To compile TIME's annual unofficial list, we review hundreds of inventions from around the world. In the past, we have presented the reader with many different inventions, from the floating light bulb to the DNA computer lab. Here are some of the inventions we included in our list this year.

Lisa Eadicicco You Can Communicate With (Jibo, $899)

#Jibo #jiborobot #touched #robot

A post shared by Jibo (@jiborobot) on Nov 6, 2014 at 8:29pm PST last years made significant progress. But in essence, they are still stationary speakers, the main expression of which is the light that turns on when you start talking.

Jibo is not like that. And the point here is not at all that he (I say “he” because Jibo calls himself that) looks like a Pixar movie character - with a big round head and a face that conveys emotions with the help of animated icons. And not in the fact that the body of this robot sways and bends at the moment of speaking, as if he is talking with his non-existent hands. And it's not that Jibo can giggle, dance, and turn to you, wherever you are, as soon as you call him: "Hey, Jibo." The fact is that thanks to all this, Jibo is very similar to a person, unlike all his predecessors.

A robot may seem like just a fun toy (or nasty, depending on your point of view), but it can significantly change the way we communicate and interact with machines.

Jibo still has a lot to learn. Although this robot is able to help users a lot by creating brief news reports and taking pictures, it is not yet able to play music on demand and work with third-party applications like Domino's and Uber. And since this new product costs $ 899, it will be quite However, Matt Revis, VP of Sales Management, is confident that Jibo will continue to evolve and improve: “There was a certain threshold we had to get to in order to start mass production,” he says. we have embarked on this path.”

Alexandra Sifferlin Eyeglasses (eSight 3, $9,995)

Yvonne Felix wears eSight 3 glasses that allow blind people to see in San Francisco

There are millions of blind people in the world who find it very difficult to move around. They are assisted by walking sticks and guide dogs, but cannot mimic real vision. But eSight 3 can. This device is a kind of the most powerful glasses in the world. When a person puts it on, eSight 3 records high-definition video and then uses magnification, contrast, and various algorithms to convert those images into something that a blind person can see. Thus, he can engage in a variety of activities, including sports, while it is not available to all other blind people. This device went into production in February and costs $9,995. Therefore, eSight 3 is not available to everyone (although the manufacturer helps potential buyers look for funding sources, including grants). But eSight 3 is cheaper than previous versions, and is faster, lighter, and has better distance focusing capabilities. The company estimates that more than a thousand patients use the eSight 3 device today.

Ice Cream That Won't Gain Weight Mahita Gajanan (Halo Top, $5.99)

Apparently we misunderstood when we signed up to bring the "pints" to our Monday Night Football tailgate 🤔 cheers anyways!

A post shared by Halo Top Creamery (@halotopcreamery) on Nov 6, 2017 at 2:03pm PST This is a bit too good to be true: multi-flavored, low-sugar ice cream with only 360 calories (calculated) per half liter). But that's exactly what Halo Top promises, inviting customers to "have no fear and eat the whole portion" in one sitting. The head of this company, Justin Woolverton, invariably calls his product "healthy." True, one can argue a little on this score. Halo Top ice cream is fortified with proteins, but its low calorie content is provided by Stevia sweetener, which has zero calories. It also has cane sugar and sugar alcohols. These ingredients may be enjoyable to consume, but they are hardly the epitome of healthy eating. Again, Halo Top's goal is not to replace fruits and vegetables, but to give diet-conscious consumers "an opportunity to try ice cream again," Woolverton says. For this reason, the success of Halo Top (it retails for $5 a pint) has been overwhelming. Last year, annual sales of this product jumped by about 2,500%, and recently Halo Top became America's top-selling product per pint, surpassing Häagen-Dazs and Ben & Jerry's.

Cady Lang All Skin Color Foundation (Fenty Beauty, $34)

Shimmer what you got! #MATCHSTIX

A mug that heats your coffee to the right temperature by Melissa Chan (Ember Mug, $79.95)

The perfect sweater weather companion. #WhatsYourNumber

A post shared by Ember (@ember) on Nov 13, 2017 at 11:14am PST Anyone who has ever drunk coffee knows how its temperature can affect taste. If the coffee is too hot, it can burn your mouth. If it is cold, then you should not drink it. According to one estimate, you only have 37 seconds to enjoy this drink at the perfect temperature. "It seemed counterintuitive to me," says Clay Alexander, CEO and founder of Los Angeles-based Ember Technologies. So he found a solution to the problem by inventing the stainless steel Ember mug. It has a white ceramic coating, and within an hour it independently maintains the desired temperature of coffee or tea, from 49 to 63 degrees Celsius, which is set through a special application. In addition, the mug can maintain the desired temperature indefinitely if it is placed on a charging saucer. This is the second product in the Ember series of smart drinking devices. Last year, the company created a temperature-controlled wine glass. It is possible that the new mug will become a bestseller and an indispensable attribute of the desktop. It was launched on sale on November 9, and today it is already sold in 4,600 Starbucks locations.

