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Star Trek-Like Molecular Food Scanner SCiO Tops $2 Million On Kickstarter
Posted in Hardware on 4th Jun, 2014
by Alex Muller
A pocket-sized spectrometer that tells you the chemical makeup of things, including nutritional info like calories, carbs, sugars, and more.
Tiny KickSat Sprite satellites hitch ride into orbit
Posted in Science on 19th May, 2014
by Alex Muller
Exploring space has long been the sole diversion of governments, big business and academics.
Kickstarter passes $1B in pledges 5 years in
Posted in Online on 4th Mar, 2014
by Alex Muller
Kickstarter is even more popular than you thought: The crowdfunding startup raised 500 million alone in the last 12 months.
OpenBCI opens up low cost brain-wave-controlled experimentation to everyone
Posted in Hardware on 13th Dec, 2013
by Alex Muller
The idea with OpenBCI is to allow you to control your computer with your mind.
Scanadu nabs $10.5M to turn your phone into a health helper
Posted in Medicine on 13th Nov, 2013
by Alex Muller
The company claims it is taking your smartphone to med school by building devices that let people track their vitals at home.