francesca Pievani are two young people from Verona and Bergamo who have risen to the honor of the press among the winning startups. In 2014 they founded Fili Pari, a brand in the fashion sector. So far nothing extraordinary, except that their creations are derived from…

Giovanni Sapere

Crowdfunding

earHD, a new way of listening in high definition

Flare Audio is introducing a passive listening device that increases detail and reduces noise and distractions in confused environments Imagine you want to go to a concert without hearing your neighbor singing out of tune with a loud voice. Or to be at a conference or lecture and be able to focus…

Mario Vincenzo La Rocca

Environment

A new sponge sorbent will avoid damage caused by oil spills at sea

In recent times the news told us of entire ecosystems irreparably damaged by oil spills at sea. Therefore, we wondered if it would ever be possible to avoid all this through a new invention. In this regard, the University of Science and Technology of China has patented a new sponge sorb that can be…

Giovanni Sapere