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Video – British ‘Iron Man’ Sets New Jet Suit Speed Record
Two years ago, British inventor Richard Browning not only revealed his (personally designed) jet-powered suit but also set a new world record for the fastest recorded speed on such a device. Not satisfied with that achievement, however, he was recently in Brighton to give his latest innovations a ‘test’ run.…
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Elon Musk Strikes Again With Plans To Release Leafblower
Elon Musk Announces Leafblower Elon Musk… there are many reasons why, in terms of his business practices, that you could easily perceive him to be something of a loose cannon. I personally, however, can’t help but love the guy. He is one of the few people around today who you…
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Cancer Breathalyser Detection Device Being Trialled In UK
Cancer Breathalyser When it comes to cancer, early detection is a major factor in the success of subsequent treatment. As such, it’s always interesting to hear when new devices come onto the market which may help to assist this. One such device, however, is certainly a little different to what…
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The Skarp Laser Razor is Cutting Edge
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s incredibly easy to rush during a morning shave and cut oneself. The traditional razor is functional but the design remains relatively unaltered. Despite this, the engineering team at Skarp have constructed a revolutionary razor which cuts hair without any blades. The…
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Dyson Develops LED Light That Will Last 40 Years
Are you sick of replacing the lightbulbs in your home multiple times a year? Well, the accepted planned obsolescence of lightbulbs may become a thing of the past. Jake Dyson, son of the inventor of the Dyson bagless vacuum cleaner and the Dyson Airblade hand-dryer, has developed a revolutionary new…
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Make Your Own Hoverboard With 4 Leafblowers and a Skateboard
Remember that Hendo hoverboard we reported on previously? You know, the one that costs $10,000. Well as cool as it looked, not too many of us have that kind of money. That was seemingly no problem for Ryan Craven from Texas, a man who decided construct his own with 4 leaf blowers…
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Rinser: The Water Fountain Toothbrush
Meet Rinser, the toothbrush that includes its own little water fountain for washing your mouth out. The brush includes a small electric motor that fires water into your mouth with “beautifully slow laminar flow”. You simply place the brush’s water inlet under the tap, push the button, and aim at your mouth. The…
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Meet The World’s Most Dangerous Toilet Roll Dispenser
Do you find pulling toilet paper off the roll the most laborious task of your day? Have you ever wondered why a machine can’t do it for you? Well The Useless Duck Company has come up with this incredible innovation in toilet roll technology. It rolls paper off so you…
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Steve Jobs Granted 141 Patents Since Death
Apple’s co-founder and former CEO, Steve Jobs, has been granted 141 patents since he passed away in October 2011. The number, which is more than the 9 Bill Gates has been granted and the dozen or so granted to Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin in their lifetimes, adds…
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Apple Patents Mouse With Scanner and Display
Apple has been given a patent for a mouse that includes a built-in scanner and display. The patent details a mouse with special sensors that can scan its surface, transferring the image to a screen embedded within the mouse itself. The added sensors would also help with tracking, making it…
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New ‘Super Black’ Material Developed By British Researchers
Hearing of a new material that can perform in ways that push the boundaries of what is actively known is typically heard from the heavily invested teams over at NASA, however a team from Surrey (not too far away from my home in the UK as it happens) known as Surrey…
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