Gadgetory

clacks the clacks is the answer for anyone who wants the utility of carrying an axe on their adventure but doesn't want to carry one this standalone axe head features a nested clamping system for attachment to a wood handle the clamping system is the exact opposite of a traditional ax the ax head clamps onto the wood instead of the wood being expanded to seize the axe you can buy one of the handles from a producer or fashioned one of your own using any sturdy stick clacks isn't just an axe it's also outfitted with a number of Handy tools built into the head including a hammer bottle opener ruler scraper and five wrenches the design provides a lot of versatility in a lightweight and compact package scan wireless scan wireless enables you to easily backup your receipts contracts documents and photos instantly converting them from hardcopy into digital the scan wireless is designed as a wireless optical mouse that packs a miniaturized scanner connecting via Wi-Fi and swiping the mouse over an image or text you will see it appear instantly on the monitor the scanner uses software that allows real-time processing of text and images editing as well as easy sharing of contents with a hundred and 99 languages supported for optical character recognition scanning original documents becomes more efficient than typing them manually an additional app for iOS gadgets will also allow text to be read a layout and even translated into different languages through Google Translate leap motion recently revealed to the world the leap motion controller brought whether the promise of a new and unique computer user experience the device lets you interact with your PC by simply gesturing in the air leap motion controller is a black rectangular box over three inches long an inch wide and half an inch thick under its smooth glossy top are three infrared sensors and two cameras that do all the tracking it has a rubber sheets on the bottom for stable non sliding grip a USB connector port and a small green LED light that lights up when it's plugged in the leap motion controller tracks your hands at up to 200 frames per second giving you roughly eight cubic feet of interactive 3d space it can track all 10 of your fingers simultaneously to within a hundredth of a millimeter the controller is compatible with Windows PCs and Macs but unfortunately few familiar apps have been leap enabled so far among them are for example Google Maps and the cut the rope game microsoft hololens microsoft has taken a large step in blending fiction with reality creating the mixed reality headset hololens the setup consists of two holographic lenses a depth camera and a pair of speakers above the ears this is a standalone device so there are no wires and no phones involved the onboard graphic and holographic processing units will make you see objects that don't exist at all things are small as a little bird perched on top of your desktop or as big as the surface of Mars appearing underneath your feet there are multiple cameras around the headsets on the front and sides they can capture video of your real surroundings see your gestures and track your head movements with the help of sensors dotted around the headset while VR locks you away in an entirely new world mr succeeds in situations where human interaction is still required designing a new kitchen modelling sculpting changing the paints of a car are some of the practical applications of the new device Hydra light according to the Environmental Protection Agency more than three billion batteries are thrown away in America each year Hydra light is an alternative to traditional lanterns as it uses salt water instead of replaceable batteries as a source of power at the core of the lanterns energy cell is a carbon film cathode and a high energy density alloy anode called the power rod when salt water and electrolyte is added the reaction between these elements creates an instant and continuous flow of electricity the lantern features 16 LEDs along with a USB outlet for charging devices such as smartphones you can use both seawater and regular tap water that's mixed with a bitter table salt one rod can power the lantern for over 250 hours before it becomes consumed and shrinks in size when that happens the rod is removed and a new one is inserted making the cell like new and ready to generate power drummy there's absolutely nothing fun about hand washing clothes problem is there are situations where it is necessary such as when you're away from civilization or when dealing with delicate garments that's when the drummer you will come in handy drummy is a foot powered washing machine that works without electricity and uses 80 percent less water than traditional drums it was designed for campus students and anyone who wants to wash their clothes without using too much water money or space drummy can handle six or seven individual garments about five pounds of clothes at once but only one pair of jeans it uses five litres of water for a wash cycle on another five to rinse a single button press opens the release valve to drain away the water turning drummy into a spin dryer that rings out your clothes as you keep pushing on the pedal tap strap in the near future you may not need to touch your phone tablet or keyboard when you want to type that's the concept behind the tap strap a one-handed wearable which allows you to type by tapping your fingers on any surface the tap strap is a fast accurate and ice-free method of interfacing with any Bluetooth enabled device including smartphones tablets smart TVs and computers it slides over your fingers like a glove and is made from a soft smart fabric that has sensors inside to analyze finger movements it can go on either hand or you can wear two for faster two-handed typing tapping is more discreet and accurate than voice input and also provides a unique solution for blind and low-vision users scub cutting hair is an angle using sharp metal blades has been our technology for shaving for 5000 years a team of scientists decided it was time for a change and created the scub the scarp razor is powered by small laser which cuts through hair for an incredibly close shave without damaging the skin scarp technologies found a particle that is present in everyone's hair regardless of age gender or race is called chroma for chromophore is the part of a hair molecule that's responsible for its color they also discovered which wavelengths of light it is affected by a laser fitted onto a scarp razor uses that particular wavelength to break the hair when it comes into contact with chromophore the results is no irritation no water needed and no cartridges to replace you