An elevator that goes more than just up and down Julia Zorthian (Thyssenkrupp MULTI)

A rope-less #elevator that can also go sideways? Learn more from @thyssenkrupp Elevators at #CONVERGE2017 in #Germany! @solidThinking pic.twitter.com/K6QEzxTZa2

Altair (@Altair_US) October 2, 2017

What if the elevator moves not only up and down, but also sideways? It will be something from the category of miracles - just like from the movie "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". However, the German company Thyssenkrupp has already given a very real answer to this question by designing and creating the MULTI elevator system. Designers have abandoned old-fashioned cables and pulleys in favor of maglev, which powers high-speed trains. The cabins of such elevators can move in different directions and even pass each other inside the elevator shaft. This will not only reduce waiting times, but will also fundamentally change the design of buildings, says Andreas Schierenbeck, CEO of Thyssenkrupp Elevator. (Think of horizontal branches from vertical elevator shafts in high-rise buildings.) MULTI's trials have been very successful this year, and the first elevators of the new design should debut in Berlin by 2021.

Apple's senior vice president of hardware engineering, Dan Riccio, says the iPhone X is nothing less than a dream come true. “I look at his design and I understand that we wanted to do this literally from day one,” he says. The reason is clear: the iPhone X is probably the most sophisticated and advanced smartphone in the world with an edge-to-edge screen. Its processor is optimized for augmented reality, and the camera is smart enough to unlock the phone by seeing its owner's face. (Admittedly, some of these features first appeared on smartphones from Samsung and LG.)

But to make all this possible, Apple had to abandon the Home button, which is a very popular navigation tool. Like the company's decision to ditch the 3.5mm headphone jack on the iPhone 7, the removal of the button is "a look into the future," says Apple's design director Jonathan Ive. “In fact, I believe that the desire to preserve at any cost those elements that have proven effective leads to failure.” The iPhone X costs $999 and is the most expensive iPhone to date. “As you might expect,” Ive notes, “this is a financial consequence of incorporating a huge amount of computing power into such a small device.”

It's easy to imagine a smartphone of the future with a screen that wraps around the entire device like a candy wrapper, or with a camera that can recognize gestures. But Ive and Riccio are in no hurry to share their plans for the future. “We have a clear vision for the next generation of iPhones,” says Ive. “The iPhone X is, in a way, the end of a chapter.”

Muslim Athlete Empowering Hijab Sean Gregory (Nike Professional Hijab, $35)

It is difficult to do sports in a hijab. If the material is too heavy, it will cause increased perspiration. If it is too light, the headgear may well fly off the head during the competition. And if it's not fastened properly, "it feels like you're about to suffocate," says Egyptian runner Manal Rostom, who lives in the UAE and is the founder of the Surviving Hijab Facebook group. This group has nearly half a million members. Nike's professional hijab, developed after a meeting between the firm's executives and UAE weightlifter Amnah al-Haddad in 2016, should change that. Unlike the traditional hijab, the professional hijab is made from lightweight, breathable fabric that absorbs fluid. Athletes who have used it say that it helps to cope with sweat. But for women like Rostom, who was one of the first to experience the professional hijab, it's not just a headdress. It has its own symbolism that lends weight to Nike's investment. “I'm an athlete, I talk about everything openly, and I get extra strength from a big company,” she says. “I represent what Muslim women can do.”

A Clinic Redefining Prevention Alexandra Sifferlin (Forward)

Meet @forward, An Ex-Googler's Plan To Reinvent #HealthCare With A Dose Of Apple, Netflix And #AI https://t.co/N5ko7PuooE

Ramgopal Natarajan (@ramsdesk) January 18, 2017

In the US, patients usually go to the doctor when they get sick. But what if both the patient and the doctor begin to interact in order to prevent health problems? It was with this intention that a new type of preventive clinic Forward was created, which operates like a high-quality sports hall. For $149 a month, a patient gets unlimited access to procedures such as genetic scans, blood tests, weight loss measures, scheduled doctor visits, and more. All of this helps the clinic "better assess a patient's health status in the future and look for problems that may appear in the long term," says Adrian Aoun, founder and head of the clinic, a former Google employee. (Forward also does conventional medical treatment, including unlimited drug treatment at no extra charge.) Critics argue that most Americans can't afford these clinics, especially because they don't accept insurance policies. But how the Forward experiment brings its results. This San Francisco-based company has raised $100 million in funding for its operations and recently opened a new clinic in Los Angeles. In the future, she intends to open her medical and preventive institutions in other cities.

