September 24, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
One problem with cameras — no matter how good they are — is that it often takes too long to take a photo or start shooting video with one. The result is that many people often miss unexpected, but highly ...
September 19, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Several years ago, at least some of us thought it was a major achievement when manufacturers introduced pens that could write in more than just blue or black ink. They were a dream come true especially for kids, ...
September 9, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Two of the most frustrating parts of parking a car are not getting back to it before a parking meter has expired and not being able to remember where the vehicle was parked. The latter is especially the case when ...
August 31, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Many accidents occur when parking a vehicle, often because it is hard to see exactly how much space one has when backing up into a spot. Parking sensors significantly cut down on such accidents, but the vast ...
August 15, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Heads-up displays (HUDs) tend to be better than traditional GPS devices because HUDs allow users to keep their eyes straight on the road in front of them while getting navigation and other useful information. A HUD ...
August 12, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Cats and dogs love to play, but pet owners can’t always be home to do that with them because of other commitments, including work and travel. PlayDate is a remote-controlled ball toy that engages dogs and cats, ...
August 8, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Forgetting to take one’s pills can lead to major health problems, especially when those medications are for life-threatening health issues including heart disease. Pillo is a connected pill-dispensing robot that ...
July 31, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Air pollution inside and outside the home is a common problem that many people confront each day –- often coming from places it’s least expected, including common household items. Small children are especially ...
July 2, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
Dory is the famous fish who suffers from memory loss in two funny Disney Pixar movies. But, in real life, there’s nothing funny about memory loss –- especially when it comes to the elderly forgetting to take ...
June 29, 2016
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Jeff Berman/
It’s 3 a.m. and it would be nice to turn the TV and lights off without getting out of bed. Knocki is a short, cylindrical device that attaches to any surface and transforms that surface into a touch interface that ...