Tag Archives: Inventions
Velcro: The Accidental and Physically Painful History
Lifejackets, wall fixtures, Nerf guns, orthopedic shoes: all things that make life just that much better and all things that rely on the magical properties of velcro hook and loop fastening systems. Which you might know by the more ubiquitous brand name, Velcro®. Because when you call something "Velcro," you're referring to a very specific product created exactly 65 years ago today by one Georges de Mestral—and his revolutionary idea was a total accident.
    
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A Peek at the Secret Lab Where Google Tries to Invent the Future
Google's got its hands in a lot of cooke jars. It's juggling Android, and ChromeOS, and maps, and Gmail, and Glass, and self-driving cars. But the real, secret goods are (presumably) hidden deep inside the secret "Google [x]" lab, and Bloomberg got an awful close—but not quite uncensored—peek.
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A Peek at the Secret Lab Where Google Tries to Invent the Future
Google's got its hands in a lot of cooke jars. It's juggling Android, and ChromeOS, and maps, and Gmail, and Glass, and self-driving cars. But the real, secret goods are (presumably) hidden deep inside the secret "Google [x]" lab, and Bloomberg got an awful close—but not quite uncensored—peek.
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With Elevator Shelving You’ll Never Have To Reach Again
Elevator Shelving Means You’ll Never Have To Reach Again
Mapless Globe Plays the Sounds of the Earth When You Spin It
Mapless Globe Plays the Sounds of the Earth When You Spin It
An Interview With Josh Bechtel, The Inventor Of The Bicymple
There's been quite a bit of disruption in bikes recently and the Bicymple is no exception. Designed by Josh Bechtel, the bike aims to be easy to ride, trouble free, and less expensive than traditional gear and chain models. You can check out a video here but we got a chance to talk with Josh a bit about his new design.
An Interview With Josh Bechtel, The Inventor Of The Bicymple
There's been quite a bit of disruption in bikes recently and the Bicymple is no exception. Designed by Josh Bechtel, the bike aims to be easy to ride, trouble free, and less expensive than traditional gear and chain models. You can check out a video here but we got a chance to talk with Josh a bit about his new design.