Julia Zorthian Futurecraft 4D Performance Shoe by Adidas

This is an amazing new running shoe from adidas. The Futurecraft 4D features a midsole crafted with light and oxygen using Digital Light Synthesis, a technology pioneered by Carbon. The first three hundred pairs will be released to friends and family, followed by more than 5000 pairs for retail in Fall/Winter 2017. #adidas #futurecraft4D #adidasfuturecraft4D #Carbon

A post shared by Sneakers Magazine (@sneakersmag) on ​​Apr 6, 2017 at 9:05pm PDT ​ Imagine running shoes that allow you to run faster, jump higher and spin better on your own axis. This is the idea behind the design of the new Futurecraft 4D sports shoes from Adidas. The midsole of these sneakers can be tailored exactly to the needs of the wearer, not only in size and shape, but also in flexibility, in shock absorbing power, in the nature of the coating, and so on. The key to success in this case is 3D printing, allowing Adidas to "look at every square millimeter of the midsole and tailor it to the athlete's needs to deliver a better performance." This is what Futurecraft 4D project manager Al Van Noy says. It takes several weeks to fit shoes using traditional methods. And with the help of 3-D printing, the midsole can be made in just a couple of hours. Thus, the company will be able to produce them directly in stores. By at least, this will be possible in the future. In the meantime, Adidas will start selling a standard version of the shoe from December with a midsole based on 17 years of data.

Machines that will make electricity the main fuel Alex Fitzpatrick Tesla Model 3

A post shared by Tesla Model 3 (@tesla_model_3) on Oct 20, 2017 at 10:41pm PDT An electric vehicle usually has one of two problems. Either it is too expensive, or it has too little range between charges. In Tesla's third model electric car, both of these problems are planned to be eliminated. It's the most interesting car in the $35,000 and up price range, with a range of over 320 kilometers on a single charge (similar to Chevrolet's Bolt electric car). Buyers are clearly intrigued. Demand for the Model 3 machines is very strong, with 1,800 applications every day. The manufacturer is unable to meet the growing demand. “We have hell on the assembly line,” Elon Musk, co-founder and CEO of the firm, tweeted in October. However, Tesla is confident that it will increase production and meet demand. This is good for both shareholders and the environment. Cars like the Tesla Model 3, which run on electricity instead of gasoline, could play a critical role in the fight against climate change.

Portable breast pump wearable by Emily Barone (Willow Breast Pump)

Wireless technology allows us to talk on the phone, listen to music, and print spreadsheets without using a cord. But women who pump breast milk find themselves isolated in a room and tethered by tubes to a machine, with sets of bottles dangling from their chests. Willow, a pair of lightweight, battery-powered pumps, offers a solution. Each bra-cup-shaped device slips into a nursing bra-no undressing required-and holds a 4-ounce, BPA-free storage bag. With one two-hour charge, the pump can last up to five sessions, and through an app, mothers can track milk expression, compare data across pumping sessions, order additional bags, and set timers and alerts. Willow CEO Naomi Kelman plans to release the pump this fall. Working with @Ideo, Willow conducted dozens of interviews with mothers and realized that they think of pumps as personal-care items rather than milk-delivery systems. So the exterior of each cup features a sleek control pad and a texture "like fine linen," Kelman says. Her ultimate objective is to allow women to provide for babies without having to pause their everyday lives-or choose between breastfeeding and work, since only 10% of nursing mothers are employed full time continue breastfeeding for six months. "We really want to support moms in establishing whatever goals they set for themselves," Kelman says, "and not step out of life to pump." -Story by Belinda Lanks #fcdesignawards #willowpump

A post shared by Fast Company (@fastcompany) on Sep 29, 2017 at 6:05am PDT Breastfeeding isn't easy, especially for busy mums. Most electric breast pumps use horn-shaped milk collection containers connected to loud humming machines. California-based Willow, headquartered in Mountain View, is trying to make changes to this design. Her battery-powered breast pumps are quiet and small enough that women can slip them into their bras and suck milk as needed. (Each pump has a collection container.) "Instead of planning her day around a pump, a woman can play with her older children or make video calls," says Willow President and CEO Naomi Kelman. But you have to pay for such convenience, and a lot of money: $ 480 plus 50 cents for a bag of 120 grams. It is much more expensive than traditional models. According to Kelman, the company is making changes to the design of the breast pump based on feedback from moms who are currently testing a trial batch. If Willow delivers on its promises by the time it starts production next year, it could be a real revolution in breastfeeding, which is in dire need of change.

Lisa Eadicicco's Simple Home Security System (Secure, Nest, $499)

Big things coming in 2018. Don't say we didn't tell ya.

