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Bean bag doubles as backpack
10:31PM | Thursday, 27 October 2011 | Michelle HammondA mumpreneur has invented a beach chair that doubles as a backpack, taking the packhorse drudgery out of a day at the beach with her children.
Gear up for thought-triggered technology
10:33PM | Thursday, 6 October 2011 | Michelle HammondScientists have unveiled a bicycle with gears that can be changed by thinking about it.
ZZZ Zen puts beds in bars
10:23PM | Wednesday, 26 October 2011 | Michelle HammondParis snooze bar ZZZ Zen offers sleep-inducing “zero gravity” chairs that mimic weightlessness for drowsy drinkers, allowing patrons to nod off after one too many champagnes.
Mobile-charging shoes
10:55PM | Thursday, 20 October 2011 | Michelle HammondYour mobile phone might never run out of power mid-conversation again, thanks to research from the University of Wisconsin.
Shed clothes – and memories – with The Divorcee Sale
10:00AM | Thursday, 18 October 2012 | Michelle HammondThe Divorcee Sale is a way for women to ditch possessions from their pre-split life while making a handy profit.
Aussie humour workshop is no joke
10:20PM | Tuesday, 18 October 2011 | Michelle HammondSwinburne University ran a workshop to teach its international students the logic of Australian humour, highlighting the level of interest in quirkier aspects of Australian culture.
Flying carpet a sky-high idea
10:26PM | Friday, 14 October 2011 | Michelle HammondA battery-powered magic carpet has had lift-off in the United States, suggesting magic carpet rides could soon become a reality.
Hotels take a robotic approach to “sleep art”
10:00PM | Friday, 12 October 2012 | Michelle HammondHotel chain Ibis is installing “robotic artists” in its rooms, which create unique one-of-a-kind paintings based on sleep patterns.
Split pie pan takes the pain out of decision-making
10:08PM | Wednesday, 10 October 2012 | Michelle HammondImagine you want to bake a pie, but you can’t decide if you feel like steak or blackberries as a filling. With a new invention, you can bake a pie that’s half-half.
Self-adjustable glasses have a clear direction
10:03PM | Tuesday, 9 October 2012 | Michelle HammondDistributing glasses in the developing world has historically been hampered by a lack of optometrists. A new invention might be able to overcome that challenge.
Fowlty Towers a haven for hens
10:58PM | Monday, 8 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAn eccentric hotelier has decided to open a luxury hotel for chickens. Fowlty Towers promises five-star accommodation for busy hens in need of a getaway.
Bicycle rack doubles as a bookshelf
10:36PM | Friday, 5 October 2012 | Michelle HammondFor inner-city residents, bicycles have become as much a fashion accessory as a mode of transport. Now a new bookshelf allows proud owners to display their bikes like a work of art.
New device lets the blind read camera settings
10:30PM | Thursday, 4 October 2012 | Michelle HammondUntil now, it has been difficult for visually impaired people to know when settings on their camera have changed. It's a problem solved by a new invention.
New bike helmet senses crashes
10:13PM | Tuesday, 2 October 2012 | Michelle HammondIf you get knocked unconscious in an accident while snowboarding or riding a bike, who will call for an ambulance? Thanks to a new invention, it could be your helmet.
Wearable camera could become the next festival must-have
10:29PM | Monday, 1 October 2012 | Michelle HammondMany concert-goers these days seem to be more concerned about getting the perfect photo on their phone than enjoying the show. Thanks to a new type of camera, they can now do both.
Dejamor looking to deliver on the romance front
9:54PM | Thursday, 27 September 2012 | Michelle HammondCouples keen to spice up their relationships should take note of Dejamor, a subscription service delivering monthly packages to help couples keep the spark alive.
Swumanoid calls time on human lifeguards
9:58PM | Wednesday, 26 September 2012 | Michelle HammondJapanese researchers have invented robots that can swim. Could the days of the bronzed Aussie surf lifesaver soon be coming to an end?
Consumers trade old mobile phones for cash using ecoATM
9:33PM | Tuesday, 25 September 2012 | Michelle HammondNow the iPhone 5 is out, millions of consumers have old mobile phones they want to get rid of. A new recycling “ATM”, called the ecoATM, might be the perfect solution.
The Clam Chair is an open and shut innovation case
9:44PM | Monday, 24 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThree students from RMIT University have won a national design award after creating a chair inspired by clam shells.
A sobering technological idea
9:44PM | Friday, 21 September 2012 | Michelle HammondAlcohol-fuelled violence is a growing problem in many cities. Now, thanks to Greek researchers, police officers will be able to find potential troublemakers in a flash.
