1+ hour, 38+ min ago (418+ words) The Stickerbox from Brooklyn-based startup Hapiko turns your child's wildest ideas " a tiger eating ice-cream, or a lizard riding a skateboard " into printed stickers they can tear off immediately and color in using regular pencils and crayons. It uses a combination of AI models to make sense of the prompts and generate monochrome outlined illustrations, while a thermal printer spits out the artwork on BPA- and BPS-free paper. That's all there is to it, and it's kind of genius, really. The idea came from Hapiko co-founder Bob Whitney who recently found himself dusting off a desktop printer at home to make coloring pages based on his son's imaginative ideas. The compact Stickerbox " a 3.75-inch (9.5 cm) cube that fits on a child's desk " streamlines that entire process, and puts kids in control of the artistic output. The company says it's committed to…...

2+ day, 9+ hour ago (226+ words) We've recently seen a bunch of E Ink smartphones released for eye-friendly productivity on the go. But what if you don't want to give up your handset, yet would like an ePaper assistant on tap? That's where the Reetle SmartInk I comes in. First things first, the name. The startup explains that the shared brand and product moniker represents two aspects of its design. The first declares its use as a reading device, while the second half "symbolizes the tough shell that protects your phone" in the form of a beetle. Put them together " while snipping out a few letters " and you get Reetle. The second thing to note is that if you're an Android phone user, this "E Ink hub" is not for you as it's currently only compatible with newer iPhones (iPhone 14 to 17 series models plus the Air)....

3+ day, 12+ hour ago (370+ words) Former Huawei subsidiary Honor is primarily known for its phones and wearables, but is now planning to ride the wave of smart projectors with a compact gimbal-packing, AI-powered 1080p model that comes with a stylus for doodling on wall or screen. The first interactive projector I tried at home was a compact crowdfunded box called the Touchjet Pond. It came with a couple of stylus-like pens that were tracked by the projector to allow users to tap the visuals on the wall to play simple games. Just over 10 years later, Honor has taken the essence of this basic idea and launched an equally compact image thrower called the Choice AI Air that takes design cues from Dangbei's Atom smart projector but comes mounted to a handy gimbal stand. This allows for instant repositioning of the thrown image by 160 degrees over the…...

6+ day, 18+ hour ago (617+ words) Helmet tech has been advancing rather quickly of late. We've seen helmets that promise 100% blind-spot elimination, others that filter the air you breathe in, and even the likes of Sena and Cardo jumping in with their respective "smart" helmets. Now, Shoei has just turned up with the GT-Air 3 Smart, the world's first to feature fully integrated augmented reality. To do so, it partnered with the France's EyeLights " the same company that churned out the elusive Rocket One concept last EICMA. EyeLights specializes in head-up displays (HUD) and Bluetooth audio kits for motorbike helmets. The company employs its third generation of technology for the Shoei outing, fitting the full-face helmet with an integrated visor HUD that projects riding data directly into your field of vision, eliminating the need for external hardware. According to EyeLights, info such as speed, GPS navigation, calls,…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) First things first, the Dwarf III I reviewed earlier this year tipped the scales at 1.35 kg (2.97 lb) " not exactly heavy but no lightweight either. The Dwarf mini comes in at 840 g (1.85 lb), and also ditches the now familiar book shape for something straight out of the Vaonis cookbook " albeit much smaller and lighter. The Dwarf mini is controlled and setup using a companion app running on a smartphone. Bluetooth 5.0 and dual-band Wi-Fi are baked in. Celestial targets can be selected from a Sky Atlas through the app, and the smart telescope then auto locates and tracks the deep space objects. Once fixed on a target the user sets shooting parameters and starts the image stacking process. The 7,000-mAh internal battery is reckoned good for 4 hours in astro mode before needing to cable to a power source via USB-C. You won't…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (437+ words) Does the feeling of standing up too fast and suddenly getting lightheaded sound familiar? Tracking your blood flow can explain why this is happening, and that's what sets Lumia 2 apart from other similar devices. With its infrared light sensor, an electronics platform in the back of the left earring measures arterial blood flow in a shallow ear artery " the closest one to the brain. The creators also note that the device isn't just for people with chronic blood flow disorders " everyone can benefit from knowing and understanding their blood flow patterns. And besides that, Lumia 2 still includes all the standard metrics we are used to: heart rate, sleep tracking, daily readiness, and body temperature. Made from non-allergenic materials such as platinum and titanium, the earrings come in a variety of styles " Huggie Hoops, Cuffs, or Ball Studs " and will be…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago (312+ words) With the SoundCam Go acoustic camera, you can be that person in your neigborhood social media group that can answer those "Where's that noise coming from?" questions whenever an unexplained sound is reported. And the device connects to your phone. In 2018, German company CAE Software & Systems launched a Kickstarter campaign for the first version of the SoundCam. Like other acoustic cameras, it was a rather bulky standalone gadget. Now seven years later, the firm has launched a second Kickstarter for the compact, smartphone-dockable SoundCam Go. With 72 built-in digital MEMS microphones, the device is a magnetic attachment for iOS and Android phones designed to pinpoint every ambient sound even outside the range of human hearing. The SoundCam Go microphones are able to locate sounds instantly with ultra-fast real-time processing software, and convert the sound wave frequencies into visuals whether their source…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (317+ words) It's warm but not too hot " the perfect weather for camping, picnics, and road trips. And just in time for your next getaway, BLUETTI, a global leader in clean energy storage and portable power stations, is kicking off its Black Friday Sale from November 15-28. The Elite 10 and the B500K will be available on the BLUETTI official website starting Nov. 15. Need big power but less weight for your camping trip? The Elite 100 V2 is your go-to partner. As a leap from the bestseller 1,800W AC180, it powers all your camping gear while being 30% lighter, at only 11.5kg. You can charge it faster with 1,000W solar, and enjoy smarter app control via both Bluetooth and WiFi. At A$899, it's a steal to add extra comfort to your trip. For extended glamping or family trips, the Elite 200 V2 doubles the fun with 2,073Wh capacity and 2,600W power, plus 3,900W lifting power to run…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (485+ words) Valve " which runs the Steam game store and made the legendary Half-Life series " already makes a VR headset for hardcore gamers who care to tether themselves to a beefy PC for an immersive experience. Its new headset, the Steam Frame, is designed to make VR gaming a lot more accessible to folks who want to easily jump into their favorite titles, with some clever tech hidden inside. The Steam Frame straps onto your noggin without wires to thrust you into the action in VR and non-VR titles. It can either stream games from your PC using a dedicated 6-GHz wireless adaptor, or use its own onboard computing power for running a limited selection. We'll get to the details on this in a bit. The bigger deal is a new technology Valve has pioneered, called foveated streaming. Essentially, it tracks your…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago (238+ words) Just over a year after it launched its novice-friendly Neo camera drone that doesn't require a license or even a remote control, DJI has updated it. There are several compelling upgrades and a few new features that make it worth a look if you want to get started shooting video hands-free. With a gimbal-mounted camera that now rotates, the drone can follow you around as you walk, run, or cycle, with smooth and stable motion. It can also pull off a range of preset shots and operate in different capture modes with you in focus. You can do cinematic zooms, capture groups or solo moments, and action shots with just a couple of taps. The Neo 2 is way faster than the old one, reaching speeds of up to 27 mph (44 km/h) so it can keep up with you on a bike....