A post shared by Spark Automation (@sparkautomation) on Sep 20, 2017 at 6:21pm PDT Most home security systems are designed to keep intruders away. Nest, a subsidiary of Google's parent company Alphabet, designed its Secure system "in a completely different way," says Matt Rogers, director of operations. She focused on making it as easy as possible for the hosts to get home. What are we talking about? The Secure system can be deactivated by waving the fob instead of typing a code. The key fob can be programmed in such a way that it works at a certain time. Thus, the nanny sitting with your child will be able to enter your house only during working hours. The smartphone app allows users to control their system remotely. (Similar technologies are offered by Abode, SimpliSafe and other firms). Naturally, Secure can effectively guard your home. If an intruder tries to climb in or somehow disable the system, an 85 decibel alarm will sound. And motion sensors will warn the owner about an open door or window.

The next mission to Mars from NASA will be the Mars Insight Lander, just approved to launch in 2018. The new launch period for the mission begins May 5, 2018, with a Mars landing scheduled for Nov. 26, 2018. The next launch opportunity is driven by orbital dynamics, so 2018 is the soonest the lander can be on its way. InSight's primary goal is to help us understand how rocky planets formed and evolved. About the Photo: The solar arrays on NASA's InSight lander are deployed in this test inside a clean room at Lockheed Martin Space Systems, Denver. This configuration is how the spacecraft will look on the surface of Mars. Image Credit: NASA/JPL -Caltech/Lockheed Martin We are already planning a special Mars themed #AstroBox in 2018!

A post shared by AstroBox (@astroboxrocks) on Sep 13, 2016 at 9:26am PDT The train to Mars only leaves once every two years. It is during these periods that the Earth and Mars line up in such a way that traveling from one planet to another takes a minimum of time. NASA plans to make the most of this window in 2018, intending to send the InSight lander to Mars in May. As its name suggests, it will give scientists a closer look at the interior of the Red Planet. (InSight was originally scheduled to launch in 2016, but failures in the seismic station caused a delay.) Unlike Curiosity and other rovers, this device will not move anywhere, remaining in one place. But he will have enough work even in a stationary state. He will drill a hole in the Martian surface to a depth of five meters to study the thermal history of this planet. In fact, it will measure its geological temperature. Meanwhile, seismographs will study the composition of Mars, and the X-ray radio channel will analyze its wandering (the way Mars rotates on its axis and is attracted to other celestial bodies in the solar system). The cameras will transmit panoramic and three-dimensional images to Earth. This device will operate for 728 Earth days (708 Martian days), or until the time when it will be possible to fly in 2020.

A virtual reality helmet that is completely autonomous Lisa Eadicicco (Oculus Go)

A post shared by Oculus (@oculus) on Oct 11, 2017 at 10:18am PDT Despite all this futuristic hype, virtual reality is a rather cumbersome technology, as even the best headsets require additional devices such as smartphones or computers to work. But with Facebook's Oculus Go, things are much easier. This head-mounted computer works completely autonomously. (HTC and Lenovo run similar devices.) It's less maintainable than more expensive devices, but it's unavoidable because more computer performance means less physical space. When it comes to making something lightweight that can be worn on the head, there's always a compromise to make, says Max Cohen, who leads the development of this mobile product at Oculus. Next year, Facebook will launch the Oculus Go virtual reality headset, and the main goal of this helmet will not be to bring the virtual and real as close as possible, but to make the experience of virtual reality as accessible as possible. "We want people to be able to say, 'No, I don't have to sacrifice anything to get into virtual reality,'" says Cohen.

Your Electronic Kitchen Assistant Lisa Eadicicco (Tasty One Top, $149)

@buzzfeedtasty I "m so excited! I have a really good feeling about this! #takemymoney #please #millenialsbelike #millennials #tastyonetop

A post shared by Clayton Cooley (@alfa_cooley) on Jul 29, 2017 at 11:02pm PDT BuzzFeed's Tasty cooking channel is the most popular cooking channel on the internet with over 100 million views. He details the most complex recipes, giving step-by-step video instructions. But there's "a big difference between looking at a recipe on Facebook and actually cooking a dish," says Ben Kaufman, who heads the production lab at BuzzFeed. Therefore, together with his colleagues, he decided to eliminate this difference. The result is the Tasty One Top, which uses the Tasty app to guide emerging chefs on how to prepare a variety of dishes. The built-in sensor with a thermometer monitors the temperature, and therefore the application will prompt the user at the right time when, say, you need to turn the steak so that it is medium rare. Other companies such as FirstBuild, Hestan and Pantelligent have been offering similar products to customers in recent years. The advantage of Tasty is that it already has a rich arsenal of recipes, from onion rings for cheeseburgers to ice cream in baskets. Such recipes call for deep-frying, which causes confusion for many people, says Kaufman. But with a device that makes cooking simple and predictable, people will probably want to cook more often.

