Korner - Cheap home security

Today, home security systems are becoming a part of most homes, but they are generally not thought of as something that is used by people who are on a budget, such as apartment-dwellers. Korner hopes to change this problem with a simple security system that costs less then $100 USD, and requires no other payments.

Korner consists of two parts, a motion detecting tag that adheres to the upper corner of a door or window frames, and a plug fob that connects to your router. When the system is armed, and movement is detected, the fob responds by emitting a high pitch sound, as well as notifying the user via a smart device.

This security system can support up to 15 tags per fob, and each tag should be able to run for three years on its included battery. The app will let users know when the battery is getting low and needs to be replaced.

Source: Indiegogo

Rekindle - The almost never-ending candle!

The Rekindle Candle is a candlestick holder where the wick continues after the candle ends, which collects the melting wax to form a new candle. Once the new candle is full, you can remove it from the mould and start the process again.

Source: Benjamin Shine

Shot Stats: Record your hits and improve them!

The Shot Stats Challenger is a simple device, that records the head speed of the ball impact, impact points on the racket, the type and amount of spin on the ball and the number of shots between re-stringings. It is a simple device that just clips onto the racket, with a small, high-contrast touchscreen for viewing stats, as well as Bluetooth, which enables connecting to smart devices for in-depth stats. It can also tell you if you are playing better or worse! And helps you improve your goals in tennis by showing you what you need to do.

As the Challenger is still a prototype, it does not have a listed weight. Shot Stats is aiming to keep it within the weight of two to three standard vibration dampeners. It is currently using an aluminium housing and shockproof screen design to hold up to use on the court, and it is also able to take a hit.

Source: Shot Stats

FiberFix! 100x stronger then duct tape?

Duct tape, our best friend for fixing objects around the house.. Contesting duct tape is a new product that is claimed to be 100 times stronger then our matte-silver friend. FiberFix, a tape impregnated with a resin that reportedly "hardens like steel".

FiberFix is an easy to use tape, that takes three steps to prepare.

Step 1: Take out the FiberFix, and put on gloves.
Step 2: Emerge FiberFix in a bowl of water for 5-10 seconds.
Step 3: Wring out the excess water and wrap tightly over the broken object, and wait 15-20min for it to dry.

Easy!

FiberFix is sold in individual lengths, which must be used at once as water vapour in the air will cause unused sections to harden, once the package is unsealed. Prices range from $5.99 USD for a 2.5 x 102 cm strip, to $9.99 USD for a 10 x 152xm piece.

Source: FiberFix

Make your watch smart!

An analogue smart watch may sound like a contradiction in terms, but a Tel-Aviv based company has come up with a way of making it possible. Instead of having to buy a brand new smart watch, Modillian is a "smart strap" that makes a mechanical analogue wristwatch into a smart watch, by pairing with Android smartphones via Bluetooth.

Smart watches have many features that make them attractive to everyone, such as being able to tell if you have a call or message without having to dig your phone out of an awkward pocket, or at an inconvenient time, yet it also comes with negatives. Some people prefer to keep their mechanical analogue watches, which they may have invested hundreds, if not thousands of dollars in. Some may have had a watch that has lasted a very long time and they still love it and have no desire to give it up at all.

The Modillion smart strap replaces the strap, not the watch. The Modillion has electronics and a bluetooth module in-built into the strap's clasp, which vibrates when there are incoming calls, texts, messages, and reminders.

The Modillion will be launching on the 10th of June 2014, in which many more details will be released.

Source: Modillian

ShareKey smartphone app can unlock your life!

As we move forward into the future, smartphones and tablets will be must-have item, that everyone will have. ShareKey app gives us the option to unlock everything in order to live your daily life! Keys will no longer be needed, as we can just use our smartphones to unlock anything!

ShareKey also allows the owner to be able to send their key via email to another, allowing them to either have limited access to doors (being whether an hour or a day) or have permanent access to unlock your house, car or workplace.

To protect your details from anything that might happen, various security protocols are in place to prevent phishing and hacking. Key2Share works using the Near Field Communication (NFC) transmission standard, which allows the key data to be exchanged wirelessly over short ranges up to a few centimetres.

With ShareKey, life will quite literally, be at the push of a button.

Source: Fraunhofer

BUILD - Bee creative!

New furniture normally means weeks, or even months of consideration as to whether or not the old furniture needs to be replaced. A new type of modular furniture can help with this issue, by giving you the ability to configure how you want it to be.

