Taste of art plates with QR-codes
17-2-2011
Taste of Art will team up with Pocketmenu, a company that builde mobile websites for restaurants. On the new plates QR-odes will be printed that, when scanned with a smartphone, will direct you to the (mobile) website of the restaurant.
SODIS Solar Water Desinfection Method
16-2-2011
It sounds too good to be true, simply fill plastic bottles with water and UV-A rays kill all viruses, bacteria and parasites, known as SODIS (Solar Water Disinfection method). Problem is that it cann’t be checked if the water is really clean. Students of the University of Washington now developed the PotaVida, an electronic sensor that can determine if the water is clean or not.
Potato Clock
15-2-2011
This Potato Clock is a set of two wires and conductors which generate power of the peel of potatoes and sends it to a digital clock. Available for $ 11.08 on Amazon.com … excluding potatoes.
RFID keychain to update your Facebook
12-2-2011
When entering the theater of Amsterdam, visitors receive a keychain with a RFID chip attached, which is connected to your Facebook-account. You can automatically update your profile by holding the keychain in front of the SowiSocial-desks.
Lotery of fines
9-2-2011
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If you drive too fast, you will get caught by this speed camera and receive a fine. If you don’t drive too fast, the total sum of the fines will be raffled amongst those who do respect speed limits.
Mega Reader
9-2-2011
The Mega reader is an iPhone app that lets you read a text while using your camera to still see your surroundings. The text changes color automatically so it remains readable.
The flying beercooler
7-2-2011
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Don’t feel like getting up to get another beer? The flying beercooler throws one right at you!
Icefondue
6-2-2011
Icefondue brings a new dimension in fondue. For this Icefondue, liquid nitrogen is used.
Tequila as bio-fuel
4-2-2011
The agave plant (from which tequila is made) has proven to be a great source of bio-fuel. The agave plant can grow in Africa, Australia and Mexico at low cost and is therefore a great possibility.
New app is connecting guests of hotels
3-2-2011
Israel-based IMguest provides guests a virtual tool to find fellow travelers, based on interests and purpose of visit.