Drones that can put selfie sticks to shame Alex Fitzpatrick (Spark, $499)

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A post shared by Dji Spark (@djispark_official) on Oct 17, 2017 at 2:19pm PDT Unmanned aerial vehicles have become wildly popular in recent years, facilitating a variety of human activities, from cartography to rescue operations. The Spark drone has a more mundane purpose: to help people take photos and videos. These drones are easy to fly (gesture recognition lets you control your flying photographer with a wave of your hand), harder to break (a set of sensors helps avoid mid-air collisions), and are pretty cheap ($499). True, they have a maximum flight time of 16 minutes, which is less than that of higher quality and more expensive models. "Spark, we believe Starting point for a whole series of new drones,” says Paul Pan, Senior New Product Manager. So far, this strategy has yielded good results. Thanks in part to the Spark, which went on sale in June, DJI China sells half of all drones purchased in the US.

Air Filter That Destroys Pollutants Lisa Eadicicco (Molekule, $799)

#molekule #air #purification #technology #hardware

A post shared by Molekule (@molekuleair) on May 24, 2016 at 2:06pm PDT Most air filters improve air quality by capturing harmful pollutants. The Molekule filter goes much further - it completely destroys them. Its key element is a specially coated nanofilter that reacts with light in a way that inhibits the growth of toxins such as mold and bacteria. “It's like light falling on a solar cell and electricity is generated,” says Jaya Rao, who founded the new company with her brother Dilip Goswami, who became its director, and father, Yogi Goswami, PhD, who heads the Clean Energy Research Center at the University of South Florida. The filter's price of almost $800, plus $99 a year for new filters is a little bewildering, but enthusiasts say it's worth it as air quality improves. Investors agree with them, allocating almost $15 million to the Molekule project.

Easily adaptable airless wheels by Lisa Eadicicco (Michelin Concept)

Get a closer look at VISION, our visionary concept tire based on our circular economy approach #MichelinIAA2017 #innovation pic.twitter.com/fl9vgfCl3h

Michelin (@Michelin) September 13, 2017

In the future, our cars will be smart, and their wheels will be even smarter. At least that's what Michelin thinks. This year it presented its new concept in an attempt to demonstrate the potential of tire technology. The concept seems very convincing. For starters, the wheel will become airless, so you don't have to worry about whether it's inflated enough. In addition, the wheels will be made from recycled materials to reduce production waste. But the biggest impression is made by a 3D printed wheel tread that can be changed depending on the nature of the road. The wheel itself does not need to be changed. The hardest part will be figuring out how to do it quickly, says project leader Terry Gettys. "It's all about the consumer wanting a new tread to be ready to ride in just a few minutes." Michelin estimates that it will take twenty years to develop and begin production of such a cutting-edge wheel. However, some of their elements, such as airless design and sensors that warn the driver of tread wear, may be widely used in a few years.

Wi-Fi router that guards your smart home Alex Fitzpatrick (Core, Norton, $279.99)

DON"T MISS OUT on $80 off! Discounted pre-orders end March 31. The Norton Core secure router comes with powerful Norton protection for your smart home, plus a handy app that gives you a Security Score. Learn more at us.norton. com/core.#Norton #NortonSecurity #NortonCore #wifi #router #security #power #IoT #smarthome #home #tech #discount

A post shared by Norton (@nortonsecurity) on Mar 30, 2017 at 8:52am PDT There are many benefits to online gadgets, one of which is that you can make your own coffee in the comfort of your bed. But in this new reality, any of our devices, from the toaster to the washing machine, can be hacked. Norton's Core Wi-Fi router will be able to neutralize this threat. Unlike most wireless routers, which simply provide connectivity and communication, the Core is also designed to detect disruptions to normal operation. If one of the devices shows signs of a virus, Core will disconnect it from the rest of the home network. It's like quarantine for a sick person. It also regularly updates its software to stay ahead of new threats and "provide security and peace of mind for homeowners," says Ameer Karim, vice president of consumer physical object network security at Symantec. Does it look like a ship from Star Wars? This is for you as a bonus.

Bracelet that saves children Belinda Luscombe (Bempu)

Thank you for the feature @avpn_asia! https://t.co/zR9eK4Hu4R Our partnership with @TR_Foundation @ATAIndialegal brought Bempu to the market pic.twitter.com/hSw4m67gE8

BempuHealth (@BempuHealth) December 2, 2016

Children really need fat. Without it, their body temperature quickly drops, hypothermia begins, breathing problems arise, and so on. But where resources are scarce, where babies are often born prematurely or underweight, hospitals and clinics are often overwhelmed by baby-warming incubators, and most parents find out too late that their babies are in danger. This is where the $28 Bempu bracelet, which is worn on a child's pen to monitor temperature, can come to the rescue. If the baby becomes too cold, an alarm sounds and an orange light flashes. In this case, the mother can take the baby, warm it with the heat of its own body or change it. To date, the device has helped approximately 10,000 newborns, mostly in India, but also in 25 other countries. This year, the manufacturer received a $2 million grant from the Saving Lives at Birth program to help expand sales even further. “Our goal,” says Bempu CEO Ratul Narain, “is to significantly reduce early childhood mortality.”

