Author Archives: Marshall Smith

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Technology, engineering, and design enthusiast.

‘Common Ground’ Rube Goldberg Machine Spans 5 Different Cities Using Kinetic Installations

YouTube Description: In a divided America is it possible to find common ground? Artists and makers in 5 cities were asked to create kinetic installations inspired by their region and important contemporary issues in their…

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University of Oxford Researchers Create 93.4 Percent Accurate Lip-Reading Technology

Some of us might consider ourselves to be expert lip readers thanks to years of experience, but the majority of the time we can only pick up a word or two here and there. But,…

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The Square Off is a Magnetic Chess Board That Enables People to Play Remotely

The Square Off is now on Kickstarter and appears to be attempting to bring a classic board game up to date with today’s technology. Square Off aims to allow people to play on a physical…

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Karma Drone From GoPro Recalled After It Keeps Losing Power Midflight

GoPro has announced it is already recalling its Karma drone as result of reports of the $799 vehicle randomly losing power during operation. Since only 2,500 units have been sold since October 23rd, GoPro decided…

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The Hiveboard from Manuel Chichorro is a Translucent Surfboard Built to Last

It’s only been about a week since I last wrote an article regarding a neat design from Manuel Chichorro, which you can check out here if you missed it. It involves spearfishing, so of course…

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Automated Fare Collection Systems Now Form a Part of Transit System Upgrades

Today, public authorities across different countries are seen inviting proposals for automating their existing fare collection systems. Such systems enable authorities working in the public transportation space, including buses, metro, and others, to introduce an…

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Tvan Camper Features 60 Second Tent Set Up Time and a Queen Size Bed

Are you preparing to embark on an epic adventure, yet haven’t quite figured out sleeping arrangements or say, found an RV or camper in your price range? Track Trailer’s new MK IV ‘Tvan’ camper trailer…

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Mats Valk Sets New Rubik’s Cube World Record With a Blazing 4.74 Seconds

These Rubik’s Cube records are made to be broken, but congratulations to Mats Valk who is now the official world record holder with a time of 4.74 seconds. Mats used the Valk3M cube to set…

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Exploring the Link Between ERPs and Innovation

In today’s hyper-competitive markets, no company can coast on its reputation and hope to survive. Unfortunately, innovation is one of the hardest things for a company to promote, achieve, and maintain. It’s a challenge akin…

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This is What Life-Size LEGO Vehicles Would Look Like on the Streets of Rome

As a kid, I had the imagination to visualize my LEGO vehicles coming to life, taking to the streets, going off ramps, you name it. These days, that child-like spark may be gone when it…

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