Sirin Labs is known for creating the $14,000 Solarin smartphone. The super-secure mobile is one of the world’s most expensive. Now, the company announced another smartphone, called Finney, that costs $1,800. Sirin Labs also revealed an all-in-one PC for the “blockchain generation” and the “crypto crowd.”
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Google’s ATAP Lab Unveils its ‘Connected’ Levi’s Jacket
All it takes is a split second and you could end up flying over your bike’s handlebars. No one can question the dangers around answering a call or looking at a text while riding a bike – especially while commuting alongside traffic. The only solution is to get rid of the temptation altogether. After about a year’s worth of anticipation, Google has introduced their ‘connected’ denim Levi’s jacket. Powered by Jacquard technology, Google’s smart jacket is fully equipped with gesture-based sensors – allowing bike commuters the ability to answer incoming calls/text messages hands-free – reducing the risk of roadside distractions. Always a good thing.
Australia’s First 10-Star Carbon-Positive Home
With an estimated energy cost of only $2.35 per year and an anticipated savings of 507 pounds of carbon emissions per occupant, Australian architectural firms The Sociable Weaver and Clare Cousins Architects have created a luxurious, cost-effective, yet modern 10-star sustainable home. This is Australia’s first 10-star carbon positive home and judging from the ending list of features, it’s rather impressive. iReviews has covered the recent uptick in smart homes extensively (Bert’s Box, The Coodo modular home, the solar-powered Koda micro home, and The Kasita Home) but none have been branded with a 10-Star rating.
Nest Secure
The Nest Secure system is a truly customizable home security setup. It comes packed with many features to protect multiple parts of your home. If you’re looking for a comprehensive solution to your home’s security, you should check out our review of the Nest Secure system.
Synthetic Muscle Brings Lifelike Robots Closer to Reality
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made headlines nearly every day this year. Jaguar wants AI not behind the steering wheel, but in it. LG is working on a smart mower robot for your lawn. And Microsoft recently revealed Brainwave, their solution for real-time AI. But now, Columbia University researchers are figuring out how to enable robots to “flex their muscle” in a different, more literal way.
NC State Designs “True” Wireless Power Source
Having a wireless device does not mean ultimate freedom from charging docks or other power sources. Thankfully, researchers at North Carolina State University have developed an innovative system that integrates high-speed data and wireless power transfer simultaneously.
Italy-Based Tacita To Reveal New Electric Motorcycle This Week
We recently looked at an innovative smart motorcycle helmet to improve safety, group rides, and navigation for motorcyclists. As transportation continues delving into smarter energy utilization, motorcycle technology is experiencing a huge boom. Recently, Italian electric motorcycle manufacturer Tacita announced plans to expand its lineup.
Inspired by Origami, These Sustainable Clothes Grow With Your Child
The James Dyson Award had an interesting array of national winners this year. An outdoor vacuum cleaner for maintaining parks, kinetic furniture, and a buoy that becomes a natural part of the ocean environment were some of the standout ideas. One other creation that is catching lots of attention is a type of clothing that grows with children as they mature. This clothing has the potential to disrupt the fashion industry not just economically, but also on an environmental level as well.
Bert’s Box: The Luxurious 2-Bedroom Prefab Home
Unveiled at Decorex 2015, the London-based Bert and May’s Big Box 2-bedroom is a 670-square foot modular home that strikes the perfect balance between high-end modern aesthetics and eco-friendly design performance. Factory built in only 14-weeks, Bert’s Box comes equipped with Crittal windows and doors, double-glazed steel facades, and insulated panels to keep inhabitants warm in the winter and protected from the blazing sun in the summer months.
The AVAVA Britespace Tiny House
Whether you want a tiny home or something a little bigger, AVAVA Systems can accommodate you. Their beautiful tiny homes are sourced from sustainable materials and built to last decades. But unlike other tiny homes we’ve looked at, this one is not mobile, so choose your location carefully. AVAVA assists you through every step of the process, so getting this tiny home in your backyard or on that scenic hillside will be seamless.