A game console that lets you play anywhere Lisa Eadicicco (Nintendo Switch, $299.99)

Remember: the Nintendo Switch Presentation 2017 begins at 4am (UK time) tomorrow! Tune in to learn all about our next home gaming system. The links in our bio! #NintendoSwitch #FreedomToPlay #Tokyo #Nintendo #Switch #gaming #gamer #videogames

A post shared by Nintendo Switch UK (@nintendoswitchuk) on Jan 12, 2017 at 4:58am PST "If you have a good and interesting game, there is a moment of frustration when you need to stop it," says Nintendo of America President Reggie Fiss- Aimé (Reggie Fils-Aimé). But if you have a Nintendo Switch, you don't have to stop playing. If it is installed on a special tablet, the user can continue it as long as he wants. There is also an option with two joysticks that are mounted on the sides, which makes it possible for several users to play. After returning home, the user can put the tablet on the stand and continue the game as usual. Video game fans love this portability. Since March, when sales began, Nintendo has sold 7.63 million of these Nintendo Switch consoles. According to forecasts, the new console in terms of sales will outstrip its predecessor Wii U by the end of the current financial year.

Tougher, Safer American Football Helmets Jenny Vrentas (Zero1, VICIS)

Vicis Zero1 will be seen on the field this coming season! Which player would you like to see wear it? #vicis #viciszero1 #nfl #nflsunday #nflplayers #ncaa #ncaafootball #ncaachampionship #football #footballfan #footballnewz #footballlife #footballseason #instagram #instafamous #instagood #college #collegelife #collegegameday #collegefootball

A post shared by Footballgooroo (@footballgooroo) on Jun 22, 2017 at 6:39am PDT For decades, American football players have worn the same type of head protection: hard plastic helmets. About four years ago, neurosurgeon Sam Browd began thinking about what could be done differently in this direction. What if we made the outer part of the helmet from an elastic polymer? In this way, the helmet will act like the bumper of a car, softening the force of impact at the moment of impact. He drew a prototype on a napkin and took his sketch to friends at the University of Washington. Together they created the startup VICIS to put their vision into practice. “We wanted to make the most reliable and safest helmet available,” says VICIS CEO Dave Marver. The result of a $40 million investment was the Zero1 Helmet, which received the highest marks in the annual National Football League test, which tests the ability of helmets to attenuate impact force and prevent brain injury. Today, Zero1 helmets are worn by players from 18 NFL teams, including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith, as well as football players from 20 college teams.

Super sustainable catch by Julia Zorthian (GreenWave Ocean Farm)

What an amazing shot of Thimble Island sugar kelp! 📸 by @joe_carrotta 🙌 #ocean #kelp #kelpisthenewkale #plantsofinstagram #ocean #photography #seaweed

A post shared by GreenWaveORG (@greenwaveorg) on ​​Jun 9, 2017 at 12:00pm PDT In the future, farmers will switch to growing oysters, mussels, edible clams and seaweed on ropes anchored to the seabed. So says professional angler Bren Smith, who became the director of GreenWave, a Connecticut-based nonprofit organization that does just that. The idea is not as crazy as it might seem. Agriculture is a growing problem because it accounts for a significant share of greenhouse gas emissions. And there are fewer and fewer fish in the oceans because of overfishing. Therefore, a person needs alternative sources of nutrition. GreenWave aquaculture offers compelling benefits: seafood is high in protein, doesn't need fertilizer, and even helps fight climate change (by consuming carbon as it grows). Of course, accustoming Westerners to a new diet of shellfish and algae will not be easy. However, GreenWave sees great potential in their work. The organization has helped fishermen establish 14 farms along the New England coast since 2013 and now plans to expand to California, the northwest coast and Europe.

Sean Gregory's Incredible Fun Toy (Spinner, $5.87)

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The best inventions of 2017 in the field of technology and design

The My Modern Met portal, which writes about new technologies and innovative design, has compiled its list of novelties in these areas, which were presented to the public in 2017 and, according to the editors, revolutionized their field.

Google Pixel Buds

Smart wireless headphones Pixel Buds from Google are able to work as a simultaneous translator inserted into the ear. With the assistance of Google's assistant built into the phone, they are able to translate into 40 languages ​​in real time.

Tesla Rooftop Solar Panels

In 2017, Elon Musk introduced 4 types of solar panels that are installed as a covering on the roof of a house and generate solar energy. The price of solar roofs, announced by the company, turned out to be very competitive, and Musk predicts that in 2018 the world will experience a real boom in solar roofs.