BUILD is a modular honeycomb-like furniture system which offers a versatile, and strong piece of furniture that can be used and combined in a number of different ways, as well as being able to be used as a standalone display, a box, a seat, or a step, while multiple BUILD units can be combined to form shelving units that are customised in your own way.

Each BUILD unit is made from ARPRO (expanded polypropylene), a high performance plastic foam. It is toxic free, emission free and allergy free! It is also 100% recyclable.

Source: BUILD

Tinitell - Keep your kids safe with a wristphone!

All children like to play outside, but some parents are often too concerned for the safety of their children. The Tinitell is a miniaturised mobile phone that looks like a wrist watch, so they can be contacted at any time.

Calls can be made by using voice recognition, with the child pressing and holding the main button, whilst speaking the name of the recipient, they can call them if anything happens with ease.

Tinitell can receive any incoming calls, but the adult overseeing the child, can limit calls to a pre-defined set of specific numbers. Tinitell requires a SIM card to work, which goes underneath the battery. The battery lasts for 60min talk time, and seven full days on standby.

The current price range for Tinitell is $99 for black, and $149 for light blue, dark blue and red.

Source: Kickstarter (Tinitell)

The Lunecase - The Smart Case

The Lunecase is a smart case that allows the user to have icons showing others if they are in a phone call, or messaging someone via electromagnetic energy to power LEDs icons on the back of the phone.

The Lunecase does not have any batteries inside the case, or any connections with your smartphone, you just have to snap the case on your iPhone and it will go to work.

Prices will range from $29 for "Super early birds" to $99 for a "very personal Lunecase".

Source: Kickstarter (Lunecase)

Aqualibrium, the symbiotic aquarium!

Environmentally friendly ecosystems are becoming more and more attractive, as we become more environmentally aware of our planet.

Aqualibrium is one of the newest symbiotic ecosystems, where fish live in the bottom of the tank, where nutrients are pumped to the top, feeding the plants, and giving them life. The plant will filter the nutrients out of the water, taking only what it needs, as well as collecting the unfriendly fish substances that may be in the tank. The water is then pumped back down, in an endless cycle.

The plants to be used are up to the owner, whether it be pure ornamental plants, or edible plants, such as vegetable or herbs. The Aqualibrium uses identical stackable sections to hold the fish and the plants, which means you can have layers of them.

As of this moment, prototypes are opaque, but plans for the production verson are to be constructed entirely of UV-protected, scratch-resistant, clear plastic. Theres space for 49L of water in the bottom, and 2 sq feet of growing space in the top. Waterproof 9-watt LED grow lights are included, but useres must supply their own plants and fish. 

The Aqualibrium Garden is currently priced at $629, and can be shipped anywhere.

Source: Aqualibrium

Bloc'd Sofa - Choose how you sit!

The Bloc'd Sofa is a modular sofa, in which the user can manoeuvre how the sofa is arranged to his or her needs. It is simple and straightforward, and encouraged interaction in order for the "optimal" seat arrangement. The design is flexible and playful, intuitive and elegant, simple and relaxing.

Source: Scott Jones Design

IdeaPaint! Turn any surface into a whiteboard!

IdeaPaint turns any surface into a whiteboard! It comes in three different colours, black, white or clear! This means that you can apply the IdeaPaint to any surface you like, and keep the original colour of the surface!

IdeaPaint is available in two versions, CREATE and PRO. CREATE. CREATE starts off at $225 per 50 sq Ft, which is easy to roll on, (or sprayed on professionally), low VOC content, 10-year limited warranty and you can write on it within 4 days! PRO. CREATE is a more durable version of CREATE, starting at $199. It allows the user to erase with ease, and has a lifetime warranty!

 Source: IdeaPaint

Google unveils new mart watch, Android Wear.

Google unveiled their new smart watch, the Android Wear today, which brings Google Now on your wrist!

Like Google Now for smartphones, it will give you information like traffic, sports scores and any upcoming events you may have. You will also be able to trigger voice commands without even touching your Android Wear, just say "OK Google" and the Android Wear will instantly start listening for your command. This gives you the ability to send or reply to a text, searching Google for the best restaurant in the area, or creating events to your calendar!

The Android Wear's default screen is a scaled-down version of the Google Now in smartphones and tablets. When you turn it on, you are greeted with the time and weather, but a quick swipe can show you things like the detailed forecast, events or messages.

Google is also opening up Android Wear to third-party developers, who will be able to use the Android Wear functionality to smartphone apps, allowing the user to use both the Android Wear and the smartphone to do various tasks, and send information from one device to the other.

Source: Google Official Blog