At the Adobe MAX 2017 conference, Adobe demonstrated a number of the latest software developments, the most outstanding of which was the Adobe Cloak software tool (literally - "cape", "cloak"). This program allows you to remove unnecessary elements from the video image without leaving traces. Soon the program should appear in open sale.

Black paint Black 2.0

In 2017, artist Stuart Semple launched Black 2.0, "the world's deepest, smoothest, matte black acrylic paint." Fans of deep black can order it on the artist's website.

Braille smart watch

The world's first Braille smartwatch is designed and tested in South Korea. Dot watches allow visually impaired people not only to know the time, but also to read messages.

Edible water bubbles

Edible water bubbles Ooho! - an unusual type of packaging, designed to become a replacement for plastic bottles that are dangerous to the environment. Bubbles made from algae extract can be filled with water, juice, or other liquids. They are edible, but if they do not cause appetite, then, being thrown away, decompose in 4-6 weeks. The developer - the company Skipping Rocks Lab - has already received a prestigious prize for the preservation of the environment for its invention.

Knops earplugs with adjustable noise reduction

Knops earplugs are similar to internal headphones, but in fact they do not transmit sounds, but, on the contrary, protect them from them. With these earplugs, you can manually select the level of ambient noise reduction you want at the moment, from a hollow sound palette to equally complete silence. The Knops startup, announcing its development, instantly raised the necessary funds on the Kickstarter crowdfunding platform, and the lucky ones who invested in the development received their stylish and useful earplugs a long time ago.

Plan Bee Drone

Design student Anna Heidelwang has developed a unique device - a miniature butterfly-sized drone that, flying from flower to flower, pollinates a plant. This device, very useful for agriculture, Anna has already patented and hopes to start production within two years.

Living chandelier Julian Melchiorri

Industrial designer and biotechnologist Julian Melchiorre presented this year a unique living chandelier "Sigh". It consists of 70 glass petals filled with air-purifying microalgae. The chandelier was presented at the London Design Festival and brought the author the Young Talent of the Year award.

"Tree for the City"

"Tree for the City", designed by Green City Solutions, is a 3x4 meter green rectangular wall. Made from varieties of moss, it has the air purification power of 275 ordinary trees, destroying 250 grams of dust, nitrogen dioxide and exhaust gases daily. And when combined with solar panels that collect rainwater and generate electricity, it can control the condition of the soil.Trees for the City have already been installed in 25 major cities around the world, mostly in India.

Autumn is already coming into its own with might and main, summer has left only memories of itself. No wonder this time of golden leaves and the eternal cold is called the season of knowledge. What else is left to do? But the fact remains that the harvest in the fall happens not only in the fields, but also in the scientific field. Some, to others purposefully go for years. But September was rich in discoveries and technological things that will completely change our lives in the near future. Flying cars and taxis, innovative AI cameras, a virtual reality social network and more await you in September 2017 Tech News.

Concern "Kalashnikov" is historically famous for its weapons and military equipment. However, what times - such developments, and now the company's engineers set their sights on a promising and very ambitious project of a flying bike. A real find for both intelligence and hipsters in megacities. In the works of science fiction, flying cars are a normal phenomenon, saving at once from traffic jams and long distances. Now, it seems, Russian scientists are making the fairy tale come true. 16 electric motors effortlessly lift the structure into the air with one pilot. The trial run has already taken place, during which the hoverbike took off a couple of meters in the air and circled around the square without visible effort. Eight propellers can handle the weight of an adult male. You can control the machine with two joysticks. The next step after successful testing is to create a beautiful and practical design, possibly exo-parts. As we know they are popular now.

2. Buying a Microsoft Virtual Social Network

Fans of gadgets and the Internet may know such a virtual network as AltspaceVR. The project was so ambitious that Microsoft became interested in it. In September, the network was purchased, and the contract was drawn up in such a way that in no case should they close or change the existing developments in any particular way. Representatives of the company emphasize that their actions will only be aimed at strengthening and developing the existing material. You can access the network using a virtual reality headset, such as glasses. At the time of the sale, you may have been involved in comedy or political debate, but such an independent project required millions of investments for more serious opportunities. Now there is hope that Microsoft will turn AltspaceVR into a full-fledged virtual network with hundreds of entertainment.

3Google's miniature camera with artificial intelligence

The world-famous company is constantly introducing new devices, in September, critics and technocrats from all over the world were interested in their new Google Clips camera. Such a novelty looks very interesting, especially considering that it was a complete surprise, and there were not even rumors about its appearance before. The company calls the device a camera, which has never been on the market before. The miniature gadget, thanks to AI, chooses the most touching, successful and cute shots, and automatically takes a picture. As a result, you get a whole chronicle of family life. The technology will be especially appreciated by parents and pet owners who know how hard it is to get the baby to look at the camera and pose. The small size allows you to install the camera absolutely anywhere, even cling to clothes. She can also make videos. Such a cute novelty could easily be for your family, but Google took care of you faster.

4. Autonomous air taxi in 2018

Airbus recently made a statement that next year it will be able to implement a very large-scale project to launch the first air taxi. The first tests will immediately be made unmanned, which gives hope that the new development does not require a driver at all. But Airbus does not exclude that at the time of the launch of the project, taxis on the streets of megacities will nevertheless acquire pilots. Apparently, The Fifth Element is not as fantastic as we thought. Full operation of the project will begin around 2023. Then everyone will be able to get from point A to point B in a flying taxi. Four rotors can support 4 adult passengers. The noise level will be minimal.

5. The first session of quantum video communication

As you know, technology in China is developing several times faster than in the rest of the world. There, developments on a quantum communication system are already in full swing. Finally, the country's scientists could make the first video call between the Academy of Sciences in China and a similar institution in Austria. This opens up a new era in encryption and communication. Such video communication allows you not to be afraid of interception and privacy violations. As you know, information is usually transmitted in such streams, which are based on mathematical laws and ciphers that can be cracked. But quantum communication transmits data directly in a stream of light. It is impossible to isolate them from there.

As you can see, all these discoveries and inventions can radically change our lives. It remains to wait and hope that this will happen as soon as possible.

Science does not stand still, and we are convinced of this every day. The great minds of the planet come up with incredible things that make us admire and cause an incredible desire to get them for ourselves. Here is a list of the latest inventions that are so ingenious that they will certainly impress you.

1. Smart sneakers that change design on the go

Do you want to have many pairs of sneakers with different designs for every day, but do not have money for such a collection? Then your choice is the new ShiftWear sneakers, appearance which can be changed on the go. They are equipped with flexible color E-Ink displays that constantly display the desired picture. You can change the look of sneakers using a special mobile application. Moreover, both a simple black and white image and a complex color picture or animation can be displayed on sneakers.

2. The Kingii bracelet that won't let you drown

American designers have created a bracelet that turns into a lifeline in half a second. If an extreme situation happens in the water, then just one press of a button will be enough for the gadget to stay on the water.

3. Plants that float in the air

Levitating plants - plants that float in the air while slowly rotating - are an amazing combination of nature and technology. They can be a great decoration for your apartment and will delight your guests.

4. Movpak Electric Skateboard Backpack

Movpak is a personalized foldable vehicle that can be worn comfortably on the back as a backpack, and if necessary, it can travel up to 15 km at a speed of 25 km/h on one two-hour charge of the built-in batteries, which can also be used to recharge gadgets and mobile devices.

5. Safe passenger aircraft

Ukrainian aeronautical engineer Volodymyr Tatarenko invented a detachable aircraft body that detaches in an emergency. Once the capsule is released, a special mechanism slows down the fall and opens the parachutes, bringing passengers to a safe landing.

6. Oil sprayer

Butter is a popular and useful, but not very convenient product to use. After all, the oil just taken out of the freezer is very problematic to use. Texas engineers have invented a device designed to quickly melt butter and spray it outside.

7. Ladder trolley

American designers have created a folding trolley equipped with a system of triple wheels that rotate on a triangular rim, providing a smooth climb to steps up to 23 cm high and 14 cm wide. Now it will not be difficult for you to lift heavy bags to the 9th floor.

8. Device for recycling waste paper into clean paper

Epson, a company known for its printers, has introduced PaperLab, a personal office paper recycling factory. The device can recycle paper waste into A4 and A3 clean paper.

9. Nixie Quadcopter Wristband

“Let your camera go free” is the motto of this marvelous development. Sometimes you really want to take an interesting picture of yourself from the outside, but there is no one to ask. The solution was found: a high-tech bracelet that easily turns into a quadcopter with a camera. The main idea of ​​the Nixie Quadcopter Wristband is to take pictures without the help of hands or take them from an angle that previously seemed impossible.

10. Ceiling bike storage system

A truly ingenious invention is the Hide-A-Ride fold-out bike storage system under the ceiling. The simple design allows you to fix the product on any ceiling in the room, whether it is a balcony, a narrow corridor or a room. With such a system, your bike will not take up half the room, but will hang neatly from the ceiling.

11. PodRide - a hybrid of a bicycle and a car

Sweden's Mikael Kjellman built the eco-friendly and economical PodRide for himself to commute to work. Interest in his transport was so high that he later decided to start mass production. The PodRide is powered by both footwork and a compact electric motor that accelerates the vehicle up to 25 km/h.

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The French company Parisot has found a way to efficiently use space and store a lot of things in a small apartment. A truly ingenious invention, which, by the way, you can do with your own hands. If you liked this bed, then you will be even more surprised.